METRO DETROIT — On Sept. 17, members from four different law enforcement agencies came together for friendly — yet competitive — games of softball aimed at raising money for local youth organizations.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP/UTICA/STERLING HEIGHTS — The annual Band-A-Rama, which features performances from all four Utica Community Schools marching bands, will take place at 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 9, at Runkel Field, 39701 Dodge Park Road in Sterling Heights.

STERLING HEIGHTS — Families looking for ways to celebrate the best October has to offer may find themselves at home during a couple of upcoming events in Sterling Heights.

HAZEL PARK — A woman will stand trial for allegedly speeding away from Hazel Park police with her infant in the car, slamming into another vehicle and injuring its driver, and then fighting with the responding officer.

HAZEL PARK — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer recently made appointments to a variety of state boards and commissions, and Luke Londo, a member of the Hazel Park City Council, is one of them.

MOUNT CLEMENS — The Mount Clemens City Commission met Sept. 19th, spending much time responding to public comment and completing regular board items.

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — At its Sept. 26 meeting, the Harrison Township Board of Trustees voted unanimously to approve repairing bike paths throughout the township.

FARMINGTON HILLS — The Farmington Hills Nature Center offers multiple opportunities for children to enjoy programs it schedules, and with a recent series, adults have been invited to be part of the fun.

FARMINGTON HILLS — A mix of senior leadership, chemistry and pure talent is a dynamic trio that continues to be a recipe for success for one Farmington Hills volleyball team.

METRO DETROIT — On a chilly fall day, Jeff Wirick walked through a wooden castle that had been erected in his driveway, weaving around statues and figures modeled to look like scary figures and icons from horror movies.

METRO DETROIT — Stephen Faraj was devastated as he watched a fire tear through the upper decks of the S.S. Ste. Claire as it was moored in a Detroit marina in 2018.

WARREN — The cause of a train derailment in Warren remained under investigation at press time Sept. 30. However, neither foul play nor a traffic crash was thought to be contributing factors.

METRO DETROIT — Fall in Michigan means plenty of festive — and sometimes spooky — activities.

NOVI — A journalist with roots in Novi and its school district is making headlines around the world after successfully penning a book that details the story of a couple of double agents during the Cold War.

NOVI — The Former Walsh College Novi campus has now become home to several important programs offered by the Novi Community School District.

METRO DETROIT — Fifteen years ago, Elaine Vermeersch and her husband, John, purchased a Scotty trailer that the previous owner had begun decorating with an “I Love Lucy” theme.

TROY — The Troy Women’s Association is inviting the public to commemorate the 50th anniversary of their Elf Shelf program.

TROY — Brian Zawislak, the assistant principal of Troy High School, has been named Michigan’s 2023 Assistant Principal of the Year by the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals and the Michigan Association of Student Councils and Honor Societies.

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — It was all smiles for the five honorees as they stood at the 50-yard line at halftime during Macomb L’Anse Creuse High School North’s football game against Port Huron Northern on Sept. 9.