WARREN — Every time Carlson Elementary students hop on the school’s new Sensory Path, the memory of longtime Van Dyke Public Schools educator Lola Mukogawa will come alive.

WARREN — A federal judge has ruled in favor of Warren Police Commissioner Bill Dwyer, the city and Mayor Jim Fouts in a lawsuit filed against them by a former deputy police commissioner.

STERLING HEIGHTS — In the Sentry’s coverage area, voters will decide on Nov. 8 Michigan’s next governor; national and state legislators; county commissioners; and more.

STERLING HEIGHTS — An official groundbreaking ceremony for the American Islamic Community Center took place in August 2020, and the goal has been to build an estimated 20,000-square-foot facility to be a community center and mosque in Sterling Heights.

STERLING HEIGHTS — Opening with a video montage of angry politicians and media figures, Sterling Heights Mayor Michael Taylor contrasted this with a positive message during his Sept. 30 State of the City Address.

FARMINGTON/FARMINGTON HILLS — In the Farmington Press’ coverage area, voters will decide on Nov. 8 Michigan’s next governor; national and state legislators; county commissioners; and more.

FARMINGTON HILLS — Farmington Hills resident Heidi Stamper made a decision in June that she now credits with saving her life.

METRO DETROIT — The voting process looks a lot different than it did even as recently as five years ago for many Michigan residents.

MADISON HEIGHTS/HAZEL PARK — In the Madison-Park News coverage area, voters will elect candidates vying for various federal, state, county, judicial and school board seats on Nov. 8. Voters will also decide state-level judicial contests.

METRO DETROIT — In October, pumpkins of all shapes, sizes and colors are set out on porches to decorate for the spookiest time of year.

MADISON HEIGHTS — The Madison Heights Arts Board is kicking off the Halloween season early this year with the return of its Pumpkin Walk event, now in its fourth year. Attendees can look forward to trick-or-treating along park trails, enjoying the atmosphere of a fall night with decor and music to match.

MADISON HEIGHTS — For more than 20 years, a program at the Active Adult Center in Madison Heights has been helping people complete their taxes. Last year, four volunteers completed returns for more than 100 clients. In years prior, up to seven completed returns for 300-400 clients.

MADISON HEIGHTS — What began as an experiment at the start of the pandemic has proven to have real staying power, as the Madison Heights Food Pantry continues to distribute food and other goods to those in need.

MOUNT CLEMENS/HARRISON TOWNSHIP/CLINTON TOWNSHIP — In the Journal coverage area, voters will elect candidates vying for various federal, state, county, judicial and school board seats on Nov. 8. They will also pick candidates for county executive, Clinton Township trustee, local school boards, and various judicial posts.

NOVI — The Motor City Comic Con will hold its second show this year at the Suburban Collection Showplace this weekend, Oct. 14-16. This is the first time that the show has been held twice annually since 2006.

METRO DETROIT — Losing weight and getting in shape can be daunting, but one of the most effective means of doing both is cooking and preparing more nutritious meals using healthier methods.

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — The Clinton Township Board of Trustees began their regular meeting Oct. 3 with a presentation on road work.

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — The Department of the Air Force is considering Selfridge Air National Guard Base as the site of the foreign pilot training center for the F-35 fighter jet.

EASTPOINTE/WARREN — The Warren and Eastpointe fire departments are working together to investigate a pair of house fires that occurred the morning of Oct. 10 that Warren Fire Commissioner Skip McAdams said are “suspicious in origin.” At approximately 6:14 a.m.