Farmington Press

Published February 13, 2019

How seniors are clearing clutter to make room for living

METRO DETROIT — As we age, many come to realize that what’s truly valuable in life is stored within our hearts, not within our walls.So when the kids fly the coop and the exciting and restful days of retirement approach, who wants to spend that well-deserved free time dusting a big ol’ house full of stuff that’s been acquired over the years?

Published February 12, 2019

Patterson: Oakland County drives the Michigan economy

OAKLAND COUNTY — Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson touted the robust Oakland County economy and slammed “factions” in government that he said tear at the fabric of government during his 2019 State of the County address Feb. 7.

Published February 11, 2019

FPS school board ousts president, selects new one

FARMINGTON/FARMINGTON HILLS — Terri Weems was ousted from her position as the Farmington Public Schools Board of Education president in a 4-2 vote Feb. 1.

Published February 11, 2019

Bill aims to protect abuse survivors’ pets

OAKLAND COUNTY — Mike Palmer, the owner of Premier Pet Supply stores around metro Detroit, knows everything there is to know about pets. It’s his business. Well, there’s one thing he didn’t know until recently.

Published February 11, 2019

State lawmakers make water their priority

LANSING — Michigan legislators can, for the most part, agree on a few things. Making sure residents have safe, accessible water is likely one of them.

Published February 11, 2019

C & G writers earn MPA honors

A pair of C & G Newspapers staff writers were honored recently for their reporting.

Published February 7, 2019

Lakes safety officials discuss ice activity, advise caution

OAKLAND COUNTY — West Bloomfield Fire Marshal Byron Turnquist wants you to have fun on the ice, but there are parameters, he said.

Published February 6, 2019

The Friday 5 — Feb. 8-10

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published February 6, 2019

Budgeting on the ‘other side of the Great Recession’

METRO DETROIT — When they started out, it was all about advocating for low-income housing during the Great Recession. But as the economy grew, so did the Community Economic Development Association of Michigan, said Brian Rakovitis, the manager of financial empowerment initiatives at the Lansing-based CEDAM.

Published February 6, 2019

‘Tidying Up’ is not only easy on the eyes, but on the mind

METRO DETROIT — Does that old T-shirt from high school in the back of your drawer bring you joy? What about the box of receipts from 2015 lurking in your basement? There’s a new method of organization sweeping the nation called KonMari, and it’s all about focusing on keeping what brings you joy and getting rid of what doesn’t. The method was developed by Japanese organizing consultant Marie Kondo, who has written four books on the subject.

Brandon Brown graduated from Farmington High School in 2017 at USA Hockey Arena in Plymouth.

Published February 5, 2019

Bullied Farmington teen turns life around

FARMINGTON/FARMINGTON HILLS — Farmington resident Brandon Brown, 19, has a 3.6 grade-point average at Oakland Community College, is a Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society officer, and was recently named a semifinalist for the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship.

Team members Elizabeth Niemenski, 16, front; Julia Tatone, 16; and Mindy Leidal, 17, all of Farmington Hills, attend a practice Feb. 2.

Published February 5, 2019

United Farmington Figure Skating Team looks for skaters

Male and female skaters from North Farmington, Farmington and Harrison high schools are welcome to join. The club sport offers members the potential to earn a club varsity letter and welcomes skaters of all levels.

Published February 5, 2019

Officials: combat scams with caution, common sense

Some recent phone scam reports in the area highlight current scams that residents should be aware of, according to Farmington Hills police crime prevention technicians Monica Kollar and Heather Bowman.

A September 2018 photo from inside a Macomb County shows the fatberg. Now, researchers at Wayne State University are utilizing a state grant to further study such phenomena.

Published February 4, 2019

Wayne State University researchers to study fatbergs

METRO DETROIT — Macomb County residents may recall how a “fatberg” was discovered and was subsequently removed at the Clintondale Pump Station in September 2018. Now, local college professors are studying how to prevent such entities from backing up drains in the future.

Published January 31, 2019

The Friday 5 — Feb. 1-3

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published January 30, 2019

Home exercise space can be bare bones or high tech

METRO DETROIT — Cold, wet weather and icy streets can kill one’s motivation to stay physically active.

Published January 30, 2019

Organizations share plant-based lifestyle experiences, benefits

METRO DETROIT — At the age of 55, Paul Chatlin could not walk more than seven steps without having to stop and take several breaths. He also found out he had three blocked coronary arteries and was a candidate for bypass surgery.

Published January 28, 2019

Farmington man to donate kidney to uncle next month

FARMINGTON — Farmington man Jordan Ceresnie believes in the power of giving. So much so that he is going to give a part of his body away come February.

Published January 28, 2019

Holocaust Memorial Center exhibits showcase tragedies around the world

FARMINGTON HILLS — The Holocaust Memorial Center exhibit “Attitudes and Actions: where can Prejudice Lead?” has three exhibits that include “The Tragedy of War: Japanese American Internment” and “Jehovah’s Witnesses: Faith Under Fire."