Farmington Press

Published November 21, 2018

Keego Harbor police chief, WBSD encourage bus safety

KEEGO HARBOR/WEST BLOOMFIELD — A string of school bus incidents across the nation involving kids being injured by vehicles has prompted local authorities to encourage bus safety.

Published November 21, 2018

The Friday 5 — Nov. 23-25

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published November 19, 2018

Holiday shows set the stage for merry moments

METRO DETROIT — If your holidays are more hectic or ho-hum than happy, there’s nothing like toe-tapping seasonal tunes and timeless tales to get you in the spirit, so grab your coat and head out to one of the many festive productions brightening local stages this year.

Published November 19, 2018

Get away from winter — but take steps to protect your home

METRO DETROIT — Whether traveling for Thanksgiving or Christmas, or getting away for the entire winter season, there is plenty that can be done to protect a home from intruders and Old Man Winter.

State Rep. Christine Greig, D-Farmington Hills; David DeVries, the husband of the late Vicki Moreau DeVries; and the late trooper’s partner, Michigan State Police Trooper Bob Muldore, celebrate Vicki Moreau DeVries’ life Nov. 14 at a press conference in Southfield.

Published November 15, 2018

Only fallen female MSP trooper honored with highway sign

SOUTHFIELD/FARMINGTON HILLS — While driving along westbound Interstate 696 to southbound Interstate 275 in Farmington Hills, Trooper Vicki Moreau DeVries Memorial Highway is bound to catch one’s attention.

Erin Henderson, left, and Emily Goodman work at Scott Colburn Boots & Western Wear Nov. 14.

Published November 15, 2018

Farmington businesses bring good business to community

FARMINGTON — Scott Colburn Boots & Western Wear owner Sarah Colburn believes that small businesses succeed on the strength of their employees and the dedication of their customers — and she wouldn’t have it any other way.

Published November 14, 2018

Behind the Wheel: Summer of Cruising contest winner has crafted his dream car

All summer long, C & G Newspapers asked classic car owners to submit photos of their vehicles for our Summer of Cruising online car show contest, and this year, the top vote-getter was Clinton Township resident Jerry Aiello and his 1957 Chevrolet hot rod.

Published November 14, 2018

The Friday 5 — Nov. 16-18

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published November 13, 2018

Stop carbon monoxide poisoning with alarms, checkups

METRO DETROIT — Colorless, odorless and tasteless, carbon monoxide is a toxic gas known as the “silent killer.”

Published November 13, 2018

How law enforcement is changing its tune to address addiction

METRO DETROIT — It was Sept. 23, 2013. He can tell you the exact day when he felt there was “no way out,” and he knew he needed to get serious about recovery from his addiction to heroin and alcohol. “I was in treatment five different times,” said David Clayton, of Macomb Township. “I had been using for 11 years before I got sober, from the time I was 17 to 28, starting with prescription pills and marijuana and drinking, then heroin at 23.”

Published November 12, 2018

Annual Veterans Day celebration highlights bravery

FARMINGTON HILLS — Commerce Township resident William Lapham, 71, came back home nearly 50 years ago.

Flanders Street in Farmington Hills was in rough shape in 2016. A new millage was passed by residents in Farmington Hills to bring an answer to some local roads in disrepair.

Published November 12, 2018

Road millage approved in Farmington Hills

FARMINGTON HILLS — Voters in Farmington Hills took to the polls Nov. 6 and approved the local road millage on their ballot on Election Day.

Published November 12, 2018

Farmington voters approve 3-mill tax hike

FARMINGTON — Voters in Farmington passed an up to 3-mill tax increase for city services Nov. 6.

Published November 9, 2018

Redistricting proposal passes

LANSING — More than 60 percent of voters across the state were in favor of creating a new commission of registered voters to draw district boundary lines across Michigan.

Published November 9, 2018

Whitmer elected as Michigan’s next governor

LANSING — After months of campaigning and meeting with constituents, Democrat Gretchen Whitmer was voted in as Michigan’s next governor during the Nov. 6 election, beating out five other candidates, including Republican Bill Schuette.

Published November 9, 2018

I-696 lane and ramp closures to reopen by end of year

MACOMB COUNTY — The Michigan Department of Transportation said that despite cold and wet weather, the ongoing Interstate 696 project will have all lanes and ramps open by the end of December.

Published November 8, 2018

Michigan voters legalize recreational marijuana

The voters have spoken, and with all 83 Michigan counties reporting, unofficial election results indicated overwhelming support for Proposal 1, the legalization of recreational marijuana statewide.

Published November 8, 2018

The Friday 5 — Nov. 9-11

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published November 7, 2018

Sensors can make car repairs pricey

METRO DETROIT — Prepare to spend more on auto repairs after a crash if your vehicle has sensors that are becoming more prevalent in newer vehicles, according to AAA.

Published November 7, 2018

Incumbents, experienced politicians keep state seats in Macomb County

Peter Lucido may live in Shelby Township now, but he said he sees his election to the state Senate District 8 seat, which includes Shelby Township and several other townships in northern Macomb County, as well as Harrison Township, Mount Clemens and St. Clair Shores, as going home.