BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — Four women were arrested after allegedly stealing $3,200 in merchandise from various stores in Bloomfield Township. 

TROY — By the looks of an Instagram video showing 22-year-old Troy resident Angela Kattula take the stage prior to her world record-setting squat at the USA Powerlifting Raw Nationals, you’d say she was the most confident person in the building.

TROY — After being made aware of spam text messages being sent out regarding ballots for the November election, officials from the city of Troy said they want to make sure the community is aware of what to look for in terms of valid election information.

TROY — Packages containing iPhones continue to be stolen around metro Detroit, even after the arrest of a suspect.

METRO DETROIT — A look at five things to do during the weekend of Nov. 1-3.

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — With pumpkins adoring the meeting hall at the last gathering before Halloween, the Macomb Township Board of Trustees approved an extensive set of water improvements at its Oct. 23 meeting.

BLOOMFIELD HILLS — The essence of being a team is going through the ebbs and flows of emotion together, overcoming whatever stands in their path hand-in-hand.

OAKLAND COUNTY — Oakland County typically seems to have a hold on the high school tennis scene, but the schools located in Birmingham, Bloomfield Hills and Beverly Hills took it to a whole new level this season.

ROYAL OAK — Members of the Royal Oak community joined together Oct. 16 to restore red kettles used by the Salvation Army to raise funds each holiday season.

ROYAL OAK — Restaurants in the U.S. produce around 22 billion to 33 billion pounds of food waste annually, according to moveforhunger.org, which said that around 85% of that food that is unused gets thrown out while only a small percentage is reused or donated.

NOVI — Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump held a rally at the Suburban Collection Showplace Oct. 26 in Novi to draw up support from Michigan voters just as the polls opened for early voting that day and Election Day was just 10 days out.

ROCHESTER HILLS — Deputies were dispatched to Lululemon, 252 N. Adams Road, for a report on a retail fraud that had just occurred at 6:58 p.m. Sept. 14.

ROCHESTER HILLS — Meadow Brook Hall has a new center for visitors to gather in and learn about its rich history.

ROCHESTER HILLS — The two men accused in the Oct. 11 slaying of 72-year-old Rochester Hills businessman Hussein Murray have been charged.

ROCHESTER/ROCHESTER HILLS/OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — Oakland Township and Rochester are negotiating with the Rochester Hills Public Library for new contracts for services after voting against putting a library millage proposal increase on their ballots.

GROSSE POINTES — It had been a long time coming for both Grosse Pointe South boys and girls cross country, but a league title was finally back in the hands of the Blue Devils.

METRO DETROIT — For those looking to move or for those who have lost someone and are interested in downsizing their possessions, estate sales professionals can provide assistance as individuals and families navigate through these issues.

ROYAL OAK — The Orson Starr House in Royal Oak is a long-standing historical hot spot in the community, but being one of the first homes in Royal Oak is not the only thing that the house is known for.

GROSSE POINTE WOODS — Anna, Elsa, Olaf, Kristoff and the rest of the “Frozen” gang are skating into town for a production designed with young audiences in mind.

GROSSE POINTE SHORES — The Edsel and Eleanor Ford House, which includes land in St. Clair Shores as well as Grosse Pointe Shores, is doing its part to try to make its expansive lakefront property more attractive to native creatures, including birds, insects, fish and frogs.