SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The new Shelby Township featured artist for the months of November and December 2022 is Marshelia Williams. Her exhibition has been set up at the Shelby Township Senior Center, 14975 21 Mile Road, and will be on display through January 15.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Shelby Township Police Department is investigating a hit and run that injured a pedestrian in a shopping center parking lot last month.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Shelby Township Parks, Recreation and Maintenance Department hosted a scarecrow contest this month that resulted in a winner Oct. 21.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Shelby Fine Art Society will be bringing its art to the Shelby Township Library once again for residents to view and admire. The show will run from Nov. 2 to 22.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Shelby Township Police Department will be hosting another self-defense class for female residents, coming up in November.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP/UTICA — In the Shelby-Utica News’ coverage area, voters will choose candidates for local, state and federal offices in the general election Nov. 8.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — In a 30-lap sprint car race Oct. 1 in Sandusky, Ohio, 16-year-old Shelby Township resident Andrew Bogusz led for the majority of the race and picked up his second Maxima Racing Oils Must See Racing Midwest Lights feature win of the season.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP/UTICA/STERLING HEIGHTS — There is a new effort on social media this year to connect the four Utica Community Schools comprehensive high schools and give parents and the community an idea of what’s happening inside the schools.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Eisenhower High School football is back. After a 3-13 record the past two seasons, Eisenhower (5-2) has returned to the powerhouse it once was during its 35 straight seasons without a losing record from 1985 to 2019

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Shelby Township Board of Trustees is offering residents a chance to help determine the township’s top 10 priorities for 2023.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — On Sunday, Oct. 2, Roseni Salon & Spa in Washington Township hosted “Take a Cut out of Cancer” to benefit 13Forever, a Michigan nonprofit that aims to fund cancer research and support local organizations helping in the fight against pediatric cancer.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Two Eisenhower High School and Utica Center for Science and Industry sophomores have earned $10,000 in scholarships through the Games for Change Student Challenge.

UTICA — Utica police said that an attempted retail fraud Sept. 12 turned into a chase after the suspects hit a police vehicle while trying to get away.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP/UTICA/STERLING HEIGHTS — The annual Band-A-Rama, which features performances from all four Utica Community Schools marching bands, will take place at 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 9, at Runkel Field, 39701 Dodge Park Road in Sterling Heights.

UTICA — Three Utica Community Schools buildings will celebrate their 50th birthdays and welcome back former staff and students next month.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The township held a special event for dogs and their families to enjoy Sept 10.

UTICA — At approximately 11:34 p.m. July 29, officers were dispatched to 8100 Hall Road for a report of a pedestrian personal injury accident that occurred in the intersection of Hall Road and Van Dyke Avenue.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — To honor people who protect the community at home and soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice, Shelby Township hosted its eighth annual Patriot Day prayer service Sept. 12 at the township’s Veterans Memorial.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Burgess-Shadbush Nature Center is adding a new youth archery range with the help of a donation from the Jo Burgess family.

MACOMB COUNTY — Every time Deborah Armstrong talks to students about the painting “Savoy Ballroom” by artist Reginald Marsh, she has them take out their cellphones and play a song that comes to mind.