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Published November 22, 2021

Novi Note

Santa Claus arrives in Novi

NOVI — Kids and adults alike gathered at Twelve Mile Crossing at Fountain Walk Nov. 19 for a special guest.

After 18-month hiatus, Choralaires return under new director

Published November 26, 2021

Novi Note

After 18-month hiatus, Choralaires return under new director

NOVI — For Becky Staab, singing is her form of self-care. She’s been singing with the Novi Choralaires since 1981.

The Rev. Richard Elmer, a prominent figure at Detroit Catholic Central High School, died Nov. 4. He was 93.

Published November 22, 2021

Novi Note

Detroit Catholic Central leader dies

NOVI — A man with a great dedication to Detroit Catholic Central High School who served in several roles with the school in addition to being an alumnus died earlier this month.

The Ferndale High School Marching Band won its 10th Michigan Competing Band Association state championship Nov. 6. It was the band’s first championship since 2016.

Published November 22, 2021

Woodward Talk

Ferndale High marching band wins 10th state title

FERNDALE — Two years ago at Ford Field, the Ferndale High School Marching Band won second place at the Michigan Competing Band Association State Championships.

Berkley Steelers youth football team wins championship

Published November 22, 2021

Woodward Talk

Berkley Steelers youth football team wins championship

BERKLEY — The Berkley Steelers youth football team defeated the Chesterfield Chargers 14-12 in the Oakland Macomb Youth Football Association championship game for the 12-13 age group.

Published November 22, 2021

Rochester Post

Making spirits bright for small businesses could be more important than ever in Rochester area

ROCHESTER HILLS/ROCHESTER/OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — It’s the time of year when everyone is looking for holiday gifts, so why not check out some locally owned retail shops and restaurants to help round out your shopping list?

Published November 22, 2021

Metro

Maintain your furnace with fresh filters and seasonal tuneups

METRO DETROIT — As winter approaches and the air grows chill, homeowners are turning up the heat and thinking more about furnace maintenance.

Royal Oak City Clerk Melanie Halas, right, shows members of the Ezra Parker chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution how to register people to vote Nov. 17. Joyce Barnett, left, and Cathy Compton, center, will register voters and provide genealogical advice at the library Dec. 2 and 3.

Published November 24, 2021

Royal Oak Review

Royal Oak to host grand centennial celebration and winter wonderland

ROYAL OAK — From 4 to 9 p.m. Dec. 2 and 3, the city of Royal Oak is throwing itself and all of its residents a big 100th birthday bash.

Christened Centennial Commons because the city of Royal Oak is turning 100 years old this year, the downtown park is the last element of an expansive civic center project.

Published November 24, 2021

Royal Oak Review

Downtown park in Royal Oak nears completion

ROYAL OAK — Since crews demolished the building that formerly housed Royal Oak City Hall and the Police Department in May, there has been much headway on the new 2.2-acre downtown park that will take its place.

Looking Back: Nov. 14 marks 30 years since Royal Oak Post Office tragedy

Published November 24, 2021

Royal Oak Review

Looking Back: Nov. 14 marks 30 years since Royal Oak Post Office tragedy

ROYAL OAK — Flowers rest in front of the tree at the Royal Oak Post Office that memorializes the workplace shooting in which a former employee killed four employees and then himself on Nov. 14, 1991.

Published November 22, 2021

Royal Oak Review

Royal Oak honors veterans with ceremony

ROYAL OAK — At 11 a.m. Nov. 11, the Royal Oak Veterans Event Committee hosted its annual Veterans Day ceremony to honor all U.S. and Canadian military veterans at the new City Hall building, 203 S. Troy St.

On Nov. 5, volunteers planted over two dozen trees at Joy Park in Clinton Township. Red maples, serviceberry trees, black gum trees, red oaks and linden trees were planted.

Published November 22, 2021

C&G Newspapers

Over two dozen trees planted at Clinton Township park

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — The “green canopy” has been increased at a local park.

In time for Thanksgiving, the Clinton-Macomb Public Library recently hosted a presentation on Thanksgiving parades in Detroit. In 1925, the parade was turned over to J. L. Hudson Department Store in Detroit, pictured here.

Published November 23, 2021

C&G Newspapers

Presentation focuses on Detroit a Thanksgiving tradition

METRO DETROIT — Earlier this month, Romie Minor, CEO of Detroit History Company, gave a Zoom presentation about Thanksgiving parades in Detroit.

Published November 24, 2021

C&G Newspapers

Clinton Township library hosts community salute

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Rather than a single-day event, a local library decided to take an entire month to honor veterans.

A child visits with Santa Claus during the 2019 Santa Station. This year’s event will be held Dec. 11 at the Selinsky-Green Farmhouse Museum.

Published November 22, 2021

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Optimist Club of St. Clair Shores works to make holidays bright for local children

ST. CLAIR SHORES — The holiday season is a busy time of year for the Optimist Club of St. Clair Shores.

Gianna House nurtures new mothers, babies

Published November 22, 2021

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Gianna House nurtures new mothers, babies

EASTPOINTE — On Nov. 12, Joella Bush was on her way to pick up a young lady and her 2-month-old premature baby to bring them to Gianna House Pregnancy & Parenting Residence.

Small Business Saturday: Batteries Plus Bulbs franchise owner offers more than batteries and bulbs

Published November 22, 2021

Novi Note

Small Business Saturday: Batteries Plus Bulbs franchise owner offers more than batteries and bulbs

NOVI — When a customer with brain cancer asked Jeff Gibson, owner of a Batteries Plus Bulbs franchise in Novi, to repair an electric bike for his wife, Gibson jumped at the challenge.

Ferndale, Berkley shops prepare for Small Business Saturday

Published November 22, 2021

Woodward Talk

Ferndale, Berkley shops prepare for Small Business Saturday

FERNDALE/BERKLEY — Small Business Saturday is soon approaching, and local businesses are preparing for the apex of the holiday shopping season.

Published November 22, 2021

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Small Business Saturday a big deal in St. Clair Shores

ST. CLAIR SHORES — More than half the money spent in locally owned independent stores returns to the community, and local business owners say that’s something to celebrate.

Community members can support Farmington-area businesses on Small Business Saturday

Published November 22, 2021

Farmington Press

Community members can support Farmington-area businesses on Small Business Saturday

FARMINGTON/FARMINGTON HILLS — Any day is an opportunity for community members to support local businesses, but more than 10 years ago one day in particular was selected to recognize their importance to communities.