OXFORD — In the historic Village of Oxford, BeeHive Homes provides assisted living and memory care in a warm, residential environment tailored to each resident’s needs.

ROCHESTER — As families prepare for the new school year, two Rochester resale businesses are helping shoppers stretch their budgets without sacrificing quality or style. Clothes Mentor and The Funky Frog, Children’s Resale Boutique cater to different age groups but share a commitment to value, sustainability and customer service.

SOUTHFIELD — Come gather with women of all ages at Christian Tabernacle Church’s Bloom Conference Sept. 18-21, 2025, and experience four days of powerful worship, inspiring speakers and fellowship.

FARMINGTON HILLS — At Griffin’s Neighborhood Auto Clinic, service counter employees Laura and Scott are often the first and last people customers see—and owner Bill Griffin says their teamwork is central to the shop’s success.

WARREN — When The Arbor Inn opened its doors in 1975, “assisted living” was virtually unknown in Michigan. Founder Carl Ruby recognized the need as people were living longer and often required help with daily activities but did not need nursing home care. 

ROCHESTER HILLS — Founded in 1998, Briarwood Heating & Cooling has always been a family-first kind of business.

ROCHESTER HILLS/AUBURN HILLS — Shish Palace brings the warmth of Mediterranean hospitality to Rochester Hills and Auburn Hills serving authentic Lebanese dishes made fresh to order, with signature garlic dip and hot, freshly baked bread that keeps guests coming back. 

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Voters in Clinton Township decided on Aug. 5 to renew the Clinton Township Police Department’s millage for 2026-2035.

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — The Clinton Township Board of Trustees made five commission and committee appointments at its meeting on Aug. 11.

EASTPOINTE — A Livonia woman faces up to life in prison after allegedly firing a gun at her friend’s father when he asked her to leave his Eastpointe home.

METRO DETROIT — College dorms are starting to fill up with students for the fall semester. For many, it will be their first time living away from home, and the limited space of their dorm room can be a puzzle.

NOVI — At the request of Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner Jim Nash, the Novi City Council approved two resolutions to authorize the conversion of the city’s existing county drain facilities, known as the Huron Rouge Sewage Disposal System, into a new intercounty drain district, the Rouge Valley Sanitary Inter-County Drain.

NOVI — The Michigan State Fair at the Suburban Collection Showplace, 46100 Grand River Ave., has beefed up its security measures this year in the aftermath of the 2024 shooting that occurred in a nearby parking lot. 

NOVI — The fourth annual Novi Taco Fest will take over the parking lot at Twelve Mile Crossing at Fountain Walk between the Power House Gym and Chuck E. Cheese Aug. 22-24.

NOVI — To help ensure that children and teens in the community start the school year off right, members of the Novi Public Safety Department, in partnership with Novi Youth Assistance, took 15 students shopping at the Kohl’s department store in Novi Aug. 8. 

NOVI — For the third year running, Novi High School seniors kicked off their final year of school by claiming and painting their parking spots Aug.11. 

METRO DETROIT — Here's a look at five things to do during the weekend of Aug. 21-24.

SOUTHFIELD — Southfield Public Schools hosted a back-to-school fair on Aug. 14 to inform the community about the updates and changes being made to the district. 

TROY — The Troy City Council unanimously approved a $250,000 grant agreement with Oakland County Parks Aug. 11, part of plans for an inclusive play area at Boulan Park.

TROY — The Troy Police Department’s Special Investigations Unit has made two arrests in connection with an ongoing auto theft investigation. The arrests were made with the help of the Macomb County Auto Theft Unit.