HUNTINGTON WOODS/ROYAL OAK — A late September day for a volunteer animal foster parent turned out to be a lucky one for a newborn kitten.

FERNDALE — A 36-year-old Walled Lake man was arrested last month and charged with multiple counts of criminal sexual conduct dating back nearly 10 years.

FERNDALE — On Oct. 17, the Ferndale City Council held a special meeting to hear the results of a resident-led facilities task force.

FERNDALE — The relationship between the city of Ferndale and the Kulick Community Center has come to an end.

OAKLAND COUNTY — The cities of Berkley, Huntington Woods, Oak Park and Royal Oak are partnering to attain a grant for a “reconnecting communities pilot” project on 11 Mile Road.

ROYAL OAK — On Nov. 8, Royal Oak voters will have to vote yes or no on three millage proposals.

OAKLAND COUNTY — A suspect has been charged in connection with four bank robberies in Oakland County after being arrested in Las Vegas.

ROYAL OAK — The Royal Oak City Commission approved a proposal to place an ice rink downtown.

ROYAL OAK — The Royal Oak Police Department is searching for a suspect in the robbery of a local bank.

BERKLEY — Two businesses in Berkley were approved for marijuana licenses at a recent City Council meeting.

FERNDALE — The smell of barbecue and whiskey soon will permeate the air in downtown Ferndale with the return of the Pig & Whiskey festival.

OAKLAND COUNTY — Local cities in Oakland County are preparing to put on their Halloween events and give residents and children a chance to show off their costumes, get candy and have fun.

PLEASANT RIDGE — Pleasant Ridge is looking into installing lights at its dog park at Gainsboro Park.

FERNDALE — The Woodward Moves project is gearing up to begin this month in Ferndale.

ROYAL OAK — An intersection at the border of Royal Oak and Beverly Hills will be turned into a roundabout next year.