TROY — Citing economic challenges and the quest for talent retention, Walsh College and the Troy Chamber of Commerce have joined forces to launch what they are calling the Preferred Education Partnership, a program aimed at supporting businesses and nurturing and retaining talent within Michigan, they said.

ROCHESTER HILLS — Emagine Entertainment announced on Feb. 8 that they will be offering Dementia Friendly Screenings once a month at the Emagine Rochester Hills Theatre.

TROY — A section of the Troy Public Library will need to shut down for approximately six weeks to facilitate repairs and cleaning to its heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems. However, some residents are displeased that such work has to take place.

ORCHARD LAKE — The Polish Institute of Culture & Research at Orchard Lake is inviting the public to attend a discussion by author and professor Dr. Jadwiga Biskupska who will present her award-winning book, “Survivors: Warsaw under Nazi Occupation.”

ROCHESTER HILLS — The Rochester Hills Tractor Supply is inviting customers to attend a Pet Adoption Event on Feb. 17, from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m.

TROY — The Troy School District is teaming up with the local business community to provide students with on-the-job experience in a variety of fields.

TROY — A portion of the upcoming Troy skating ribbon and event venue at Jeanne M. Stine Park will move forward thanks to a significant contribution from the Troy Community Foundation.

SOUTHFIELD — A local nonprofit is offering those struggling a chance to receive $2,500 through its ongoing “HarMoney” campaign.

FRASER — Anyone looking to sell their finest crafted items, purchase a variety of crafted items from among their community, or support the local music program can join the Fraser Band Boosters at their 32nd annual Spring Craft Show.

AUBURN HILLS — On Feb. 2, at approximately 11 p.m., personnel from the Auburn Hills Police and Auburn Hills Fire Department responded to a single-vehicle crash at the exit ramp from Southbound I-75 to Eastbound M-59.

WHITE LAKE — Patrons can look forward to browsing homemade and made-in-Michigan products from more than 40 vendors at White Lake Oaks’ 1st Annual Spring Arts and Crafts Show.

STERLING HEIGHTS — Six suspects are in custody following a string of jewelry store robberies at southeast Michigan malls.

ROYAL OAK — Paws with a Cause is searching for new volunteer foster puppy raisers during February with its “Do You have Extra Love to Give?” initiative.

VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP — Willow Run Airport in Van Buren Township is receiving $2.2 million to construct an 8,617-foot parallel Taxiway to eliminate the need for aircraft to back-taxi on the runway

MOUNT CLEMENS — McLaren Macomb has scheduled a series of Stroke Support Groups, inclusive events to aid in the recovery of stroke patients and their families, while also providing information to those living with common stroke risk factors on how they can lower their risk of experiencing the life-threatening attack.