News & Notes from the 12/6/23 Farmington Press

OAKLAND COUNTY — Motorists should be on high alert for deer in the roadway this winter. Each year, there are over 50,000 deer-car crashes reported in Michigan, according to the Michigan State Police, with the majority of vehicle-deer crashes occurring in the late fall and early winter.

FARMINGTON HILLS — Farmington Hills Mercy coach Loretta Vogel and her squad finally had a chance to catch their breath after Mercy (32-15-3) defeated Grand Rapids Forest Hills Northern in five sets at the Michigan High School Athletic Association Division 1 State Championship Nov. 18 at Kellogg Arena in Battle Creek.

OAKLAND COUNTY — The Michigan High School Athletic Association swim and dive state finals marked a successful end to the season for a slew of Oakland County teams Nov. 18.

OAKLAND COUNTY — Oakland County Parks and Recreation is encouraging people to not sacrifice their health and wellness goals just because of the cold weather.

News & Notes from the 11/22/23 Press

FARMINGTON HILLS — The Farmington Hills Police Department arrested an Oak Park man who fled from police following a retail fraud incident Nov. 9.

FARMINGTON HILLS — After having 53 auto thefts reported in 2020, the Farmington Hills Police Department saw a big jump the following year.

FARMINGTON HILLS —  The Farmington Hills Police Department recently arrested a Warren woman following a brief pursuit.

FARMINGTON HILLS — A mayoral race and three open seats on the Farmington Hills City Council were all decided Nov. 7.

OAKLAND COUNTY — Overhead sign installation the weekend of Nov. 17-Nov. 19 will require closing lanes and ramps on I-96 in the Milford area as work continues on the I-96 Flex Route project in Oakland County.

FARMINGTON HILLS — In recognition of November being National Native American Heritage Month, the City of Farmington Hills Special Services Department Cultural Arts Division will host a dynamic celebration of Native American Heritage. 

News & Notes from the 11/8/23 Farmington Press

FARMINGTON — It was a proper sendoff for one of Farmington High School’s finest when it comes to the sport of golf.

FARMINGTON HILLS — After beating the field of 18 teams at the Michigan High School Athletic Association Division 2 State Finals last year by 27 strokes, Farmington Hills Mercy stood out as one of the premier teams in Division 2.

FARMINGTON HILLS — Around 2017, an idea was formed that has the potential to have a positive economic impact in Farmington Hills and surrounding communities.

FARMINGTON — Next year, the city of Farmington is set to turn 200 years old, and officials don’t intend to let that milestone go unnoticed.

OAKLAND COUNTY — It’s no secret that Oakland County has arguably the best competition for high school tennis in Michigan, and it was well represented at the top of the leaderboards when the Michigan High School Athletic Association Boys Tennis State FInals ended Oct. 21.

OAKLAND COUNTY — Michigan will see its first high-occupancy lanes implemented this November on Interstate 75 between 12 Mile Road and South Boulevard … at least some of the time.

OAKLAND COUNTY — On Oct. 20, more than 200 people gathered for the 10th annual Regional Stormwater Summit to hear from experts and learn about a rebate program designed to encourage residents to reduce stormwater runoff on their own property.