Farmington Press

Published July 2, 2019

Amid lifeguard shortage, a need for swim lessons surfaces

METRO DETROIT — When Oakland County Parks and Recreation Manager of Operations Sue Wells was a teenager, a dark tan and sun-lightened hair were the true indicators of a successful summer break.

Published July 2, 2019

Immigrants recount their personal ‘independence days’

METRO DETROIT — In the middle of the night Aug. 2, 1990, May Mulla and her parents were asleep in their homeland of Kuwait when “we woke up surrounded by tanks.” Iraqi forces had invaded the small Middle Eastern country.

Published June 28, 2019

Farmington Hills teen creates group for siblings of young people with mental illness

FARMINGTON HILLS — When Jessica Goldberg created the Sib4Sib program — which supports youth siblings of people who suffer with mental health — she did so simply out of her own necessity after not finding a single support group specifically for siblings.

Carrols, the largest Burger King franchisee in the United States, brought a proposal to the Planning Commission June 10 to build a new Burger King at 31806 Grand River Ave.

Published June 28, 2019

Neighbors oppose newly proposed Burger King

FARMINGTON — A newly proposed Burger King in Farmington is being strongly opposed by neighboring residents who believe the proposed site remains unfit for a fast-food establishment.

Published June 26, 2019

Behind the Wheel: Cadillac comes home again

Hazel Park resident Phil Guadagni’s 30-year journey with his 1950 Cadillac has come full circle — starting in Michigan, traveling to Florida and then returning back to the Mitten, just a short walk from where it all began.

Published June 26, 2019

Hearing postponed in Stislicki murder case

FARMINGTON HILLS — A pretrial for the man accused of killing a local woman was slated for early June, but it has since been delayed.

Published June 26, 2019

The Friday 5 — June 28-30

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published June 25, 2019

Learn the do’s and don’ts of dumpster rental

METRO DETROIT — With spring and summer cleaning comes a need for a place to put all that junk. While it can feel good to declutter and eliminate years of remodeling leftovers and junk that isn’t fit to donate, sometimes it becomes too much to put out on the curb.

Published June 25, 2019

Michigan ratified the 19th Amendment a century ago

METRO DETROIT — If Oakland County Commissioner Shelley Goodman Taub wants to have a nice belly laugh, she thinks back to some of the reasons suffrage opponents gave for why women shouldn’t be allowed to vote.

Published June 24, 2019

Farmington’s Oakland Street finally getting a makeover

FARMINGTON — The reconstruction of Oakland Street, west of Farmington Road, has been on city staff’s plate since 2012, when it decided to eliminate that portion of the street from a road construction project stretching east, to save money — about $244,000.

Published June 24, 2019

Farmington Hills police offer tips for having a safe, enjoyable summer

FARMINGTON HILLS — With the summer solstice behind us, the longest day of the year marking the beginning of summer, Farmington and Farmington Hills police shared a list of public safety tips to help residents stay safe as they enjoy the outdoors and warm weather.

Elizabeth and Sergey Olsen sit with their two dogs, 12-year-old Labrador Morgan and 1-year-old Morkie Lukie.

Published June 21, 2019

Family offers $1,000 reward for return of stolen dog

FARMINGTON HILLS — The Olsen family is now offering a $1,000 reward to anyone who returns Hennessey to them, no questions asked.

Published June 20, 2019

Oakland County aims to revive archery at new range

OAKLAND COUNTY — Families were invited out to Independence Oaks County Park in Clarkston June 15 for an introductory open house at the new archery range.

Published June 19, 2019

Farmington Hills police to host internet safety seminar

FARMINGTON HILLS — An increasing number of teens are using the fast-changing internet more than ever, which is why the Farmington Hills Police Department’s Crime Prevention Team plans to host an internet safety seminar June 26.

Published June 19, 2019

International artist and crowd favorite to hit Stars in the Park stage

FARMINGTON HILLS — Excitement is ramping up at the Heritage Park amphitheater as Stars in the Park, the city’s annual summer concert series, welcomes a new-to-the-series performer and anticipates the arrival of Bollywood with one of the series’ most popular shows.

Farmington Public Schools’ new superintendent, Robert Herrera, and Board of Education President Pamela Green welcome residents to the meet-and-greet for Herrera at the Maxfield Education Center June 5.

Published June 19, 2019

FPS selects new superintendent for the district

FARMINGTON/FARMINGTON HILLS — In a unanimous vote June 4, the Farmington Public Schools Board of Education approved a three-year contract for the district’s new superintendent, Robert Herrera.

Published June 19, 2019

The Friday 5 — June 21-23

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published June 18, 2019

Plants can add privacy, beauty to yards

METRO DETROIT — Having wonderful, friendly neighbors is always nice, but it’s also good to have a little privacy on your yard. Many communities have homes that are close together, and that can take away the feeling of serenity and tranquility in the property. Plants, such as trees, bushes and flowers, can be used to add not only beauty to a yard, but also some privacy in both the front and backyards.

Published June 18, 2019

Pink hair don’t care

METRO DETROIT — These days, to rock vivid hair color, you don’t have to be an Instagram baddie or a punk rocker. You just need the courage and a little time.

Published June 18, 2019

Bar trivia serves up competition with a twist

METRO DETROIT — At 6:45 p.m. on a sunny, warm Thursday in June, Augie’s Bar and Grill in Madison Heights is close to empty. It’s just too nice outside. But by 6:55 p.m., the dining room is full. Thursday at Augie’s means it’s time for some bar trivia — two hours’ worth of questions read off by a host, while players on teams write down their answers and turn them in for points. Each correct answer is worth a certain number of points, and the highest-scoring team wins.