STERLING HEIGHTS — In the Sentry’s coverage area, voters will play a role via the Nov. 5 election in determining the future of the U.S. presidency, Congress, the Michigan Legislature, county offices, judges and more. A Sterling Heights millage proposal is also on the ballot.

MOUNT CLEMENS — When Macomb County voters go to the polls in November, they will decide on more than just who holds various seats in the government. Two proposals will give voters the option to potentially reshape the very foundations of county government.

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — A controversial power line development by International Transmission Company spanning more than 80 acres along 19 Mile Road is on hold for now.

ROSEVILLE — Quick. Who was the lively sitcom character with the curly auburn hair and colorful caftans who couldn’t get any love and affection from her husband Stanley?

FARMINGTON/FARMINGTON PRESS — In the Press coverage area, voters will decide various state, county and local races Nov. 5, along with tax proposals for parks, streets, schools and the library.

ROSEVILLE/EASTPOINTE — October is National Fire Safety Month — with Fire Prevention Week designated as Oct. 6-12 this year — and the Eastpointe and Roseville fire departments are promoting fire safety in different ways.

MADISON HEIGHTS/HAZEL PARK — In the Madison-Park News coverage area, voters will select candidates for a list of federal, state, county, local, judicial and school offices on Nov. 5.

METRO DETROIT — The Facebook page “For the Love of Louie” helps find lost pets and returns them to their families in happy and sometimes sad reunions.

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Residents can contact 911 dispatchers in a variety of ways, but there is one thing you should always tell them immediately: your location.

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Halloween Fun Fest is back with all the treats you want and no tricks.

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Halloween fun and giant skeletons will again greet eventgoers at the Downtown Skelebration in St. Clair Shores this year.

SOUTHFIELD — Bright orange T-shirts lit up the municipal lawn Oct. 6 as over 500 participants gathered for the fifth annual Walk to Raise Awareness of Domestic Violence, hosted by the city of Southfield, the Southfield Police and Fire Departments, 46th District Court and community partners.

NOVI — A 59-year-old Novi woman was killed after she exited her vehicle following a car crash Oct. 3.

NOVI — The Hindu festival of Navaratri is celebrated over a nine-day span every fall, typically in October. During the festival, women traditionally have Golu (religious doll displays) set up in their homes and invite friends and family to view them.

TROY — Troy Police Chief Frank Nastasi will temporarily serve as the Troy city manager while city officials are still considering applicants.

ROYAL OAK — The Detroit Zoo is hosting several spooky events throughout the month of October to celebrate the spirit of Halloween.

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — The final 2-mile stretch of the Garfield Road extension project is complete.

FRASER — On the Fraser High School Volleyball Facebook page, you can locate a video from the team’s district championship win over St. Clair Shores Lakeview on Nov. 3, 2023.

FRASER — At the Sept. 26 Fraser City Council meeting, Municipal Analytics gave a presentation laying out possible increases to water and sewer rates in the city.

ROCHESTER — There’s “a cat problem” in the city’s neighborhoods, according to Councilwoman Sara King.