Farmington Press

Published January 29, 2020

How to keep that cozy feeling post-holidays

METRO DETROIT — Once the tree, lights and garland are all packed away and sent to the basement until next year, it can leave homes feeling a little cold.

Published January 27, 2020

Local recreation officials detail park projects for 2020

OAKLAND COUNTY — They might not be getting much attention now, but the parks in Ferndale, Berkley, Huntington Woods and Pleasant Ridge soon will after the winter season ends.

Oakland County Executive David Coulter shared his thoughts on local economic development at The Townsend Hotel Jan. 24.

Published January 27, 2020

Economists wary but hopeful for Michigan in 2020

OAKLAND COUNTY — In Oakland County, residents can expect municipal budgets to stay in the black, development to grow and property values to keep climbing through 2020.

Published January 24, 2020

Scholarship, mini-grant opportunities available

METRO DETROIT — High school students planning to attend college or a vocational trade school are encouraged to look into scholarship opportunities from two local credit unions.

Published January 23, 2020

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Published January 22, 2020

Free and discounted radon tests are available in January

METRO DETROIT — You can’t see, smell or taste it — but radon lurking in your home in winter months when doors and windows stay closed, which allows radon to collect, can cause lung cancer.

Published January 22, 2020

Parents debate when is right for children to have smartphones

METRO DETROIT — When to give a child a smartphone depends on a lot of factors, say metro Detroit parents.

Published January 21, 2020

Beer garden and new events among Farmington DDA 2020 programming

FARMINGTON — Record-high attendance at events like Rhythms in Riley Park, the Harvest Moon Celebration and the Lunch Beats concert series, as well as requests for more fall programming, has given Farmington’s Downtown Development Authority momentum to add more to its 2020 calendar.

Published January 21, 2020

Beaumont researchers discover key biomarkers for predicting autism in newborns

METRO DETROIT — Scientists are one step closer to developing an autism screening for newborns.

Published January 21, 2020

Farmington Hills classes offer fitness alternatives

FARMINGTON HILLS — The transition into a new year can mean a new set of fitness goals for some people. Sometimes that means stepping outside of the conventional gym or one’s own comfort zone.

Published January 21, 2020

Farmington Hills schools selected for health education program

FARMINGTON HILLS — Three local schools are on a journey to create healthier children and classrooms.

Published January 21, 2020

Cities laying out plans for road construction in 2020

OAKLAND COUNTY — Living in Michigan means residents live through not four, but five seasons: winter, spring, summer, fall and road construction.

V.I.P. Smoke and Vape in downtown Farmington was recently caught selling a nicotine vape product to a minor during a Farmington Public Safety Department compliance operation.

Published January 21, 2020

Farmington vape shop cited for selling to minor

FARMINGTON — An 18-year-old clerk at V.I.P. Smoke & Vape, 33317 Grand River Ave., was cited Dec. 17 with selling a nicotine-based vaping product to a minor during a routine compliance check operation by the Farmington Public Safety Department.

Published January 17, 2020

Detroit prepares for 2020 Winter Blast festival

DETROIT — Detroit is getting ready for its annual Winter Blast festival, which will run from Friday, Feb. 7, to Sunday, Feb. 9, in Cadillac Square.

Published January 17, 2020

High lake levels will continue into 2020

With the Great Lakes starting 2020 higher than they did in 2019, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District, is urging those impacted by high water levels in 2019 to prepare for a similar situation this year.

Published January 16, 2020

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Farmington Hills City Council members, Mayor Vicki Barnett, City Clerk Pamela Smith, City Manager David Boyer and Assistant City Manager Gary Mekjian discussed the city’s goals for 2020 at a special meeting Jan. 11.

Published January 15, 2020

Farmington Hills city officials meet to discuss 2020 goals

FARMINGTON HILLS — City officials and council members met Jan. 11 to discuss and prioritize the city’s goals moving into this year.

Published January 15, 2020

Staying in the game

METRO DETROIT — It’s another early Saturday morning, and Angelo Taormina is lacing up his ice skates. Like he has done for the past three decades, he’s preparing to take the ice at Hazel Park Ice Arena with friends and family for their weekly drop-in hockey game. The puck drops at 8:20 a.m.

Published January 15, 2020

Real estate agents talk buying and selling homes in the new year

METRO DETROIT — Local real estate agents say that the start of a new year tends to see buyers slow down in their search as they wait for more inventory.

Published January 14, 2020

Resident files lawsuit against GPPSS superintendent, school board

GROSSE POINTES/FARMINGTON HILLS — They attempted to resolve their differences during a face-to-face meeting Nov. 5, but now both sides will try to settle their differences through the court system.

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