Farmington Press

Published July 20, 2020

MHSAA announces plan to start fall sports

METRO DETROIT — The Michigan High School Athletic Association announced July 17 its plan to start fall sports as scheduled.

Farmington Hills custodial staff, in a partnership with Grand Rapids Building Services, disinfect high touch areas at Lanigan Elementary July 16.

Published July 20, 2020

FPS rolls out return to school plan

FARMINGTON/HILLS — Whether students across Michigan return to in-person instruction full-time or part-time, or remain at home learning remotely for the 2020-2021 school year, one thing is certain: The experience is bound to be different than any year prior.

Published July 20, 2020

The fervor for #FreeGrace

BIRMINGHAM/OAKLAND COUNTY — Most of America only knows her as “Grace,” her middle name. But thousands rushed to her defense online, and last week, a caravan was organized to protest the Oakland County Circuit Court’s decision to place the 15-year-old girl in juvenile detention.

The Interstate 275 Highway bike path behind the Woodsprings Suites Hotel, 22000 Haggerty Road, will soon be the site of a new trailhead in Farmington Hills.

Published July 20, 2020

New trailhead coming to I-275 bike path in Farmington Hills

FARMINGTON HILLS — Four years ago, while driving home past the historical David Simmons property, Farmington Hills Special Services Deputy Director Bryan Farmer had an idea. What if the city could build a trailhead on the property and provide access to the trail along the Interstate 275 highway?

Published July 17, 2020

Salvation Army launches ‘Summer in the City’ campaign

METRO DETROIT — With so many people struggling financially due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Salvation Army of Metro Detroit and Toyota have joined to help out those in need. On July 13, the Salvation Army kicked off its Summer in the City fundraising campaign presented by Toyota. The nonprofit organization’s goal is to raise $250,000 for families experiencing financial hardship because of medical issues or lost wages.

Published July 17, 2020

Gleaners summer program adapts to feed despite COVID-19

METRO DETROIT — Social distancing requirements necessitating the avoidance of large groups aren’t ideal for summer food outreaches built around the Meet Up and Eat Up concept. The needs still exist, and in some cases they may be even greater.

Published July 16, 2020

To ticket or not to ticket: Local leaders, police weigh mask mandate

OAKLAND COUNTY — If you’re looking to make or keep friends in 2020, you’d be wise to steer clear of the topic of mask mandates.

Published July 7, 2020

Automation Alley teams up to boost PPE production

METRO DETROIT — “COVID-19 was a wakeup call for the global manufacturing industry,” said Tom Kelly, executive director for Automation Alley, at a June 30 press conference at the facility.

Published July 7, 2020

Museums reopen with new safety protocols due to pandemic

DETROIT — Museums and other cultural institutions in Detroit are starting to reopen, but with COVID-19 still very much a concern, these facilities are taking steps to keep guests and staff safe.

Published July 7, 2020

Pollution down, trash up amid pandemic

METRO DETROIT — Medical experts will tell you that, as of now, it’s hard to say how each patient will react to the COVID-19 virus. But for Mother Nature, the prognosis is good.

The City of Farmington bought the Maxfield Training Center from Farmington Public Schools for $690,000 in May.

Published July 7, 2020

Farmington moves forward with MTC property after purchase

FARMINGTON — Farmington Public Schools’ Maxfield Training Center has changed hands.

Published July 7, 2020

Resident’s request heard, recycling access granted to Hills complex

FARMINGTON HILLS — Access and the ability to recycle may not cross the minds of people who live in a house. Put it in the bin, and put the bin at the curb for pickup each week.

Jacob Kubicz, 5, bursts from the tent while playing with supervisor and Registered Behavior Tech Kathleen Murphy at the Spark Center for Autism in Farmington Hills.

Published July 7, 2020

WSU, MSU professors author autism toolkit to guide centers amid COVID-19

METRO DETROIT — The novel coronavirus pandemic has, without a doubt, forced many sectors of Michigan’s workforce to adapt and change how they operate.

The Farmington Community Library’s Farmington Hills and Farmington branches are currently closed to the public, but they have been offering contactless curbside pickup as of July 6.

Published July 7, 2020

Farmington Community Library announces phased plans for reopening

FARMINGTON/HILLS — More than three months after closing its branches’ doors, the Farmington Community Library board of directors have announced their plans to reopen the library in a series of phases.

Itai Bengal is the CEO and co-founder of Nerdy Bunny I.

Published July 7, 2020

Farmington Hills startup selected to receive COVID-19 relief funding

FARMINGTON HILLS — There’s no ignoring the economic impacts COVID-19 has had on businesses across Michigan, but as county, state and national relief funds begin to disperse funding to small and big businesses, one industry — startup ventures — is particularly being left out.

Two 3D printers are available in the front room at Maker Works in Ann Arbor.

Published July 7, 2020

Bosch grant awarded to The Hawk for makerspace

FARMINGTON HILLS — Plans for Farmington Hills’ new community center, The Hawk, just got a little more creative.

Published July 6, 2020

Chamber relinquishes role in producing annual Founders Festival

FARMINGTON/HILLS — It was already canceled for the 2020 season due to COVID-19, but the future of the annual Founders Festival just got a little more uncertain as the Greater Farmington Area Chamber of Commerce announced June 29 that it is relinquishing its role in producing the annual festival for the years to come.

Published July 6, 2020

All local libraries offering curbside pickup for residents

OAKLAND COUNTY — Libraries have slowly begun to open amid the COVID-19 pandemic, but it might be a while longer before they are open to the public.

Published July 6, 2020

City halls work on reopening to public

OAKLAND COUNTY — Local municipalities currently are trying to figure out how to reopen their cities, and that includes their main offices at all four city halls.

Published July 6, 2020

Henry Ford Health System resumes normal surgeries and procedures

METRO DETROIT — A tumultuous period for local and national hospitals, such as Henry Ford Health System, has been learned from and is being used to advance in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.