FARMINGTON HILLS — Approximately five years ago, Farmington Hills resident Scott Schneider scheduled a regular checkup with his doctor.

WEST BLOOMFIELD — Although the word “home” can take on a significant meaning for many people, for local couple Gina and Rob Gregory, the place that they call home is so special that they believed it was worthy of filling the pages of a book.

MADISON HEIGHTS/HAZEL PARK — The role of the Madison Heights/Hazel Park Chamber of Commerce is to help its member businesses grow by providing them networking opportunities, skill-building workshops and other support services.

MADISON HEIGHTS — Madison Heights Bishop Foley’s football program has already made history this season, but coach Brian Barnes and his team are looking to make a significant impact outside of the regular schedule.

METRO DETROIT — Holiday craft shows, concerts, visits with Santa Claus, tree lightings and more are ready to put you in a festive mood.

METRO DETROIT — When members of the Eastpointe-Roseville Chamber of Commerce needed to find classic cars from 1972 for a special golden anniversary event, a bright orange Corvette Stingray and a Rallye Red Plymouth Duster pulled right up.

Rochester Hills — The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office is hoping the public may have information to help identify the driver of a fatal hit-and-run crash that happened Saturday, Oct. 29, in Rochester Hills.

ROSEVILLE — A suspect has been charged with two crimes after a body was found in the bed of a pickup truck Oct. 27 following a crash in the area of Common and Hayes roads in Roseville.

ROSEVILLE — Roseville police are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a person of interest after a body was found in a vehicle following a traffic crash Oct. 27.

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Macomb Township officials approved a set of additions to the Riverview Estates sanitary sewer trunkline at the Oct. 12 Board of Trustees meeting.

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Winning is contagious when it comes to Macomb Dakota athletics, and it all starts with football.

NOVI — After nearly three and a half years of discussion, the Novi Community School District and the city of Novi have come to an agreement to exchange some of their real estate.

NOVI — Impact Church Metro Detroit, located at 22104 Novi Road, officially opened its doors in Novi with its grand opening celebration the weekend of Oct. 1-2. The church is an independent affiliate of Impact Church in Jacksonville, Florida.

NOVI — Fall has brought the return of the Teen Space at the Novi Public Library. The space offers teens a venue to enjoy the company of their peers, do homework or play games in a monitored setting.

NOVI — Carvana LLC was denied its request for a temporary restraining order against the Secretary of State by the Michigan Court of Claims Oct. 19.

NOVI — Comic Con-goers got an extra thrill this year as the Motor City Comic Con brought back its second show, for the first time since 2006, this month.

NOVI — It was a golf tournament that Novi High School junior Saanvitha Mullapudi will never forget.

ROCHESTER HILLS — Rochester Adams High School has finally added a state championship trophy to its collection.

ROCHESTER HILLS — A 74-year-old man from Rochester Hills was killed in a three-vehicle traffic crash the evening of Oct. 12.

SOUTHFIELD — Three wooden poles stand in the front circle drive at Southfield City Hall, coated with a white weather-resistant lacquer and emblazoned with the phrase “May Peace Prevail on Earth,” written in 24 languages from around the world.