HARRISON TOWNSHIP — For those looking to start writing, it can be difficult to get into the swing of things and improve your grip on the craft. But fear not — the Harrison Township Public Library is here to help with a writer’s group.

MOUNT CLEMENS — After about two years of renovations and a temporary location, the Mount Clemens Public Library is getting ready to move back to its 150 Cass Ave. location and open by mid-November.

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — The Chippewa Valley High School theater program invites you to come be their guest as they perform “Beauty and the Beast” this November.

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — The Harrison Township Board of Trustees passed a resolution to support a Detroit Institute of Arts “Partners in Public Art” project in the township at its Oct. 11 meeting.

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — This November, Harrison Township Public Library officials are asking voters to renew an existing millage with an increase to pay for expanded services.

MADISON HEIGHTS — Madison Heights held its third annual Trail Tunes earlier this month, and organizers have deemed it a success, drawing large crowds similar to last year.

METRO DETROIT — Those age 50 and older are racking ’em up more and more as billiards gain popularity among the age group.

MADISON HEIGHTS — Six years ago, Brian Hartwell — then the mayor of Madison Heights, now the judge of the 43rd District Court in Hazel Park — started a volunteer program where neighbors would rally together to rake yards across the city.

HAZEL PARK — Police have arrested the alleged gunman after a shooting at LG Energy Solution in Hazel Park, an incident that left one dead following what appears to have been an argument.   Malik Lashawn Dixon-Lynch, 25, of Sterling Heights, was arraigned Oct.

OAKLAND COUNTY — A suspect has been charged in connection with four bank robberies in Oakland County after being arrested in Las Vegas.

METRO DETROIT— The team at Focus: HOPE is getting the word out that the nonprofit is back after several difficult years.

FRASER — Throw on a costume, drop the books and grab some candy. The Fraser Public Library is inviting the public to join them for their third annual trunk-or-treat celebration on Saturday, Oct. 29.

EASTPOINTE — The city of Eastpointe is working with county and state offices to assist residents after a survey of 30 homes found lead levels in drinking water in five of the homes exceeded the state’s action level.

ST. CLAIR SHORES — It was an emotional night for the St. Clair Shores Lakeview High School volleyball team.

FRASER — There’s a new team calling Hockeytown home.

CENTER LINE — Center Line City Manager Dennis Champine said there will be a thorough investigation into graffiti bearing “phallic symbols” and “racist and homophobic words” found in the city.

WARREN — Commuters who use Van Dyke Avenue in Warren might want to seek an alternate route this month.

FARMINGTON HILLS — It’s been 21 years since Farmington Hills Mercy golf won a Michigan High School Athletic Association State Championship, but the trophy is finally back in their hands.

FARMINGTON HILLS — The city of Farmington Hills recently hosted two “Cannabis Conversations,” with members of the public given the opportunity to express their opinions about whether commercial marijuana facilities should be permitted in the city.

ST. CLAIR SHORES — A suspect has been taken into custody as Michigan State Police continue to investigate the death of a 17-year-old girl found with a gunshot wound on Interstate 94 in St. Clair Shores early Oct. 14.