OAKLAND COUNTY — Westbound Interstate 696 and its ramps will be closed starting on Nov 14.

ROYAL OAK — About 6,000 ships have been lost on the great lakes, but one stands out among others, the Edmund Fitzgerald.

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — The Macombers, Macomb Community College’s show choir known as the college’s “Goodwill Ambassadors,” will mark 55 years of song, dance and community at the Macombers Fall Extravaganza set for 7:30 p.m. Nov. 15 at the Macomb Center for the Performing Arts.

NOVI — Novi voters approved a $425 million bond Nov. 4 to further enhance the Novi Community School District. 

FARMINGTON HILLS — Over the next two weeks, “Parade” will be marching across the Smith Theatre stage at Oakland Community College in Farmington Hills with a poignant reminder that history often repeats itself and that people  should look past their differences. 

STERLING HEIGHTS — Sterling Heights Police Sgt. Jassin Hakim was serving in the U.S. Army during one of America’s darkest times: Sept. 11, 2001.

NOVI — Attorney Aaron Martinez will provide a new voice on the Novi City Council when he is sworn in, alongside incumbent candidate-elects Brian Smith and Priya Gurumurthy and Mayor Justin Fischer on Nov. 17.

METRO DETROIT — Here's a look at five things to do during the weekend of Nov. 13-16.

ROYAL OAK — On Nov. 9, Katrina Deann-Renee Patterson, 26, of Canton, was arrested after allegedly fleeing from the Royal Oak police and crashing into the Ulta Beauty at 27844 Woodward Ave. 

ROSEVILLE — Every military veteran has a story to tell.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A 46-year-old man from Houston has been charged with multiple felonies after two men were found dead inside a used car dealership in Shelby Township Nov. 7. 

NOVI — Attendees of Motor City Comic Con this weekend can meet multiple cast members of some of their favorite movies and TV shows.

SOUTHFIELD — The city of Southfield held its Veterans Day ceremony Nov. 7, which included speakers, a wreath-laying, a 21-gun salute and more. 

TROY — The Troy City Council has unanimously approved a three-year contract for updated catalog software and messaging services at the Troy Public Library. 

TROY — Authorities have arrested a man they believe robbed a Troy gas station at gunpoint using a rifle. The incident occurred during the early morning hours Oct. 30. 

TROY — Lucas Rossi, a student at Troy High and scout with Crew 314/Troop 1707, recently completed his Eagle Scout project — a set of miniature fire trucks that the Troy Fire Department can use at open houses and other events.

TROY — Officials past and present are paying respects to Jeanne Stine, an inspirational trailblazer in the city of Troy who died Oct. 28 at the age of 96.

METRO DETROIT — Colette Hughes of Warren and Jennifer Taylor Boykins of West Bloomfield credit being able to pivot as a key to their success.

METRO DETROIT — Warm autumn days will soon be followed by winter’s frigid temperatures, frost on the plants and frozen ground. With this in mind, the owner of Red Chair Gardens and a consumer horticulture educator shared tips on preparing the garden for winter.

DETROIT — Anyone who visits the Ford Piquette Avenue Plant Museum in Detroit will see an important piece of Eastpointe history.