NOVI — A Novi native and now published author has proven that dreams do come true with a lot of determination and perseverance.

NOVI — On May 22, two new officers were sworn in as members of the Novi Police Department.

NOVI — Approximately 515 Wildcats converged upon the George Gervin GameAbove Center at Eastern Michigan University in Ypsilanti June 1 for the final roar of the Class of 2023 at the Novi High School commencement ceremony.

NOVI  — Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy made a campaign stop in Novi on Sunday afternoon, May 7, where he spoke to approximately 250 people in the Diamond Room at the Suburban Collection Showplace.

NOVI — A nurse who was kidnapped as she left her job at the Detroit Medical Center May 13 was found dead inside the trunk of her car in Novi at approximately 9 p.m. May 14.

WIXOM — According to police, a motorist having a medical issue was the cause of a seven-vehicle crash at the intersection of Grand River Avenue and Wixom Road on the border of Novi and Wixom May 21.

NOVI — Ben Mainka, who has been at the helm of the Novi Community School District as superintendent for just under a year, is striving to bring a new tradition to the Novi community with what he hopes will become an annual State of the District address.

FARMINGTON — One hundred members of the Farmington Public Schools community gathered at North Farmington High School May 4 for a series of nine TED Talks. The TED Talks were presented by students, parents and staff at the Farmington STEAM Academy as part of the second annual TEDx event.

NOVI — People from all over the country converged upon the Suburban Collection Showplace on Friday, many in costume, for the opportunity to be themselves and enjoy the company of like-minded folks at the annual Motor City Comic Con. 

NOVI — Novi police officers, firefighters and some civilians were honored for their bravery and commitment to the Novi community during the annual Novi Police and Fire Awards Ceremony, held May 4 at the Novi Civic Center.

METRO DETROIT — Letter carriers across southeastern Michigan will be making strides to Stamp Out Hunger during their 31st annual food drive on Saturday, May 13.

NOVI — The 2023 spring Motor City Comic Con, scheduled to take place May 19-21 at the Suburban Collection Showplace, 46100 Grand River Ave. in Novi, will have its largest array of celebrity guests and exhibitors to date, according to MC3 team member Samantha Yankee.

METRO DETROIT — Spring has sprung, and it’s now time to clean out the garage or the basement, or perhaps revamp the kitchen or redecorate the bedroom.

NOVI — Local children’s author and illustrator Caroline Kerfoot, of West Bloomfield, spoke to students at Orchard Hills Elementary School in Novi March 25 about her book, “Hi, I’m Fox!”

NOVI — Over 250 people attended the Novi Educational Foundation’s annual Green Gala Fundraiser April 15 at Suburban Collection Showplace. The event, which was presented by Feldman Automotive, netted just over $56,000 for the foundation.