NOVI — After more than 26 years as a Novi police officer, and with a tear in his eye, Novi Police Cmdr. Jason Meier left the precinct for the last time as an officer on Jan. 31. However, the imprint he left on the department, his colleagues and others remains.

NOVI — The Novi Community School District has implemented numerous safety measures to protect the children within the district, and the school board received a report on the district’s efforts during a Jan. 23 meeting.

TROY — The Troy Public Library provided an opportunity for families to learn more about the Lunar New Year through a celebratory event that occurred in the library’s “Story & Craft” room Jan. 29.

TROY — For those looking for support at the start of the new year, local health professionals recently shared information to help individuals cope with a variety of mental health issues.

TROY — The city of Troy has announced that Josh Jones has been appointed as the new chief of police for the Troy Police Department.

TROY — Plans for a new Troy Public Library  building are steadily coming to fruition after City Council members approved a budget amendment and a recommended architect pick for the potential new building’s schematic design and cost opinion.

ROYAL OAK — Communications is a subject that Royal Oak High School thrives in, considering the past two years of students being nominated for the Michigan Association of Broadcasters Student Broadcast Awards.

ROYAL OAK — Some big changes are being made at the Detroit Zoo to align with the rebranding that took place in 2024, including a revamp of the Zoofari Market involving a coffee shop at the front of the zoo.

SOUTHFIELD — The Southfield Public Arts Commission will open its first exhibition of 2025 with an opening reception at 6 p.m. Feb. 13 in the main lobby of Southfield City Hall, 26000 Evergreen Road.

ROCHESTER — Rochester Christian University is introducing a need-based Tuition-Free Scholarship available to students starting in fall 2025.

ROCHESTER HILLS — Efforts to keep the city of Rochester Hills’ green spaces free of invasive species just got a boost.

ROCHESTER HILLS — Those impacted by the tragic shooting at the Brookland Splash Pad can now find support and come together to heal thanks to a new resiliency center.

OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — An over 150-year-old historic barn has been saved from demolition in Oakland Township.

GROSSE POINTE CITY — Grosse Pointe City’s auditors again gave the municipality a clean bill of financial health.

GROSSE POINTE SHORES — Although the income levels of most Grosse Pointe Shores residents put them far from being classified as poor, if any residents were to fall on exceptionally hard times, they might be able to qualify for a poverty exemption from their property taxes.

GROSSE POINTE CITY — Grosse Pointe City has joined its neighbor, Grosse Pointe Park, in approving the purchase and installation of license plate readers in the municipality.

GROSSE POINTE SHORES — Given that the city’s in-house ambulance and emergency medical service is a major point of pride, the newest member of the Grosse Pointe Shores Public Safety Department should be an ideal fit, given his medical background.

GROSSE POINTE WOODS — Britain’s current royal family might appear to be full of drama, but their issues seem trivial compared to those of the family of King Henry II of England.

GROSSE POINTE WOODS — A Grosse Pointe Woods businessman and inventor is in the running for a chance to be named an Entrepreneur of Impact by the national NAACP.

BERKLEY — A vehicle pursuit in Berkley ended with an SUV crashing into a home.