Farmington Press

Published March 10, 2021

Troy, Oakland County commemorate one year since pandemic arrived

TROY/OAKLAND COUNTY — This time last year, many Michiganders across the state were hearing for the first time that the novel coronavirus had arrived in Michigan.

Published March 9, 2021

As winter temperatures fluctuate, beware of ice dams

METRO DETROIT — Icicles hanging off the roof of a house can be beautiful, but they can also do damage to the home in multiple ways.

The Rouge River flows near Shiawassee Park. The three projects announced by the Great Lakes Water Authority will eliminate 48 million gallons of untreated wet weather discharge from flowing into the Rouge each year.

Published March 9, 2021

Local groups announce three projects to preserve the Rouge

OAKLAND COUNTY — The Great Lakes Water Authority will be collaborating with Oakland County and the city of Detroit on three projects that they say will protect public health by reducing wet water discharges into regional waterways.

Published March 9, 2021

Ferndale, Pleasant Ridge moving ahead with Woodward Avenue road diet plans

FERNDALE/PLEASANT RIDGE — The cities of Ferndale and Pleasant Ridge are moving forward toward a major change to their sections of Woodward Avenue.

Published March 9, 2021

Residents warned of fire hazards associated with some batteries

OAKLAND COUNTY — The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy is warning residents of fire hazards that can result from batteries — in particular, the improper disposal of lithium-ion batteries.

Published March 8, 2021

FPS cybersecurity students learn from Michigan FBI

FARMINGTON — Students participating in the Farmington Public Schools cybersecurity class were in for a treat when Michigan FBI Agent Willie G. Council appeared as a guest speaker.

Published March 8, 2021

Oakland, Macomb counties among top recipients from Michigan Veterans Trust Fund

OAKLAND/MACOMB COUNTIES — Zaneta Adams’ experience with the Michigan Veterans Trust Fund extends back to her time in law school, when her car broke down and she was in need of support.

Published March 8, 2021

Police weigh enforcement, safety when fast cars flee

METRO DETROIT — They’re fast, the risks of reckless driving should make everyone furious, and the law is the law.

Published February 27, 2021

Farmington Early Childhood Center debuts amid pandemic

FARMINGTON — Despite opening in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic, the new Farmington Early Childhood Center is finding success, officials said.

FH Special Services reflects on 2020, looks to 2021

Published February 25, 2021

Farmington Hills Special Services reflects on 2020, looks to 2021

FARMINGTON HILLS — Though the pandemic shut down much of the fun in 2020, the Farmington Hills Special Services Department was able to provide some much-needed relief.

Published February 24, 2021

Third segment of I-75 modernization project begins

OAKLAND COUNTY — On Feb. 11, the Michigan Department of Transportation and Oakland Corridor Partners presented the plan for the third and final segment of the Interstate 75 modernization project in Oakland County, scheduled to start Feb. 26.

Published February 24, 2021

MCC tuition rates to increase slightly next year

MACOMB COUNTY — Macomb Community College students will see an increase in their tuition next year.

Disability Network Oakland and Macomb’s Center for Independent Living is located at 709 John R Road in Troy.

Published February 23, 2021

Disability Network pens letter requesting vaccine priority for disabled Michiganders

METRO DETROIT — A letter of appeal requesting that disabled Michiganders, and their caregivers, be prioritized for the COVID-19 vaccine has been sent to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services’ offices.

Published February 23, 2021

Home aquariums get popular amid pandemic

METRO DETROIT — As the COVID-19 pandemic rages on and people are confined to the comfort of their own homes, many are looking for new hobbies and things to do.

Published February 23, 2021

Restaurants get creative to find, afford basic supplies

METRO DETROIT — Deni Smiljanovski, the owner of Lazybones barbecue restaurant in Roseville, remembers what it was like this time last year to keep his cooler stocked and his customers fed.

Published February 23, 2021

Grosse Pointe Park residents, officials speak out after KKK flag placed in home window

GROSSE POINTE PARK — A Ku Klux Klan flag displayed in the window of a Grosse Pointe Park home has sparked outrage in the community.

Published February 23, 2021

Rally attracts hundreds to Grosse Pointe Park to declare, ‘Hate has no home in Grosse Pointe’

GROSSE POINTE PARK — Hundreds of local residents took to the streets in Grosse Pointe Park the afternoon of Feb. 21 to show support for a Black Grosse Pointe Park family after a neighbor put a Ku Klux Klan flag in a side window facing the family’s home.

Members of the Farmington Hills Fire Department complete yearly training on ice rescue. From the left are senior firefighter Stan Bailey, firefighters James Chesney and Todd Maki, and Sgt. Nick Hippler.

Published February 22, 2021

Farmington Hills Fire Department conducts ice rescue training

FARMINGTON HILLS — “Approximately 60% of people requiring ice rescue were themselves attempting a rescue only minutes before,” Farmington Hills Fire Department Training Officer Lt. Jim Etzin said via a press release.

Anana — a female polar bear brought to the Detroit Zoo from the Cincinnati Zoo in January 2020 to breed with male polar bear Nuka, 16 — died Feb. 8. Nuka killed her in a breeding attempt.

Published February 22, 2021

Detroit Zoo mourns polar bear death during breeding attempt

ROYAL OAK — Hot on the heels of the ecstatic Jan. 28 announcement that female polar bear Suka, 8, had successfully birthed twin cubs via male polar bear Nuka, 16, the Detroit Zoo about-faced into tragedy.

Published February 22, 2021

Be on the lookout for vaccine scams

METRO DETROIT — Scammers have no shame. Law enforcement agencies continue to report solicitation schemes and identity theft rackets from ill-intentioned folks taking advantage of the COVID-19 pandemic.