Here are the top five most interesting stories from the Hartland area this week.

1. Flint has had a total of 60 homicides so far this year, according to the Flint Journal.

2. Ferndale's efforts to bring food, water and clothing to those affected by Hurricane Sandy were recently highlighted in the Howell Patch in New Jersey, according to the Ferndale Patch.

3. A cow slowed traffic on I-75 earlier this week, according to the Oakland Press.

4. A deer crashed into window and ran through a business in White lake, reported White Lake Patch.

5. A Bloomfield Hills man charged with sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl and trying to lure her into his vehicle was recently ordered to stand trial, reported the Bloomfield-Bloomfield Hills Patch.