Farmington Press

Published October 20, 2020

METRO DETROIT — Many of us, fortunately, have been able to avoid contracting the dangerous COVID-19 virus.

Published October 20, 2020

Summer to fall transition is ideal time for closet makeover

METRO DETROIT — The leaves are turning colors and falling, pools are closed for the season, and we are still in a global pandemic.

Published October 20, 2020

Social media serves as saving grace for seniors in COVID era

METRO DETROIT — The list of essential items needed to get through the COVID-19 pandemic goes well beyond personal protection equipment.

Published October 16, 2020

Men charged with using robocalls to intimidate voters

METRO DETROIT — Two men described as “political operatives” by Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel’s office have been charged with crimes related to voter intimidation.

Published October 16, 2020

Musicians band together for the Pope Francis Center

METRO DETROIT — Under a broken movie screen amid bright lights and piles of concrete off to the side, the Orbitsuns finish their 10th take of Bob Seger’s “Sunspot Baby.”

Published October 16, 2020

Candidates share vision for Oakland Community College

OAKLAND COUNTY — In the Nov. 3 election, seven candidates will be on the ballot for Oakland Community College’s Board of Trustees. There are two seats for which they are competing — each is a six-year term.

Published October 13, 2020

Police say alcohol, visibility contribute to fatal crash on M-5

FARMINGTON HILLS — A fatal crash along the M-5 highway, near Halsted Road, has taken the life of a 24-year-old Hamtramck man.

Published October 7, 2020

Farmington-area voters to decide state, county, local races

In the Farmington Press’ coverage area, voters will see a variety of races to decide upon during the Nov. 3 election — from choosing a representative for the United States Congress and a candidate to represent voters in the Michigan House of Representatives, to several Oakland County seats, a district judge and Farmington Public School District Board of Education members.

Published October 7, 2020

Farmington council extends outdoor dining rules through April 2021

FARMINGTON — If you’ve enjoyed dining outside at one of Farmington’s many restaurant pop-up patios, then you’re in luck. Farmington City Council members unanimously voted to extend the relaxed zoning requirements that originally allowed those patios to be erected.

Published October 6, 2020

Car buff is in the driver’s seat

BERKLEY — Each time Randy Booden steps on the gas pedal of his red 1969 Plymouth GTX, it draws attention.

Published October 6, 2020

Farmington Hills police investigate armed robbery at gas station

FARMINGTON HILLS — An early morning armed robbery incident is under investigation by the Farmington Hills Police Department.

Published October 6, 2020

Economists say Oakland County primed for economic recovery from COVID-19

OAKLAND COUNTY — At the epicenter of Michigan’s first wave of COVID-19 in southeast Michigan in March, Oakland County’s economy took hit after hit.

Published October 6, 2020

Online learning poses phys ed class obstacles for families

METRO DETROIT — Wake up. Log in. Listen to a teacher over headphones and communicate with classmates through a screen. Log out.

Published October 6, 2020

Sellers’ market is ‘scorching hot’

METRO DETROIT — According to local real estate agents, the housing market this time of year has never been hotter for those interested in putting their homes up for sale.

Published October 6, 2020

Gunman fires into crowd at Farmington Hills Shell gas station

FARMINGTON HILLS — Farmington Hills police are investigating a shooting at the Shell gas station at Northwestern Highway and Middlebelt Road at approximately 11:40 p.m. Oct. 3.

Published October 5, 2020

Monthlong Grand Raven festival celebrates fall in Farmington

FARMINGTON — As a brisk autumn breeze fills the air, residents of Farmington better beware, a new fall festival is here.

Published October 5, 2020

State, Oakland County see uptick in substance abuse during COVID

OAKLAND COUNTY — Long before the United States was battling the COVID-19 pandemic, an epidemic plagued our neighborhoods and took lives without prejudice.

Published October 2, 2020

Guild forms to examine Father Gabriel Richard for sainthood

DETROIT — Roman Catholic Church officials have begun the process of examining the life of Father Gabriel Richard to see if he qualifies for sainthood.

Akins Team Wellness Center is expanding the availability of its opioid treatment program and ensuring that there are no wait times for those seeking help.

Published October 2, 2020

Team Wellness Center expands opioid addiction services

METRO DETROIT — Treatment options for those suffering from opioid addiction are now easier to obtain as Team Wellness Center is launching an expansion of its opioid treatment programming.

Published September 22, 2020

Chevy Bel Air is always cruise-ready

WARREN — Each time Bob Geib revved his 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air, five of his closest buddies would tag along for the ride. Sadly, all five friends have passed away, but the spirit of the group lives on whenever Geib goes cruising.