SHELBY TOWNSHIP —The Shelby Farmers Market soon will be back for another season, welcoming visitors from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Saturday from May 17 to Oct. 18 at the historic Packard Proving Grounds in Shelby Township.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Southern Michigan Daylily Society will be hosting a free program called “Integrated Pest Management and Invasive Species” at 10 a.m. May 3 at the Burgess-Shadbush Nature Center, 4101 River Bends Drive in Shelby Township.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Two Utica Community Schools seniors have been named among the best student journalists in Michigan.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — State Rep. Doug Wozniak, R-Shelby Township, recently submitted a request to the House Appropriations chair and committee for road improvements in Shelby Township, including Schoenherr Road between 25 Mile and 26 Mile roads.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A 31-year-old New Baltimore man was arraigned last month in connection with fleeing police March 16 in Shelby Township.

UTICA — After 35-plus years, the Utica City Council has said goodbye to a long-standing member as he takes on new steps in his life.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP —The Shelby Gardeners Club will be hosting a presentation on the positives and negatives of weeds at the Burgess-Shadbush Nature Center, 4101 River Bends Drive, at 1 p.m. April 10.

UTICA — The Utica Reptarium has been planning on expanding to another building just across the street with an additional 30,000 square feet on Van Dyke Avenue in Utica called the LegaSea Aquarium.

UTICA — Utica Mayor Gus Calandrino went bald March 30 for the St. Baldrick’s Foundation, which raises money to support children who have been diagnosed with cancer.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Shelby Township police arrested two suspects who were allegedly breaking into homes in the township while residents were away.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Shelby Township Board of Trustees March 4 approved the construction of an $8.5 million Sheetz gas station to be built at 48945 Van Dyke Ave. and 7828 22 Mile Road on 1.614 acres in Shelby Township.

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.