Farmington Press

Published August 14, 2020

Council, businesses, residents discuss Founders Festival future

FARMINGTON/HILLS — Since the Greater Farmington Area Chamber of Commerce announced June 29 it was relinquishing its role as owner and operator of the Greater Farmington Area Founders Festival, the festival’s future has been all but certain.

Published August 12, 2020

FPS completes first sale of $98 million 2020 bond

FARMINGTON — In late May, the Farmington Public Schools district completed the first of two bond sales under the $98 million bond voters approved March 10.

Published August 11, 2020

Agriculture experts: Don’t plant unsolicited mystery seeds

METRO DETROIT — While some of the unlabeled seeds have reportedly now been identified as common plants including cabbage, mustard, lavender, rosemary, sage and various flowers, agriculture experts have issued clear guidance about what to do and what not to do if any mystery seeds arrive in your mailbox.

The Farmington Community Library main branch is offering curbside pickup.

Published August 11, 2020

Hills mayor, council discuss possible transition to elected library board

FARMINGTON/HILLS — Controversy has once again found its way to the Farmington Community Library.

Max Brandal, mom and market store manager Sharon Brandal, and volunteer Rosemarie Niscanian stand behind the checkout lane at Busch’s CARES Market ready to serve incoming shoppers.

Published August 11, 2020

CARES opens new Bridge store market

FARMINGTON/HILLS — After months of planning, and pivoting amidst a worldwide pandemic, CARES of Farmington Hills opened a brick-and-mortar Bridge card store, Busch’s CARES Market, Aug. 3 in partnership with Busch’s Fresh Food Market.

Local rapper Matt Cloonan stands next to the “Welcome to Farmington” sign on Farmington City Hall’s grounds.

Published August 11, 2020

‘King of Farmington’ clears the air: He’s king of both cities

FARMINGTON/HILLS — When Farmington Hills resident and local rapper Matt Cloonan, known by his rap moniker Clooner, uploaded the music video for his single “King of Farmington” July 20, he wasn’t expecting to be propelled into the spotlight as much as he has been.

The Groves-Walker American Legion Post 346, at 31775 Grand River Ave., is in jeopardy of losing its building due to financial hardships caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Published August 11, 2020

Pandemic puts American Legion in jeopardy of losing building

FARMINGTON — The latest on the list of those hard hit financially by COVID-19 is the Groves-Walker American Legion Post 346.

Published August 11, 2020

MoGo sees positives, negatives in expansion during pandemic

OAKLAND COUNTY — Last year it was announced that MoGo, the bike sharing service in Detroit, would be expanding to the cities of Ferndale, Berkley, Huntington Woods, Royal Oak and Oak Park.

Farmington Public Schools administrators and staff discuss the district’s tentative plans for the 2020-2021 school year at a PTA “Returning to Learning” town hall July 27.

Published August 10, 2020

Farmington Schools moves forward with all remote learning to start school year

FARMINGTON/HILLS — At first, they considered a hybrid schedule to start the 2020-2021 school year, but Farmington Public Schools administrators announced Aug. 5 they will instead be moving forward with remote-only learning to start this fall.

World War II veteran Walter Dubas, of Farmington Hills, said had it not been for a plane he was in crashing, he would’ve been one of the first American servicemen to arrive in mainland Japan after a pair of atomic bombs were deployed the week of Aug. 6, 75 years ago.

Published August 10, 2020

Commemorating the 75th anniversary of end of war in the Pacific

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — He was on the verge of becoming one of the first American service members to arrive in mainland Japan at a crucial moment of the 20th century.

Published August 10, 2020

State opioid overdose rates increase during pandemic

METRO DETROIT — Stress and isolation are being identified as triggers as statistics show substantial increases in opioid overdoses since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Published August 7, 2020

Girl Scouts implement new STEM-focused badges and activities

METRO DETROIT — The Girl Scouts of Southeastern Michigan are encouraging interest in science, technology, engineering and math in their Scouts through new programs and the addition of 24 new badges.

Published August 7, 2020

Area Agency on Aging offers online program for caregivers

METRO DETROIT — The Area Agency on Aging 1-B is taking its caregiver class, the Powerful Tools for Caregivers program, and hosting it online so those caring for a sick loved one can still learn despite the pandemic.

Published August 6, 2020

Coulter, Kowall prevail in Oakland County executive primary

OAKLAND COUNTY — The Oakland County executive candidates have been set for the Nov. 3 general election.

Published August 5, 2020

Farmington/Hills clerks see increased voter turnout amidst pandemic

FARMINGTON/HILLS — Clerk Mary Mullison in Farmington and Clerk Pam Smith in Farmington Hills said the voting process went pretty well Aug. 4.

Published August 5, 2020

Gregory, Bouchard to face off for sheriff in November

OAKLAND COUNTY — Democrat Vincent Gregory will face incumbent Republican Michael Bouchard for the Oakland County Sheriff seat in November.

Becky Skates, of Royal Oak, dropped off many bags of plastic for recycling at the SOCRRA Recycling Drop-Off Center after making an appointment July 24.

Published July 28, 2020

SOCRRA re-opens recycling drop-off center, by appointment only

METRO DETROIT — For the past four months, eco-conscious consumers have been stockpiling their paper, cardboard, glass and plastic containers while SOCRRA’s Recycling Drop-Off Center was closed due to COVID-19.

Published July 28, 2020

Beat the summer heat

METRO DETROIT — Seemingly endless weeks of hot, steamy weather along with a few intense storms have dramatically increased the use of air conditioning, and at times, cut power altogether this summer.

Farmington Deputy Clerk Jennifer Tomlinson scans absentee ballots into the system.

Published July 27, 2020

Local clerks discuss absentee ballot increases, pandemic impacts in Farmington, Hills

FARMINGTON/HILLS — The coronavirus has certainly had an impact on almost everything in the country, including elections.

Published July 27, 2020

What to expect on your August primary ballot

FARMINGTON/HILLS — Voters in Farmington and Farmington Hills can expect to see a number of national, state, county and local races on their upcoming Aug. 4 primary ballot.