WARREN — A number of building updates and technological upgrades are on the horizon for Fitzgerald Public Schools.

NOVI — The Novi City Council gave its final stamp of approval for a planned rezoning overlay agreement with Feldman Kia during its July 28 meeting.

NOVI — The city of Novi recently sold a parcel of land it owned on Venture Drive to Boll Filter Corp., which desired the land to expand its company.

NOVI — Learning disabilities such as dyslexia present numerous challenges that often prevent people from enjoying a good book. However, one Novi man is working to change this and make the magic of reading accessible to all.

SOUTHFIELD — Lawrence Technological University in Southfield recently released the school’s 2025 football schedule.

SOUTHFIELD — Mariah Davis, a 33-year-old woman from Southfield, was arraigned July 23 for allegedly submitting at least six fraudulent COVID Emergency Rental Assistance applications to the Michigan State Housing Development Authority, according to Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The 42nd annual Shelby Township Art Fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 9-10 at River Bends Park, 5700 22 Mile Road. Admission and parking will be free.

NOVI — The MiAnime Convention, a new event, was held at the Suburban Collection Showplace Aug. 2-3.

NOVI — Novi residents will see an increase in their upcoming water bill, as the City Council approved a rate increase during its regular meeting July 28.

SOUTHFIELD — The city of Southfield will host the 10th annual Kimmie Horne Jazz Festival Aug. 8-9 on the front lawn of the Southfield Municipal Campus, 26000 Evergreen Road.

SOUTHFIELD — The past month was a very busy one for Southfield’s business district, as many ribbon cuttings were held to welcome new businesses to the city.

TROY — During its meeting July 14, the Troy City Council unanimously approved the purchase of an armored rescue vehicle for the Troy Police Department’s Tactical Support Team.

TROY — During its meeting July 28, the Troy City Council unanimously approved a contract extension with HAAS Alert so that the Troy Fire Department can continue to use the company’s advanced alert system.

TROY — Community members can look forward to the return of Troy Historic Village’s Old-Time Radio Show Aug. 16-17, this year with a science fiction theme.

TROY — The Oakland County Parks are waiting on the Michigan legislature to approve a $2.17 million grant from the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund that will pay for the county’s acquisition of Turtle Woods Nature Preserve.

TROY — The theater group Ridgedale Players has announced its next play.

ROYAL OAK — Frentz & Sons Hardware, a staple of downtown Royal Oak, has announced the selling of its building and property after more than 90 years of business.

CLAWSON — Richard Scott has been chosen as the new member of the Clawson City Council following a 3-1 vote on July 10.

ROCHESTER HILLS — A Rochester Hills mother and her boyfriend have been charged with the alleged abuse of the woman’s 4-year-old daughter.

ROCHESTER HILLS — A 32-year-old man from Auburn Hills who is accused of exposing himself to a group of pre-teenage girls at The Village of Rochester Hills was arrested Aug. 4.