TROY — When you talk about wins that put a program on the right track, Troy Athens will be focusing on this one for a long time.

METRO DETROIT — Several communities throughout southeast Michigan are preparing to implement early voting, which allows in-person voting in elections up to nine days prior to Election Day.

METRO DETROIT — You don’t have to look out the window to know that the seasons are changing. But as the days gradually grow darker and colder, sometimes it’s easy to feel that change if chilly drafts sneak through a home’s doors and windows.

GROSSE POINTES — In the Grosse Pointe Times’ coverage area, voters will elect mayors and city council members in the Grosse Pointes, as well as municipal court judges in Grosse Pointe City and Grosse Pointe Woods.

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — Grosse Pointe South has found itself stuck in a bit of a routine the past decade.

GROSSE POINTE SHORES — From the recent international auto show in downtown Detroit to the ongoing UAW autoworker labor negotiations, the auto industry makes headlines on a regular basis.

GROSSE POINTE WOODS — Anyone interested in becoming an appointed member of the Grosse Pointe Board of Education might want to start improving their typing speed now.

GROSSE POINTE WOODS — A popular neighborhood park in Grosse Pointe Woods will soon be reopening with new play equipment that will keep a wider range of little ones active.

FERNDALE/BERKLEY/HUNTINGTON WOODS/PLEASANT RIDGE — In the Talk’s coverage area, voters Nov. 7 will elect candidates in mayoral and city council elections.

FERNDALE/PLEASANT RIDGE — In an update from the Michigan Department of Transportation, construction work on Woodward Avenue is expected to be completed by late November.

WARREN/CENTER LINE — In the Warren Weekly’s coverage area, Warren voters will elect the city’s next mayor, clerk and City Council members on Nov. 7.

MOUNT CLEMENS — In the Journal’s coverage area, voters will elect members of the Mount Clemens City Commission on Nov. 7.

GROSSE POINTE WOODS — Police are investigating after a man was fatally shot at a home in the 1800 block of Brys Drive at around 12:43 a.m. Oct. 6, allegedly by his own brother.

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — It’s been all about redemption for Macomb Dakota boys and girls cross-country this season.

ROYAL OAK — The sea of pink returned to the Royal Oak Shrine Catholic High School gymnasium as the volleyball team held its annual Pink Out game on Oct. 3 at Shrine Fieldhouse.

FERNDALE/BERKLEY/HUNTINGTON WOODS — In the Talk’s coverage area, voters Nov. 7 will elect candidates in mayoral and city council elections.

HAZEL PARK/MADISON HEIGHTS — In the Madison-Park News’ coverage area, voters will elect City Council members in Madison Heights and Hazel Park Nov. 7.

FARMINGTON HILLS — In the Farmington Press’s coverage area, voters will decide a mayoral race and one contested City Council race Nov. 7.

BIRMINGHAM/BLOOMFIELD HILLS — In the Eagle’s coverage area, voters will decide a library board race and a senior millage proposal Nov. 7.

METRO DETROIT — When parents find out that their kid is being bullied, or that their kid is the bully, it can be a shock.