STERLING HEIGHTS — John Childs, a “big part” of Sterling Heights history, was memorialized this month in a most befitting way.

STERLING HEIGHTS — The city’s diversity will be on display March 13 during the 2026 Cultural Exchange, an annual event showcasing food, art, music, clothing and more from a variety of ethnicities.

METRO DETROIT — Here's a look at five things to do during the weekend of March 13-15.

STERLING HEIGHTS — A variety of scholarships for local students eyeing studies in everything from engineering to public administration are available this year from the Sterling Heights Area Community Foundation.

STERLING HEIGHTS — The Sterling Heights City Council is taking a stand against proposed state legislation that would restrict local control over housing developments.

MACOMB COUNTY — At press time, the Macomb Community College Board of Trustees planned to meet March 10, after the newspaper went to press, to discuss and possibly appoint a new president to lead the college.

METRO DETROIT — Local officials from three counties are uniting with a message to Lansing lawmakers: Work with us, not against us.

STERLING HEIGHTS — The city’s summertime extravaganza, Sterlingfest, is set for some dancing, stomping and headbanging in 2026.

METRO DETROIT — As people consider revitalizing their homes during the warmer months, there are many different ways to utilize antiques or secondhand furniture and trinkets as decorations for both the outside and inside of residences.

MACOMB COUNTY — Four Macomb County communities are seeking feedback from residents on how to improve greenway space along a road connecting the west and east sides of the county.

STERLING HEIGHTS — A 26-year-old Sterling Heights man is facing felony charges for an alleged act of animal cruelty.

STERLING HEIGHTS — Students and staff at Black Elementary kicked off National Reading Month in March a bit early when they welcomed Darrin Brege and Karen Bell-Brege Feb. 27.

STERLING HEIGHTS — What goes around comes around. A Sterling Heights intersection has — again — been pegged among the state’s most hazardous for drivers to navigate. But is it really as perilous as its reputation would suggest?

METRO DETROIT — Many things come with aging including a need to take a closer look at your finances. Here’s some advice from experts when retirement age approaches.

METRO DETROIT — A “perfect storm” of weather conditions and seasonal trends prompted state officials to issue an air quality alert over a mid-February weekend.

MACOMB COUNTY — Opportunity awaits. That was a recurring theme at the Macomb County 2026 Economic Forecast held March 2 at Macomb Community College’s South Campus. The annual event brings government and business audiences together to hear insights and expectations for the year ahead.

UTICA — The Kiwanis Club of Utica-Shelby Township recently celebrated the collection and distribution of approximately 1,500 boxes of food for its 2025 Holiday Food Drive with a thank-you breakfast March 5.

METRO DETROIT — Here's a look at five things to do during the weekend of March 5-8.

UTICA — Approximately 20 students associated with the Utica Community Schools career and technical education small engine program were able to shadow marine technicians Feb. 24-27 in St. Clair Shores as a way to further promote interest in an in-demand career path.