Farmington Press

Published October 22, 2021

Two local friends learn they are both in need of a kidney transplant

OAKLAND COUNTY — For years, Royal Oak resident Mallory Milavec has been helping raise money for the National Kidney Foundation of Michigan.

Published October 22, 2021

Grocery stores, food pantries feel impact of supply chain crisis

METRO DETROIT — We’ve seen it before — empty store shelves, purchase limits and skyrocketing prices — and, unfortunately, experts say these things aren’t going anywhere soon.

Published October 14, 2021

Motor City Comic Con to make grand return Oct. 15-17

OAKLAND COUNTY — The biggest comic and pop culture convention in Michigan will be returning to the tri-county area this weekend.

Published October 13, 2021

Coming in from the cold

METRO DETROIT — It’s tough to let go of the plants that you’ve grown to know and love over Michigan’s sweet summer months, and you don’t always have to.

Published October 13, 2021

Smaller apple crops can’t hinder the fun at local orchards, cider mills

METRO DETROIT — Fall has officially arrived, and the cooler weather is drawing many local families to apple orchards and cider mills for some outdoor entertainment.

Published October 13, 2021

Farmington, Farmington Hills voters to elect mayor, council members

FARMINGTON/FARMINGTON HILLS — In the Press’ coverage area, on Nov. 2 voters will elect candidates for local offices and decide on a public safety millage. Below are profiles of the candidates and the exact language of the millage proposal as it will appear on the ballot.

Residents lined up outside the Novi Fire Station Oct. 7 for a drive-thru vaccine clinic, hosted by Oakland County Health Division.

Published October 8, 2021

Third shot’s the charm

Oakland County’s health director explains who should get another dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, and when

Published October 8, 2021

State, national education associations visit Farmington Public Schools

FARMINGTON — Farmington Public Schools students and educators were recently paid a visit by National Education Association President Becky Pringle and Michigan Education Association President Paula Herbart.

Published October 8, 2021

Arrests made in death of child

FARMINGTON HILLS — The Farmington Hills Police Department recently shared details about the arraignment of the parents of 14-month-old Isaias Daniel Porras, who was found dead inside a Motel 6 in Farmington Hills Oct. 3.

Published October 8, 2021

Farmington Civic becomes first-run movie theater

FARMINGTON — Local movie lovers may have noticed a change when checking for show information or driving by the Farmington Civic Theater in recent weeks.

The Sanctuary, located in Royal Oak, offers a three-week residential program, outpatient counseling and trauma-informed care to youth and families in crisis. It is part of Common Ground, a nonprofit organization that is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year.

Published October 7, 2021

Common Ground celebrates 50 years

OAKLAND COUNTY — As Common Ground celebrates its first 50 years and looks forward to the next, it hopes to raise funds for a behavioral health urgent care center to address the increasing demand from people facing stress, addiction and other emotional well-being issues.

Published October 7, 2021

Hands-on lab sets out to engage Oakland students

OAKLAND COUNTY — This week, as you’re sitting down to read this article, sixth graders in the West Bloomfield Schools District are experiencing the latest innovations in science, technology, engineering and math first hand.

Published October 6, 2021

A deeper look at our wider waistlines

METRO DETROIT — Social distancing may keep us from contracting COVID-19, but it could also make many of us more likely to succumb to a different national public health crisis: obesity.

Published October 6, 2021

Like the weather, fall has slightly cooled housing market

METRO DETROIT — Bidding wars, appraisal guarantees, cash-only offers.

Published October 6, 2021

Behind the Wheel: Studebaker returns home

STERLING HEIGHTS — Bryan Smith never thought he’d see his 1954 Studebaker again.

Published October 5, 2021

Recent fundraiser event for the Longacre House may have been the last

FARMINGTON HILLS — The 51st fashion show to help raise funds for the Longacre House in Farmington Hills took place Sept. 24 at the Glen Oaks Country Club in Farmington Hills.

Published October 1, 2021

DTE gets feedback from residents at community open houses

FARMINGTON/FARMINGTON HILLS — Farmington and Farmington Hills residents had an opportunity to voice some of their frustrations over power outages that have been occuring in the area when DTE held community open houses Sept. 28 and 29 at Heritage Park and Riley Park.

Published September 28, 2021

No tricks, all treats: Halloween events in 2021

METRO DETROIT — The Halloween activities are piling up like raked leaves on a crisp fall day. Here's a smattering from the C & G coverage area for October and beyond.

Published September 24, 2021

Behind the Wheel: Owner has a long history with his Corvette

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Bert Bernardi was 23 years old when he purchased his dream car: a 1974 Chevrolet Corvette.

Published September 22, 2021

Take small steps now to be prepared when disaster strikes

METRO DETROIT — Fire, flood and storm damage could strike at any time. The difference between disaster and making it through could hinge on how much one is prepared for the worst.