BERKLEY/HUNTINGTON WOODS — Cities including Berkley and Huntington Woods have seen an uptick in vehicle thefts in recent weeks.

FERNDALE — The Ferndale City Council will have to decide whether to continue its relationship with Flock Safety cameras and its automated license plate readers.

BIRMINGHAM/BLOOMFIELD HILLS — In the Eagle’s coverage area, some voters will be asked to select city commissioners and library board members in November. They will also vote on a Bloomfield Hills Schools tax proposal.

FRANKLIN — The village of Franklin has a new village clerk, Evan Milan. His first day as the village clerk was on Sept. 22.

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — The Bloomfield Township Police Department located a deceased woman at a residence while performing a welfare check at 12:15 p.m. Sept. 27 on Hedgewood Drive.

BEVERLY HILLS — Beverly Park will be filled with excited children dressed in costumes for a fun night of trick-or-treating 6-8 p.m. Oct. 25 at the Halloween Hoot in Beverly Park, 18801 Beverly Road.

BIRMINGHAM — The city of Birmingham is introducing a brand-new event, Pumpkin Patch, this fall for families to enjoy 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, at Shain Park.

ROSEVILLE — The Macomb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an officer-involved shooting that happened in Roseville.

CLAWSON/ROYAL OAK — In the Royal Oak Review’s coverage area, voters in the Nov. 4 election in Clawson will select candidates for mayor and the City Council, and voters in Royal Oak will select candidates for mayor and the City Commission.

ROYAL OAK — After 20-years, the annual Winter Blast festival will merge with the Royal Oak Holidays to create a winter wonderland for multiple weekends. 

ROYAL OAK — The Royal Oak Symphony Orchestra is celebrating 30 years serving the Royal Oak community, and it has a lot of excitement in store for the future. 

ROYAL OAK — The image of Frances Mauro Masters, 103, of Chesterfield Township, will be immortalized as the symbol of the Greatest Generation’s homefront workers when a bronze statue made in her likeness as a Rosie the Riveter will be added Nov. 11 to the Michigan World War II Legacy Memorial in Royal Oak.

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — With the passing of the state budget and several grants being awarded, funds are coming to the township.

FRASER — In the Chronicle’s coverage area, voters will elect candidates to the Fraser City Council on Nov. 4.

FRASER — On Oct. 6, three Fraser City Council candidates gathered to answer questions from residents and talk about their goals for the city. 

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A new police K-9 has joined the ranks of the Shelby Township Police Department.

UTICA — Community members officially welcomed new pickleball courts to Grant Park in Utica Oct. 8 during a dedication ceremony.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Two men from Sterling Heights have been charged after a string of home invasions occurred in Shelby Township.

STERLING HEIGHTS — In the Sentry’s coverage area, voters will select candidates for mayor and City Council on Nov. 4. Candidates were asked, in 75 words or fewer, to state their top goal(s) if elected. The answers are printed verbatim.

STERLING HEIGHTS — When L. Broas “Bud” Mann turned 100 years old last month — or as some would say, 100 years young — many family members and friends wanted to wish him a happy birthday.