Madison - Park News

Published October 16, 2018

Police warn against unlicensed solicitors

MADISON HEIGHTS — A recent incident involving a man offering curb-painting services without permission from the city has police reminding residents to be careful about solicitors. Police investigated reports of the solicitor on Oct.Read More

Published October 16, 2018

Councilwoman encourages residents to be inclusive this Halloween

MADISON HEIGHTS — Halloween can be a tricky holiday for the many kids out there with life-threatening food allergies. They want to dress up and go trick-or-treating, yet they can’t enjoy the candy they collect, and end up discarding it or giving it away.Read More

Published October 16, 2018

Pets to go trick-or-treating at shelter fundraiser

MADISON HEIGHTS — Some people see their pets as furry four-legged kids. So why shouldn’t pets get to join in the fun of trick-or-treating?Read More

Published October 16, 2018

Teens charged for alleged armed robbery

HAZEL PARK — Three 17-year-old Hazel Park High School students potentially face up to life in prison if convicted on armed robbery charges. The suspects include Jalonnie J. Simpson, of Detroit, who is being held on a $500,000 bond; Justin J.Read More

Published October 16, 2018

Zombie Walk returns to Hazel Park Oct. 19

HAZEL PARK — To help families in need this holiday season, a local Girl Scout troop is resurrecting the Hazel Park Zombie Walk. Each undead participant is asked to bring three canned or nonperishable food items to the event, which begins at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct.Read More

Published October 12, 2018

New MCSO conductor makes melodies and music

METRO DETROIT — Monsters and music will join together Oct. 28 when the Motor City Symphony Orchestra performs its Halloween-themed concert, “Classically Spooky,” at the Macomb Center for the Performing Arts in Clinton Township.

Published October 10, 2018

A fresh cut at the ‘barkershop’

METRO DETROIT — Grooming trends for dogs change a bit for colder months, with longer cuts, special tools and even outfits that are as helpful as they are fashionable.

Published October 10, 2018

Bringing Halloween to the home

METRO DETROIT — Whether throwing a classy Halloween dinner party or transforming your garage into a haunted attraction, local experts have ideas to enhance any vision.

Published October 10, 2018

State report raises concerns about Madison school district

MADISON HEIGHTS — The state recently issued a report examining business practices by the Madison District Public Schools (MDPS), based on allegations by a school board trustee.Read More

Published October 9, 2018

Deer are coming to a highway near you

METRO DETROIT — Fall is the time for deer to frolic, and drivers need to be ready if one frolics near their car.

Published October 9, 2018

Church builds accessibility ramp for Hazel Park family

HAZEL PARK — Volunteers from CityEdge Church in Hazel Park recently teamed up with volunteers from Faith Works, a church organization in the Troy-Rochester area, to help a local family in need. Denise Fronczak was diagnosed with brain cancer in May 2017.Read More

Published October 9, 2018

GFA Pet Expo offers half off adoption fees

MADISON HEIGHTS — It’s a fall tradition at this point: the Guardians for Animals Pet Expo, where rescue organizations come together to find families for animals in need. And this year, all adoption fees are half off.Read More

Published October 9, 2018

Cannabis policy firm releases tax revenue analysis prior to upcoming ballot proposal

LANSING — A new economic analysis of the potential impact of recreational marijuana on the Michigan tax revenue market is drawing praise by proponents and ire from opposition.

Published October 9, 2018

Fashion flair highlights fall season for clothing and hair

METRO DETROIT — When it comes to the fall fashions of 2018, the hues of hot pink, navy and onyx are setting the styles. Also fashionable this season are animal prints and floral prints, according to Sarah Kreisler, owner of Village Palm, located at 17131 Kercheval Ave. in Grosse Pointe City.

Published October 4, 2018

Report outlines what went wrong with ballot shortages

OAKLAND COUNTY — You’ve heard of “throwing money at a problem,” but in the case of ballot shortages across Oakland County during the August primary election, that’s exactly what’s needed.

Published October 3, 2018

Police: Madison Heights man stabs uncle, kills himself

MADISON HEIGHTS — After a man allegedly stabbed his uncle in the neck, he reportedly barricaded himself in the Madison Heights home they shared and refused to communicate with law enforcement. When a SWAT team moved in, they found the victim dead from a self-inflicted knife wound to the chest.

Published October 3, 2018

Behind the Wheel: Road Runners run in the family

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — For Clinton Township resident Michael Belcarz, the Plymouth Road Runner is a car that has stood the test of time for three generations.

Published October 3, 2018

Credit unions highlight measures to keep financial data safe

METRO DETROIT — Financial institutions store more valuables than money; they also store valuable financial data.

Published October 3, 2018

Protect the ones you love from the day they’re born

METRO DETROIT — It may seem like the list of must-haves for baby is already long, but local health experts say there’s something that shouldn’t be neglected when parents bring home a baby: safety.