Farmington Press

Researchers from Beaumont Hospital Royal Oak, shown here, are participating in the study.

Published September 8, 2020

Beaumont researchers join NCI to study relationship between cancer, COVID-19

METRO DETROIT — In the age of COVID-19, a global virus that is known to more adversely affect those who are immunocompromised or who have other comorbidities, researchers are looking at how the virus impacts those also living with and being treated for cancer.

Published September 8, 2020

Gyms, pools can open, sports resume

MACOMB COUNTY — Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel is hoping a new state order will allow community citizens, businesses and other departments and organizations to operate in a proactive manner moving forward.

Published September 4, 2020

Corporate entities cause minor hurdle for Farmington Road project

FARMINGTON — When it comes to the Farmington Road streetscape, a project that’s been a longstanding objective for city administrators and council members, there’s good news and not so good news.

Farmington Hills Fire Department senior firefighter and paramedic Justin Perkey uses the department’s new e-Bridge software to take photographs of a car wreck.

Published September 4, 2020

Farmington, Hills paramedics find innovative ways to enhance public safety efforts

FARMINGTON HILLS — The Farmington Hills Fire Department and the Farmington Public Safety Department are incorporating new technology to enhance their emergency medical service efforts amidst COVID-19 and beyond.

Published September 4, 2020

Hillside Elementary PTA wins national diversity award

FARMINGTON HILLS — The Hillside Elementary School community and PTA board have reason to celebrate this year after being awarded the National PTA’s 2020 Jan Harp Domene Diversity and Inclusion Award.

Farmington Hills resident Danette Duron-Willner was appointed to the Farmington Community Library board Aug. 24.

Published September 4, 2020

Farmington Hills mayor appoints new member to library board

FARMINGTON HILLS — The eighth and final seat for the Farmington Community Library board has been filled.

Published August 31, 2020

Police investigate dispute, shooting at Retreat of Farmington Hills

FARMINGTON HILLS — Reports of a dispute and subsequent shots fired in the parking lot of the Retreat of Farmington Hills apartment complex at 4:54 p.m. Aug. 28 led Farmington Hills police to investigate and search for a possibly armed suspect.

Published August 25, 2020

RRRASOC partners with EGLE to improve recycling in service communities

METRO DETROIT — A first-of-its-kind Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy-led program, in partnership with national nonprofit The Recycling Partnership, is taking aim to improve recycling across the state through education, outreach, policy changes and market development.

Published August 25, 2020

Parks see increase in visitors, wrestle to keep people safe during COVID-19

METRO DETROIT — Whether to seek refuge from quarantine, joblessness or the inability to travel, Michiganders have flocked to parks to keep themselves healthy, both physically and mentally.

Published August 25, 2020

Taking aim at teen driver safety

METRO DETROIT — The 100 days that fill the gap between Memorial Day and Labor Day may be known as some of the most fun for teens, who spend their summer breaks travelling from one destination to the next, but for public safety experts, those 100 days signify something much different.

Published August 25, 2020

Behind the Wheel: Ford models are a family affair

WARREN — "She’s got her elbow on my car,” Warren resident Bob Gaines teased when his daughter, Dawn Gaines, momentarily leaned on her dad’s 1968 Ford Galaxie 500.

Published August 25, 2020

Conservationist says restoring nature starts at home

METRO DETROIT — Addressing global damage to nature seems overwhelming, but author and researcher Doug Tallamy says that even small changes in your yard can make a difference.

Construction crews work to ready 24205 Orchard Lake Road for the development of a Sunoco gas station and Tim Hortons drive-thru restaurant.

Published August 25, 2020

Farmington Hills gas station receives brownfield plan approval

FARMINGTON HILLS — A new Sunoco gas station and Tim Hortons drive-thru restaurant development plans to make its way to the corner of 10 Mile and Orchard Lake roads this fall, and Farmington Hills city officials recently approved a brownfield redevelopment plan.

Students hold signs displaying positive messages at an anti-racism rally hosted by Farmington Public School graduates this past June.

Published August 25, 2020

New racial proclamation promises many changes for FPS

FARMINGTON/HILLS — Farmington Public Schools officials are attempting to take a more firm stance on racism and racial equity in the district.

Published August 25, 2020

Farmington City Council appoints two new trustees to library board

FARMINGTON — Two new trustees have been appointed to the Farmington Community Library Board to represent the city of Farmington.

North Farmington High School alumnus Jamie Tucker works from home through his Google STEP internship.

Published August 25, 2020

North Farmington alumni creates computer science app targeting diversity

FARMINGTON HILLS — If you look back at the world of computer science 30 years ago, that world was primarily male and white.

Published August 25, 2020

KickstART exhibit explores racism, privilege through art

FARMINGTON — A new traveling exhibit at the KickstART Farmington Gallery & Shop tackles racism head-on and sheds light on the plight of minorities and the privilege that’s carried, sometimes unconsciously, by white people living in a racially charged world.

Rebecca Monticello’s son, Patrick, watches instruction during remote learning last spring.

Published August 24, 2020

Will students with special accommodations still learn virtually?

FARMINGTON/HILLS — As many students across Michigan prepare for another round of remote learning this fall, districts are attempting to avoid a repeat of last spring.

Published August 24, 2020

Oakland County seeks to renew, increase millage for parks

OAKLAND COUNTY — Earlier this month, the Oakland County Board of Commissioners voted to add a 0.35-mill proposal to the Nov. 3 ballot to fund the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Department, since the current millage is set to expire next year.

Published August 21, 2020

Michigan State Fair goes virtual this year

METRO DETROIT — The Michigan State Fair is usually an end-of-summer tradition packed with carnival rides, live entertainment, exhibits and much more. This year’s fair, presented by Ram Trucks, is still on.