NOVI — “Novi is simply the best,” declared Mayor Bob Gatt over a half gallon of Guernsey ice cream in a video skit shown at the Suburban Collection Showplace during the annual State of the City address. The statement became the theme for the address.

NOVI — Novi police officers will soon be equipped with body cameras, as well as dash cams and recorders.

NOVI — The Novi City Council unanimously voted to renew its contract with RNA Facilities Management of Ann Arbor during its Jan. 23 meeting.   

NOVI — Two students enrolled in the Novi Adult Transition Center, which teaches post-secondary life skills and employment skills to Novi residents ages 18-26 who have disabilities, have translated their success in the program into jobs with Novi High School.

NOVI — A Novi High School senior is striving to make prom dresses available to all young women through the Promject — a prom dress clothing drive.

NOVI — A mix-up with tow trucks caused a man to believe that his vehicle had been stolen after it was disabled.

NOVI — The Novi Chamber of Commerce has somebody new at its helm.

NOVI — Fifth grade is a very memorable year for students in the Novi Community School District.

NOVI — The Novi High School Student Council teamed up with the Northville High School Student Congress this year for a competitive series of spirit week events leading up to the big Novi-Northville rivalry basketball games Feb. 3.

FARMINGTON — As school shootings and bomb threats have become an ever-present reality in America, the Farmington Public Schools Board of Education held an open meeting Jan. 26 with members of the community to discuss school safety at the Maxfield Education Center.

NOVI — The Novi City Council voted to hire Slavin Management Consultants during its regular meeting Jan. 23 to help the council find a new city manager.

NOVI — The Great Train Show provided local model railroad enthusiasts with a chance to purchase a vast variety of train paraphernalia and to see extremely talented hobbyists in action when it pulled into Novi Jan. 21-22 at the Suburban Collection Showplace.

NOVI — Carvana LLC voluntarily surrendered its Michigan dealer license Jan. 10 as part of a settlement agreement with the Michigan Department of State for multiple violations of the Michigan Vehicle Code.

NOVI — The Novi High School Theatre will shine light on the subject of radium poisoning and how it impacted women in the workforce during the Roaring ’20s with its production of the one-act play “These Shining Lives.”

NOVI — Novi police are seeking the public’s help locating a stolen Chihuahua puppy and the dog thief.