SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A man was charged for allegedly stealing an iPad during a Facebook Marketplace exchange in Shelby Township earlier this month.

METRO DETROIT — Here's a look at five things to do during the weekend of Oct. 16-19.

NOVI — In the Novi Note’s coverage area, voters will decide whether or not to implement a school bond proposal and select candidates for mayor and City Council on Nov. 4.

NOVI — A large crowd gathered at Twelve Mile Crossing at Fountain Walk Oct. 4 for Rock Out for Pink Out, which raised money for breast cancer patients and research.

NOVI — The Novi Community School District has put a $425 million bond proposal on the Nov. 4 ballot.

SOUTHFIELD — In the Southfield Sun’s coverage area, voters on Nov. 4 will vote for candidates running for mayor, clerk and City Council.

SOUTHFIELD — The opening of Southfield’s first dog park is on the horizon.

TROY — In the Troy Times’ coverage area, voters will select candidates for City Council and decide a bond issue Nov. 4.

TROY — Members of a crime syndicate involved in the theft of hundreds of vehicles in the tri-county area were recently sentenced after their arrests by local law enforcement agencies. 

TROY — A former bank employee faces up to 20 years in prison if convicted of siphoning funds from the accounts of her clients. 

NOVI — The city of Novi will be shining some light on the holiday of Diwali this year with a short festival highlighting the culture and traditions of India from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Oct. 16 at the Novi Civic Center. 

TROY — Skyye Frailey, a senior at Athens High, recently reached 1,000 kills in her career as an outside hitter on the school’s volleyball team.

TROY — The Ridgedale Players are celebrating the Halloween season with its musical “Beetlejuice Jr.” — a family-friendly stage adaptation of the classic film “Beetlejuice.”

TROY — Anson Pingree, a member of Eagle Scout Troop 188, has been working on a mud oven for Troy Historic Village. He has been part of Troop 188 since 2021. 

ROCHESTER/ROCHESTER HILLS — In the Post’s coverage area, voters will decide various local races and ballot proposals Nov. 4.

ROCHESTER HILLS — A former Rochester Hills doctor has pleaded no contest to a slew of sexual assault charges.

ROCHESTER — The Rochester Police Department recently welcomed a new comfort dog to the team. Leo, a 12-week old Cavalier King Charles spaniel, has arrived and is under the care of Lt. Keith Harper.

ROCHESTER — The Rochester Police Department has spearheaded a new initiative designed to improve interactions between law enforcement and those with special needs and other vulnerabilities.

GROSSE POINTES — In the Grosse Pointe Times’ coverage area, voters will elect local officials Nov. 4, as well as weigh in on a proposed charter amendment in Grosse Pointe Woods and a bond for the Grosse Pointe Public School System.

METRO DETROIT — It’s easy to be active in the summer heat, but in the winter, it can sometimes feel like there are fewer opportunities to get out and continue moving. As the temperature outside finally begins to drop, it’s important to remain active.