Farmington Press

Published October 16, 2019

Farmington Hills author lands spot in new ‘Chicken Soup for the Soul’ book

FARMINGTON HILLS — A local author’s short story has found itself a home within the pages of the widely known “Chicken Soup for the Soul” book series’ new volume, “Think Positive, Live Happy.”

A national survey by Backgroundchecks.org ranks Farmington as the fifth-safest city in Michigan.

Published October 16, 2019

Farmington ranked 5th-safest city in state

FARMINGTON — A new national survey conducted by Backgroundchecks.org has ranked Farmington as the fifth-safest city in Michigan.

Published October 16, 2019

Farmington school officials raise awareness of communication channels plan

FARMINGTON — Administrators in the Farmington Public School District are working to better educate parents, staff and community members on their channels of communication by posting a new organizational chart within each school and promoting it on their website.

Published October 16, 2019

Elementary robotics programs inspire students to build a better future

METRO DETROIT — With the number of high-paying jobs in science, technology, engineering and math fields growing by the day, many schools and businesses across the nation are providing more opportunities for students to engage in robotics, building STEM skills at an earlier age than ever before.

Published October 16, 2019

Today’s menu: tech with a side of chitchat

METRO DETROIT — Now in her senior year at Lutheran North Christian High School in Macomb Township, Emma Schulz, 17, started showing up to school a few minutes earlier than normal this fall.

Published October 16, 2019

Proper lawn care will leave grass greener when winter ends

METRO DETROIT — Whether the grass is truly greener on the other side is a debatable question for the ages, but experts say there are things you can do to make sure your grass is healthier on the other side of winter.

Published October 14, 2019

Vehicle catches fire in fatal I-275 crash

FARMINGTON HILLS — A single car accident on northbound Interstate 275, near Nine Mile Road, left one person dead the evening of Oct. 12.

Published October 10, 2019

The Friday 5 — Oct. 11-13

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published October 9, 2019

Metro Detroit sites conjure tales of ghosts, ESP and the unexplained

METRO DETROIT — Whether you believe in the paranormal or not, there are several places in metro Detroit that have alleged hauntings, including The Whitney in Detroit, Stagecrafters in Royal Oak and the Trowbridge Road Bridge in Bloomfield Hills.

Published October 9, 2019

Experts advise asking before petting strange dogs

METRO DETROIT — Hey, we get it. Some temptations in life are too irresistible to pass up: chocolate cake, splashing in puddles, celebrity gossip rags.

Published October 9, 2019

Police offer advice to protect your vehicle at home

METRO DETROIT — Larcenies from vehicles, damage to vehicles and vehicle thefts are an ongoing problem and can be heartbreaking to experience, causing feelings of violation and mistrust.

Published October 8, 2019

Officials warn motorists to beware of deer

OAKLAND COUNTY — Deer dart across the roadway all year in Michigan, but for the next three months, officials are asking motorists to be extra cautious.

Published October 8, 2019

Tigers great going to bat against his biggest opponent: Parkinson’s disease

METRO DETROIT — For an elite athlete like baseball legend Kirk Gibson, injuries and aches come with the job, but the problems he started experiencing around 2007 were different.

Farmington Hills Police Liaison Detectives Gary Lavin and Jeff Miller conducted a school safety audit at Farmington Central High School Sept. 23.

Published October 7, 2019

FPS formally rolls out school safety audits

FARMINGTON/FARMINGTON HILLS — Farmington Public Schools has officially introduced a new school safety audit program in partnership with local police this year.

Connor Osborn, 26, of Redford, is the new Greater Farmington Area Chamber of Commerce executive director.

Published October 7, 2019

Greater Farmington Area Chamber hires new executive director

FARMINGTON/FARMINGTON HILLS — A new executive director has been chosen by the Greater Farmington Area Chamber of Commerce board of directors to lead the chamber.

Published October 7, 2019

World Mental Health Day helps, but doesn’t heal, stigma

On the 27th anniversary of World Mental Health Day Oct. 10, the question arises — have the years of increased awareness, support, services and dialogue helped break down stigma?

Published October 7, 2019

New study finds social media can positively impact mental health

A new study conducted by Michigan State University media and information professor Keith Hampton found that social media can improve a person’s mental health over time.

Published October 7, 2019

Oakland County postpones flu vaccine program

OAKLAND COUNTY — The Oakland County Health Division has postponed its public flu vaccination program due to a delay in shipment from the vaccine manufacturer.

Published October 7, 2019

Oakland County receives national wildlife habitat honor

OAKLAND COUNTY — In a world on edge over the future of our planet’s natural resources, it’s nice to take a moment to relish what’s going right in our own little ecosystem.