FARMINGTON HILLS — Dogs residing in Farmington Hills, as well as some of their owners, have reason to have a little extra spring in their steps these days, thanks to a recent City Council decision.

FARMINGTON/FARMINGTON HILLS — Voters in the Farmington Public Schools district have an operating millage renewal proposal on the Nov. 5 ballot.

MACOMB COUNTY — Issuing threats against places of learning is no laughing matter and serious consequences await those who try. Officials warn students and others from attempting such an act.

METRO DETROIT — Fiber arts help soothe the mind, and, in this group, they bring people together and create a sense of community.

ST. CLAIR SHORES — At its meeting on Oct. 7, the St. Clair Shores City Council voted 6-1 to deny site plan approval for a Kroger gas station on Harper Avenue at Nine Mile Road.

The Eastpointe High School varsity football program announced Oct. 24 that it will forfeit its final game of the season against Ortonville Brandon High School (6-3) citing safety concerns due to its depleted roster. The gridiron matchup was slated to take place Oct. 25 at Brandon High School.

GREATER WEST BLOOMFIELD — For more than 20 years, Civic Center TV has been on the air in the Greater West Bloomfield area.

MADISON HEIGHTS — An ex-boyfriend and girlfriend are recovering after injuring each other in an altercation where police believe the man held the woman at gunpoint, prompting her to stab him in self-defense before he shot her and fled the scene.

WEST BLOOMFIELD — For some, one of the appeals of living in West Bloomfield is the programming that is offered by the West Bloomfield Parks and Recreation Commission.

WARREN — Inspired by his own journey overcoming panic attacks, and wishing to help others do the same, a Warren resident has released a video game with no combat or “game over” screen. It’s a game where players guide a man on a contemplative journey seeking a cure for the darkness that ails him.

MADISON HEIGHTS — Organizers with the Madison Heights Food Pantry say that donations have been decreasing while recipients have been increasing, putting the group in a difficult situation where if the trend holds, they will be forced to reduce aid.

FERNDALE — The Ferndale Police Department is searching for a person of interest who the department said has had inappropriate interactions with women in the area.

Stats and scores for week eight of the high school football season.

METRO DETROIT — A look at five things to do during the weekend of Oct. 25-27

As Troy and Troy Athens went head-to-head Oct. 18 at Troy High School, Athens was eager to snap Troy’s three-game win streak against the Red Hawks while the Colts were looking to find themselves back in the Michigan High School Athletic Association Division 1 playoff picture.

EASTPOINTE — A 26-year-old school security guard has been charged with two counts of criminal sexual conduct in the third degree after he was accused of having sex with a female student at Eastpointe High School. 

NOVI — October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and Twelve Mile Crossing at Fountain Walk is hosting a Pink Out event in front of Emagine Theater on Saturday, Oct. 5, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., to raise funds for Ascension Providence Hospital’s Believe in Miracles Fund.

ROCHESTER HILLS — Imagine enjoying each day as if you’re on a perpetual vacation, in a vibrant atmosphere that captivates all your senses.

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — Dave’s Complete Auto Service is a standout in the automotive industry, thanks to 40 years of professional service that owner Dave Pannecouk himself brings to the table.