SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Tim McAvoy, Utica Community Schools director of school and community relations, has added another award of recognition during his 14 years with Utica Community Schools.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A law enforcement program has returned to Utica Community Schools that allows high school students to learn about the career directly from a uniformed police officer after a nearly 10-year absence.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP/UTICA — The votes are in and the election results for Shelby Township and Utica are done being tallied.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Underground infrastructure replacement has taken place in Shelby Township after the report and removal of rotted corrugated metal pipe that had collapsed in an enclosed stretch of the Dunn Drain Branch D near 22 Mile Road in Shelby Township.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A UCS administrator has earned a top state honor for exceptional leadership and dedication to school counseling.

UTICA — Lane closures began Oct. 26 for the Van Dyke Avenue median project, which aims to eliminate the dangerous driving conditions that result from illegal left turns.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — On Oct. 4, Knights of Columbus Council No. 13983, from St. Kieran Catholic Church, presented the Shelby Township Fire Department with three dozen “Casey” teddy bears. The teddy bears are to be given to traumatized children at fire and auto accidents scenes.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Jodi Salisbury, a current Shelby Township resident, said that every year her family, the Hamden family, hosts a family reunion at River Bends Park, and this year they celebrated their 100th reunion on Sept. 7.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Neighbors United is raising funds for firefighters battling cancer with its Walk for the Red Charity Craft Show at the Disabled American Veterans Hall at 47326 Dequindre Road in Shelby Township next month.

UTICA — A brand-new interactive gaming and activities center called Activate has opened in Utica.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Shelby Township Lions Club is planning to raise funds and collect items during a special event at the Palazzo Grande in Shelby Township this month in an effort to help hurricane victims.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — In 2022, domestic violence took the lives of more than 100 Michigan residents. Domestic violence crimes account for almost 40 percent of police calls, and 1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men have been physically abused by an intimate partner.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A Utica Community Schools teacher has been recognized for her extensive efforts in inspiring her students and fostering enthusiasm for the future that lies ahead following their graduation.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Utica High School Band Boosters is readying for its 39th annual used instrument sale Nov. 9 and welcomes all who may be in need of an instrument or would like to sell one.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP/UTICA — The Kiwanis Club of Utica-Shelby Township is starting off the spooky month with a pumpkin painting party from noon to 4 p.m. Oct. 13. This free event is open to the community and will include yummy treats, mini pumpkins and painting supplies.