METRO DETROIT — It is common for schools to routinely reevaluate their curriculums to meet changing standards, and in the wake of the pandemic, many are studying innovative approaches to teaching math.

METRO DETROIT — A look at five fun things to do during the weekend of Jan. 20-22, 2023.

NOVI — An off-duty Border Patrol agent noticed that a car was submerged in the pond near Manhattan Circle, near Beck Road and Grand River Avenue, as he was heading to work at 5:22 a.m. New Year’s Day and contacted police.

NOVI — Frog Force 503, Novi High School’s Hall of Fame, award-winning robotics team, geared up for a new season of competitive robotics Jan. 7 by hosting 38 teams for a kickoff party at the high school to watch the worldwide simulcast of this year’s game reveal.

NOVI — For the second straight season, Novi High School is bringing home a championship in esports.

NOVI — For the second year, students enrolled in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme at Novi High School have been working to improve their community in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. through the Unity in the Community project.

NOVI — Shoppers and staff at Twelve Oaks Mall, located at 27500 Novi Road in Novi, were forced to evacuate the building at around noon on New Year’s Eve after a smoke alarm was set off.

MICHIGAN — Firefighters are weighing in on new legislation led by two Michigan lawmakers, U.S. Sen. Gary Peters and U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell, to help protect fire departments from perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, otherwise known as PFAS or “forever chemicals.”

METRO DETROIT — As restaurants look ahead toward 2023, they are still seeing challenges that the COVID-19 pandemic originally served up almost three years ago.

METRO DETROIT — This month, staff and students from local school districts will honor their local school boards in observance of School Board Recognition Month.

METRO DETROIT — A look at five fun things to do during the weekend of Jan. 13-15 and Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Jan. 16.

NOVI — Construction to install two new culverts under 10 Mile Road, between Meadowbrook and Haggerty roads, began Jan. 5.

OAKLAND COUNTY — Once a month, the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Department steps back in time with historian Carol Bacak-Egbo’s Fireside Chats.

OAKLAND COUNTY — C & G Newspapers reporters recap the best crime briefs obtained from local police during the past year.

METRO DETROIT — The winter in metro Detroit can be rough at times, especially when it comes to freezing temperatures.

EAST LANSING — Oakland University head basketball coach Greg Kampe was able to orchestrate one Christmas miracle in Oakland’s hometown matchup against Michigan State University on Dec. 21.

METRO DETROIT — A look at five fun things to do during the weekend of Jan. 6-8, 2023.

TROY — Those recovering from surgeries may soon have an easier time thanks to a new treatment plan developed by doctors at Corewell Health East in Troy.

METRO DETROIT — Michigan is no dry state, and not just because of the rain and snow. Walk into any grocery store, restaurant, or party this season, and you will be sure to find some kind of Michigan-made craft drink.

NOVI — The Novi Police Department donated $10,000 to the Michael and Rose Assarian Cancer Center at Ascension Providence Hospital in Novi Dec. 6 to help cover expenses for the families of patients undergoing cancer treatments.