Madison - Park News

Published September 22, 2020

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.

Published September 22, 2020

Some parents leave distance learning in favor of homeschooling

METRO DETROIT — Some parents who never would have considered taking their kids out of the classroom are parting ways with local school systems in favor of homeschooling this year.

Published September 22, 2020

To keep hungry kids fed, the Designers’ Show House must go on

DETROIT — COVID-19 has caused the cancellation of scores of important events, but the Junior League of Detroit’s 23rd biennial Designers’ Show House isn’t one of them.

Published September 22, 2020

Artists create Backyard Art Fair at homes to reach customers

OAKLAND COUNTY — Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the local large-scale craft and art fairs around Ferndale, Berkley and other neighboring cities were canceled this year. However, as the summer season wraps up and fall begins, a group of local artists have decided to organize a small art fair in four Oakland County cities.

Published September 22, 2020

Local veteran discusses ‘The Greatest Generation’

OAKLAND COUNTY — When Ray Owen hears the term “The Greatest Generation,” he says he can’t help but feel “kind of proud of it.” Owen, who lives in Northville, near Farmington Hills, turns 99 in December.

Published September 21, 2020

Annual Men’s Health event moves online, drive-thru

METRO DETROIT — If the COVID-19 crisis has taught us anything, it’s that our health is never something to take for granted.

Published September 18, 2020

Regina to host virtual The Verve Pipe concert

WARREN — On Oct. 16, Regina High School will host a virtual concert with alternative rock band The Verve Pipe, beginning at 7 p.m. Anyone who purchases a ticket will receive an access code with a link to the concert.

Published September 18, 2020

New program offers tuition-free classes to essential workers

LANSING — Michigan employees considered essential workers during the COVID-19 pandemic this past spring will now have the opportunity to enroll in college classes at no cost.

Published September 18, 2020

LLS Light The Night set for Oct. 1

METRO DETROIT — On Oct. 1, the Michigan Chapter of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society will “Light The Night.” The virtual event — to be held statewide from 7 to 8 p.m. — is dedicated to supporting patients living with blood cancers, remembering loved ones no longer here and celebrating blood cancer survivors.

Published September 18, 2020

Madison Heights home struck twice by burglars

MADISON HEIGHTS — Earlier this year, someone allegedly broke into a Madison Heights home and stole cash and gold. Now the same home appears to have been burglarized again, by a group of men who may be the same suspects from the first incident.

Published September 18, 2020

Council members share how their families adapted to remote learning

MADISON HEIGHTS — Members of the Madison Heights City Council with kids in school had to make the same tough choices as other parents with grade-school kids during the pandemic, figuring out how to adapt their approach to education at a time when public school districts are having kids learn remotely from home.

Published September 18, 2020

Lamphere officials encouraged by adjustment to remote learning

MADISON HEIGHTS — The switch to remote learning for the start of the new school year was not a decision made lightly by local school districts. But so far, so good, according to officials at the Lamphere Public Schools.

Published September 18, 2020

Friends of the Madison Heights Public Library hold pop-up book fairs

MADISON HEIGHTS — The Friends of the Madison Heights Public Library recently refocused, with the library director inviting the community to play a more direct role.

Published September 18, 2020

Strolling music festival to liven up Civic Center Park

MADISON HEIGHTS — It’s a chance to exercise outdoors and discover new local music. Trail Tunes 2020, a strolling music festival where you can follow the park loop and see music acts along the way, will take place from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3 at Civic Center Park.

Published September 18, 2020

Bishop Foley Catholic High resumes school with in-person learning

MADISON HEIGHTS — The public school districts in Madison Heights and Hazel Park have transitioned to remote learning for the start of the new school year, but Bishop Foley Catholic High in Madison Heights is taking a different approach.

Published September 18, 2020

Hazel Park teams up with HAVEN to help victims of domestic violence

HAZEL PARK — Domestic violence can happen to anyone. Oftentimes the abuser acts friendly around family to avoid suspicion, but in private they manipulate their partner through fear — degrading them, restricting access to relatives and resources, and even hitting them.

Published September 18, 2020

Local activist reflects on racism

MADISON HEIGHTS — The killing of George Floyd by police in Minneapolis, caught on video for all to see, rattled America to the core, leading to protests across the country. In communities such as Madison Heights, it has also started conversations on how racism is ingrained in society and how discrimination can take many forms.

Published September 17, 2020

When school, life go online, cyber danger increases

OAKLAND COUNTY — Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard recently said online predators are a “new reality” facing children.

Published September 17, 2020

Food distribution needs grow with pandemic, schools reopening

METRO DETROIT — The 11th year of the “Mow Down Hunger” campaign may be the most important of them all.

Thomas, left, and Joseph Martin, of Grosse Pointe Woods, are ready for virtual learning this semester in the Grosse Pointe Public School System.

Published September 11, 2020

Preparing for virtual learning for the 2020-21 school year

METRO DETROIT — With many local students returning to school in a virtual learning environment because of COVID-19, parents are setting up areas at home specifically for school instruction.