Madison - Park News

Published March 5, 2021

Hazel Park police detective charged with embezzlement

HAZEL PARK — A Hazel Park police detective stands accused of running a criminal enterprise and embezzling more than $65,000 in public asset forfeiture funds following an investigation by the FBI Detroit Area Public Corruption Task Force.

Published February 24, 2021

DPS officials talk snow control strategy in Madison Heights

MADISON HEIGHTS — Officials with the Madison Heights Department of Public Services anticipate that the remainder of this winter will be fairly mild where snowfall is concerned, but they are reminding residents to watch out for snow emergencies and promptly move their vehicles off the streets in the event of one.

Published February 24, 2021

Third segment of I-75 modernization project begins

OAKLAND COUNTY — On Feb. 11, the Michigan Department of Transportation and Oakland Corridor Partners presented the plan for the third and final segment of the Interstate 75 modernization project in Oakland County, scheduled to start Feb. 26.

Published February 24, 2021

MCC tuition rates to increase slightly next year

MACOMB COUNTY — Macomb Community College students will see an increase in their tuition next year.

Published February 24, 2021

New pastor looking to increase community involvement

MADISON HEIGHTS — Madison Heights United Methodist has long been involved in the city, hosting forums over the years on pressing topics such as child abuse and domestic violence. Its new pastor is looking to bring these back and implement other new programs as well, once society begins to return to normal after the pandemic.

Disability Network Oakland and Macomb’s Center for Independent Living is located at 709 John R Road in Troy.

Published February 23, 2021

Disability Network pens letter requesting vaccine priority for disabled Michiganders

METRO DETROIT — A letter of appeal requesting that disabled Michiganders, and their caregivers, be prioritized for the COVID-19 vaccine has been sent to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services’ offices.

Published February 23, 2021

Home aquariums get popular amid pandemic

METRO DETROIT — As the COVID-19 pandemic rages on and people are confined to the comfort of their own homes, many are looking for new hobbies and things to do.

Published February 23, 2021

Restaurants get creative to find, afford basic supplies

METRO DETROIT — Deni Smiljanovski, the owner of Lazybones barbecue restaurant in Roseville, remembers what it was like this time last year to keep his cooler stocked and his customers fed.

Published February 23, 2021

Grosse Pointe Park residents, officials speak out after KKK flag placed in home window

GROSSE POINTE PARK — A Ku Klux Klan flag displayed in the window of a Grosse Pointe Park home has sparked outrage in the community.

Published February 23, 2021

Rally attracts hundreds to Grosse Pointe Park to declare, ‘Hate has no home in Grosse Pointe’

GROSSE POINTE PARK — Hundreds of local residents took to the streets in Grosse Pointe Park the afternoon of Feb. 21 to show support for a Black Grosse Pointe Park family after a neighbor put a Ku Klux Klan flag in a side window facing the family’s home.

Anana — a female polar bear brought to the Detroit Zoo from the Cincinnati Zoo in January 2020 to breed with male polar bear Nuka, 16 — died Feb. 8. Nuka killed her in a breeding attempt.

Published February 22, 2021

Detroit Zoo mourns polar bear death during breeding attempt

ROYAL OAK — Hot on the heels of the ecstatic Jan. 28 announcement that female polar bear Suka, 8, had successfully birthed twin cubs via male polar bear Nuka, 16, the Detroit Zoo about-faced into tragedy.

Published February 22, 2021

Be on the lookout for vaccine scams

METRO DETROIT — Scammers have no shame. Law enforcement agencies continue to report solicitation schemes and identity theft rackets from ill-intentioned folks taking advantage of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Published February 22, 2021

Fire destroys Ferndale home, several pets perish in blaze

FERNDALE — A fire at a home in Ferndale in early February destroyed the home and took the lives of several pets.

Published February 22, 2021

Berkley bridal gown shop showcases frozen wedding dresses

BERKLEY — A bridal gown shop in downtown Berkley has been getting a lot of notice recently for a very cool reason.

Published February 22, 2021

Hazel Park announces new city logo

HAZEL PARK — What defines Hazel Park? According to city officials who reflected on the question while crafting a new city logo, the answer is a vibrant and growing town, home to a welcoming blue-collar community.

Published February 21, 2021

Musicians sought for next Trail Tunes

MADISON HEIGHTS — The strolling music festival, Trail Tunes, was such a success during its debut last fall that city officials in Madison Heights are already excitedly planning the next one, set for this summer, and performers are needed.

Published February 21, 2021

Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan offering services in uncertain times

METRO DETROIT — Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan is providing services and resources to society’s most vulnerable, during a tumultuous period due to the ongoing pandemic.

Published February 20, 2021

United Way raises awareness of assistance through its 2-1-1 program

METRO DETROIT — When in personal or financial trouble, getting help can be difficult — even more so when you don’t know where to look.

Published February 20, 2021

Riding the wave of pandemic sales

METRO DETROIT — From a low of leaving a show after just a day to a high of months of great sales, the boating industry has weathered the COVID-19 pandemic better than other industries, likely because its product is designed to be used in the relative safety of outdoors.

William Breeding, of Eastpointe, pictured, is trying to get the word out about a Salvation Army program that helped him get back on his feet.

Published February 19, 2021

Eastpointe man aided by Salvation Army program

EASTPOINTE/WARREN — Eastpointe resident Willian Breeding was homeless, out of a job and unsure what to do about his future. A Salvation Army program changed all of that.