Miss the latest local headlines in town? Here's a breakdown of news from this past week:

• Economist Dr. Jim Jacobs said Macomb County will fare better than the rest of the nation in 2013.

• County officials reacted to Jacobs' economic forecast with enthusiasm.

• Embattled former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick talked about his Chesterfield Township stop at Walmart and alleged parole violation.

• A local restaurant owner is organizing a summer music festival in downtown New Baltimore.

• A 55-year-old man was resuscitated after what appeared to be a fatal heart attack in Chesterfield.

• Menards' new Chesterfield location is hiring various positions for the new store.

• View the complete 2013 Oscar nominations list and what times the films are shown at your local cinema.

• Weigh in on President Barack Obama's gun proposals, which U.S. Rep. Candice Miller criticized.

• Share your opinion of a light rail system in Metro Detroit.