Farmington Press

Published October 23, 2019

METRO DETROIT — In 2016, singer and ukulele player Grace VanderWaal, 12, was the winner in season 11 of NBC’s competition show “America’s Got Talent.”

Published October 22, 2019

14-year-old arrested following Farmington Hills fires

FARMINGTON HILLS — Police are investigating two fires that occurred during the evening hours over the weekend at Fairmont Park Apartments.

Published October 18, 2019

The Friday 5 — Oct. 25-27

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published October 17, 2019

Farmington Hills police investigate possible stranger danger incident

FARMINGTON HILLS — Police are investigating a delayed suspicious person report that occurred at 2:58 p.m. Oct. 14.

Published October 17, 2019

The Friday 5 — Oct. 18-20

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published October 16, 2019

Behind the Wheel: Reunited and it feels so good

In 1971, Mike Karagozian, of Sylvan Lake, bought a 1972 Honda CB450 — his first motorcycle.

Shoppers in Farmington’s downtown, between Grand River Avenue and Farmington Road, can get groceries, home goods, clothing and more, or get a coffee and enjoy a seat outdoors.

Published October 16, 2019

Public space forum discusses past, present, future of Farmington

FARMINGTON — When thinking about revisualizing an entire city to increase pedestrianization, promote walkability and curate a more vibrant, community-focused environment, “Rome wasn’t built in a day” comes to mind.

Published October 16, 2019

Farmington Hills author lands spot in new ‘Chicken Soup for the Soul’ book

FARMINGTON HILLS — A local author’s short story has found itself a home within the pages of the widely known “Chicken Soup for the Soul” book series’ new volume, “Think Positive, Live Happy.”

A national survey by Backgroundchecks.org ranks Farmington as the fifth-safest city in Michigan.

Published October 16, 2019

Farmington ranked 5th-safest city in state

FARMINGTON — A new national survey conducted by Backgroundchecks.org has ranked Farmington as the fifth-safest city in Michigan.

Published October 16, 2019

Farmington school officials raise awareness of communication channels plan

FARMINGTON — Administrators in the Farmington Public School District are working to better educate parents, staff and community members on their channels of communication by posting a new organizational chart within each school and promoting it on their website.

Published October 16, 2019

Elementary robotics programs inspire students to build a better future

METRO DETROIT — With the number of high-paying jobs in science, technology, engineering and math fields growing by the day, many schools and businesses across the nation are providing more opportunities for students to engage in robotics, building STEM skills at an earlier age than ever before.

Published October 16, 2019

Today’s menu: tech with a side of chitchat

METRO DETROIT — Now in her senior year at Lutheran North Christian High School in Macomb Township, Emma Schulz, 17, started showing up to school a few minutes earlier than normal this fall.

Published October 16, 2019

Proper lawn care will leave grass greener when winter ends

METRO DETROIT — Whether the grass is truly greener on the other side is a debatable question for the ages, but experts say there are things you can do to make sure your grass is healthier on the other side of winter.

Published October 14, 2019

Vehicle catches fire in fatal I-275 crash

FARMINGTON HILLS — A single car accident on northbound Interstate 275, near Nine Mile Road, left one person dead the evening of Oct. 12.

Published October 10, 2019

The Friday 5 — Oct. 11-13

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published October 9, 2019

Metro Detroit sites conjure tales of ghosts, ESP and the unexplained

METRO DETROIT — Whether you believe in the paranormal or not, there are several places in metro Detroit that have alleged hauntings, including The Whitney in Detroit, Stagecrafters in Royal Oak and the Trowbridge Road Bridge in Bloomfield Hills.

Published October 9, 2019

Experts advise asking before petting strange dogs

METRO DETROIT — Hey, we get it. Some temptations in life are too irresistible to pass up: chocolate cake, splashing in puddles, celebrity gossip rags.

Published October 9, 2019

Police offer advice to protect your vehicle at home

METRO DETROIT — Larcenies from vehicles, damage to vehicles and vehicle thefts are an ongoing problem and can be heartbreaking to experience, causing feelings of violation and mistrust.

Published October 8, 2019

Officials warn motorists to beware of deer

OAKLAND COUNTY — Deer dart across the roadway all year in Michigan, but for the next three months, officials are asking motorists to be extra cautious.

Published October 8, 2019

Tigers great going to bat against his biggest opponent: Parkinson’s disease

METRO DETROIT — For an elite athlete like baseball legend Kirk Gibson, injuries and aches come with the job, but the problems he started experiencing around 2007 were different.