Hometownlife, a brand under the Observer & Eccentric Media, has a rich history of serving families and businesses in western Wayne County and Oakland County. With roots dating back to the late 1800s, Hometownlife is built on the legacy of trusted news providers such as The Northville Record, The Milford Times, The Birmingham Eccentric, The South Lyon Herald, The Farmington Observer, and The Plymouth Observer. Focused on suburban Detroit's hometowns, Hometownlife consists of 13 newspaper mastheads, over 50 special sections, and their website, hometownlife.

com. The brand provides news and information about some of the most affluent suburbs in the metro area. Hometownlife is part of the Observer Newspapers and Eccentric Newspapers merger, which took place in 1973.

In 2005, it became part of the Gannett family. Hometownlife is not just a business in the community; they are an active participant. They volunteer, collect money for civic groups, and sponsor community events.

As the leader in suburban information, Hometownlife delivers high-quality journalism through various platforms, including print, digital, social, and video. Their mission is to contribute to the success of their customers and enhance the lives of their readers