This is the 5046th most frequent Russian word.
местному
"To the local" or "for the local."
In this sentence, "местному" is used as an adjective describing "врачу" (doctor), indicating that the doctor is local. It is in the dative case to match the grammatical structure of the phrase with the verb "обратились".
Мы обратились к местному врачу за советом.
We consulted the local doctor for advice.
Here, "местному" is an adjective describing "футбольному клубу" (football club), representing that the club is local. It matches the case and number of the noun it modifies, which is dative singular.
Я смотрю местному футбольному клубу игры каждую неделю.
I watch the local football club's games every week.
In this sentence, "местному" modifies "сообществу" (community), pointing out that the community is local. It is in the dative case, aligning with the logical and syntactical requirements of the structure.