Farmington Press

David DeLind has been appointed as a new Farmington City Council member, filling a vacancy left by former Council member Bill Galvin.

Published March 3, 2020

Farmington City Council appoints new member

FARMINGTON — Farmington City Council members beat the 60-day clock to fill a vacancy left by former Council member Bill Galvin by unanimously appointing a new council member Feb. 18.

Published March 3, 2020

SOAR to focus on emerging tech for seniors

FARMINGTON HILLS — The Society of Active Retirees nonprofit will spend time this winter looking ahead at some of the emerging trends and technology coming down the pipeline that may affect their older adult population.

Published March 3, 2020

All lanes of I-75 to close from Eight Mile to Square Lake Road

OAKLAND COUNTY — All north- and southbound lanes of Interstate 75 will close for bridge demolition at 11 p.m. Friday, March 6, reopening at 5 a.m. Monday, March 9.

The new appearance of the envelopes containing absentee ballots, top, has many election officials warning voters to take a close look at their mail over the next few weeks so that they don’t accidentally throw the envelopes away. An example of the envelopes previously used for absentee ballots is at the bottom.

Published March 2, 2020

Absentee ballots see dramatic increase in Macomb County

MACOMB COUNTY — Macomb County officials are seeing a “very significant” increase in the amount of absentee ballots prior to the March 10 election.

Published March 2, 2020

Oakland County, state advise regular flu-prevention steps to avoid new coronavirus

OAKLAND COUNTY — Dr. Russell Faust, the medical director of the Oakland County Health Division, believes the media is blowing the potential COVID-19 pandemic out of proportion.

Reported scammer claims to be from county Health Division

Published February 28, 2020

Reported scammer claims to be from Oakland County Health Division

OAKLAND COUNTY — Law enforcement officials in Oakland County want to spread the word to seniors and their loved ones that a new phone scam appears to be making the rounds, this time with the caller impersonating agents from the Oakland County Health Division.

Published February 28, 2020

Resources available for mothers suffering from postpartum depression

METRO DETROIT — While having a new baby can be one of the happiest times in a person’s life, many new mothers suffer in often unseen ways as a result of postpartum depression.

Published February 26, 2020

Farmington Hills police search for home invasion suspects

FARMINGTON HILLS — Police are investigating a home invasion that occurred around 6 p.m. Feb. 21 at a house on Pebble Court, in a subdivision near Orchard Lake and 11 Mile roads.

Published February 26, 2020

Vaping PSA contest open to FPS students

FARMINGTON/FARMINGTON HILLS — The Farmington Area PTA Council, Farmington Youth Assistance and the Farmington Area Optimist Club have joined forces to host a student-produced vaping public service announcement contest in the hopes that more preventative education and awareness can safeguard students from the consequences of vaping.

Published February 26, 2020

Grassroots LGBTQ+ group coming to Farmington Hills church

FARMINGTON HILLS — A new community-oriented LGBTQ+ group, South Oakland Pride, is coming to town.

Published February 26, 2020

The Friday 5 — Feb. 28-March 1

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published February 25, 2020

Two (or three or more) can play that game

METRO DETROIT — Board games are a staple of family basement rec rooms everywhere. But they’re so much more.

Published February 25, 2020

The seeds of success with tomatoes

WARREN — For many, the thought of heirloom tomatoes conjures up sunny memories about a grandparent’s garden and the fantastic flavors found ripe on the vine.

Published February 25, 2020

When metro Detroit went dry

METRO DETROIT — Let’s turn the calendar back 100 years to Jan. 17, 1920. Jazz music is about to take over and it’s time for Americans to say goodbye to their favorite spirits as drinking publicly becomes illegal. This year marks the 100-year anniversary of when Prohibition began in the U.S.

Nissan North American plans to build a new 120,000-square-foot crash test facility at its 49-acre Nissan Technical Center campus, 39001 Sunrise Drive, in Farmington Hills.

Published February 24, 2020

Nissan to build new crash test facility in Farmington Hills

FARMINGTON HILLS — Nearly a year ago, in April 2019, Nissan Technical Center representatives approached Farmington Hills City Council members seeking approval of a tax abatement for a potential new crash test facility to be built on their current headquarters in the city.

Published February 24, 2020

Printing errors to blame for returned absentee ballots, SOS says

OAKLAND COUNTY — Michigan’s absentee ballots were recently designed with different colors and features to help voters differentiate the pieces — the envelope the ballot comes in and the envelope meant to hold the ballot on its way back to the local clerk’s office.

Published February 24, 2020

Farmington residents, businesses rally against Founders Festival location

FARMINGTON PRESS — Before City Council even approached the topic of the Greater Farmington Area Chamber of Commerce’s 2020 Founders Festival at a Feb. 18 meeting, passion and tension filled the air.

Published February 20, 2020

Farmington Hills police officer arraigned on domestic violence charges

FARMINGTON HILLS — A Farmington Hills police officer has been arraigned on domestic violence charges after a complaint was sent to Farmington Hills police earlier this week.

Published February 19, 2020

The Friday 5 — Feb. 21-23

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published February 19, 2020

Get inspiration from the Cottage & Lakefront Living Show

METRO DETROIT — Spring is quickly approaching, and if you’re looking to start a few fun projects to spruce up your cottage or lakefront home, you’ll want to head out to the Cottage & Lakefront Living Show.