ROCHESTER/ROCHESTER HILLS/OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — The Rochester Community Schools Board of Education has selected Jayson Blake as its new trustee.

GROSSE POINTE WOODS — The Grosse Pointe Public School System’s longest-serving superintendent will be recognized in a public and permanent way.

GROSSE POINTE PARK — Voters in Grosse Pointe Park will have several charter amendments to consider when they cast their ballots this fall.

GROSSE POINTE CITY — A prominent Village structure is getting some interior and exterior renovations that officials believe will be positive for the retail district.

GROSSE POINTE WOODS — Just a year removed from breaking the school record for least number of goals given up in a season (12), Grosse Pointe Woods University Liggett is on the fast track to yet another historic season.

GROSSE POINTE PARK — A beloved playscape at Grosse Pointe Park’s Patterson Park won’t be meeting with the wrecking ball anytime soon.

GROSSE POINTE WOODS — In the vivid world of Julian Gagnon’s imagination, if the Detroit River could sing, “She would sing me awake in the painted blue morning.”

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — The Grosse Pointe Board of Education is getting started on its search for a new superintendent.

GROSSE POINTE PARK — With the Nov. 7 general election fast approaching, Grosse Pointe Park is getting a new city clerk just in time.

GROSSE POINTE WOODS — The community is mourning the loss of a bright young college student whose life ended too soon.

BERKLEY — An ordinance to ban the sale of dogs, cats and rabbits in Berkley was passed by the City Council. Approved at its Sept. 18 meeting, the law prohibits a retail pet store in Berkley from selling and adopting dogs, cats and rabbits. 

BERKLEY — Berkley held a grand opening for its new inclusive playground equipment at one of its parks, and it also announced a new name for the park.

BEVERLY HILLS — A state semifinals loss is always a tough pill to swallow, especially after Detroit Country Day put together an incredible season in 2022.

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — The Bloomfield Township Board of Trustees has selected Chris Kolinski as its new trustee.

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — A 41-year-old man was arrested after breaking into a home in Bloomfield Township, claiming he was being chased by spiders, vampires and angels.

BLOOMFIELD HILLS — The state tournament brings a different level of competition, but Bloomfield Hills has pulled the short end of the stick the past two seasons with Farmington Hills Mercy and Bloomfield Hills Marian in its respective districts.

BEVERLY HILLS/ BIRMINGHAM  — The city of Birmingham and the village of Beverly Hills are among the 11 Oakland County communities that were awarded a total of $608,166 through the 2023 Oakland County Parks Community Grant Program.

BIRMINGHAM — In November, Birmingham voters will have the opportunity to vote on a proposed amendment to the city code.

BLOOMFIELD HILLS — SMART transit services have officially expanded to Novi, Wixom and Bloomfield Hills.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Some Shelby Township police officers took time out of their day to help an injured deer that had been called in to them on Sept. 18.