Farmington Press

Published May 8, 2019

New Metropark barcode passes to be used to track ZIP codes

METRO DETROIT — The Huron-Clinton Metroparks’ 2019 season pass has a new feature: a barcode that park staff will scan when visitors enter any of the authority’s 13 locations.

The 23 student recipients recognized at the 34th annual Youth Recognition Awards put on by the Farmington Youth Assistance program pose for a photo April 30 at Glen Oaks Country Club after being recognized for completing over 100 hours of community service and volunteerism.

Published May 8, 2019

Farmington Youth Assistance recognizes 23 students for outstanding service work

FARMINGTON — A community is only as strong as the people living in it — that was the sentiment shared over a banquet-style breakfast at Farmington Youth Assistance’s 34th annual Youth Recognition Awards April 30 at Glen Oaks Country Club.

Published May 8, 2019

Farmington Hills police report lowest crime rates in 45-year city history

FARMINGTON HILLS — Farmington Hills continues to grow safer for its residents each year, according to statistics presented by Police Chief Charles Nebus in the department’s 2018 annual report.

Members of the Farmington Public Schools Hackbots 3414 robotics team pose with their hardware after placing first and winning the Midland FIRST Robotics Invitational in March.

Published May 8, 2019

FPS robotics team ranks highest in team history

FARMINGTON — When the Hackbots 3414 robotics team members started their season in early October 2018, they had no idea they would eventually be competing in the playoffs at this year’s FIRST Robotics Competition in Detroit, earning their highest team rank since the team’s inception in 2010 by making it to the semifinals.

Published May 8, 2019

New Kiwanis Club coming to Farmington, Farmington Hills

FARMINGTON/FARMINGTON HILLS — Kiwanis International, a global service organization that provides opportunities and programs for children in kindergarten all the way up to adults to volunteer within their community, is building itself a home here in the Farmington and Farmington Hills area.

Published May 8, 2019

Police investigate fatal crash after pursuit

WEST BLOOMFIELD — A fatal early morning crash is currently under investigation, according to West Bloomfield police.

Published May 8, 2019

Organ donation offers hope, new leases on life

METRO DETROIT — Nothing compares to the searing grief of losing a loved one, but learning that their organ donation saved or improved the lives of others can help temper the pain.

Published May 8, 2019

Experts address how to bolster bees at home

METRO DETROIT — Bees are important. But not everyone knows why, or how we can make a difference. Some local beekeepers and experts weighed in on how relevant bees are to each of our lives, and also how we can foster them to continue to reap the benefits they add to the ecosystem.

Published May 8, 2019

Local women get down to business

METRO DETROIT — Being a female entrepreneur isn’t much different than being a male entrepreneur. It takes hard work and sacrifice to build a business. But sometimes success is a little bit sweeter for a female business owner, because she’s probably had to overcome a few stereotypes to get to the top and pave the way for the ladies behind her.

Published May 7, 2019

Federal court rules partisan gerrymandering is unconstitutional

LANSING — A major federal court ruling regarding gerrymandering may impact statewide elections as soon as 2020. However, the decision may go in front of the U.S. Supreme Court.

Published May 7, 2019

Opioid crisis helps fuel increased need for foster care services

FARMINGTON HILLS — Michigan’s opioid crisis has created new problems over the last few years for the state’s foster care agencies, which have seen an increase in the number of children who need foster care services rise since hitting a low in 2012.

Published May 1, 2019

The Friday 5 — May 3-5

Your guide to this weekend's events

University of Michigan economists Donald Grimes, left, and Gabriel Ehrlich, and Oakland County Deputy Executive Timothy Meyer speak to reporters at a press conference preceding the Oakland County Economic Outlook at the Detroit Marriott Troy April 26.

Published May 1, 2019

U-M economists: Oakland County job growth will continue

OAKLAND COUNTY — Extending a nine-year trend, job growth in Oakland County will continue on the upswing for the next three years, adding about 31,600 jobs from 2019 to 2021, according to University of Michigan economists.

Published May 1, 2019

Farmington, Hills temporarily prohibit marijuana establishments

FARMINGTON/FARMINGTON HILLS — In reaction to the passage of a statewide proposal decriminalizing recreational marijuana, Farmington and Farmington Hills city council members voted to temporarily prohibit marijuana establishments from opening within their city limits.

Published May 1, 2019

Farmington Players present ‘The Drowsy Chaperone’

FARMINGTON — The Farmington Players Barn invites audiences to dive into a production of “The Drowsy Chaperone,” a musical comedy set in 1928 that promises a fun, exciting escape from reality into the lives of two lovers.

Published May 1, 2019

Exercise, toys and training keep pets delightful, not destructive

METRO DETROIT — People love their pets, but that love can get somewhat strained when that fur baby scratches up the couch or mangles a new pair of shoes. Animal experts can offer hope, however, with some tips to keep that dog or cat well-mannered.

Published May 1, 2019

Reviewing the rules of office attire for grads

METRO DETROIT — Guys in ties and girls in pearls. That’s the rule of thumb for office attire, right? Nope. Just like faxes have evolved into emails and legal pads into iPads, the way we dress for a day of work has changed with the times.

Published April 30, 2019

Haven to celebrate spring for survivors at gala

OAKLAND COUNTY — Between its emergency shelter, the 24/7 crisis line, the counseling and the educational programming efforts, Haven of Oakland County impacts more than 30,000 individuals every year. You could say that’s cause for celebration.

Published April 30, 2019

Behind the Wheel: Son replaces dad’s car that he crashed as a teen more than 30 years ago

When Yale resident Mike Lavens was 16, he crashed his father’s ’67 Dodge Polara, but he promised that he’d replace it someday.

Published April 29, 2019

Legislators try again to fully ban texting while driving

OAKLAND COUNTY — During a press conference at the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office headquarters April 26, Sheriff Michael Bouchard joined with state Sen. Ruth Johnson, R-Holly, and Transportation Improvement Association CEO Jim Santilli to discuss proposed legislation to cut down on distracted driving.