Farmington Press

Published November 10, 2020

Preserve and display military memorabilia in the home

METRO DETROIT — For veterans and their families, memorabilia represent an individual’s service and can bring back memories of one’s time in the military.

Published November 9, 2020

Oakland County Parks millage renewal passes

OAKLAND COUNTY — For the first time in the park system’s nearly 55-year history, the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Department asked residents to vote to increase its operating millage by about 50%.

Pictured is Dakota Bread Co. co-founder Bassie Shemtov. Employers and job seekers have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic in different ways.

Published November 7, 2020

Employers, job seekers feel the sting of the pandemic

METRO DETROIT — In a year that has challenged so many in profound ways, both employers and job seekers are among those who have had their lives altered as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Published November 6, 2020

MCC, OCC board of trustees election results

MACOMB/OAKLAND COUNTIES — The results for the Macomb Community College and Oakland Community College board of trustees races are in.

Published November 4, 2020

Republican sheriff keeps job among Democratic winners in Oakland County

OAKLAND COUNTY — The unofficial election results are in, and longtime Oakland County Sheriff Michael J. Bouchard defeated Democratic challenger Vincent Gregory 54.36%, or 410,951 votes, to 45.51%, or 344,003 votes.

Published November 4, 2020

Coulter wins election in Oakland County executive race

OAKLAND COUNTY — Dave Coulter will continue as Oakland County executive, as he’s been elected by voters to a four-year term.

Published November 4, 2020

New FPS Board of Education members bring experience in education

FARMINGTON HILLS — The stakes were high Nov. 3 as greater Farmington area residents flocked to the polls to cast their ballots and thousands of absentee votes could finally be counted, but who will become the next United States president wasn’t the only race residents were likely paying attention to.

Published October 27, 2020

Northern Michigan real estate becomes red-hot during pandemic

NORTHERN MICHIGAN — For many Michiganders living downstate, going up north means getting away for a vacation, for an escape to greener, quieter pastures, but some families are beginning to stay past the three-day weekend and starting to call the state’s northern counties home.

Parent Melissa Turner, left, and community member Ann Zaron, right, hold up signs that read “Let Them In or Count Them Out” at the parent protest Oct. 6.

Published October 26, 2020

FPS parents and teachers at odds on return to learn plan

FARMINGTON/FARMINGTONHILLS — Frustrations, questions and concerns have continued to flare over the past month as Farmington Public Schools Board of Education members have made some of the hardest decisions of their terms.

Published October 26, 2020

Farmington City Council adopts new social district for downtown

FARMINGTON — Residents and visitors will soon be able to enjoy carryout cocktails, food and beverages to go under a newly approved social district in downtown Farmington.

Published October 26, 2020

Sisters of Mercy PUD approved for senior living community

FARMINGTON HILLS — Plans to transition the Sisters of Mercy parcel, adjacent to the Costick Activities Center, into a senior living community continued forward Sept. 28 as Farmington Hills City Council members voted 4-1 to approve the planned unit development for the site.

Published October 26, 2020

Farmington Community Library takes one step closer to normal

FARMINGTON/HILLS — Battling back against restrictions initially imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Farmington Community Library has taken one step closer to reinstating normal operations.

Farmington Hills City Clerk Pam Smith leads an election poll worker training seminar Oct. 21, 2020.

Published October 23, 2020

Another election, another record-setting turnout by voters

OAKLAND COUNTY — We saw it in the March election. We saw it again in August, and we will likely continue to see it during the upcoming Nov. 3 presidential election. Voters in 2020 are coming out in record-breaking droves to cast their ballots.

The Salvation Army of Metro Detroit is offering assistance for Oakland County residents who have been financially affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Published October 23, 2020

Grant money helps Salvation Army provide assistance to Oakland County residents

OAKLND COUNTY — The Salvation Army of Metro Detroit is helping to provide relief for Oakland County residents who have been hit hard financially by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Published October 22, 2020

Operation Blue Santa to make Christmas bright for local children

METRO DETROIT — Because police officers are often the first to see the impoverished situations some children live in, officers who worked with the late Collin Rose are trying to bring cheer, charity and kindness to less fortunate children this holiday season.

Published October 21, 2020

Family transforms Pontiac GTO into a winner

ROCHESTER HILLS — In 2003, Rochester Hills resident Mary Jane Pasko entered a contest at the local Farmer Jack grocery store.

Connecting sidewalks from Drake Park to nearby neighborhoods and downtown Farmington is one pathway improvement the new committee may look at.

Published October 20, 2020

Farmington officials look to establish pathways committee

FARMINGTON — A new focus on pathways in Farmington aims to create a more connected community from the city’s farthest outlying subdivisions to its downtown core.

Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital Chief Nursing Officer Stefanie Roberts Newman, center, stands outside with Isabella Prylo, left, and Niranjana Magesh, right, as they deliver care baskets to hospital staff.

Published October 20, 2020

Farmington High seniors donate care baskets to hospital staff

FARMINGTON/WEST BLOOMFIELD — The impacts of COVID-19 on health care workers have been immeasurable, but Farmington High School seniors Isabelle Prylo and Niranjana Magesh wanted to make sure staff at Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital knew they were appreciated.

A former Archdiocese of Detroit priest has been charged by Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel for the alleged sexual assault of a minor in 1977 at the rectory of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Farmington.

Published October 20, 2020

AG charges former Farmington priest with sexual assault of minor

FARMINGTON — A former Farmington priest has been charged with one count of second-degree criminal sexual conduct, a charge that carries a possible 15-year prison sentence, by Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel.

Published October 20, 2020

State launches new weekly data on COVID-19 school outbreaks

METRO DETROIT — As students begin to transition to in-person learning, Michigan families can now see if there are COVID-19 outbreaks within their schools, colleges and universities.