Novi Note

Published October 22, 2021

Two local friends learn they are both in need of a kidney transplant

OAKLAND COUNTY — For years, Royal Oak resident Mallory Milavec has been helping raise money for the National Kidney Foundation of Michigan.

Published October 22, 2021

Grocery stores, food pantries feel impact of supply chain crisis

METRO DETROIT — We’ve seen it before — empty store shelves, purchase limits and skyrocketing prices — and, unfortunately, experts say these things aren’t going anywhere soon.

Published October 20, 2021

Novi man dies in Brighton Township crash

A 52-year-old man from Novi was killed in a crash Oct. 19.

Published October 14, 2021

Motor City Comic Con to make grand return Oct. 15-17

OAKLAND COUNTY — The biggest comic and pop culture convention in Michigan will be returning to the tri-county area this weekend.

Published October 13, 2021

Coming in from the cold

METRO DETROIT — It’s tough to let go of the plants that you’ve grown to know and love over Michigan’s sweet summer months, and you don’t always have to.

Published October 13, 2021

Smaller apple crops can’t hinder the fun at local orchards, cider mills

METRO DETROIT — Fall has officially arrived, and the cooler weather is drawing many local families to apple orchards and cider mills for some outdoor entertainment.

Published October 13, 2021

Novi voters to choose mayor, City Council members

NOVI — In the general election Nov. 2, voters in Novi will choose from a pool of candidates running for mayor and three City Council seats.

Residents lined up outside the Novi Fire Station Oct. 7 for a drive-thru vaccine clinic, hosted by Oakland County Health Division.

Published October 8, 2021

Third shot’s the charm

Oakland County’s health director explains who should get another dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, and when

Published October 7, 2021

Novi school district creates mobile market for NATC students

NOVI — The Novi Community School District recently started a mobile market, operated in part by students from the Novi Adult Transition Center.

The Sanctuary, located in Royal Oak, offers a three-week residential program, outpatient counseling and trauma-informed care to youth and families in crisis. It is part of Common Ground, a nonprofit organization that is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year.

Published October 7, 2021

Common Ground celebrates 50 years

OAKLAND COUNTY — As Common Ground celebrates its first 50 years and looks forward to the next, it hopes to raise funds for a behavioral health urgent care center to address the increasing demand from people facing stress, addiction and other emotional well-being issues.

Published October 7, 2021

Hands-on lab sets out to engage Oakland students

OAKLAND COUNTY — This week, as you’re sitting down to read this article, sixth graders in the West Bloomfield Schools District are experiencing the latest innovations in science, technology, engineering and math first hand.

Published October 6, 2021

A deeper look at our wider waistlines

METRO DETROIT — Social distancing may keep us from contracting COVID-19, but it could also make many of us more likely to succumb to a different national public health crisis: obesity.

Published October 6, 2021

Like the weather, fall has slightly cooled housing market

METRO DETROIT — Bidding wars, appraisal guarantees, cash-only offers.

Published October 6, 2021

Behind the Wheel: Studebaker returns home

STERLING HEIGHTS — Bryan Smith never thought he’d see his 1954 Studebaker again.

Published September 28, 2021

No tricks, all treats: Halloween events in 2021

METRO DETROIT — The Halloween activities are piling up like raked leaves on a crisp fall day. Here's a smattering from the C & G coverage area for October and beyond.

Published September 24, 2021

Behind the Wheel: Owner has a long history with his Corvette

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Bert Bernardi was 23 years old when he purchased his dream car: a 1974 Chevrolet Corvette.

Published September 23, 2021

RFQ approved by City Council for consultant to study municipal broadband

NOVI — After hearing a 15-minute presentation from the city’s municipal broadband committee Aug. 30, the City Council approved, in a 6-0 vote, to have city staff draft a request for qualifications and seek bids.

Published September 23, 2021

Water main, sidework construction on 10 Mile slated for spring season

NOVI — The city’s water main system along 10 Mile Road, at the corner of Wixom Road and west of the road in front of Oak Pointe Church, will be upgraded with approximately 1,250 feet of new 12-inch water main.

Published September 23, 2021

Novi city seeks buyer to relocate historic BeGole House by October’s end

NOVI — City officials have put the house once owned and occupied by former Novi Police Chief Lee BeGole, at 43707 Grand River Ave., up for sale for $1, in as-is condition, with the stipulation that the buyer relocates the house off the property so the city can complete the ring road project at Grand River Avenue and Novi Road.

Published September 22, 2021

Take small steps now to be prepared when disaster strikes

METRO DETROIT — Fire, flood and storm damage could strike at any time. The difference between disaster and making it through could hinge on how much one is prepared for the worst.