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.

STERLING HEIGHTS/DETROIT — A Farmington Hills man is facing charges in Detroit for allegedly hitting and killing a Sterling Heights woman.

STERLING HEIGHTS — A Sterling Heights man has been ordered to stand trial for allegedly robbing a bank.

STERLING HEIGHTS — The Sterling Heights Fire Department recently unveiled two new initiatives aimed at improving emergency response times and public safety.

EASTPOINTE/ROSEVILLE/FRASER — A group of residents and businesses recently were recognized for their contributions to their respective communities.

EASTPOINTE — The Michigan Military Technical and Historical Society’s 20-ton tank monument has arrived.

EASTPOINTE — Educators around the state, including those in local districts, finally have a school aid budget.