OAKLAND COUNTY — City officials are celebrating a commitment by Oakland County to invest heavily in municipal parks and recreation, with about $20 million split across destinations such as Ambassador Park in Madison Heights and portions of Beech Woods Park in Southfield.

OAKLAND COUNTY/WAYNE COUNTY — During the general election Nov. 8, Mike McFall, the mayor pro tem of Hazel Park, prevailed in his bid for the newly redrawn 8th District of the Michigan House of Representatives.

NOVI — A 67-year-old Novi man was killed during the early morning Nov. 16 after he lost control of his vehicle and collided with another on Novi Road, south of Grand River Avenue, police said.

METRO DETROIT — With all of shopping, cooking, card writing, decorating and gift wrapping, the hustle and bustle of the holiday season can leave people more exhausted than excited.

METRO DETROIT — Interior design is always changing. One day, light matte paints and velvets are in, and the next day, it is high gloss and linens that take center stage.

METRO DETROIT — The third time was apparently the charm for John James.   The Republican business owner from Farmington Hills defeated Democrat Carl Marlinga, a former Macomb County prosecutor and Circuit Court judge, by less than 0.

METRO DETROIT — A look at five fun things to do during the weekend of Nov. 18-20, 2022.

NOVI — Novi City Manager Pete Auger announced his retirement last month after nearly 40 years of public service, including eight in Novi. His last day leading the city’s day-to-day operations will be Nov. 30.

METRO DETROIT — Residents in Oakland and Macomb counties voted to approve a new millage and opt into an agreement with the Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation as a whole instead of on a community-by-community basis. 

METRO DETROIT — Veterans Pat Daniels and John Adams are working to help other local veterans get the benefits they deserve and any other help they might need.

NOVI — The 17th annual Novi Pet Expo, presented by Pet Supplies Plus, will be held Nov. 11-13 at the Suburban Collection Showplace.

METRO DETROIT — A look at five fun things to do during the weekend of Nov. 11-13, 2022.

METRO DETROIT — Decorating one’s home for the holidays is a time-honored tradition that has become even grander of an exhibition throughout the years. However, as the decorating becomes more elaborate, the expense of doing so also continues to rise.

METRO DETROIT — As of the morning of Nov. 9, media reports declared incumbent Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer as the winner in the gubernatorial race, defeating Republican challenger Tudor Dixon. In Macomb County alone, unofficial results of all precincts showed Whitmer getting 51.8% of the vote compared to Dixon’s 46.6%.

METRO DETROIT — Recent years have seen an increasing number of women pursuing medicine. According to a data report from the Association of American Medical Colleges, 2019 was the first year more women were enrolled in medical school than men.

OAKLAND COUNTY — According to unofficial results the morning of Nov. 8, with 99% of precincts reporting in Oakland County, Democrat Haley Stevens has won the race for the newly redrawn 11th District of the U.S. House of Representatives.

METRO DETROIT — Oakland County officials are crying foul after a resolution was passed by the Macomb County Board of Commissioners, laying the blame for poor water quality reports on the neighboring jurisdiction.

METRO DETROIT — Holiday craft show season is starting. While many people are seasoned crafters — making homemade crafts for years and even selling them — there are still those out there who have never used a glue gun, painted a ceramic Santa Claus or hand-stitched a button.

METRO DETROIT — Veterans Day has been celebrated in the United States on Nov. 11 for more than 100 years, and this Friday, local communities in the C & G Newspapers coverage area will continue that tradition of honoring those who served.

NOVI — A Novi High School student has been suspended and faces possible charges for allegedly writing a threatening message on the bathroom wall at the school, according to Novi Police Cmdr. Jason Meier.