OAKLAND COUNTY — For as valued as higher education is in the United States, the rising cost to attend college has been widely criticized.

WEST BLOOMFIELD — After Noelle Borst began working as a special education teacher in the West Bloomfield School District more than five years ago, West Bloomfield Middle School Principal Amy Hughes said she knew “we had a gem.”

WEST BLOOMFIELD — For nearly three years, the West Bloomfield Parks and Recreation Commission has been trying to secure a facility to hold events for the community’s seniors.

OAKLAND COUNTY — School security has been an ongoing topic of discussion, both locally and around the country.

KEEGP HARBOR/WEST BLOOMFIELD — In recent years, the status of Roosevelt Elementary School has been a source of contention between some Keego Harbor residents and the West Bloomfield School District.

WEST BLOOMFIELD — The West Bloomfield Township Parks and Recreation Commission has secured a temporary facility to house all senior programming, according to a press release.

WEST BLOOMFIELD — After being one of three libraries in Michigan named in the Library Journal’s Star Library ratings last year, the West Bloomfield Township Public Library is in a field of a dozen statewide winners this year.

WALLED LAKE — The Inspired Acting Company, a new professional theater company in Oakland County, has scheduled a six-show inaugural season.

METRO DETROIT — Farmington Hills resident Olivia Croom will be providing free dental services as part of her new position at a Detroit nonprofit, according to a press release.

FARMINGTON — After working for Farmington’s public safety department for more than 15 years, Bob Houhanisin recently said he has reached the pinnacle of his career.

FARMINGTON HILLS — In the 1800s, the city now known as Farmington Hills was known as Quakertown.

SYLVAN LAKE — As a small, outdoor community, recreation is a big deal in Sylvan Lake.

FARMINGTON HILLS — In the early morning hours of March 12, members of the Farmington Hills Police and Fire departments responded to a reported structure fire at the Country Glen Condos, located at 30535 14 Mile Road, according to a press release from the city of Farmington Hills.

FARMINGTON HILLS — Farmington Hills Police Chief Jeff King recently announced a new tool at the department’s disposal to try to help solve cold cases and locate missing persons.

FARMINGTON/FARMINGTON HILLS — The Michigan Department of Transportation has announced numerous ramp closures that will affect local motorists through late fall.