SOUTHFIELD — If all goes the way some hope, there could be exciting additions coming to some communities in Oakland County.

FARMINGTON HILLS — Those who are interested in knowing what it is like to be a missionary don’t have to travel too far to find out, as SEND International — an inter-denominational, multinational Christian mission organization — has a location in Farmington Hills.

FARMINGTON — Last year was one of progress for the city of Farmington, and there are high hopes for even more positive things to come.

WEST BLOOMFIELD — The Greater West Bloomfield Historical Society has entered into the third phase of a project that has chronicled the history of the West Bloomfield School District.

WEST BLOOMFIELD — When considering West Bloomfield’s accomplishments from last year, Supervisor Steven Kaplan directed his attention to the township’s personnel.

WEST BLOOMFIELD — If living a life of service to others is the truest indication of wealth, then many people in the West Bloomfield area might say that the community recently lost one of its wealthiest members.

WEST BLOOMFIELD — Although Christmas hasn’t arrived yet this year, West Bloomfield resident Mary Beth Castorri has already given what is likely to be her best gift of the year.

WALLED LAKE — After learning last summer that Walled Lake Consolidated School District Superintendent Kenneth Gutman would be stepping away from his role, John Bernia began watching for a posting about a job opening for the position “right away,” he said.

FARMINGTON HILLS — After having seizures for more than a decade, Farmington Hills resident Peter Varga said he feels like a normal person again.

OAKLAND COUNTY — If all goes the way some hope, there could be exciting additions coming to some communities in Oakland County.

KEEGO HARBOR/ORCHARD LAKE/SYLVAN LAKE — Residents in Keego Harbor, Orchard Lake and Sylvan Lake can expect to see an increase in their winter tax bills for at least the next 10 years.

FARMINGTON — A Farmington Hills resident is facing criminal charges following a shooting that took place on Slocum Street in Farmington Nov. 1.

FARMINGTON/FARMINGTON HILLS — In 2001, then-Farmington Hills Mayor Nancy Bates, along with the City Council, formed a commission following the terrorist attacks that occurred in New York and Washington, D.C., on Sept. 11 that year.

WEST BLOOMFIELD — What could turn out to be a long-standing tradition is set to begin at Orchard Mall Dec. 10.

ORCHARD LAKE — After taking up the sport in fifth grade, football became a huge part of life for Orchard Lake St. Mary’s graduate and Royal Oak resident Sean Clouse.