Farmington Press

Published January 10, 2020

Winter storm could cause flooding, freezing rain, power outages

METRO DETROIT — With severe winter weather and the potential for power outages making its way across the Lower Peninsula this weekend, Michigan State Police and other organizations are recommending residents ready up for what’s to come.

Published January 10, 2020

Education, grants to promote better recycling in Michigan

METRO DETROIT — Do you toss greasy pizza boxes, Starbucks cups or unrinsed yogurt containers into the curbside recycling bin? According to the Recycling Raccoons, “This stuff could ruin the entire recycling load!”

Published January 9, 2020

The Friday 5 — Jan. 10-12

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published January 8, 2020

Hills police officer saves cat after apartment fire

FARMINGTON HILLS — One Farmington Hills resident is expressing his thanks to police after an officer saved the resident’s cat following a fire at an apartment.

Published January 8, 2020

Farmington seeks candidates for vacant City Council seat

FARMINGTON — The City Council unanimously approved the resignation of now former council member Bill Galvin Jan. 6.

Published January 7, 2020

Get a head start on spring cleaning

METRO DETROIT — A new year comes as a natural restart. People make resolutions. Optimism runs high. It’s time to tackle goals and become a better person.

Worn-out pieces of playground equipment at the district’s eight elementary schools, including Beechview Elementary shown here, would be replaced using funds allocated for infrastructure needs, if the bond proposal passes.

Published January 6, 2020

Farmington Public Schools pursues $98M bond proposal

FARMINGTON HILLS — Farmington Public Schools administrators say a $98 million bond proposal is about needs, not wants, as the district looks forward to the next 10 years of operations.

DTE Energy linemen get ready to pull in new wiring as they work to replace overhead equipment on one of the company’s service poles.

Published January 6, 2020

DTE: reliability and infrastructure improvements coming to Hills

FARMINGTON HILLS — A regional representative from DTE Energy visited with city officials Dec. 9 to relay a series of projects the company will be working on to improve infrastructure and customer reliability throughout the city.

An office space at 30500 Northwestern Highway was the building used for the University of Farmington.

Published January 6, 2020

Farmington Hills officials ‘had nothing to do’ with University of Farmington ICE investigation

FARMINGTON HILLS — After news broke nationally about the University of Farmington, a fake university set up by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Homeland Security Investigations to uncover illegal student F-1 visa fraud, residents have come to Farmington Hills city officials asking about their role in the operation.

Published January 6, 2020

2020 Pantone Color of the Year is ‘Classic Blue’

METRO DETROIT — The Pantone Color Institute recently announced its 2020 Pantone Color of the Year: Classic Blue.

Published January 6, 2020

Oakland County leaders reflect on attack at animal shelter

OAKLAND COUNTY — According to officials, the dog that attacked a veteran staffer at the Oakland County Animal Control and Pet Adoption Center last month had an extensive history of aggression.

Published January 3, 2020

Rabies found in West Bloomfield again

OAKLAND COUNTY — A recent rash of rabies cases reported in Oakland County has again reached West Bloomfield, with a confirmed case in another skunk from the area, according to officials.

Published January 3, 2020

Oakland County crime briefs from the second half of 2019

OAKLAND COUNTY — Here’s a look back at some of the most interesting and bizarre local crime briefs from July to December.

Published January 3, 2020

Oakland County crime briefs from the first half of 2019

OAKLAND COUNTY — Here’s a look back at some of the most interesting and bizarre local crime briefs from January to June.

Published January 2, 2020

The Friday 5 — Jan. 3-5

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published December 30, 2019

Huron-Clinton Metroparks seek input on changes to community recreation plan

METRO DETROIT — The Huron-Clinton Metropolitan Authority is asking the public to weigh in on proposed amendments to its community recreation plan.

Published December 30, 2019

Educators say gym class has changed over the years

METRO DETROIT — Grown-ups: If the sight of a scoreboard still makes you queasy and the screech of a whistle sends a shiver down your spine, you’re not alone.

Published December 27, 2019

Changing leadership, school and community landscapes mark Farmington area in 2019

FARMINGTON/FARMINGTON HILLS — Last year brought new leaders, new developments, and new discussions of education and safety to the Farmington area.

Published December 27, 2019

FPS Board of Education discusses school choice options

FARMINGTON/FARMINGTON HILLS — School choice was once again the topic of discussion at the Dec. 17 Farmington Public Schools Board of Education meeting.

Hillside Elementary student Ian Wenklert, 9, works on building a robot during a special education class put on by The Robot Garage of Birmingham Dec. 7 at Farmington High School.

Published December 27, 2019

Farmington students strive for special needs inclusion, representation in robotics

FARMINGTON — Not every child’s gifts shine in their school’s sports or academic teams.Some students, including those with special needs, may find various challenges in being a part of those teams or clubs.