NOVI — Comic books are so much more than a small pictorial storybook that some might recall being included with the children’s menu at Big Boy Restaurants, or the “funnies” that Grandpa used to read to us as kids, and later wrap presents with. 

The Novi Police Department is asking for the public's help to locate a Novi woman who has a history of mental illness and other health conditions, and who disappeared from Twelve Oaks Mall earlier today, according to a press release. 

NOVI — Novi voters approved a $425 million bond Nov. 4 to further enhance the Novi Community School District. 

FARMINGTON HILLS — Over the next two weeks, “Parade” will be marching across the Smith Theatre stage at Oakland Community College in Farmington Hills with a poignant reminder that history often repeats itself and that people  should look past their differences. 

NOVI — Attorney Aaron Martinez will provide a new voice on the Novi City Council when he is sworn in, alongside incumbent candidate-elects Brian Smith and Priya Gurumurthy and Mayor Justin Fischer on Nov. 17.

NOVI — Attendees of Motor City Comic Con this weekend can meet multiple cast members of some of their favorite movies and TV shows.

NOVI — The American Association of University Women Northville-Novi Branch commemorated 50 years of advocating for women in the community with dinner and a “walk down memory lane” at Genitti’s Hole in the Wall in downtown Northville on Sept. 24. 

NOVI — After years of planning and hard work, taiko drums sounded and a rainbow appeared over the ornate Japanese garden in the heart of the Sakura Novi development off Grand River Avenue in Novi following the garden’s dedication Oct. 23.

NOVI — A Novi man, in need of a new vehicle following a car crash on Oct. 25, decided to take the ambulance on the scene for a spin, resulting in a fiery crash a few miles later, according to Novi police.

NOVI — A large crowd gathered at Twelve Mile Crossing at Fountain Walk Oct. 4 for Rock Out for Pink Out, which raised money for breast cancer patients and research.

NOVI — The Novi Community School District has put a $425 million bond proposal on the Nov. 4 ballot.

NOVI — The city of Novi will be shining some light on the holiday of Diwali this year with a short festival highlighting the culture and traditions of India from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Oct. 16 at the Novi Civic Center. 

ROYAL OAK — The image of Frances Mauro Masters, 103, of Chesterfield Township, will be immortalized as the symbol of the Greatest Generation’s homefront workers when a bronze statue made in her likeness as a Rosie the Riveter will be added Nov. 11 to the Michigan World War II Legacy Memorial in Royal Oak.

NOVI — The Novi community will soon have the opportunity to travel aboard the Orient Express, as the Novi High School theater department will be presenting Agatha Christie’s classic, “Murder on the Orient Express,” Oct. 9-11.

NOVI — A  small crowd gathered at Oakland Hills Memorial Gardens on Sept. 19 in front of the memorial dedicated to the memory of those who were taken as prisoners of war and those who are considered missing in action to pay tribute on National POW/MIA Recognition Day.