Madison - Park News

Published January 7, 2021

Police search for man who drove into police officer

MADISON HEIGHTS — What began as a wellness check escalated into a dangerous situation in which a police officer was reportedly struck by a fleeing vehicle, and now investigators are looking for the individual responsible.

Published January 7, 2021

Community gathers to give families, children’s hospital a happy Christmas

METRO DETROIT — Nearly 20 years after their newborn daughter, Erin, died due to severe heart defects, Tammy and Cliff Patton have given back to their community.

Published December 21, 2020

Recycling Authority provides tips to be less wasteful for the holiday season

OAKLAND COUNTY — While it is often referred to as the most wonderful time of the year, the holiday season can also be one of the most wasteful.

Published December 21, 2020

Save money without sacrificing sentimental value

METRO DETROIT — Many people feel the financial impact of COVID-19, but financial experts at Greenpath Financial Wellness believe that shouldn’t stop them from celebrating, sharing joy and making this season special.

Published December 19, 2020

Always home? Reduce energy usage to save money

METRO DETROIT — In the early months of 2020, most children spent their weekdays at school and most adults spent their weekdays at a job, both of which likely meant that the energy needed to heat or cool the air around them, and to power computers, tablets and phones, might have been paid for by someone else.

The Alzheimer’s Association Michigan Chapter planned to host a virtual luminaire lighting ceremony Dec. 21, which is the winter solstice. The event honors those with Alzheimer’s and dementia.

Published December 18, 2020

Alzheimer’s Association Michigan Chapter hosts winter solstice event

METRO DETROIT — With the COVID-19 pandemic still sweeping across the nation, the Alzheimer’s Association Michigan Chapter plans to host a virtual event to honor those affected by Alzheimer’s and dementia.

Published December 18, 2020

New year, new booze

METRO DETROIT — Is it just us, or has it been cocktail hour for the past… oh, nine months or so?

Published December 18, 2020

COVID pushes ‘The Nutcracker’ and Shakespeare to the web

METRO DETROIT — On a blustery cold afternoon in December, 17-year-old Jenna Altman braved the freezing elements in a tiara and pointe shoes to perform the Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy.

Published December 18, 2020

Madison Heights officials look ahead at long-term strategy meeting

MADISON HEIGHTS — City officials in Madison Heights say that the city’s new long-term strategic planning process has proven to be a success, with many goals having been fulfilled.

Published December 17, 2020

Businesses navigate hiring, holidays during pandemic

HAZEL PARK — The pandemic has turned life upside-down for everyone this year, and the business community is no exception. Yet for many companies, the show goes on.

Published December 16, 2020

Oakland County Brownfield Consortium receives $600,000 EPA grant

OAKLAND COUNTY — Six municipalities across Oakland County are set to receive grant funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, or EPA.

Published December 16, 2020

Residents start map of holiday-decorated homes

MADISON HEIGHTS — In recent weeks, Madison Heights resident Rebecca Chambliss has been compiling a list of addresses submitted by community members who want to showcase their holiday-decorated homes.

Volunteer Tarring Lim rings the bell seeking donations for the Salvation Army at the Kroger on Nine Mile Road in St. Clair Shores.

Published December 15, 2020

Pay it forward: A guide to safely donating this holiday season

METRO DETROIT — ’Tis the season for gift giving and a little extra generosity. As people begin to gather gifts and prepare to spread some holiday cheer, they may be wondering how they can help someone less fortunate this year

Published December 15, 2020

Mental health issues, COVID-19 contribute to homelessness

OAKLAND COUNTY — There is never a good time to be homeless, but with the arrival of cold weather, life has gotten even tougher for some Michiganders.

A digital poster created for Oakland County’s “The Only Way To Beat It Is To Face It” campaign reminds residents to mask up and follow other COVID-19 safety protocols.

Published December 15, 2020

New Oakland County campaign hopes to reinforce COVID-19 safety guidelines

OAKLAND COUNTY — A new multimedia public education campaign created by Oakland County officials aims to reinforce the health safety guidelines issued for the COVID-19 pandemic in hopes that the county can continue to slow the spread of the virus.

Published December 14, 2020

Oakland County installs 10 freezers after FDA clears Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use

OAKLAND COUNTY — The Food and Drug Administration authorized Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use Dec. 11, paving the way for an initial shipment of about 2.9 million doses of the vaccine to be distributed in the U.S. over the next week.

A burglary suspect was shot after he allegedly attempted to run down arresting officers in the parking lot of the Knights Inn on Dequindre Road, just north of 11 Mile Road, in Madison Heights early on Dec. 10.

Published December 10, 2020

Police: Burglary suspect shot after trying to run down officers

WARREN/MADISON HEIGHTS — A burglary suspect was in critical condition after he was shot by Warren police early on Dec. 10. He allegedly tried to run down an officer in the parking lot of the Knights Inn, near 11 Mile and Dequindre roads in Madison Heights.

Farmington Hills could look to spend a portion of the $60,000 it received through grants funded by the EPA along Orchard Lake Road and other major thoroughfares throughout the city.

Published December 8, 2020

Oakland County Brownfield Consortium receives $600,000 EPA grant

FARMINGTON HILLS/SOUTHFIELD — Six municipalities across Oakland County are set to receive U.S. Environmental Protection Agency grant funding.

Published December 8, 2020

Oakland County offers free grocery delivery to seniors through Shipt

OAKLAND COUNTY — Keego Harbor resident David Emmings, 61, and his wife’s last worry in the midst of this pandemic has been their bi- or tri-weekly trip to the supermarket for groceries.

Published December 8, 2020

Less money, more time helps make the season bright during COVID-19

METRO DETROIT — Families are being asked to celebrate the holiday season in a more intimate way as they stay at home amid COVID-19, making this the perfect year to start new traditions and make lasting memories together.