Madison - Park News

Published November 5, 2019

SMART proposes new plan for service improvements

METRO DETROIT — The Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation is presenting a plan for improvements and upgrades to the public that it hopes to implement over the next five years.

Published October 31, 2019

The Friday 5 — Nov. 1-3

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published October 31, 2019

Police searching for suspect in fatal hit and run in Madison Heights

MADISON HEIGHTS — At press time, the Madison Heights Police Department was asking the public for any tips leading to the vehicle and driver involved in a hit-and-run that claimed the life of a homeless man.

Benjamin Cobb died Oct. 29 following an attack by a dog in his Hazel Park home.

Published October 31, 2019

Boy, 4, killed in dog attack in Hazel Park

HAZEL PARK — A 4-year-old child is dead and his mother is injured following an attack by a dog in Hazel Park.

Published October 30, 2019

Now’s the time to give Medicare plans the once-over

METRO DETROIT — Now through Dec. 7 is the only time that Medicare beneficiaries can change their prescription drug plans.

Published October 30, 2019

Behind the Wheel: Falcon owner still making memories with first car

In 1980, Rick Schanz, of West Bloomfield, bought his first car — a 1960 Ford Falcon — and he’s still driving it today, nearly 40 years later.

Published October 30, 2019

Keep your mower in tiptop shape with winter prep

METRO DETROIT — Bright colors, falling leaves and the crisp, cool air of autumn are signs that yardwork will soon turn from lawn mowing to snowblowing as Old Man Winter comes to town.

Sylvia Durant, 83, of Farmington Hills, is the author of “A Better Man, Woman & Child” and “Rich Wisdom.”

Published October 30, 2019

‘It’s never too late’ to share your story

METRO DETROIT — Author Sylvia Durant, 83, of Farmington Hills, knows firsthand that it’s never too late for anyone, especially seniors, to share their stories of wisdom and learning with the world.

Published October 28, 2019

Winners ‘pic’ked in annual parks photo contest

OAKLAND COUNTY — The only thing that the Oakland County Parks system has more of than fun things to do is great views.

Published October 28, 2019

Supreme Court ruling to push state redistricting efforts back

LANSING — On Oct. 21, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned a lower court’s decision to redraw Michigan’s 34 congressional legislative districts that plaintiffs found to be “unconstitutionally cracked or packed.”

Published October 25, 2019

Oakland County cracks down on underage vaping

OAKLAND COUNTY — If you look at a map of all the spots in Oakland County where e-cigarettes, vape juice and other vaping paraphernalia are sold, you notice something interesting. Those spots tend to be clustered around schools.

Published October 25, 2019

Hazel Park man convicted of producing, distributing child porn

HAZEL PARK — A Hazel Park man has been sentenced to prison following his conviction on charges related to child pornography.

Published October 25, 2019

Resident input needed in surveys for direction of Madison Heights

MADISON HEIGHTS — The city of Madison Heights is gathering information to update the city’s master plans for land use and parks and recreation — two key documents that will guide the community’s direction for years and decades to come.

Published October 25, 2019

HPPS on track to eliminate deficit by JUNE 2020

HAZEL PARK — Officials in Hazel Park Public Schools are feeling more confident than ever that they will have entirely eliminated the district’s 15-year-long deficit by June 2020, with the five-year deficit elimination plan right on schedule.

Published October 25, 2019

New playscape dedicated at Scout-McPherson Park

HAZEL PARK — The charitably funded, community-built, state-of-the-art playscape at one of Hazel Park’s most centrally located green spaces recently had its official dedication ceremony, although its various amenities — among them slides, a climbing wall, a mirror maze and more — have been open to children and their families since midsummer.

Published October 24, 2019

Hazel Park issues advisory on water testing results

HAZEL PARK — The city of Hazel Park has issued a public advisory regarding its residents’ drinking water. City officials are saying there’s no systemwide threat, although individual homes that may have lead-based infrastructure should take extra precautions.

Published October 23, 2019

Day of the Dead comes alive through color and celebration

METRO DETROIT — Hope, sadness, love and loss. Those are among the feelings that come up when viewing a Day of the Dead ofrenda that paints a picture of a loved one who has died.

Published October 23, 2019

Cook up a kitchen renovation

METRO DETROIT — After years of daily use and food preparation, a home’s kitchen can start to look like stale leftovers. But when it’s time to cook up something new, professional renovators are dishing out some design tips based on common sense and the latest trends.

Published October 23, 2019

Voters to decide council members, millage issue

MADISON HEIGHTS/HAZEL PARK — In the general election Nov. 5, voters in Madison Heights will choose the next mayor and members of the City Council. They will also decide whether to approve Proposal MH, which would indefinitely raise taxes in support of public safety and quality of life. Voters in Hazel Park, meanwhile, will choose members of the City Council.

Published October 23, 2019

Dueling banjos and some ukulele music

METRO DETROIT — In 2016, singer and ukulele player Grace VanderWaal, 12, was the winner in season 11 of NBC’s competition show “America’s Got Talent.”