Farmington Press

Published November 7, 2018

Jump-start your garden this winter with composting

METRO DETROIT — The gardening season doesn’t have to end just because winter is here. You can still prepare your garden for a successful growing season when the warm weather returns. It may be too cold for many plants to grow, but it’s the perfect time to produce compost for the growing season.

Published November 7, 2018

Miller narrowly wins clerk race in Macomb County

MACOMB COUNTY — Democrat Fred Miller bested Republican Lisa Sinclair during the Nov. 6 election to become the new Macomb County Clerk/Register of Deeds.

Published November 7, 2018

Quilt-making volunteers shroud vets in valor

METRO DETROIT — Quilts are made painstakingly, with love, for warmth and comfort. Quilts of Valor mean even more than that.

Published November 7, 2018

Farmington voters approve 3-mill tax hike

Voters in Farmington passed an up to 3-mill tax increase for city services Nov. 6. The charter amendment was approved with 3,109 votes, or 62.06 percent. The no votes tallied 1,901, or 37.94 percent.Read More

Published November 7, 2018

Farmington Hills voters approve road millage

Voters in Farmington Hills took to the polls Nov. 6 and approved the local road millage on their ballot on Election Day.

Published November 6, 2018

Redistricting proposal on path to pass

More than 60 percent of voters across the state were in favor of creating a new commission of registered voters to draw district boundary lines across Michigan.

Published November 6, 2018

Hackel on track to win third term as Macomb County Executive

MACOMB COUNTY — With 67 percent of the vote, Mark Hackel will serve a third term as Macomb County Executive.

Published November 5, 2018

Ordinance prohibits vape products in schools, selling to minors

FARMINGTON/FARMINGTON HILLS — Farmington officials changed a city ordinance to treat vaping like cigarettes and tobacco with regard to purchasing and usage, particularly on school property.

Seven-ounce plastic jars of Baraka curry powder and hot curry powder in an Oakland County home were found to contain lead, resulting in a national recall.

Published November 1, 2018

Child’s elevated lead levels result in nationwide recall of curry powder

OAKLAND COUNTY — After a child in Oakland County was found to have elevated blood lead levels from consuming tainted curry powder over the summer, an Oakland County Health Division sanitation worker’s investigation resulted in a voluntary national recall of the curries.

Published November 1, 2018

Local Jewish community stands strong following Pittsburgh shooting

WEST BLOOMFIELD/FARMINGTON HILLS — The local Jewish community joined forces to mourn, encourage and strengthen one another after 11 people died in an Oct. 27 shooting at a Pittsburgh synagogue, Tree of Life Congregation.

Published October 31, 2018

Shore up the first line of defense for a home — the front door

METRO DETROIT — The front door is the first line of defense for a home, so how well a lock is installed and what other security features are in place can make the difference between a burglar getting into a home and staying out.

Advancements in technology are making tools that assist seniors with health issues such as poor hearing more effective, more compact and more convenient to use.

Published October 31, 2018

New tech for hearing aids, smartphone apps help seniors

METRO DETROIT — Technology is advancing at an unprecedented rate, and those improvements trickle down into almost every facet of everyday life, including medical care for senior citizens.

Published October 30, 2018

Behind the Wheel: Hearse makes for a spirited ride

The back of a hearse is a place where most of us don’t want to end up anytime soon — but with countless hearse-owners clubs around the world, there are plenty of brave souls who aren’t afraid to sit up front and take the driver’s seat.

A Harrison High School administrator was recently reassigned to the Maxfield Education Center after a comment she made calling the HHS cheer team “strippers.”

Published October 29, 2018

‘Strippers’ comment results in reassignment for Harrison High assistant principal

FARMINGTON HILLS — A Sept. 21 incident in which a school administrator referred to the Harrison High School cheer team as “strippers” resulted in her being disciplined and removed from HHS, and reassigned to the Maxfield Education Center.

Published October 29, 2018

Farmington Hills company puts HUD dollars to work with home-buying education

FARMINGTON HILLS — The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development recently awarded a credit counseling service in Farmington Hills over $2.3 million.

Published October 25, 2018

A look at the redistricting proposal for voters

LANSING — Voters throughout Michigan have been given an option on the Nov. 6 ballot: Do they want to pass a proposed constitutional amendment that allows citizens to adopt district boundaries for Michigan legislators, or do they want to keep things status quo?

Published October 25, 2018

Gubernatorial candidates share platforms on public schools, health care

METRO DETROIT — In the final stretch leading up to the Nov. 6 general election, the six candidates running for governor have laid out their plans for the people of Michigan, including funding for public education and health care, and how to keep schools safe, if elected.

Published October 24, 2018

Farmington-area voters decide on road, operating millages, other races

FARMINGTON/FARMINGTON HILLS — In the Press’ coverage area, voters will decide on road and operating millages Nov. 6, as well as selecting candidates for local, county, state and national offices. Below are profiles submitted by candidates, as well as the exact language of the proposals that will appear on the ballot.

Three Detroit men were arrested and charged following the murder of 22-year-old Farmington resident Alex Ward Oct. 15 at the Retreat at Farmington Hills.

Published October 24, 2018

Suspects apprehended, arraigned after murder at Retreat of Farmington Hills

FARMINGTON HILLS — Three Detroit men were arrested and charged following the murder of 22-year-old Farmington resident Alex Ward last week at the Retreat at Farmington Hills.

Published October 23, 2018

Get a grip on the road this winter with good tires, brakes

METRO DETROIT — Icy roads and slippery conditions this upcoming winter will mean that you’ll need to rely on your vehicle’s tires and brakes to come to a stop. And vehicle service specialists are giving tips on how to maximize your traction.