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.

FRASER — People who love to read, enjoy movies and music or who simply like to support their community can grab their utensils and join the Fraser Lions Club for a spaghetti dinner fundraiser benefiting the Fraser Public Library.

FRASER — At its regular meeting on Sept. 14, the Fraser City Council approved a measure to purchase a Flock Safety camera system to aid the city’s police force in its investigations.

METRO DETROIT — While home and apartment rental prices nationally are seeing modest increases over the last year, prices in the metro Detroit area are seeing much higher price spikes in 2023.

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 — The St. Augustine Lutheran Troy church, called SALT Church, is welcoming the public to join them for an informative discussion on the topic of human trafficking Saturday, Oct. 21.

TROY — The Lloyd Stage Nature Center is popping the bubbly for its 13th annual Nature Uncorked fundraiser.

FRASER — The Fraser Public Library is spreading the word that it is back up and running at its new temporary site and offering some great programs for fall.

METRO DETROIT — Several communities throughout southeast Michigan are preparing to implement early voting, which allows in-person voting in elections up to nine days prior to Election Day.

FRASER — The city of Fraser will host a fundraiser to support the Know Resolve nonprofit and its mission of raising awareness of mental health issues.

TROY — Oct. 6 marked International Manufacturing Day, and Troy High School celebrated with a ribbon-cutting on its new manufacturing lab and its recent partnership with the SME Education Foundation.

TROY — On Wednesday, Oct. 11, the Troy Chamber of Commerce will host its Top of Troy: Women of Influence roundtable.

TROY — A new partnership between the Troy Chamber of Commerce and Troy-based Walsh College was celebrated Oct. 4.

TROY — One of Troy’s most prolific, and youngest, bakers was back in the spotlight as she returned to the Food Network’s “Kids Baking Championship.”

METRO DETROIT — The Southeastern Oakland County Resource Recovery Authority is partnering with several other local groups and municipalities to use grant funding to improve recycling habits around metro Detroit.