NOVI — Novi residents voted in the Nov. 5 election to not only choose a president, but also their county commissioners, state representative and school board members. This resulted in some changes, as a few incumbents were ousted.

LATHRUP VILLAGE — On Nov. 5, Lathrup Village residents were presented with two cannabis proposals, one to repeal the prohibition of cannabis establishments within the boundaries of the city and one to authorize and allow cannabis businesses and establish fees and regulations for two cannabis retail facilities.

SOUTHFIELD/LATHRUP VILLAGE — In the Nov. 5 election, two candidates ran for one six-year judgeship of the 46th District Court, with  incumbent Debra Nance coming out on top.

TROY — Seven candidates ran for three six-year Troy Public Schools Board of Education terms Nov. 5, with three newcomers outperforming three incumbents to earn spots on the board.

GROSSE POINTES — Voters might not agree on who the best candidates were, but early voting seems to be a hit that transcends party lines.

GROSSE POINTES/HARPER WOODS — When it comes to the Grosse Pointe Board of Education, voters apparently want to see change.

OAKLAND COUNTY — While the presidential race saw the state of Michigan turn red once again, several local races in Oakland County stayed blue.

FRASER — Rebecca Jensen, Kathleen Mocco and Scott Wallace were all elected to the Fraser Board of Education for three six-year terms on Nov. 5.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP/UTICA — The votes are in and the election results for Shelby Township and Utica are done being tallied.

FARMINGTON HILLS — Aside from casting votes for candidates running for elected offices, voters in Farmington Hills also had four proposals to consider during the general election Nov. 5.

CENTER LINE/WARREN/STERLING HEIGHTS — During the general election Nov. 5, a number of school board members retained their seats while a few challengers were elected to public office for the first time.

WARREN — Elected officials encouraged Warren city clerk Sonja Buffa to deliver the results of the Nov. 5 election in a timely manner, and she did.

ST. CLAIR SHORES — According to a press release, South Lake Schools received a $41,000 grant from the Margaret Dunning Foundation to purchase and install a new scissor lift for their automotive program at South Lake High School.

GREATER WEST BLOOMFIELD — Residents in the Beacon’s coverage area cast their votes for local candidates running for elected positions in the general election on Nov. 5.

MOUNT CLEMENS — City commissioners approved the city’s allocations to the 41B District Court’s 2025 budget at their Nov. 4 meeting. Amendments to the 2024 budget were approved as well.

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — A change of personnel changes very little with the Harrison Township Board of Trustees.

GROSSE POINTES/HARPER WOODS — Besides federal, state and county elections, voters were also asked to weigh in on multiple local proposals, including a special millage for senior services, a road millage renewal request in Grosse Pointe Farms and two budget-related charter amendments in Grosse Pointe Park.

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Voters approved a $188.7 million bond for L’Anse Creuse Public Schools, granting it with 22,082 “yes” votes (59.45%) to 15,063 “no” (40.55%) votes.

ROSEVILLE — Roseville voters approved a change to the city charter to do away with term limits for the Board of Review.

FERNDALE — Ferndale’s proposal to restore its Headlee operating millage has been denied by voters.