Farmington Press

Published June 8, 2018

Graduation to proceed as planned after bullets found in Farmington High auditorium

Farmington High School went into lockdown mode after a magazine of bullets was found in the school auditorium, according to an email blast from Farmington Public Schools Superintendent George Heitsch. The lockdown has since been lifted.

Published June 7, 2018

Recreational marijuana will be on November ballot

LANSING — It’s official: Michigan voters will have the final say as to whether recreational marijuana will be legal or not statewide.

Published June 6, 2018

After a harsh winter, Michiganders take dinner to the deck

METRO DETROIT — On a steamy Friday evening, just before the start of a long Memorial Day weekend, four friends finished a round of beers on a rooftop in Troy.

Published June 6, 2018

Garage sale hosts offer tips for holding your own sale

METRO DETROIT — Homeowners gearing up for the summer often clear out unwanted items, and a common way to clear out those items is to hold a garage sale.

Published June 5, 2018

Parks millage renewal in Farmington Hills set for August ballot

FARMINGTON HILLS — The city’s 10-year parks and recreation millage will expire next June, and voters will be asked to take to the polls Aug. 7 to decide on another 10-year millage.

Published June 5, 2018

Historical marker program focuses on these old houses

FARMINGTON HILLS — A number of historical homes from the era of farmland and unpaved streets are still standing tall today, according to the Farmington Hills Historic District Commission, which is helping to keep that local history intact.

Published June 5, 2018

District court celebrates 50 years serving Farmington, Hills

FARMINGTON/FARMINGTON HILLS — The 47th District Court is now in session, and it has been for five decades, serving the cities of Farmington and Farmington Hills.

Published June 4, 2018

Nature fun to pop up around Oakland County this summer

OAKLAND COUNTY — A tour of a county nature center is always fun, but there’s something a little extra special about learning what’s living in the trees and grass of your own neighborhood.

Published May 31, 2018

Behind the Wheel: 1967 Dodge Charger has long family history

In 1967, when Waterford resident Brian Veit was just 6 years old, his dad brought home a brand-new Dodge Charger.

Published May 29, 2018

Get gutters — and keep them clean — to protect your house

METRO DETROIT — An essential part of maintaining a home, gutters can often be overlooked or neglected by homeowners — sometimes with disastrous results.

Pool testing strips, like these sold at Viscount Pools and Spa Center, in Madison Heights, can be used to maintain home pools or at public pools and at hotels to make sure pH levels and chemicals are properly balanced before your family jumps in.

Published May 29, 2018

Germs may lurk in seemingly clear pool waters

METRO DETROIT — As you flip through the tantalizing photos of the amenities your newly booked resort hotel boasts, do you spend an extra few seconds gawking at that glistening swimming pool?

Budget topics at recent community forums touched on areas and entities throughout Farmington, including the downtown.

Published May 29, 2018

3-mill tax hike, service cuts among proposed budget fixes

FARMINGTON — Which city services should make the cut and which should head to the chopping block to streamline the budget? The city wants to know.

Props and items were sorted through recently in preparation for the garage sale.

Published May 29, 2018

Acting troupe’s garage sale to offload surplus props, furniture

FARMINGTON HILLS — Through the Farmington Players’ garage sale this weekend, people can buy almost anything they’ve seen onstage during the group’s theatrical productions, from stage lighting to old-school phones.

Published May 29, 2018

Farmington student sentenced to probation after social media threats

PONTIAC/FARMINGTON HILLS — A 17-year-old Farmington Central High School student was sentenced to three years of probation May 14 following his arrest and being found guilty in connection with a social media threat he made March 21.

Published May 25, 2018

Voters will be asked to renew SMART millage in August

METRO DETROIT — Voters in Macomb, Oakland and Wayne counties will vote on whether or not to renew, and slightly increase, the millage for the Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation during the Aug. 7 primary election.

Published May 22, 2018

List of crash-prone intersections released

METRO DETROIT — Drivers who want to keep up to speed on certain traffic intersections’ crash data now have an updated, compiled list, though some road safety experts say additional information ought to be considered.

Published May 22, 2018

Picking the right plants can make a shade garden a success

METRO DETROIT — Just because where you are planting your garden may be devoid of sunlight doesn’t mean it has to be without color.

Published May 22, 2018

Getting from point A to the UP and elsewhere when roadwork is everywhere

METRO DETROIT — Before you stuff your suitcase for this summer’s road trip, make sure you pack a healthy dose of patience — construction season is in high gear.

Published May 21, 2018

Farmington Hills sees influx of hotel developments

FARMINGTON — The recent hotel developments in Farmington include a new Holiday Inn and Suites on Hamilton Court, off of 12 Mile Road; a Courtyard Detroit Farmington Hills nearby; and more to come.

Published May 21, 2018

Art on the Grand highlights young artists, family fun

FARMINGTON — More than 100 artists from all over the country want to show you their works of art during the annual juried fine arts fair Art on the Grand.