ROYAL OAK — Members of the Royal Oak Fire Department were called to a grocery store Oct. 3 after a truck backed into an electrical pole. Firefighters were called to Hollywood Markets at ​​714 N. Main St. at 1:41 p.m.

NOVI — A 32-year-old Novi resident was killed early Monday morning after the vehicle that he was riding in struck a tree in the area of Cranbrooke and Nilan drives, which is near 10 Mile and Haggerty roads.

METRO DETROIT — Multiple local communities have taken a step toward trying to figure out what to do about the large number of deer roaming the region.

TROY — On Sept. 22, the Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation unveiled the first of four new fully electric buses that will be going into service on the road this month throughout metro Detroit.

HAZEL PARK — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer recently made appointments to a variety of state boards and commissions, and Luke Londo, a member of the Hazel Park City Council, is one of them.

WARREN — The cause of a train derailment in Warren remained under investigation at press time Sept. 30. However, neither foul play nor a traffic crash was thought to be contributing factors.

STERLING HEIGHTS — Business owner Gary Kosch currently lives in the Traverse City area, managing dozens of businesses under the umbrella of Kosch Hospitality.

FARMINGTON — The city of Farmington is hoping that a business currently for sale in its downtown district turns into a potential redevelopment opportunity for the city.

ROCHESTER HILLS — The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a threat was reported at Stoney Creek High School Sept. 20. According to reports, the school was put on lockdown at around 11:48 a.m.

NOVI — Approximately 100 people took part in the 43rd annual ceremony held at the Oakland Hills Memorial Gardens memorial for service members who were prisoners of war or missing in action during National POW/MIA Remembrance Day Sept. 16.

ROYAL OAK — As the Jewish New Year approaches, the Royal Oak Chabad Jewish Center will be offering several free activities around the holiday.

WARREN — Warren firefighters responded to a fire in the basement of an apartment building on 10 Mile Road east of Hoover Road Monday morning. At 10:22 a.m. on Sept. 19, Warren firefighters were dispatched to a report of a fire at the Cove on 10 apartment complex.

EASTPOINTE/WARREN — Warren City Councilman Eddie Kabacinski was sentenced Sept. 19 for disturbing the peace when he reportedly handcuffed a counterdemonstrator at a rally in support of then-president Donald Trump in October 2020.

ST. CLAIR SHORES — “I’m an antique,” longtime St. Clair Shores resident Connie Frock joked when thinking about how many candles would be on her birthday cake this year.

GREATER WEST BLOOMFIELD — Aside from voting for candidates running for elected offices, on Nov. 8, Oakland County residents will also decide whether to approve a new millage and opt in to an agreement with the Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation.

WEST BLOOMFIELD — More than five years have passed since West Bloomfield resident Mike McKinstry quit a full-time job he’d had for nearly a decade in order to launch his own outdoor adventure show.

CENTER LINE — When Center Line Police Dispatcher John Turpin received a call from a person about a power line down on top of their garage, it was almost like he was at the scene.

MADISON HEIGHTS — Three trustees have resigned from the Madison District Public Schools Board of Education, citing compatibility issues with the rest of the board, and unease over social media discourse around a previous superintendent.

DETROIT — After a two-year hiatus, the North American International Auto Show has returned to Detroit.

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — The Harrison Township Board of Trustees heard another marijuana business license appeal at its Sept. 12 meeting.