Madison - Park News

Published March 29, 2019

Councilman reviews data showing child abuse in Madison Heights

MADISON HEIGHTS — April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month in the United States, and a councilman in Madison Heights wants to draw attention to how the problem hits close to home.

Published March 29, 2019

Workshop to provide Narcan training for opioid overdoses

MADISON HEIGHTS — With the opioid crisis continuing to claim lives, health officials see an ever-increasing need for ordinary citizens to know what to do when faced with someone suffering from an overdose. Time is of the essence in such a situation.

Published March 27, 2019

Opportunities abound for youth to volunteer this summer

METRO DETROIT — In just a few months, the summer will stretch out before local youth — weeks of sleeping in, fun, sunshine ... and boredom. It doesn’t have to be that way, though. Younger volunteers can make a big difference over the summer instead by helping organizations that feed the hungry and support local children or animals.

Published March 27, 2019

Get birds to flock to the yard this spring

METRO DETROIT — Bird-watching is entertaining and educational for people of all ages, and people can even enjoy this activity from inside the comfort of their own home if they take a few simple steps.

Published March 26, 2019

Bust takes down five in narcotics ring in Oakland County

OAKLAND COUNTY — Over $500,000 worth of narcotics was seized during a recent drug raid.

Published March 26, 2019

The Friday 5 — March 29-31

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published March 21, 2019

Madison Heights hires new department heads for finance, economic development

MADISON HEIGHTS — The city of Madison Heights has filled two key positions that will help chart the community’s path moving forward.

Published March 21, 2019

Crime commission to hold forum on child abuse

MADISON HEIGHTS — An upcoming forum will grapple with the difficult issue of child abuse and neglect. “This problem is bigger and worse than the average person thinks,” said Margaret Hall, executive director of the Southfield Domestic Violence Group. “It could be anyone, anywhere. Same with #MeToo. It’s more than a hashtag — it’s an epidemic.”

Published March 21, 2019

Complaints about waste hauler on decline in Madison Heights

MADISON HEIGHTS — The city of Madison Heights has released statistics that appear to show a sharp reduction in official complaints regarding the work of the city’s solid waste contractor, Green for Life Environmental, or GFL.

Published March 21, 2019

Community brainstorms ideas for redesign of Scout Park

HAZEL PARK — Thanks to a generous donation from the Sutar-Sutaruk-Meyer Foundation, Scout Park will be fully renovated this summer, with a design informed by community feedback.

Published March 20, 2019

The Friday 5 — March 22-24

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published March 19, 2019

Protect your home while you travel

METRO DETROIT — Michigan is home to many who take advantage of spring break, enjoy vacations over the summer, or even escape the entire winter season in favor of a warmer climate. While they’re away, their homes are left largely unattended, making them vulnerable to break-ins and other crime. Luckily, law enforcement officials say there are a number of things people can do to protect their homes.

Published March 19, 2019

Drink in the health benefits of nature

METRO DETROIT — Have you ever wondered if your trusty family physician gets miffed by that old adage “an apple a day keeps the doctor away”? We’ve got it on good authority that she doesn’t. In fact, your doc would be pleased as punch — a very nutrient-rich punch — to hear that you’re getting in daily servings of apples, berries and, especially, green vegetables.

Published March 18, 2019

State weight restrictions in spotlight of road debate

METRO DETROIT — The Michigan Department of Transportation announced last week that additional restrictions will be tacked on to the state and local road weight restrictions, which took effect Friday, March 15.

Published March 18, 2019

Make managing your health the priority during National Nutrition Month

METRO DETROIT — The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is urging Michiganders to make informed diet choices during March, which is National Nutrition Month.

Published March 15, 2019

Forum to discuss the choices and consequences that youths face

MADISON HEIGHTS — Teens and tweens are a work in progress, trying to find themselves and making mistakes along the way. But those mistakes sometimes carry major repercussions.

An upcoming panel discussion will examine the pressures that they face, and what’s at stake. The event, titled “Real Life Choices — Dangerous Consequences for Parents, Teens & Tweens,” is scheduled to take place from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, March 21, at the Madison Heights Fire Department’s training room, located at 31313 Brush St. in Madison Heights.

Published March 15, 2019

‘Paws-ghetti’ dinner at Madison Place to benefit animal shelter

MADISON HEIGHTS — The Madison Heights Animal Shelter continues to hold fundraisers to raise the money needed to save as many homeless animals as possible.

Asia Clark and Jimmia Thach, both freshmen, and Nia Ross, junior, help sort prom dresses for the Spring Dress Extravaganza at Lamphere High School March 22 2016.

Published March 15, 2019

Donations needed for Spring Dress Extravaganza

MADISON HEIGHTS — School dances like prom can get really expensive, really fast.

That’s why the Lamphere High PACT Club holds the Spring Dress Extravaganza each year, offering gently used dresses and shoes for $20 or less.

Angel Abdulahad — the principal at Wilkinson Middle School, seen here at the school March 13 — has been appointed the interim superintendent for Madison District Public Schools. He will continue to serve as the principal at Wilkinson as well.

Published March 15, 2019

Madison District Public Schools appoints interim superintendent

MADISON HEIGHTS — The principal of Wilkinson Middle School is now working double duty as the interim superintendent of Madison District Public Schools, following the resignation of the previous superintendent.

Published March 14, 2019

More measles cases confirmed in Oakland County

METRO DETROIT — The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and the Oakland County Health Division confirmed a total of 38 measles cases April 5. The cases follow an announcement made March 13 by the Oakland County Health Division confirming a case of travel-related measles.