MADISON HEIGHTS — Con artists take many forms, using technology to pose as relatives, utility workers or government officials. An upcoming presentation by Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel will examine some of the most troubling scams targeting seniors.

MADISON HEIGHTS — The fire chief of Madison Heights recently commended several individuals for their contributions to the community last year.

HAZEL PARK — A man living on the street faces criminal charges after he reportedly broke into a local business seeking refuge from the cold.

HAZEL PARK — Hazel Park has quietly put together one of the most consistent bowling programs on the Macomb Area Conference high school bowling scene the past two seasons.

MADISON HEIGHTS/HAZEL PARK — The Madison Heights City Council has approved a resolution urging the state of Michigan to enroll in a federal program that reimburses cities for medical transport services for Medicaid recipients.

HAZEL PARK — A man brandishing a knife threatened a woman at a Hazel Park pharmacy and drove off with her vehicle, only to be captured a short time later with the help of Ferndale police.

OAKLAND COUNTY — Oakland County Parks is announcing several projects made possible through its $20 million Healthy Communities Park and Outdoor Recreation Investment Plan.

MADISON HEIGHTS — This spring, a neighborhood improvement program will bring more than $1 million in minor home repairs to eligible residents of Madison Heights.

HAZEL PARK — Can an artificial intelligence show racial bias? It’s possible, depending on the dataset used to train it, and it’s one of the intriguing issues that a new state committee will study.

MADISON HEIGHTS — Organizing a parade is no small feat. Months of planning go into the Memorial Day Parade in Madison Heights and this year is no different, with efforts already underway to ensure its success later this spring.

MADISON HEIGHTS — Last year, the Madison Heights Historical Commission put out a call for anyone with “artifacts of the city” — items such as photos, videotapes and newspaper articles that show people, places and events from the city’s past. The goal is to create an online collection that will be open to the public.

MADISON HEIGHTS — Faced with the prospect of costly litigation, a divided Madison Heights City Council has approved additional cannabis licenses for two companies that were previously denied.

MADISON HEIGHTS — The city of Madison Heights has requested a federal grant to continue funding one of its two full-time code enforcement officers, as well as sidewalk improvements and a lawn-cutting service for eligible residents.

MADISON HEIGHTS — Improved lighting, extra signage, adjusted speed limits, more police or crossing guards. There are many ways to tackle traffic safety, and policymakers in Madison Heights cite it as a high priority this year.

OAKLAND COUNTY — Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel recently filed a lawsuit against businesses with local ties.

MADISON HEIGHTS — The coziest Madison Heights tradition returns this February with the weekly Coffee Concerts series, now at the new Active Adult Center at Civic Center Plaza.

MADISON HEIGHTS — With winter underway, officials at the Madison Heights Department of Public Services say they’re ready for the worst. January has already seen its share of snow and bitter cold, although the forecast is for a warmer season overall. 

MADISON HEIGHTS — An estimated six million Jews were murdered by Nazi Germany and its allies during the Holocaust and World War II, many of them in state-sponsored death camps. Today, those who witnessed the horrors firsthand are dwindling in number, while a recent report points to an increase in antisemitic hate crimes.

OAKLAND COUNTY — School districts in Berkley, Clawson and Royal Oak will be coming together to honor Martin Luther King Jr. with their annual “A Day On, Not a Day Off” event.

MADISON HEIGHTS/HAZEL PARK — A new year has begun, and local leaders are both cautious and hopeful about what may come.