NOVI — A section of Interstate 96 was closed for nearly five hours Oct. 10 after a truck hauling gravel hit a large freeway sign and spilled gravel across the highway.

METRO DETROIT — For those who seek to build bonds with animals, getting a pet is one way to go. But not everyone has the time or space to commit to a furry friend for years.

WARREN/STERLING HEIGHTS — As a licensed funeral director, Jeff Mandziuk’s intent is to always treat the departed with the utmost respect and dignity.

NOVI — Children in the Novi Middle School theater department will bring the classic fantasy world of J.R.R. Tolkien to life with a presentation of “The Hobbit” on Oct.18.

METRO DETROIT — A look at five things to do during the weekend of Oct. 18-20

METRO DETROIT — While vaping was originally marketed to replace cigarettes and some teens say it helps them with stress, health officials say the opposite is true.

METRO DETROIT — The Facebook page “For the Love of Louie” helps find lost pets and returns them to their families in happy and sometimes sad reunions.

NOVI — The Motor City Comic Con, which is set to take over the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi Nov. 8-10, has a reputation for bringing in phenomenal celebrity guests, and the lineup for the third annual fall convention does not cease to amaze.

METRO DETROIT — A look at five things to do during the weekend of Oct. 11-13

METRO DETROIT — Fall gardening can look daunting, but remembering a few simple steps could make it easier.

METRO DETROIT — The rising cost of college, combined with growing demand for skilled workers, is driving more students to enroll in career and technical education programs, known as CTE programs.

NOVI — The Hindu festival of Navaratri is celebrated over a nine-day span every fall, typically in October. During the festival, women traditionally have Golu (religious doll displays) set up in their homes and invite friends and family to view them.

NOVI — A 59-year-old Novi woman was killed after she exited her vehicle following a car crash Oct. 3.

ST. CLAIR SHORES — The office of Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has authorized felony charges against seven people after an investigation into alleged acts of double voting during the August 2024 primary election.

The Sunday crowd for the 80th annual Boys Bowl between Warren De La Salle Collegiate and Detroit Catholic Central was in for quite the show.

METRO DETROIT — A look at five things to do during the weekend of Oct. 4-6

COMMERCE TOWNSHIP — The Glenlore Trails “Enchanted” forest experience, an immersive and interactive Halloween light show, opened for its fourth season on Sept. 21.

NOVI — People from across southeastern Michigan gathered in front of the “Michigan Remembers” POW/MIA Memorial Sept. 20 at Oakland Hills Memorial Gardens in Novi to remember those soldiers who have yet to make it home.

NOVI — Long before the Drake University volleyball commit was a perennial threat on the court, she was the new girl on campus at Novi High School.

NOVI — Many people might have noticed short videos appearing on the city of Novi’s website offering insight about the various places, services and things available in the city of Novi.