NOVI — In the aftermath of the September shooting at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Grand Blanc, and with other shootings at places of worship, the Michigan State Police has resurrected a training program for security at places of worship, which had been paused during the COVID-19 pandemic.

NOVI — A new year brought a new Vibe to the city of Novi. 

NOVI — The new year started with an unwanted bang in Novi, as winter weather conditions, coupled with alcohol, were the likely causes of a seven-car pileup on eastbound Interstate 96, just west of Novi Road, on Jan. 1. 

NOVI — On Dec. 1, Veriel (Kay) Wilson was given a party that was truly decades in the making.

NOVI — People came out to celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe at the Catholic Church of the Holy Family in Novi Dec. 12. 

TROY — Troy Historic Village has been bustling with festive events this month.

NOVI — The Novi Community School District once again brought Christmas to young students at the Academy of the Americas in Detroit.

NOVI — There is far more to snowplowing than meets the eye, and the city of Novi has it down to a science.

METRO DETROIT — Maryellen Robbins, 101, was recently recognized as a Rosie the Riveter for her service as a welder at a plant in Detroit during World War II. However, it is a title she doesn’t quite believe is hers.

YPSILANTI — At 101, Delphine Tedeski Klaput can finally say she knows her worth, thanks to the acknowledgement she has received from people over the last few years since she has been recognized and honored for her service as a Rosie the Riveter during World War II.

METRO DETROIT — Toys for Tots kicked off its annual toy drive campaign on Nov. 23 with a celebration honoring the achievements of two local Rosie the Riveters at the American Legion Devereaux Post 141 in Howell, as “Santa is not the only hero in town.” 

A phone call home is all it took for a missing and vulnerable adult to make it home safely. 

NOVI — The city of Novi is currently looking into the possibility of a sister-city relationship with Nagahama in Japan.

NOVI — Thano Karimalis, 51, of Novi, has developed an extensive and elaborate collection of action figures over the years. 

NOVI — A new housing development will soon be built in the area of 12 Mile and Meadowbrook roads.