News & Notes from the 7/26/23 Farmington Press

FARMINGTON/FARMINGTON HILLS — The passions and interests of students in the Farmington Public School District are diverse, as was showcased at the third annual Summer Student Innovation Expo at East Middle School June 29.

FARMINGTON HILLS — Of the five fire stations in Farmington Hills, four operate 24/7, with one of them, Station 3, not in operation from midnight until 7:30 a.m. on a daily basis.

FARMINGTON — Ten graduates of the Farmington Public Schools Visions program walked across the stage at the Hawk Center June 13 — a vision for the parents and teachers for these special needs students that was 26 years in the making.

FARMINGTON HILLS — Following a district title-winning season for Farmington Hills Mercy softball, the awards kept on coming for the Marlins at the end of the year.

FARMINGTON HILLS — Community members finally had the opportunity to gather in celebration of Farmington Hills’ 50th anniversary July 6 at Founders Sports Park.

OAKLAND COUNTY — Bloomfield Hills resident Pecky D. Lewis Jr., who died at his home July 10 at the age of 94, left his mark on Oakland County through his long service on the county’s Parks and Recreation Commission, as a longtime business owner and as the mayor of Royal Oak in the late 1970s and early 1980s.

News & Notes from the 7/12/23 Farmington Press

FARMINGTON — An art teacher who has devoted her entire career to the Farmington Public School District was recently surprised to be named the Judy-White Ora teacher of the year.

FARMINGTON HILLS — They may be young, but a group of fifth grade students at Beechview Elementary School in Farmington Hills can already lay claim to being authors.

FARMINGTON — A longstanding tradition is set to continue in Farmington, as the Greater Farmington Founders Festival is scheduled to take place July 20-22 in the downtown area.

OAKLAND COUNTY — Some people are hoping Michigan roadways will become safer to travel after a new bipartisan law took effect June 30 to prohibit driving and holding a cellphone for any use unless there is an emergency.

News & Notes from the 6/28/23 Farmington Press

News & Notes from the 6/21/23 Farmington Press

OAKLAND COUNTY — Oakland Community College is continuing its partnership with the Detroit Institute of Arts through the DIA’s Inside|Out program.

FARMINGTON HILLS — The Zekelman Holocaust Center is undergoing a “complete” renovation of its current core exhibit.

FARMINGTON/FARMINGTON HILLS — On June 11, 633 students filed into the USA Hockey arena to receive their diplomas during graduation ceremonies for Farmington and North Farmington high schools.

STERLING HEIGHTS/FARMINGTON HILLS — A Farmington Hills man is accused of killing his half-sister in Sterling Heights May 26, according to the Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office.

OAKLAND COUNTY — Last November, local residents approved the Oakland County Public Transportation Millage, which authorized the county to levy a millage for the purpose of funding transportation services throughout Oakland County.

News & Notes from the 6/7/23 Farmington Press