Farmington Press

Farmington Hills Police Liaison Detectives Gary Lavin and Jeff Miller conducted a school safety audit at Farmington Central High School Sept. 23.

Published October 7, 2019

FPS formally rolls out school safety audits

FARMINGTON/FARMINGTON HILLS — Farmington Public Schools has officially introduced a new school safety audit program in partnership with local police this year.

Connor Osborn, 26, of Redford, is the new Greater Farmington Area Chamber of Commerce executive director.

Published October 7, 2019

Greater Farmington Area Chamber hires new executive director

FARMINGTON/FARMINGTON HILLS — A new executive director has been chosen by the Greater Farmington Area Chamber of Commerce board of directors to lead the chamber.

Published October 7, 2019

World Mental Health Day helps, but doesn’t heal, stigma

On the 27th anniversary of World Mental Health Day Oct. 10, the question arises — have the years of increased awareness, support, services and dialogue helped break down stigma?

Published October 7, 2019

New study finds social media can positively impact mental health

A new study conducted by Michigan State University media and information professor Keith Hampton found that social media can improve a person’s mental health over time.

Published October 7, 2019

Oakland County postpones flu vaccine program

OAKLAND COUNTY — The Oakland County Health Division has postponed its public flu vaccination program due to a delay in shipment from the vaccine manufacturer.

Published October 7, 2019

Oakland County receives national wildlife habitat honor

OAKLAND COUNTY — In a world on edge over the future of our planet’s natural resources, it’s nice to take a moment to relish what’s going right in our own little ecosystem.

Published October 2, 2019

The Friday 5 — Oct. 4-6

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published October 2, 2019

Behind the Wheel: ‘The Little Old Lady from Pasadena’

More than five decades ago, Troy resident Ted Schlenker’s aunt bought a brand-new 1963 Mercury Marauder in Van Nuys, California. The car was pink — her favorite color — so she had to have it, Schlenker explained.

Published October 2, 2019

Credit unions promote accessibility, breadth of services

METRO DETROIT — As a local alternative to big banks, some credit unions are seeing growth as the word gets out about their expanding breadth of services. Just ask Rebekah Monroe.

Published October 2, 2019

Now is a good time to prep your furnace for winter

METRO DETROIT — Don’t wait until it’s cold outside to check out your furnace.

City staff ceremoniously breaks ground for the new Farmington Hills Community Center, formerly Harrison High School, Sept. 23.

Published October 1, 2019

Harrison High School starts new chapter as community center

FARMINGTON HILLS — The former Harrison High School building has begun a new chapter as city staff members ceremoniously broke ground for a new recreation center at the site Sept. 23.

East Middle School teacher Ninoska Wiltse films seventh grade student Victoria Sohn practicing her presentation on Colombia in front of the green screen.

Published October 1, 2019

Teacher’s green screen helps enhance student learning

FARMINGTON HILLS — A new piece of technology has found its way into one East Middle School teacher’s classroom, and she’s already finding integrative ways to use it and benefit more than just her students.

Julie Trubiano appeared on the Sept. 16 episode of “Wheel of Fortune.”

Published October 1, 2019

After 10 years, Farmington Hills woman lands on ‘Wheel of Fortune’

FARMINGTON HILLS — Julie Trubiano, 49, of Farmington Hills, is a lifelong Wheel Watcher.

Published October 1, 2019

Health care fraud case in Farmington sent to circuit court

FARMINGTON — A Farmington-based doctor charged with health care fraud waived her preliminary examination Sept. 23, sending her case to Ingham County Circuit Court.

Published September 30, 2019

Oakland County parks 2020 budget features local splash pad upgrades

OAKLAND COUNTY — The Oakland County Parks and Recreation system is always dreaming up new fun activities for residents to enjoy, like the new archery range, the upcoming off-road vehicle park and family-friendly programming.

Published September 25, 2019

The Friday 5 — Sept. 27-29

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published September 25, 2019

Ready or not, here comes ‘Read by Grade Three’

METRO DETROIT — The stakes for Michigan’s third grade students are high this school year as the retention portion of the state’s “Read by Grade Three” law takes effect in May 2020 after this year’s statewide assessments.

Published September 25, 2019

From obesity and food obsession to real health

METRO DETROIT — It was nearly seven years and 175 pounds ago when Jill Clark, of Troy, decided she’d had just about enough.

Published September 25, 2019

Setting the scene this Halloween

METRO DETROIT — Glen Williams humbly denies being an expert on the art of the “home haunt,” but the resident of Grosse Pointe Farms clearly knows a thing or two after years of transforming his Mack Avenue home into a Halloween wonderland.

A construction sign posted on 13 Mile Road informs drivers of work starting on Haggerty Road.

Published September 24, 2019

Culvert, road construction upcoming for Haggerty Road

FARMINGTON HILLS — Construction is set to begin on Haggerty Road, between 13 Mile and 14 Mile roads, to replace the culvert that carries the Seeley Drain and to make some cosmetic repairs to the roadway.