Madison - Park News

Published August 11, 2020

Agriculture experts: Don’t plant unsolicited mystery seeds

METRO DETROIT — While some of the unlabeled seeds have reportedly now been identified as common plants including cabbage, mustard, lavender, rosemary, sage and various flowers, agriculture experts have issued clear guidance about what to do and what not to do if any mystery seeds arrive in your mailbox.

Published August 11, 2020

MoGo sees positives, negatives in expansion during pandemic

OAKLAND COUNTY — Last year it was announced that MoGo, the bike sharing service in Detroit, would be expanding to the cities of Ferndale, Berkley, Huntington Woods, Royal Oak and Oak Park.

Published August 10, 2020

State opioid overdose rates increase during pandemic

METRO DETROIT — Stress and isolation are being identified as triggers as statistics show substantial increases in opioid overdoses since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Published August 7, 2020

Girl Scouts implement new STEM-focused badges and activities

METRO DETROIT — The Girl Scouts of Southeastern Michigan are encouraging interest in science, technology, engineering and math in their Scouts through new programs and the addition of 24 new badges.

Published August 7, 2020

Area Agency on Aging offers online program for caregivers

METRO DETROIT — The Area Agency on Aging 1-B is taking its caregiver class, the Powerful Tools for Caregivers program, and hosting it online so those caring for a sick loved one can still learn despite the pandemic.

Published August 7, 2020

Madison Heights bans conversion therapy for minors

MADISON HEIGHTS — Health care providers in Madison Heights that engage in programs attempting to change a minor’s sexual orientation or gender identity — sometimes referred to as “conversion therapy” — will now be subject to imprisonment and fines.

Published August 7, 2020

Madison Heights Community Coalition concerned about pandemic’s toll on youth

MADISON HEIGHTS — The Madison Heights Community Coalition, or MHCC, believes that if kids are surrounded by good influences, they’re more likely to succeed.

Published August 7, 2020

Businesses in Madison Heights awarded pandemic relief grants

MADISON HEIGHTS — When the pandemic started, many businesses had to temporarily close or curtail their operations for safety reasons. This naturally took a toll on their finances and put some in a precarious position.

Published August 7, 2020

Hartwell, Collins advance to general election for Hazel Park judgeship

MADISON HEIGHTS/HAZEL PARK — In the primary election Aug. 4, two faces familiar to Madison Heights voters competed in different contests — one prevailing, the other coming up short.

Published August 7, 2020

Madison Heights Arts Board plans socially distanced music festival

MADISON HEIGHTS — The need for social distancing to avoid spreading the coronavirus has led to the cancellation or downsizing of many public events.

Published August 7, 2020

Hazel Park issues public advisory on drinking water

HAZEL PARK — The city of Hazel Park has issued a public advisory on its drinking water, although officials emphasize that nothing has changed in the water supply.

Published August 7, 2020

Hazel Park library goes ‘fine free,’ waives current fines

HAZEL PARK — Late fees are no longer a thing at the Hazel Park Memorial District Library.

Published August 6, 2020

Coulter, Kowall prevail in Oakland County executive primary

OAKLAND COUNTY — The Oakland County executive candidates have been set for the Nov. 3 general election.

Published August 5, 2020

Gregory, Bouchard to face off for sheriff in November

OAKLAND COUNTY — Democrat Vincent Gregory will face incumbent Republican Michael Bouchard for the Oakland County Sheriff seat in November.

Becky Skates, of Royal Oak, dropped off many bags of plastic for recycling at the SOCRRA Recycling Drop-Off Center after making an appointment July 24.

Published July 28, 2020

SOCRRA re-opens recycling drop-off center, by appointment only

METRO DETROIT — For the past four months, eco-conscious consumers have been stockpiling their paper, cardboard, glass and plastic containers while SOCRRA’s Recycling Drop-Off Center was closed due to COVID-19.

Published July 28, 2020

Beat the summer heat

METRO DETROIT — Seemingly endless weeks of hot, steamy weather along with a few intense storms have dramatically increased the use of air conditioning, and at times, cut power altogether this summer.

Published July 26, 2020

Will Postal Service delays impact primary election?

OAKLAND COUNTY — As Michigan draws closer to its Aug. 4 primary election, which has seen increases in absentee ballot voting, will postal delays end up having an impact on voters ability to submit their ballots on time and have them counted?

Published July 24, 2020

Experts warn seniors to be wary of scammers

METRO DETROIT — Senior citizens are a favorite target for many scammers, and they have plenty to watch out for both from criminals and from unscrupulous businesses who seek to take advantage of them.

Published July 24, 2020

Librarians in Madison Heights share their summer reading picks

MADISON HEIGHTS — In the last edition of the Madison-Park News, the staff at the Hazel Park library shared reading recommendations. Now staff members at the Madison Heights library are sharing their own.

Published July 24, 2020

Manga artist to lead virtual drawing class

HAZEL PARK — Those interested in learning how to draw Japanese comic art, or manga, will soon have the opportunity to learn directly from one of the masters.