In the Sentinel’s coverage area, voters will select candidates for a list of federal, state, county, local, judicial and school offices on Nov. 5.

In the Beacon’s coverage area, voters will vote on four tax proposals and decide school board, library board and parks commissioner races, as well as county, state and national offices Nov. 5. Candidates were asked, in 75 words or fewer, to state their top goals if elected.

METRO DETROIT — Fall gardening can look daunting, but remembering a few simple steps could make it easier.

METRO DETROIT — The rising cost of college, combined with growing demand for skilled workers, is driving more students to enroll in career and technical education programs, known as CTE programs.

ROCHESTER/ROCHESTER HILLS/OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — In the Post’s coverage area, voters will decide various state, county and local races Nov. 5.

NOVI — The Motor City Comic Con, which is set to take over the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi Nov. 8-10, has a reputation for bringing in phenomenal celebrity guests, and the lineup for the third annual fall convention does not cease to amaze.

GROSSE POINTES — In the Grosse Pointe Times’ coverage area, voters will elect federal, state, county and local officials Nov. 5, as well as weigh in on several local proposals and millages.

SOUTHFIELD — The Centrepolis Accelerator at Lawrence Technological University’s C3 Summit featured cleantech, climate and circular economy companies that drew in a crowd of 400 attendees.

BIRMINGHAM/BLOOMFIELD HILLS/BLOOMFILED TOWNSHIP/FRANKLIN/BEVERLY HILLS/BINGHAM FARMS — In the Eagle’s coverage area, voters will decide various state, county and local races Nov. 5. Candidates were asked, in 75 words or fewer, to state their top goal(s) if elected.

SOUTHFIELD — The Michigan Wildlife Council hosted its first-ever Harvest to Table Gala Oct. 1 at the Great Lakes Culinary Center, 24101 West Nine Mile Road, showcasing the hunting, fishing and foraging heritage in Michigan and the role these natural resources play in addressing hunger statewide.

TROY — The U.S. Department of Education announced 356 National Blue Ribbon Schools in the U.S., including Hamilton Elementary School in the Troy School District.

TROY — Students with an interest in different creative media-based projects like photography, podcasting, audio work and videography, among others, may now explore their interests through Troy School District’s Creative Guild.

BERKLEY/FERNDALE/HUNTINGTON WOODS/PLEASANT RIDGE — In the Woodward Talk’s coverage area, voters on Nov. 5 will elect candidates for local, state and federal offices. There is one countywide proposal to decide, and there are two local proposals in Ferndale.

TROY — In November, voters in Troy will decide a Troy School District operating millage renewal.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP/UTICA — In the Shelby-Utica News’ coverage area, voters will select candidates for federal, state, county, judicial and local offices in the Nov. 5 election.

ROYAL OAK — Two muralists have been approved to start painting in the downtown area after the unanimous decision of the City Commission at its Sept. 23 meeting.

ROYAL OAK — High school students who are on governmental boards or committees in the city of Royal Oak are now allowed to have a vote in matters discussed on said boards or committees.

WARREN/CENTER LINE — In the Warren Weekly’s coverage area, voters will select candidates for a list of federal, state, county, local, judicial and school offices on Nov. 5.

CLAWSON — An infrastructure improvement bond will be on the ballot for Clawson residents during the Nov. 5 election.

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — For those interested in the nitty gritty of township planning, the Sept. 25 Macomb Township Board of Trustees was a cornucopia of future development.