In the Royal Oak Review’s coverage area, voters will select candidates for federal, state, county, judicial and local offices in the Nov. 5 election.

BERKLEY/CLAWSON/ROYAL OAK — High schools in Berkley, Clawson and Royal Oak are co-hosting a fair to help students plan out their futures.

METRO DETROIT — For those who seek to build bonds with animals, getting a pet is one way to go. But not everyone has the time or space to commit to a furry friend for years.

WARREN/STERLING HEIGHTS — As a licensed funeral director, Jeff Mandziuk’s intent is to always treat the departed with the utmost respect and dignity.

ROYAL OAK — An array of complaints brought forth by the Sdao family have been circling the Oakview Cemetery mausoleum.

ROYAL OAK — Stagecrafters is putting on a seriously spooky production of “The Woman in Black” Oct. 18-27 at the Baldwin Theatre, 415 S. Lafayette Ave.

METRO DETROIT — A look at five things to do during the weekend of Oct. 18-20

ROYAL OAK — Andrew Lester, a 44-year-old Pontiac man, was fatally struck by an Amtrak train in Royal Oak on the morning of Oct. 12.

METRO DETROIT — While vaping was originally marketed to replace cigarettes and some teens say it helps them with stress, health officials say the opposite is true.

It’s one of the first things you learn courtesy of “The Tortoise and the Hare”; slow and steady wins the race. The saying is interpreted differently in soccer terms, but Royal Oak Shrine Catholic High School boys soccer head coach Mark Soma feels like he’s finally getting through to his No. 2 ranked squad in Division 4.

ROYAL OAK — For its 27th year running, the Soaring Eagle Arts, Beats & Eats festival has raised a significant amount of funds for local charities and cultural organizations.

METRO DETROIT — The Facebook page “For the Love of Louie” helps find lost pets and returns them to their families in happy and sometimes sad reunions.

ROYAL OAK — Two muralists have been approved to start painting in the downtown area after the unanimous decision of the City Commission at its Sept. 23 meeting.

METRO DETROIT — A look at five things to do during the weekend of Oct. 11-13

METRO DETROIT — Fall gardening can look daunting, but remembering a few simple steps could make it easier.

METRO DETROIT — The rising cost of college, combined with growing demand for skilled workers, is driving more students to enroll in career and technical education programs, known as CTE programs.

ROYAL OAK — High school students who are on governmental boards or committees in the city of Royal Oak are now allowed to have a vote in matters discussed on said boards or committees.

CLAWSON — An infrastructure improvement bond will be on the ballot for Clawson residents during the Nov. 5 election.

ROYAL OAK — The Detroit Zoo is hosting several spooky events throughout the month of October to celebrate the spirit of Halloween.

ST. CLAIR SHORES — The office of Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has authorized felony charges against seven people after an investigation into alleged acts of double voting during the August 2024 primary election.