Novi Note

At the Dec. 20 City Council meeting, council members made an amendment to Oakpointe Plaza’s Selective Development Consent Judgment to allow part of the plaza to be used as a place of worship.

Published January 16, 2022

Church to open in OakPointe Plaza in Novi

NOVI — A place of worship will be moving into Oakpointe Plaza.

Published January 13, 2022

Novi man finds tracker in Dodge Charger

NOVI — When John Nelson saw the cherry-red Dodge Charger with a 392-cubic-inch engine, he was immediately drawn to it.

Published January 13, 2022

Novi City Council votes to opt in to national opioid settlement

NOVI — The Novi City Council, at its Dec. 20 meeting, approved a resolution to opt in to a national settlement that would resolve all opioid litigation brought by states and local political subdivisions against three of the largest pharmaceutical distributors and one manufacturer.

Paul Whelan, a former Novi resident, has served three years of a 16-year sentence in Russia.

Published January 13, 2022

Family of Novi man in Russian prison remains hopeful for early return

NOVI — When Novi resident Paul Whelan made the journey to Russia in December of 2018 for a wedding, he didn’t know it would be years before he could return to the United States.

Published January 13, 2022

Check out these indoor activities this winter in Novi

NOVI — As winter arrives in metro Detroit, it can be easy to stay indoors to avoid the snow and cold temperatures.

Published January 13, 2022

Michigan love sent to Mayfield

METRO DETROIT — Roger Harrison has a background as a forensic fire and explosion investigator, having been on site at many high-profile industrial fires and explosions.

Published January 12, 2022

Predator Catchers sting leads Novi police to arrest man for allegedly arranging meetup with teen

An organization aimed at catching sexual predators reportedly arranged to meet a man in Novi, where he was arrested Sunday morning.

Activities such as snowshoeing can be a good way to get some exercise in the winter months, since it gets people outside and lets them be active in a socially distanced manner.

Published January 12, 2022

COVID can complicate those new year’s resolutions

METRO DETROIT — With the new year here, many people have made resolutions to improve their lives in 2022. A common resolution has always been getting in shape or losing weight, and that may be more true than ever due to COVID-19.

Published January 12, 2022

Grace Centers of Hope program helps former West Bloomfield resident get sober

METRO DETROIT — Grace Centers of Hope in Pontiac is Oakland County’s oldest and largest homeless shelter.

Published January 12, 2022

Pantone names ‘Very Peri’ 2022 Color of the Year

METRO DETROIT — The Pantone Color Institute recently announced “Very Peri” as its 2022 Color of the Year, marking the first time that the institute created a new color for the program.

Published January 11, 2022

Oakland County K-9 deputy dies after battling cancer

OAKLAND COUNTY — Longtime Oakland County K-9 Deputy Bob Loken died Jan. 8 after a battle with cancer, officials said.

Published January 11, 2022

Event will honor radio disc jockey John O’Leary

METRO DETROIT — Local radio disc jockeys, music fans and musicians will gather Jan. 30 at the Token Lounge in Westland to remember their dear friend John O’Leary.

Published January 8, 2022

Omicron ‘juggernaut’ threatens to send Beaumont Health past breaking point

METRO DETROIT — On Jan. 6, officials from Beaumont Health and the U.S. Department of Defense appeared for a digital news conference to give an update about the health system’s becoming-overwhelmed resources; namely, its staff.

Published January 4, 2022

The Friday 5 — Jan. 14-16

Your guide for local events the weekend of Jan. 14-16, 2022

Published January 4, 2022

The Friday 5 — Jan. 7-9

Your guide for local events the weekend of Jan. 7-9, 2022

Published December 23, 2021

Novi police hold annual Kindness Is Contagious program

NOVI — When Mikell Manley was pulled over by Novi police officer Tony Avant for having a headlight out, she thought she was in trouble.

Published December 22, 2021

Novi City Council approves purchase of land along Beck Road

The city of Novi will be purchasing about 8 acres of property along Beck Road.

Published December 22, 2021

Dining décor can brighten your festive feast

METRO DETROIT — You’re hosting Christmas Eve dinner, your extended family is coming over and you want everything to be flawless — but there is one detail you’re debating.

Published December 22, 2021

Church Christmas traditions bring light to the season

METRO DETROIT — Peace and understanding: that is what local churches are asking of their parishioners — and that’s also what they are hoping to offer — this holiday season.