NOVI — Children at the Academy of the Americas Cub Campus (grades K-3) in Detroit received Christmas gifts and a celebration provided by the Novi Community School District Dec. 12.

NOVI — Decorating one’s home with lights during the Christmas season has become a tradition for many families, but for one Novi man it is much more than an annual tradition. It is a way to honor Jesus.

NOVI/FARMINGTON — “Thank you” was all a little boy from Farmington could muster after learning that the students at Novi High School have funded his wish to go to Disney World with his family through Make-A-Wish Michigan.

NOVI — Several members of Novi’s Police and Fire departments took time out of their busy schedules to take underprivileged youth shopping for clothing and other necessities at Kohl’s on Dec. 14.

NOVI — Four Novi Meadows Elementary School sixth graders had the opportunity to demonstrate their robotics knowledge to legislators and business leaders in Lansing during the Michigan Association of Computer Users in Learning Student Technology Showcase at the Michigan State Capitol Dec. 4.

NOVI — Novi police transparency with the community regarding home invasions led to the rare arrest of an alleged member of an elusive transnational gang Dec. 2.

NOVI — A Novi police officer and his wife are trying to spread awareness that breast cancer can happen at any age after she got diagnosed a week before her 35th birthday.

FARMINGTON — Two annual Farmington Public Schools craft shows are more than a place for area crafters to showcase their work. They also offer young entrepreneurs a chance to grow and develop their business and corresponding skills.

NOVI — Oakland Community College theater students had a rare opportunity to debut a brand-new musical before it ever hits Broadway.

COMMERCE TOWNSHIP — Glenlore Trails in Commerce Township has undergone a transformation and is now filled with the holiday spirit. The annual “Aurora Winter Wonderland” interactive light show opened Nov. 15 and will be open on Thursday and Friday nights through Dec. 29.

NOVI — There have been four home invasions in Novi since Oct. 31 that are believed to be related to transnational gangs operating in the area with their origin in South America, according to the Novi Police Department.

FARMINGTON — Megan Saunders was named the Farmington Public Schools 2024-2025 Senior Extraordinaire and presented with a star trophy during the district’s annual senior breakfast on Oct. 17.

FARMINGTON HILLS — Oakland Community College theater students have a rare opportunity to debut a brand new musical before it ever hits Broadway.

NOVI — A local fitness instructor has been credited with saving a man’s life after he suffered a heart attack while playing tennis at the Novi Athletic Club Oct. 18.

NOVI — The third annual Fall Motor City Comic Con Nov. 8-10 took over the Suburban Collection showplace in Novi and provided the perfect opportunity for people to cosplay as their favorite comic book, film or television heroes.