Community Fighting To Keep Hiller's Market in Berkley

Here are the top five stories of the day, from our Patch sites in southeast Michigan.

Community Fighting To Keep Hiller's Market in Berkley: Hiller's Markets has announced it will close its store in downtown Berkley on Nov. 1. In response, residents started a Facebook page asking the company to reconsider.

Two Suspects in Custody for Arson at Poncho's in New Baltimore: New Baltimore police said the suspects have no known ties to the restaurant's owners.

Rochester Mills' Oktoberfest Goes Big for Its 15th Year: While Rochester Mills' Oktoberfest beer is already available on tap throughout Metro Detroit, it won't be available at its downtown Rochester pub until the kickoff of the festival, when the first kegs will be tapped at 7 p.m. on Sept. 26.

Royal Oak's First 'Little Free Library' Opens: Michelle Henry, of Royal Oak, “opened” the library for business on Wednesday and stocked it with free books for adults and children.

Teacher Facing Criminal Sexual Conduct Charges Back in Court: Stephen Larkin, the 30-year-old West Bloomfield High teacher arraigned in 48th District Court Friday on three counts of criminal sexual misconduct, will be back in court on Oct. 1.

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