Madison - Park News

Published January 4, 2019

Red Oaks Nature Center to hold program on wildlife rehabilitation

MADISON HEIGHTS — Ever encounter a wounded wild animal and wanted to help it recover, but didn’t know how? Certainly there are groups that specialize in this, such as Wild Wings in Hazel Park. But those wanting to take matters into their own hands can learn how during an upcoming presentation at the Red Oaks Nature Center at Suarez Friendship Woods.

Published January 4, 2019

Madison Heights DPS reviews preparations for snow control

MADISON HEIGHTS — This winter has been mild overall, so far. But that doesn’t mean the employees at the Madison Heights Department of Public Services are relaxing just yet.

Published January 4, 2019

Hazel Park Public Schools hits new milestone in deficit elimination

HAZEL PARK — The Michigan Department of Treasury recently announced a new milestone in Hazel Park Public Schools reaching its deficit elimination goal. HPPS cut its deficit nearly in half between July 2015 and June 2018, from $8 million to $4.1 million. As a result, the state has agreed to relax some of its restrictions on the district.

Published January 4, 2019

Hazel Park rallies behind councilwoman after seven pets die in fire

HAZEL PARK — The world can be a senselessly cruel place. That’s the thought that keeps running through the mind of Hazel Park City Councilwoman Alissa Sullivan after a fire broke out in her house right before Christmas and claimed the lives of her three rescue dogs, three foster cats and her mother’s dog — animals who meant the world to her.

Published January 3, 2019

The Friday 5 — Jan. 4-6

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published January 2, 2019

Oakland County crime briefs of the year

OAKLAND COUNTY — Here’s a look back at some of the most interesting and bizarre local crime briefs from 2018.

Published December 28, 2018

Running groups offer events, support

METRO DETROIT — William Hill doesn’t just make small talk. What began as a throwaway conversation for the Farmington resident with his neighbor became a transformative idea that has changed the lives of many people in the Farmington area and beyond.

Published December 28, 2018

Pantone names ‘Living Coral’ 2019 color of the year

METRO DETROIT — Pantone recently announced living coral, a warm salmon hue with a golden undertone, as its 2019 Color of the Year.

Published December 28, 2018

Learning to cook can save money, trim waistlines

METRO DETROIT — Shelly Kemp, the executive director of the Royal Oak Chamber of Commerce, likes to lend her hand in the kitchen at Mirepoix Cooking School in Holiday Market.

Published December 28, 2018

Realtors report 2018 was a seller’s market

METRO DETROIT — Real estate professionals are saying 2018 strongly leaned toward being a seller’s market in southeast Michigan, but they added that this could begin to shift in 2019.

Published December 27, 2018

New parks and training facilities, roadwork top 2019 wish list

OAKLAND COUNTY — From Pleasant Ridge to Holly, Hazel Park to Farmington Hills, 2018 was a good year for Oakland County, officials said. For many at the helm of the county’s various departments, the new year will be largely about staying the course: keep up the economic growth, the safe communities and impeccable public services.

Published December 26, 2018

Madison Heights begins process to update city’s master plan

MADISON HEIGHTS — A master plan contains the community’s shared vision for the future, but foresight only goes so far. The last time that Madison Heights rewrote and adopted its master plan was in 1990, and a lot has changed since then. While the city has honored state law requiring reviews of the plan every five years, no major revisions have been made in nearly three decades.

Published December 26, 2018

Endings and beginnings in 2018 in Hazel Park, Madison Heights

HAZEL PARK/MADISON HEIGHTS — The cities of Hazel Park and Madison Heights saw some dramatic shakeups in 2018.

Published December 19, 2018

Hazel Park pulls through for families in need this holiday

HAZEL PARK/FERNDALE — It’s an enduring tradition in Hazel Park Public Schools: When the holidays roll around, volunteers roll up their sleeves and arrange baskets of games, toys, books, clothes, food and more, all with the goal of providing a merry Christmas for families in need.

Published December 19, 2018

City officials ask staff to research options for growth

MADISON HEIGHTS — While the city of Madison Heights is financially stable, it will need to consider new funding options in order to grow. That’s the idea being suggested by Madison Heights City Councilman Robert Corbett.

Published December 19, 2018

Family raising money for local boy with rare cancer

MADISON HEIGHTS — When Devin Turoski, 11, a sixth-grader at Wilkinson Middle School, complained to his mother Jessica Shaw that his head was hurting after a haircut, she was concerned.

Published December 18, 2018

Air quality ‘unhealthy for sensitive groups,’ MDEQ warns

METRO DETROIT — Did you notice, last week, when the weather app on your phone warned that the air quality in metro Detroit was poor, and maybe even dangerous for at-risk groups? You weren’t alone. The air quality in many areas of southeastern Michigan has been rated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency as “unhealthy for sensitive groups” periodically since late November.

Published December 18, 2018

Oakland County holiday displays mapped out online

OAKLAND COUNTY — Holiday light displays can be works of art, don’t you think? No matter how big or small, elegant or whimsical, bright and colorful, or subtle and chic, each family’s light show is an expression of spirit, and the wire and bulbs are their medium.

Published December 17, 2018

Ring in the new year with size and style

METRO DETROIT — New Year’s Eve is a special kind of holiday. Following the hustle and bustle of a month mostly dedicated to Christmas, the final day of the year can sometimes be an afterthought. But those who are hosting parties can benefit by upgrading electronics and configuring decorations.

Published December 17, 2018

Metro Detroiters share experiences with working on holidays

METRO DETROIT — There’s no place like home for the holidays — with family gatherings, stories of yesteryear and delicious meals. But for some, it’s another day at the office, whether that office is in a squad car, inside an emergency room or behind a snowplow.