Madison - Park News

Published May 31, 2019

Environmental Citizens Committee plans new projects for Madison Heights

MADISON HEIGHTS — The Madison Heights Environmental Citizens Committee, or ECC, originally formed in 1989, but had been inactive for many years. That all changed last year when it was revived, and since then the ECC has held six quarterly meetings, the most recent of which took place May 20 at Madison Heights City Hall. The next one is planned for September.

Published May 31, 2019

MDPS board approves plan to consolidate buildings

MADISON HEIGHTS — Several programs within Madison District Public Schools will be shuffled to different buildings as part of a larger plan to consolidate operations and cut costs to the tune of $1.5 million.

Published May 31, 2019

MDPS to cut $1.5 million to stave off potential deficits

MADISON HEIGHTS — Since taking power in January, the five new Board of Education members for Madison District Public Schools have been reviewing the budget, joined by the new superintendent, Angel Abdulahad, and assisted by the Oakland Intermediate School District.

Published May 30, 2019

Behind the Wheel: 1974 Javelin embodies owner’s affinity for American Motors

It’s been decades since a car rolled off the line at the now-defunct American Motors Corp., but for longtime AMC enthusiast Tim Stolarski, of Macomb Township, the brand is still alive and well — at least in his own driveway.

Published May 29, 2019

The Friday 5 — May 31-June 2

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published May 29, 2019

Uncover the thrill of the grill in rare and well-done form

METRO DETROIT — Warm up to cooking outdoors with these tips from folks who know their way around the grill grates.

Published May 29, 2019

Charitable runs/walks can be a kickstart to fitness

METRO DETROIT — Los Angeles-based celebrity fitness trainer Alex Fine will be competing in a 50-mile ultramarathon to raise money for HAVEN of Oakland County.

Published May 24, 2019

Falling in the shadows of heroes

METRO DETROIT — Peter Braun made his first parachute landing on his 17th birthday. He’s 54 now and has logged 6,500 jumps. None will be more meaningful than those he’s scheduled to make this June

Published May 23, 2019

Community Round Table announces 2019 volunteer honorees

MADISON HEIGHTS — Volunteerism can be difficult, discouraging and often thankless work. But at the awards luncheon each year for the Madison Heights Community Round Table, or MHCRT, kudos are given to those who dedicate themselves to the greater good.

Published May 23, 2019

Madison Heights City Council adopts budget

MADISON HEIGHTS — The average homeowner in Madison Heights can expect to pay less in city taxes in the new fiscal year beginning July 1, as per the budget adopted by the City Council at its meeting May 13.

Published May 23, 2019

Construction underway on John R Road in Hazel Park

HAZEL PARK — The John R commercial corridor in Hazel Park has been experiencing a renaissance following the recession. Now, resurfacing and repair work has begun that will narrow the road to three lanes — the idea being that pedestrians, cyclists and motorists will slow down, be safe and better appreciate what the area has to offer.

Published May 22, 2019

Veterans groups embrace service, challenges of survival

METRO DETROIT — In 1966, Tim Litz returned from Vietnam a Marine, ready to get on with life. It wasn’t long before he found the Veterans of Foreign Wars.

Published May 22, 2019

The Friday 5 — May 24-27

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published May 21, 2019

Too much sitting spells joint, back and health damage

METRO DETROIT — Henry Ford physical therapist Jim Tavrazich said it’s time to take a stand against too much sitting. “It is a problem,” said Tavrazich, the supervisor for Henry Ford Medical Center Rehabilitation Services in Southfield, and Henry Ford Medical Center Rehabilitation Services and Athletic Medicine in Novi.

Sterling Heights resident Rhonda Kasper’s father recently passed away, which is why she hosted a garage sale. She was looking to sell items such as a stove, a washer, a dryer, a pingpong table and a Sea-Doo watercraft.

Published May 21, 2019

Buyers and sellers share tips for a successful garage sale

METRO DETROIT — ’Tis the season for garage sales. As the temperature warms up, the number of garage sales around metro Detroit tends to increase.

Published May 17, 2019

Behind the Wheel: ’57 Chevy-obsessed

The 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air is the quintessential American classic car, but for Ryan Gertner, of Rochester Hills, it’s more than just an icon — it’s an obsession.

Published May 17, 2019

Madison Heights Public Library announces summer lineup

MADISON HEIGHTS — To prevent the “brain drain” that can happen to children on summer break, the Madison Heights Public Library is planning a variety of events for the coming months, including a space-themed reading program that will reward them with prizes.

Published May 17, 2019

Women to discuss art careers at upcoming event

MADISON HEIGHTS — Working in the arts is the dream for many creatively inclined people, but it can also be a daunting path to follow. Still, it can be done, and during an upcoming presentation at Madison High, three women will discuss how they broke into the industry — and the challenges and triumphs that came with it.

Published May 17, 2019

Hazel Park to raise Pride Flag at City Hall

HAZEL PARK — June is officially recognized as LGBTQ+ Pride Month in the city of Hazel Park — and to put a rainbow-striped exclamation point on the fact, the Pride Flag will once again be raised and flown over the war memorial at Hazel Park City Hall.