MADISON HEIGHTS — Gary McGillivray, the most recent Oakland County commissioner for District 3, died Nov. 3, just two weeks after the Oct. 18 death of his wife, Diane McGillivray.

EASTPOINTE — When Eastpointe police responded to an in-progress call for a stolen vehicle Nov. 9, what followed was a chase that ended in a suspect’s arrest.

MADISON HEIGHTS — A former president of the Madison District Public Schools Board of Education will serve prison time for tax evasion and a years-long bribery scheme.

MADISON HEIGHTS — Millions of people struggle with mental health difficulties, from burnout and decision fatigue to anger issues and depression. An upcoming forum aims to raise awareness, with experts sharing advice on coping mechanisms and helpful resources.

MADISON HEIGHTS — The Madison Heights Community Coalition has received a $10,000 grant from the local Meijer, which will fund programs benefiting students at schools across the city.

MADISON HEIGHTS — The Madison Heights Arts Board is celebrating six years of service with its first annual Arts Gala fundraiser Nov. 17, as well as the good news that it has been awarded $250,000 for a bandshell at the city’s most prominent park.

MADISON HEIGHTS/HAZEL PARK — In the general election Nov. 7, voters in Hazel Park and Madison Heights settled contested council races for their cities.

MADISON HEIGHTS — Five proposed amendments to the charter of Madison Heights passed with overwhelming support Nov. 7, updating how the city approaches everything from appointments and resignations to the rules of running for office and how often meetings are held.

EASTPOINTE — A woman missing since late spring was found dead in a storm drain, and authorities in Eastpointe have apprehended a suspect.

MADISON HEIGHTS — The Madison Heights side of Dequindre Road is about to get brighter.

MADISON HEIGHTS — Madison Heights residents will have a rare opportunity Nov. 7 to amend elements of the city charter, deciding how vacancies and resignations are handled, how often meetings are held, and even whether council members can stay in office while running for mayor.

MADISON HEIGHTS — To help reduce the rat population, the city of Madison Heights will spend more than $500,000 to provide each home with trash and recycling carts.

HAZEL PARK — A group of Hazel Park homeowners are concerned about the way the city of Hazel Park trims and takes down trees, saying it’s decimating the tree canopy and hurting home values.

HAZEL PARK — A new health care facility is planned for Hazel Park, one that will specialize in services for the LGBTQ+ community.

MADISON HEIGHTS — An October tradition gets a new name this year: The Trail of Treats.