STERLING HEIGHTS — Days after the United Auto Workers’ strike spread to Sterling Heights’ Stellantis a tentative deal was announced.

METRO DETROIT — Congratulations to Farmington Hills Mercy, North Branch, Kalamazoo Christian, and Clarkston Everest Collegiate for winning the state championship in their respective divisions.

ROCHESTER HILLS — The work of two Rochester Hills artists is on display at the Detroit Institute of Arts through Nov. 5.

ROCHESTER/ROCHESTER HILLS — October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month, and Dutton Farm is celebrating the contributions of workers with disabilities.

ROCHESTER HILLS — As the Michigan High School Athletic Association Division 1 Girls Golf Finals wrapped up play Oct. 21 at Forest Akers West in East Lansing, the city of Rochester was well represented in the leaderboards.

ROCHESTER HILLS — The Rochester Hills City Council has unanimously approved the purchase of a 7-acre parcel of land adjacent to Pine Trace Golf Club.

METRO DETROIT — The 2023 MHSAA football state finals will take place on Nov. 25 and 26.

FERNDALE/CLAWSON — Fire departments in Oakland County recently trained to cut into vehicles to save victims using the Jaws of Life.

ST. CLAIR SHORES — A 7-year-old child was killed on Oct. 24 as the result of a single-vehicle incident at Blossom Heath Park, according to a release from the St. Clair Shores Police Department.  According to the release, St. Clair Shores police responded to the park at 3:20 p.m.

SOUTHFIELD — Ira Paul has been an avid listener of local police radio channels since 1969.

OAKLAND COUNTY — On Oct. 20, more than 200 people gathered for the 10th annual Regional Stormwater Summit to hear from experts and learn about a rebate program designed to encourage residents to reduce stormwater runoff on their own property.

TROY — Each Halloween, the children of the Blood Cancer Foundation of Michigan get to trick-or-treat thanks to hard working foundation members and some dedicated community partners.

TROY — A local heritage organization celebrated its 40th anniversary and recently honored a former member, state Sen. Stephanie Chang.

TROY — The city of Troy is preparing an update to its master plan, an overarching city planning document sorting out priorities and upcoming projects through 2040.

TROY — A staple of Troy Athens golf throughout her four-year career, senior Ava Weeks earned an incredible achievement Oct. 10 at the Stony Creek Metropark Golf Course.

NOVI — Novi police believe they have found the person responsible for writing a threatening note that was found in the bathroom at Novi High School Oct. 6. Police said there also was a threatening email received soon after the note.

NOVI — Students at Novi Middle School will be shining light on a vast array of unsung heroes in the science, technology, engineering and math fields when they perform Thomas Hischak’s play “Eureka! Science and Invention” on Nov. 3.

NOVI — The city of Novi will be one of 45 communities across Oakland County to pilot the new early voting system this election year.

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — Grosse Pointe South swim and dive has found consistency at the Michigan High School Athletic Association Division 2 State Finals in the last few years, posting two runner-up finishes since 2019.

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — The Grosse Pointe Animal Adoption Society is known for rescuing pets, but this time, it could be said they rescued a city.