HARRISON TOWNSHIP — With Harrison Township installing new water meter readers throughout the township, the township Board of Trustees approved new policies on Oct. 7 to anticipate residents hesitant to have the new readers in their home.

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Clinton Township Police Chief Dina Carnigi said she has accomplished what she set out to do, but that it is time to move on and pass the torch.

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — Bloomfield Township Trustee Stephanie Fakih allegedly posted on social media that Israeli and American Zionists are “scum” on Friday, Oct. 4.

It’s one of the first things you learn courtesy of “The Tortoise and the Hare”; slow and steady wins the race. The saying is interpreted differently in soccer terms, but Royal Oak Shrine Catholic High School boys soccer head coach Mark Soma feels like he’s finally getting through to his No. 2 ranked squad in Division 4.

In the Novi Note’s coverage area, voters will select candidates for federal, state, county, judicial and local offices in the Nov. 5 election.

In the Southfield Sun’s coverage area, voters will decide various state, county and local races Nov. 5, as well as a county parks tax proposal.

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

In the Troy Times’ coverage area, voters will decide various state, county and local races Nov. 5, as well as a county parks tax proposal.

ROYAL OAK — For its 27th year running, the Soaring Eagle Arts, Beats & Eats festival has raised a significant amount of funds for local charities and cultural organizations.

In the Royal Oak Review’s coverage area, voters will select candidates for federal, state, county, judicial and local offices in the Nov. 5 election.

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

EASTPOINTE/ROSEVILLE — In the Eastsider’s coverage area, voters will select candidates for federal, state, county, judicial and local offices in the Nov. 5 election.

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.