NOVI — Novi police officers, firefighters and some civilians were honored for their bravery and commitment to the Novi community during the annual Novi Police and Fire Awards Ceremony, held May 4 at the Novi Civic Center.

SOUTHFIELD — A suspect and a victim died following a shooting May 8.

TROY — On May 4, the Troy Community Foundation hosted its second annual Charity Night event at Camp Ticonderoga in Troy.

TROY — The Troy School District is reminding families that education doesn’t have to stop with the summer months.

TROY — On May 3, Troy Mayor Ethan Baker spoke at Somerset Collection to give his 2023 State of the City Address.

TROY — The weather is getting warmer, and people are heading back outside.

TROY — The approval of two projects converting unused business properties in Troy into residential units has some in the community wondering if this is a trend that could become more common in the city.

SOUTHFIELD — The Southfield Parks and Recreation Department held a Bike Safety Night May 3 in the Southfield Municipal Campus parking lot to get the cycling season rolling.

SOUTHFIELD — You don’t have to drive too far to see one of the “Oakland County Adopt-A-Road” designations. In fact, Oakland County is home to 513 miles of roads adopted by 354 groups committed to keeping the roads clean.

ROYAL OAK — Two Royal Oak High School students were recognized with nominations by the local Emmys, with one taking home an award.

METRO DETROIT — When Charles Waggoner bought his 1965 Ford Mustang fastback nearly 50 years ago, it was in such rough condition that some of the car parts were stored in milk crates.

METRO DETROIT — Statistics across the country are showing a decreasing number of professionals in the health care field, particularly among nurses and general practitioner physicians.

FRASER — On April 18, Fraser Public Schools announced the winners of its annual Teacher of the Year awards.

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — To be one of the best in one’s field is an accomplishment, and every year, the Michigan Association of State Universities looks around the state to find the best professors across Michigan’s 15 public universities.

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — As Macomb Township moves to be more independent with snow removal, the Board of Trustees took a big step closer to its goal by approving a salt dome at the April 26 meeting.

ROCHESTER HILLS — Just over two months ago, Rochester girls basketball was etching its name in the school’s trophy room with a district championship title behind seniors Alaina Webb, Natalie Rayce and Ava Williams.

METRO DETROIT — Five people were charged in connection with a health care fraud scheme to embezzle more than $11 million, according to the U.S Attorney’s Office.

ROCHESTER/ROCHESTER HILLS/OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — The Rochester Community Schools Board of Education has selected Julie Alspach as its new trustee. Alspach was one of five candidates — including Jayson Blake, Taara Donley, Chander Malhotra and Paul Wright — to be interviewed for the appointment May 2.

OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — The public is invited to celebrate and explore the township’s newest 234-acre nature preserve later this month.

EAST DETROIT (EASTPOINTE) — On April 22, 1944, Diane Koelzer, seated second from left, was named Queen of Spring, and Harold Moldenhauer, seated second from right, received the title of King of Spring, during a gala occasion held at East Detroit High School.