NOVI — The sound of music was especially sweet for seniors, their families and friends Feb. 17 as they were treated to songs and sundaes served up by the Novi Choralaires at the Meadowbrook Commons Activity Center.

NOVI — The Novi City Council recently amended its code of ordinances to allow it to adjust garbage and refuse rates, specifically to pass along increased recycling expenses to residents.

NOVI — Summer vibes were oozing out of the Vibe Credit Union Showplace Feb. 12-15 as the Detroit Boat Show — featuring the latest boats, docks and related supplies — took over its halls.

NOVI — Shots rang out today from the parking lot of a Novi apartment complex, where a man reportedly opened fire on another man. 

NOVI — One metro Detroit sibling group is enjoying “turkey with all the trimmings” in the game of life as they continue to age together well into their 90s.

NOVI — Changlin Li, of Novi, who allegedly hijacked an ambulance in Novi after a crash in October, will undergo additional psychiatric testing to determine if he is responsible for the crimes for which he is charged.

NOVI — The Novi Civic Center was the destination of choice last weekend for hundreds of father-daughter duos, who chose to attend one of the three sold-out daddy-daughter dances.

NOVI — The city of Novi is planning to reconstruct 11 Mile Road from Wixom to Beck roads.

NOVI — The Motor City Winter Dog Classic, which was held at the Vibe Credit Union Showplace in Novi Feb. 5-8, was one of a handful of dog shows across the U.S. that took place on the heels of the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Madison Square Garden. 

METRO DETROIT — Selling a home is never an easy task. However, several things can be done to make the process go as smoothly as possible, many of which can be done while stuck at home during the cold winter months.

NOVI — The Great Lakes Water Authority began a water infrastructure construction project Jan. 12 on 14 Mile Road.

NOVI — Despite some pushback from residents, the Novi City Council decided Jan. 26 to move forward with a planned rezoning overlay for a development to be built on approximately 34 acres of land east of Novi Road, south of 10 Mile Road.

NOVI — Changlin Li, of Novi, the man who allegedly hijacked an ambulance last October, was declared to be incompetent to stand trial during a forensic review and competency hearing on Jan. 14 in 52-1 District Court.

NOVI — Ruby Krieg, a resident at Rose Senior Living Providence Park in Novi, has seen a century of change. Having lived through both polio and COVID-19, her story is one of survival; “obnoxious,” stubborn determination; and the importance of true love. 

NOVI — Thanks to the efforts of the Novi Community School District and Make-A-Wish Michigan, a Pinckney teen and her family were able to enjoy a Disney cruise this past December.