METRO DETROIT — Energy bills can add up throughout the different seasons in Michigan, whether trying to stay cool or keep warm.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A special recognition ceremony honoring Shelby Township’s first responders was held at the March 4 Shelby Township Board of Trustees meeting at Shelby Township Hall.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP/UTICA/STERLING HEIGHTS — Local volunteers are taking the initiative to make sure that no child at Utica Community Schools has to worry about not eating on the weekends.

ROCHESTER — Finding the perfect dress for prom is a rite of passage that many girls dream about. But the hefty price tag that often comes with a dream dress is also the reason some have to miss out on their prom.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A Macomb Township man was arrested by Shelby Township police officers Feb. 26 for allegedly illegally transporting 120 pounds of marijuana and allegedly illegally selling marijuana.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP/UTICA — The Great Lakes Water Authority Board of Directors approved the organization’s fiscal year 2026 and fiscal year 2027 biennial budget, as well as the corresponding fiscal year 2026 water and wastewater service charges for its member partner communities, including Utica and Shelby Township, at its meeting Feb. 26.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Amazon Fresh, a subsidiary of the American e-commerce company Amazon, could be making Shelby Township a home for its next business location.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The members of the Shelby Gardeners Club are ready to start preparing their gardens for planting season with some new and beautiful flowers this year.

STERLING HEIGHTS — Havel Elementary teacher Angela Zeig is being honored statewide for her work to build connections and awareness through reading.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — If you’re interested in exploring the roots of America’s pastime with a special focus on the Detroit Tigers, you won’t want to miss the Packard Proving Grounds program on “The Evolution of Base Ball & the Detroit Tigers: Part Deux,” an event exploring the roots of America’s pastime with a special focus on the Detroit Tigers.

UTICA — Sparkle Network, a non-profit organization, has announced its 10th annual Prom Closet Tour for 2025 and its locations around metro Detroit.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A man has been bound over to Macomb County Circuit Court for allegedly sexually assaulting a minor.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The director of vocal music for Eisenhower High School and Malow Junior High School, Julia Holt, was nominated for a statewide award by former students turned music teachers, and she won.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Shelby Township Police Department will now have even more help to solve crimes throughout the township.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP/DETROIT — The Detroit Autorama will be returning once again to Huntington Place next week with many Shelby Township residents showcasing their hot rods.