Madison - Park News

Published July 30, 2021

Oakland County’s Adopt-a-Road program returns after COVID cancellation

OAKLAND COUNTY — The Road Commission for Oakland County’s Adopt-a-Road program has returned this year, after a COVID-19-relted hiatus, and is seeking additional volunteers to sign up for its fall cleanup dates, Sept. 25-Oct. 3.

A free robotics technician training program offered at Oakland Community College has helped some local residents find jobs.

Published July 29, 2021

Partnership leads to free robotics training, jobs for Oakland County residents

OAKLAND COUNTY — Since 2017, some local residents have been given what could be described as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity via a partnership between Oakland County Michigan Works!, Oakland Community College and the Workforce Intelligence Network for Southeast Michigan.

Published July 29, 2021

Simple Recycling program returns to Oakland County

OAKLAND COUNTY — One of the more popular programs in southern Oakland County has recently returned after a long pause due to COVID-19.

Published July 28, 2021

Work begins on new senior living community

MADISON HEIGHTS — City officials in Madison Heights recently marked the groundbreaking for a major new senior living community, named The Reserve at Red Run.

Published July 28, 2021

A lemonade stand can be a hit with a little planning

METRO DETROIT — Anna Mullen always wanted to have a lemonade stand. This summer, she finally did it.

Published July 28, 2021

Trail Tunes returns to Civic Center Park this August

MADISON HEIGHTS — Musicians will soon line the trail loop at Civic Center Park, in what will be Madison Heights’ second annual Trail Tunes.

Published July 28, 2021

Public skate parks carve out huge space in recreation market

METRO DETROIT — When most of us think of the standard amenities at our local municipal park, we see images of basketball courts, walking trails and swing sets. The old favorites.

Published July 28, 2021

Product developed by Wayne State professor touted to be safer for marine life

METRO DETROIT — After spending weeks and months in the water, the bottom of a boat can become a slimy mess, as algae and other marine organisms coat the hull.

Published July 27, 2021

Solar panel grant awarded to Hazel Park District Library

HAZEL PARK — The Hazel Park District Library is among four groups awarded funds to help pay for the installation of solar arrays, which will help reduce their energy costs and carbon footprint — part of the library’s plan to be more eco-friendly.

Published July 27, 2021

Berkley, Pleasant Ridge to see contested races in November

OAKLAND COUNTY — The deadline to file for the November election passed at 4 p.m. July 20, and the candidates for local offices who will appear on ballots have been set.

Published July 26, 2021

Former city manager runs marathons in all 50 states

MADISON HEIGHTS — When Jon Austin retired as city manager of Madison Heights in 2013, he had been the longest-serving person in the role at 21 years — a marathon in its own right.

Families around the country are getting a helping hand through the federal government’s child tax credit program.

Published July 23, 2021

Child tax credit payments start going out to families

METRO DETROIT — COVID-19 brought with it a variety of problems for everyone, with parents of young children being some of the most drastically affected.

Published July 23, 2021

Hazel Park to hold Pride Celebration

HAZEL PARK — After a year’s delay due to the pandemic, the city of Hazel Park is gearing up for its first-ever Pride Celebration, with a day of festivities at Green Acres Park.

Published July 23, 2021

Remediation efforts underway in wake of I-75 tanker fire

TROY — A fuel tanker that caught fire and closed down a portion of Interstate 75 between Crooks and Rochester roads the afternoon of July 12 now has local, county and state agencies working to remediate the site, repair the damage and clean up any environmental impacts left behind.

Published July 17, 2021

Berkley to mirror federal law, increase age to purchase tobacco products to 21

OAKLAND COUNTY — In an update to comply with federal law, the city of Berkley is moving to restrict the purchasing of cigarettes and other tobacco products for people under the age of 21.

Diane Powell, center, poses for a photo with Tyler Bobbit, left, and Krys Phillips, right, both from Detroit. Since 2013, Powell has been working to help find jobs for teens in the area.

Published July 15, 2021

Local groups work to employ teens

OAKLAND COUNTY — In May, Oakland County Michigan Works! launched its Oakland NEXT Summer Young Professionals program. The purpose of the program was to connect teens and young adults ages 16-24 with internships, paid work experiences and other no-cost services to help launch their careers.

Published July 14, 2021

State assistant attorney general to hold workshop on hate crimes

MADISON HEIGHTS — Hate crimes continue to occur across the country, often directed at ethnic and sexual minorities. In Madison Heights, a city with hundreds of minority-owned businesses, city officials have been discussing ways to protect its most vulnerable.