Madison - Park News

Published June 4, 2020

Hazel Park library announces virtual summer reading program

HAZEL PARK — Dragons, fairies and other fantastical creatures are the stars of this year’s summer reading program through the Hazel Park Memorial District Library, titled “Imagine Your Story.” But due to the coronavirus pandemic, this year’s program will be held virtually.

Published June 4, 2020

Madison Heights cancels summer programming lineup

MADISON HEIGHTS — All city-run events and recreation programs are canceled in Madison Heights up through Labor Day (Sept. 7) as a safety precaution against the spread of the coronavirus.

Published June 4, 2020

Madison Heights mayor appointed to judgeship in Hazel Park

MADISON HEIGHTS — Brian Hartwell, the mayor of Madison Heights, has been appointed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to preside as judge over Hazel Park 43rd District Court.

Published June 4, 2020

Site of contaminated groundwater to be demolished

MADISON HEIGHTS — Before COVID-19 took the world by storm, the city of Madison Heights was sorting another health concern — the contaminants leaking out of Electro-Plating Services.

Published June 4, 2020

Cost-cutting measures to offset revenue loss in Madison Heights

MADISON HEIGHTS — The city of Madison Heights has implemented a variety of cost-cutting measures in the face of budget shortfalls anticipated for the next two fiscal years — the shortfalls resulting from the pandemic’s impact on the community.

Published June 4, 2020

Madison Heights passes budget for FY 2020-21

MADISON HEIGHTS — Wishing to provide relief for residents and businesses during uncertain economic times, the Madison Heights City Council has approved a version of the budget for the new fiscal year that will not fully levy the tax increase that voters approved last fall.

Published June 4, 2020

Local businesses navigate out of shutdown as cities campaign to help

MADISON HEIGHTS/HAZEL PARK — If local business forms the backbone of a community, that backbone was strained during a shutdown that was necessary for public health but costly to the companies that saw their sales disrupted.

Published June 3, 2020

American Heart Association to host virtual Heart Walk

DETROIT — The COVID-19 pandemic isn’t stopping the American Heart Association’s Metro Detroit Heart Walk from promoting healthy living and getting helpful information to the public.

Published June 1, 2020

Bridge work will close Big Beaver Road under I-75

METRO DETROIT — Bridge work will close Big Beaver Road in both directions under Interstate 75 from 9 p.m. June 1 to 9 a.m. June 2.

Published May 26, 2020

As the rate of COVID-19 cases falls, testing becomes easier and more vital

OAKLAND COUNTY — Last week, the Oakland County Health Division announced it would expand its drive-thru testing services for all Oakland County residents, symptomatic or not.

Published May 26, 2020

Some good, some sad news from Oakland Parks

OAKLAND COUNTY — The state’s stay-at-home order directed residents to do just that: stay home. But there are some exceptions to that rule, and Oakland County Parks and Recreation Department officials said they hope to help county families ease their stir-craziness with some safe fun in the open air.

Michigan Press Association award winners

Published May 26, 2020

C & G Newspapers staff wins Michigan Press Association awards

METRO DETROIT — C & G Newspapers garnered 15 awards in the 2019 Michigan Press Association Better Newspaper Contest.

Published May 24, 2020

Gold Star memorial underway in metro Detroit

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — People across the country recently paid their respects to military personnel who have died while serving in the U.S. armed forces on Memorial Day.

Published May 22, 2020

Oakland County announces $30M to support municipalities

OAKLAND COUNTY — During a May 19 press conference, Oakland County Executive David Coulter announced plans to allocate $30 million to county cities, villages and townships. There are 62 such municipalities in Oakland County.

Published May 14, 2020

The Friday 5 — May 15-17

Your guide to staying at home this weekend

Four planes, including the A-10 Thunderbolt II (pictured) and KC-135 Stratotanker, will flyover Michigan Tuesday and Wednesday.

Published May 12, 2020

Selfridge ready for special flyover

METRO DETROIT — The U.S. Navy Blue Angels won’t be the only military planes flying over Michigan this week.

Published May 7, 2020

WWII veteran discusses V-E Day for 75th anniversary

METRO DETROIT — In April 1945, a couple months after the Battle of the Bulge, Mike Aleo’s battalion was ready to cross the Rhine River, when it received orders to pull out and go west to Royon, France.

Published May 7, 2020

The Friday 5 — May 8-10

Your guide to staying at home this weekend

Published May 7, 2020

Oakland County announces expanded testing, $12M more for small businesses

OAKLAND COUNTY — On April 30, Oakland County Executive David Coulter announced a multi-pronged update on the county’s latest health and economic efforts in the face of COVID-19.