Gena Johnson

METRO DETROIT — The Kirk Gibson Center for Parkinson’s Wellness welcomed a new state-of-the-art gymnasium with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Aug. 7.

FARMINGTON — Despite its reputation as a jewel of Farmington’s downtown district, the Farmington Civic Theater is struggling financially due to low attendance levels after COVID.

FARMINGTON — Betti Pool, a master gardener, recently retired after more than 30 years of volunteer work tending to the gardens at the Governor Warner Mansion. The historic building is located at 33805 Grand River Ave. in Farmington.

ORCHARD LAKE — The mailbox of Don and Nancy Powell is styled after their Orchard Lake home, and one day they found something unexpected there: a pair of dolls resting on a miniature loveseat, with a note that read, “We decided to move in. It looks like a cozy home.” The letter was signed by the dolls, Shelley and Mary.

WEST BLOOMFIELD — In what may be a sign of the midterms to come this November, West Bloomfield Township set a new record for the August primary election.

FARMINGTON HILLS — More than 50 people participated in a community dinner held July 27 at Nardin Park United Methodist Church, 29887 W. 11 Mile Road in Farmington Hills.

FARMINGTON HILLS — The Rev. Thomas Szura, 75, a priest in the religious order of the Congregation of the Missionaries of Mariannhill, was hit by a motorist on his way to give a patient last rites at Corewell Health in Farmington Hills Aug. 26. He was rushed to the hospital where he later died that day.

ORCHARD LAKE — The mailbox of Don and Nancy Powell is styled after their Orchard Lake home, and one day they found something unexpected there: a pair of do

ORCHARD LAKE — The Greater West Bloomfield Historical Society will hold an event celebrating Chaldean history, 1-4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 13 at the Orchard Lake Museum, located at 3951 Orchard Lake Road in Orchard Lake Village.

FARMINGTON HILLS — Mariam Dunkan, 16, of Farmington Hills, has been a Girl Scout for more than 11 years.