Farmington Press

Published November 12, 2019

Farmington organizations find home together in downtown

FARMINGTON — Three local Farmington organizations have found a permanent space together in downtown Farmington.

Martha Maitlen, 78, of Farmington Hills, accepts the 2019 Farmington Public Schools Senior Extraordinaire Award from Superintendent Robert Hererra at the Senior Adult Breakfast Oct. 22.

Published November 12, 2019

Farmington Schools honors 2019 Senior Extraordinaire Awardee

FARMINGTON — Farmington Public Schools have announced the 2019 Senior Extraordinaire Awardee.

Published November 12, 2019

Farmington Hills police investigate home invasion

FARMINGTON HILLS — Farmington Hills police are investigating a home invasion reported in the early morning Nov. 10 at a residence on Oxford Avenue, near Shiawassee Street.

Published November 7, 2019

The Friday 5 — Nov. 8-10

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published November 6, 2019

OCC operating millage renewal passes overwhelmingly

OAKLAND COUNTY — On Nov. 5, voters in the Oakland Community College district, which includes almost all of Oakland County and parts of Lapeer, Livingston and Washtenaw counties, overwhelmingly passed the college’s operating millage renewal.

Published November 6, 2019

New faces elected to mayoral, City Council seats in Farmington Hills

FARMINGTON HILLS — Two familiar faces are joined by two first-timers to make up Farmington Hills City Council.

Published November 6, 2019

Three Farmington incumbents reelected to council seats

FARMINGTON — Three of Farmington’s incumbent City Council members regained their seats on council when the polls closed and unofficial results were reported by the Oakland County Elections Division.

Published November 6, 2019

Veterans continue to navigate a post-military existence

METRO DETROIT — The plight of the American military veteran is all too real. Now, they and others are standing up for veterans.

Published November 6, 2019

These dogs perform important jobs for their human companions

METRO DETROIT — Increasingly, dogs aren’t just our best friends — they’re also our aides and co-workers. From police and military dogs to service animals, our furry buddies are showing that they can do a lot more than fetch a ball.

Published November 6, 2019

Daylight saving time serves as a home fire safety reminder

METRO DETROIT — Although most homeowners already turned their clocks back an hour for the end of daylight saving time Nov. 3, it doesn’t mean they’re off the hook.

Published November 6, 2019

Women helping women in business

METRO DETROIT — It’s always difficult to start a business, but women can face different challenges than men when they’re trying to get their company off the ground, whether it be access to funding or access to networking, training and other opportunities.

Members of the Reach the Moon Grant Team of Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, accept a Domestic Violence Prevention Award at the ceremony.

Published November 5, 2019

Community recognized at domestic violence prevention award ceremony

OAKLAND COUNTY — Several local members of law enforcement were recognized for their domestic violence prevention efforts Oct. 30.

Published November 5, 2019

Senior living center, self-storage facility developments approved

FARMINGTON HILLS — A final verdict has been reached in a planned unit development project that proposes to bring an assisted living and memory care center, and a self-storage facility to the city.

Published November 5, 2019

Pickleball’s growing popularity creates need for more courts, all-age programs

FARMINGTON HILLS — If you’ve wandered by the Costick Activities Center gymnasium on a Monday, Wednesday or Friday morning, or a Tuesday afternoon, you might have seen a group of seniors playing a racquet sport you don’t recognize.

Published November 5, 2019

Farmington Hills kids raise money for Make-A-Wish Foundation

FARMINGTON HILLS — Making an impact on the lives of children in need is wonderful, but when children can help other children, that feeling is even better.

Published November 5, 2019

SMART proposes new plan for service improvements

METRO DETROIT — The Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation is presenting a plan for improvements and upgrades to the public that it hopes to implement over the next five years.

Published October 31, 2019

The Friday 5 — Nov. 1-3

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published October 30, 2019

Now’s the time to give Medicare plans the once-over

METRO DETROIT — Now through Dec. 7 is the only time that Medicare beneficiaries can change their prescription drug plans.

Published October 30, 2019

Behind the Wheel: Falcon owner still making memories with first car

In 1980, Rick Schanz, of West Bloomfield, bought his first car — a 1960 Ford Falcon — and he’s still driving it today, nearly 40 years later.

Published October 30, 2019

Keep your mower in tiptop shape with winter prep

METRO DETROIT — Bright colors, falling leaves and the crisp, cool air of autumn are signs that yardwork will soon turn from lawn mowing to snowblowing as Old Man Winter comes to town.