ROCHESTER — South Street Skateshop owner Linda Gallaher and The Funky Frog Children’s Resale Boutique owner Renee Perkins have been awarded the inaugural Bill Lipuma Community Spirit Award.

SOUTHFIELD — The Halloween festivities kick off early in Southfield this year with Boo Bash, set for 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29, at the Southfield Pavilion, 26000 Evergreen Road.

TROY — The Troy Downtown Development Association has announced plans for a new landscaping design for the Big Beaver corridor.

ROCHESTER HILLS/OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — The public is invited to learn more about the planned 2023 replacement of the Dutton Road bridge over the Paint Creek, between the north and south Livernois Road intersections, on the Rochester Hills and Oakland Township border.    

TROY — On Oct. 14, the teachers of the International Academy’s four campuses demonstrated before the start of classes on Rochester Road near the Troy campus.

OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — Residents of Oakland Township will vote on the renewal of a township police millage Nov. 8.

GROSSE POINTE CITY — In keeping with a state mandate regarding lead water lines, Grosse Pointe City has hired a contractor to inspect and determine the nature of water service material inside select homes and buildings.

GROSSE POINTE WOODS — Grosse Pointe Woods detectives are still investigating after a resident reported that he was the victim of an attempted kidnapping by an unknown assailant.

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — Lovely lawns, bountiful bushes and glorious gardens were among the reasons Grosse Pointe Farms residents were recognized by the Farms Beautification Advisory Commission.

TROY — The Ridgedale Players of Troy are inviting residents for an unorthodox double feature as they offer two different versions of the Neil Simon classic play “The Odd Couple.”

GROSSE POINTE SHORES — With dozens of awards — including several for lifesaving — Grosse Pointe Shores Public Safety Sgt. Tony Spina is one of the most decorated members of his department.

GROSSE POINTE PARK — In the final regular Grosse Pointe Park City Council meeting before the Nov. 8 election, officials once again clashed over a proposed water and sewer infrastructure millage in front of voters.

GROSSE POINTE CITY — The former Grosse Pointe Public School System administration building at 389 St. Clair Ave. in Grosse Pointe City has a new owner, but plans for redevelopment of the building remain largely the same.

GROSSE POINTES — It’s always a dogfight when the Grosse Pointe North and Grosse Pointe South varsity football teams clash, especially when it’s the last game of the season.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Shelby Township Parks, Recreation and Maintenance Department hosted a scarecrow contest this month that resulted in a winner Oct. 21.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Shelby Fine Art Society will be bringing its art to the Shelby Township Library once again for residents to view and admire. The show will run from Nov. 2 to 22.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Shelby Township Police Department will be hosting another self-defense class for female residents, coming up in November.

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — Bloomfield Township was awarded $4.4 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds to help alleviate some of the impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic.

BLOOMFIELD HILLS — Bloomfield Hills High School senior Brooke Bugajewski finished 25th at the Michigan High School Athletic Association Division One Golf State Finals after tallying a two-round score of 169 at Bedford Valley Oct. 15.

BLOOMFIELD HILLS — There’s an expectation set when a school wins two straight state championships. Marian is a storied program with a history of success in multiple sports, but its volleyball program has been at the forefront of its recent success.