ROSEVILLE — Renovations at both of the city’s fire stations continue to progress.

EASTPOINTE — A group of young children who gathered at the Eastpointe Fire Station Nov. 17 anxiously awaited the arrival of the city’s brand-new fire engine.

EASTPOINTE/ROSEVILLE — Whether you like to view twinkling lights that glow or sing Christmas carols with others, the following community holiday events are designed to bring a festive mood.

ROSEVILLE —  Darrell McKee always ran a good race.

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — An investigation remained ongoing at press time Dec. 3, more than a week after a shooting at The Mall at Partridge Creek left one man injured.

The Novi Police Department is asking for the public's help to locate a Novi woman who has a history of mental illness and other health conditions, and who disappeared from Twelve Oaks Mall earlier today, according to a press release. 

NOVI — Comic books are so much more than a small pictorial storybook that some might recall being included with the children’s menu at Big Boy Restaurants, or the “funnies” that Grandpa used to read to us as kids, and later wrap presents with. 

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — With the cost of food going up and inflation on people’s minds, students at one Chippewa Valley school will soon be able to get food they need regardless of the economic situation at home.

FRASER — On Nov. 12, Fraser officials, staff from the Detroit Institute of Arts and other guests unveiled a new mural on the side of the Senior Activity Center.

TROY — An all-girls team at Larson Middle School has been coding and building robots while also running outreach events that promote interest in STEM learning — science, technology, engineering and math.

TROY — A full-size cricket field is nearing completion at Boulan Park, located at 3671 Crooks Road in Troy.

OAKLAND COUNTY — Multiple local police agencies were involved in responding to an arrest and later escape of an individual from U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

FERNDALE/BERKLEY/PLEASANT RIDGE — Local cities are ready to light up their downtowns for the holiday season.

FERNDALE — A 68-year-old Detroit man was arrested for allegedly committing an armed robbery at a bank in Ferndale earlier this month.

GROSSE POINTE WOODS — In 1950, a loaf of bread cost about 14 cents, “King Solomon’s Mines” and “All About Eve” were two of the biggest hits at the box office, “Goodnight Irene” by Gordon Jenkins and The Weavers was the most popular song and Harry S. Truman was president.

GROSSE POINTE WOODS — Looks can be deceiving. New Grosse Pointe Woods Public Safety K-9 Arcos will be able to locate and, if needed, bite a suspect, but he’s also a bouncy, energetic, adorable puppy.

GROSSE POINTE PARK — Grosse Pointe Theatre will have local audiences dreaming of a “White Christmas” when they open this show at the new, state-of-the-art Schaap Center in Grosse Pointe Park next month.

GROSSE POINTE FARMS/CITY — The Grosse Pointe Santa Claus Parade is marking a major milestone this year as it turns 50.

MIDLAND/ROCHESTER — Rochester High School senior Chad Anderson won an individual state title in the top singles flight Oct. 18 at Midland Tennis Center.

ROCHESTER — On Nov. 11, a day to honor and remember those who have served our country, Rochester High School introduced its new Veterans Wall of Honor.