METRO DETROIT — Careers in law enforcement take a great amount of dedication and sacrifice.

OAKLAND COUNTY — While the presidential race saw the state of Michigan turn red once again, several local races in Oakland County stayed blue.

BERKLEY — Nicole Meisner’s athletic career has always revolved around family — sometimes without her even knowing.

BERKLEY — Berkley’s next city manager is excited to get started in her new role next month.

FERNDALE — Ferndale’s proposal to restore its Headlee operating millage has been denied by voters.

OAKLAND COUNTY — In Oakland County, current officeholders ranging from the county executive to the sheriff and more held onto their seats in the general election Nov. 5.

METRO DETROIT — A look at five things to do during the weekend of Nov. 7-11.

ROYAL OAK — The Co-Response Community Outreach Program, called “CoRe,” has launched in the Ferndale, Hazel Park, Madison Heights and Royal Oak police departments, as announced at a press conference Oct. 29 at the Royal Oak Police Department.

METRO DETROIT — Before putting a house on the market, a little work can go a long way when it comes to attracting buyers.

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.

METRO DETROIT — A look at five things to do during the weekend of Nov. 1-3.

OAKLAND COUNTY — Oakland County typically seems to have a hold on the high school tennis scene, but the schools located in Birmingham, Bloomfield Hills and Beverly Hills took it to a whole new level this season.

METRO DETROIT — For those looking to move or for those who have lost someone and are interested in downsizing their possessions, estate sales professionals can provide assistance as individuals and families navigate through these issues.

HUNTINGTON WOODS — A Huntington Woods group for women with a history of more than 80 years hopes to expand its reach and welcome new members.

BERKLEY — An agreement between the city of Berkley, its school district and local Dads’ Club will lead to improvements at the baseball field known as Community Field No. 1.

BERKLEY — A big road in Berkley is in line to get major improvements within the next couple of years.

FERNDALE — Ferndale’s city manager will be moving on to a new job opportunity soon, leaving the city to begin the process of filling his shoes.

FERNDALE — The Ferndale Police Department has arrested an individual accused of inappropriate physical contacts with women in the area.

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.

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