NOVI — After a lengthy interview process, the Novi Community School District Board of Education voted unanimously to select Benjamin Mainka as its next superintendent during a meeting June 30.

NOVI — A crash on Novi Road on Wednesday morning resulted in the death of a 54-year-old Waterford woman.

NOVI — A Rochester Hills man was sentenced in Oakland County Circuit Court June 14 for attempting to have sex with a minor, following the actions of the Indianapolis-based nonprofit, Predator Catchers.

NOVI — Dominating on both the mound and at the plate, Novi varsity softball junior Reganne Bennett was a consistent contributor for the District 14 champions and was named first team all-state by the Michigan High School Softball Coaches Association.

In the Novi Note’s coverage area, voters will select party candidates vying to earn spots in the governor’s race, the U.S. House of Representatives, the Michigan Senate and House of Representatives, and the Oakland County Board of Commissioners in the primary election Aug. 2.

OAKLAND COUNTY — Oakland County is home to more inland lakes and registered boats than anywhere else in the state. To ensure residents’ safety this summer, the Oakland County Board of Commissioners is piloting a program to increase marine safety patrols on Oakland County lakes.

NOVI — Carol Timmer, 91, a resident of the Waltonwood Twelve Oaks retirement community in Novi, was reunited with her sister and nieces June 21, thanks to the “Adventures by Waltonwood” program.

NOVI — Tuesday afternoon, a group of people dressed like they were about to work out stood in a block on the football field at Novi High School, dancing and cheering in unison to music playing through a boombox.

NOVI — A Novi couple placed within the top 10 in multiple events at the National Senior Games in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, last month.

OAKLAND COUNTY — On June 22, Oakland County and school officials announced the Oakland County Schools Mental Health Grant Program, which will automatically distribute $175,000 to each school district in the county to address students’ mental health needs.

MICHIGAN — In a virtual press conference hours after the Supreme Court of the United States struck down Roe v. Wade in a 6-3 vote, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel took questions from members of the press June 24.

METRO DETROIT — The skies above Lake St. Clair will once again roar with the sounds of jet engines this July as Selfridge Air National Guard Base hosts its air show and open house.

OAKLAND COUNTY — Police departments along the Woodward Avenue corridor have announced that they will be enforcing a “rigorous” noise enforcement campaign.

METRO DETROIT — Bringing a pet into a home can make a huge difference to an animal, even if it is just on a temporary basis.

METRO DETROIT — Earlier this month, Michigan State Police decided to play a game of laser tag.

METRO DETROIT — Homeowners looking to spruce up their yards can add some gorgeous color to their landscapes while helping to increase the local pollinator population.

NOVI — Daily commutes will now take a little longer as Interstate 96 has been reduced to two lanes from Kent Lake to Wixom Roads because the I-96 Flex Route project has moved into its next phase.   

METRO DETROIT — Six C & G Newspapers staffers recently received a total of 11 Society of Professional Journalists Detroit Excellence in Journalism awards in the print Class C category — circulation over 15,000.

NOVI — Detroit Catholic Central High School made sure history wasn’t going to repeat itself.

NOVI — Lisa Chai, who recently graduated from Novi High School, placed third in the annual Oakland County Treasurer’s Financial Literacy Arts Contest.