Farmington Press

Published September 25, 2018

Road millage to appear on November ballot

FARMINGTON HILLS — City officials don’t want Farmington Hills residents to be surprised when they see a local road millage on their ballot in November.

Published September 25, 2018

Bike donations to benefit Back Alley Bikes

FARMINGTON HILLS/WEST BLOOMFIELD — The Farmington Hills-based The Shirt Box announced recently that its third bike drive to benefit the Detroit-based Back Alley Bikes is facing some friendly competition from the Walled Lake-based Kenny’s Lakes Area Auto Experts.

Published September 24, 2018

Roadwork remains stalled as union, contractors hold fast in dispute

METRO DETROIT — There’s hope that this week, according to Gov. Rick Snyder’s office, the two sides of the roadwork lockout will sit down to find an agreement that will get workers back on the job to finish projects around the state.

Published September 24, 2018

Looking Back: 1939 tornado twists through Oakland County

OAKLAND COUNTY — June 10, 1939, saw some crazy weather wreak havoc across Oakland County.

Published September 23, 2018

Police investigate shots fired into Farmington home

The Farmington Public Safety Department is investigating a drive-by shooting that happened at around 10:30 p.m. Sept. 19 in the 23500 block of Wesley Street, south of Grand River Avenue, west of Gill Road, according to a police report.Read More

Published September 21, 2018

Behind the Wheel: After long career, firetruck finds new home in Royal Oak

ROYAL OAK — Doug Thompson, of Royal Oak, has owned a variety of classic vehicles over the years, but out of all of them, he said, nothing beats the fun factor of owning a firetruck.

Published September 21, 2018

Construction worker injured in Farmington hit-and-run

The Farmington Hills Police Department is looking for more information on a recent pedestrian hit-and-run accident, according to a press release.

Published September 18, 2018

New book highlights less heroic tales of Detroit’s creation

METRO DETROIT — "I think we have such a deep history, in Detroit in particular, that can be told better through our missteps than our triumphs,” said local historian Mickey Lyons. “In this case, it’s the history of Detroit as told through bad guy biographies.”

Published September 18, 2018

Fall into a new home this season

METRO DETROIT — While many think that spring is the best time to start shopping for a home, local real estate agents say that better deals can be found in the fall, with less stress.

Published September 18, 2018

Ballot proposal would allow City Council to levy up to 3 more mills

FARMINGTON — In November, Farmington residents will be asked to vote on a millage proposal that would give the Farmington City Council the authority to levy up to an additional 3 mills in property taxes.

Published September 18, 2018

Chamber Music Society of Detroit brings expanded programming to region

METRO DETROIT — The Chamber Music Society of Detroit is celebrating its 75th anniversary this season by expanding its programming to make its acclaimed concerts more easily accessible to the entire region.

Published September 18, 2018

Credit card skimmer may have been used at Farmington 7-Elevens

A Farmington man reported to police recently that at around 7:45 p.m. Aug. 27, someone used his credit card in Ann Arbor without authorization.

Published September 17, 2018

Fall into fall with annual Harvest Moon Celebration

FARMINGTON — If you’re a Farmington denizen, when you think about fall and all the season brings, the annual Harvest Moon Celebration might quickly come to mind.

Published September 17, 2018

State board confirms ballot language for marijuana legalization

LANSING — On Sept. 6, the State Board of Canvassers approved official ballot language for the recreational marijuana legalization proposal.

Published September 17, 2018

Oakland County board allocates funding for literacy council

OAKLAND COUNTY — Since 1984, the Oakland Literacy Council has been helping adult residents learn basic English language skills they need to thrive personally and in the workforce.

Published September 17, 2018

Humane Society, Oakland County look to empty the shelters, fill the coffers

METRO DETROIT — Animal lovers, mark your calendars for the weekend of Oct. 6-7, when the Oakland County Animal Shelter and Pet Adoption Center and the Michigan Humane Society will host events in Milford, Pontiac and Detroit to benefit homeless pets.

Published September 17, 2018

Bidder named for I-75 P3 agreement

METRO DETROIT — It took about a year, but the Michigan Department of Transportation finally believes it has found the right private partner to complete — and expedite — the Interstate 75 modernization project.

Published September 14, 2018

Hep A confirmed at Renaissance Festival

METRO DETROIT/HOLLY — The huzzahs were halted briefly last week when the Oakland County Health Division was notified of a confirmed case of hepatitis A at the Michigan Renaissance Festival.

Pictured earlier this summer in a training exercise, U.S. Coast Guard members are traveling to assist with rescue operations from Hurricane Florence.

Published September 13, 2018

Local Coast Guard members travel to assist with Hurricane Florence rescues

The U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Detroit sent help to the eastern seaboard to help with search and rescue operations in the wake of Hurricane Florence, which made landfall Sept. 14.

Published September 12, 2018

Experts tout early childhood programs for public schools

METRO DETROIT — Across metro Detroit, child care options available to public school families are getting some major upgrades with transitional pre-kindergarten instruction at various levels in one comprehensive facility — and, in some cases, year-round schedules.Read More