Madison - Park News

Signs like this one, seen at the splash pad at Kensington Metropark, helped visitors know how far they should social distance while using Huron-Clinton Metroparks in 2020.

Published November 17, 2020

Huron-Clinton Metroparks see 2020 attendance surge

METRO DETROIT — With outdoors seemingly safer places to have distanced gatherings than inside, Huron-Clinton Metroparks saw attendance increase this year as metro Detroit residents looked for a place to safely get out of the house.

Home flu shots available for older adults

Published November 10, 2020

Oakland County Health Division offers at-home flu shots for seniors

OAKLAND COUNTY — Beverly Hills resident Marilyn Ferber, 87, who has been homebound, especially since the onslaught of the coronavirus pandemic, couldn’t fathom having to leave her house this year to receive an influenza vaccination.

Published November 10, 2020

Families alter Thanksgiving plans amid pandemic

METRO DETROIT — Thanksgiving has always been a big deal for Elyse Van Houzen, of Franklin, who has been hosting large turkey day celebrations for friends and family for over 25 years.

Published November 10, 2020

Women talk about how passion drives their business

METRO DETROIT — In a society constantly working to bring equality to women in the workplace, consider for a moment an alternative point of view: Women might not always be equal to men because, sometimes, they can do the job better.

Published November 10, 2020

Preserve and display military memorabilia in the home

METRO DETROIT — For veterans and their families, memorabilia represent an individual’s service and can bring back memories of one’s time in the military.

Published November 9, 2020

Oakland County Parks millage renewal passes

OAKLAND COUNTY — For the first time in the park system’s nearly 55-year history, the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Department asked residents to vote to increase its operating millage by about 50%.

Pictured is Dakota Bread Co. co-founder Bassie Shemtov. Employers and job seekers have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic in different ways.

Published November 7, 2020

Employers, job seekers feel the sting of the pandemic

METRO DETROIT — In a year that has challenged so many in profound ways, both employers and job seekers are among those who have had their lives altered as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Published November 6, 2020

MCC, OCC board of trustees election results

MACOMB/OAKLAND COUNTIES — The results for the Macomb Community College and Oakland Community College board of trustees races are in.

Published November 6, 2020

New sidewalk mural brings interactive touch to Civic Center Park

MADISON HEIGHTS — A new mural that resembles a game of hopscotch invites park-goers to play along as they walk the trail at Civic Center Park.

Published November 6, 2020

Second outdoor mural in Madison Heights completed at Rosie’s Park

MADISON HEIGHTS — The first outdoor mural in the city of Madison Heights garnered statewide attention when it was completed on the shelter building at Civic Center Park in 2019, earning Madison Heights a place in the final four of the Michigan Municipal Leagues’s prestigious Community Excellence Awards.

Published November 6, 2020

Pumpkin Walk continues Madison Heights trend of community events amid pandemic

MADISON HEIGHTS — With coronavirus cases spiking across the country, the resident-led Madison Heights Arts Board has been looking for ways to provide safe fun during a time of pandemic.

Published November 6, 2020

Giant book pages form new building sign at Hazel Park library

HAZEL PARK — A new sign resembling an open book has been added over one of the entrances to the Hazel Park Memorial District Library. A new ground sign has been added as well. The building sign breathes new life into a facade weathered by time.

Published November 6, 2020

Madison Heights plans drive-thru tree lighting for end of November

MADISON HEIGHTS — The Holiday Tree Lighting is a cherished tradition in Madison Heights, and this year it will continue, but in a new format.

Published November 4, 2020

Republican sheriff keeps job among Democratic winners in Oakland County

OAKLAND COUNTY — The unofficial election results are in, and longtime Oakland County Sheriff Michael J. Bouchard defeated Democratic challenger Vincent Gregory 54.36%, or 410,951 votes, to 45.51%, or 344,003 votes.

Published November 4, 2020

Coulter wins election in Oakland County executive race

OAKLAND COUNTY — Dave Coulter will continue as Oakland County executive, as he’s been elected by voters to a four-year term.

Published November 4, 2020

State House District 27 stays blue

OAKLAND COUNTY — The 27th District in the Michigan House of Representatives will see a new face in the form of Regina Weiss.

Published November 4, 2020

Voters determine local school boards, judge, commissioner in Madison Heights, Hazel Park

MADISON HEIGHTS/HAZEL PARK — Among the local competitions in the general election Nov. 3 were races for the Board of Education in Madison District Public Schools and Hazel Park Public Schools. Another notable local election was the judge of the Hazel Park 43rd District Court.

Published October 27, 2020

Northern Michigan real estate becomes red-hot during pandemic

NORTHERN MICHIGAN — For many Michiganders living downstate, going up north means getting away for a vacation, for an escape to greener, quieter pastures, but some families are beginning to stay past the three-day weekend and starting to call the state’s northern counties home.

Farmington Hills City Clerk Pam Smith leads an election poll worker training seminar Oct. 21, 2020.

Published October 23, 2020

Another election, another record-setting turnout by voters

OAKLAND COUNTY — We saw it in the March election. We saw it again in August, and we will likely continue to see it during the upcoming Nov. 3 presidential election. Voters in 2020 are coming out in record-breaking droves to cast their ballots.

The Salvation Army of Metro Detroit is offering assistance for Oakland County residents who have been financially affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Published October 23, 2020

Grant money helps Salvation Army provide assistance to Oakland County residents

OAKLND COUNTY — The Salvation Army of Metro Detroit is helping to provide relief for Oakland County residents who have been hit hard financially by the COVID-19 pandemic.