Madison - Park News

Published November 13, 2018

Stop carbon monoxide poisoning with alarms, checkups

METRO DETROIT — Colorless, odorless and tasteless, carbon monoxide is a toxic gas known as the “silent killer.”

Published November 13, 2018

How law enforcement is changing its tune to address addiction

METRO DETROIT — It was Sept. 23, 2013. He can tell you the exact day when he felt there was “no way out,” and he knew he needed to get serious about recovery from his addiction to heroin and alcohol. “I was in treatment five different times,” said David Clayton, of Macomb Township. “I had been using for 11 years before I got sober, from the time I was 17 to 28, starting with prescription pills and marijuana and drinking, then heroin at 23.”

Published November 9, 2018

Redistricting proposal passes

LANSING — More than 60 percent of voters across the state were in favor of creating a new commission of registered voters to draw district boundary lines across Michigan.

Published November 9, 2018

Whitmer elected as Michigan’s next governor

LANSING — After months of campaigning and meeting with constituents, Democrat Gretchen Whitmer was voted in as Michigan’s next governor during the Nov. 6 election, beating out five other candidates, including Republican Bill Schuette.

Published November 9, 2018

I-696 lane and ramp closures to reopen by end of year

MACOMB COUNTY — The Michigan Department of Transportation said that despite cold and wet weather, the ongoing Interstate 696 project will have all lanes and ramps open by the end of December.

Published November 9, 2018

Young mother found dead in Hazel Park

HAZEL PARK — At press time, police in Hazel Park were investigating the death of a young woman who appears to have been murdered.

Published November 8, 2018

Madison Heights, Hazel Park voters choose local judges, county commissioners

MADISON HEIGHTS/HAZEL PARK — Voters in the general election Nov. 6 in Madison Heights and Hazel Park selected judges and county commissioners.

Published November 8, 2018

Hazel Park fires officer after arrest for drunken driving in Royal Oak

HAZEL PARK — An officer with the Hazel Park Police Department was terminated following an incident in Royal Oak in which he was arrested for drunken driving.

Published November 8, 2018

Madison Heights gets ready for tree lighting

MADISON HEIGHTS — Preparations are now underway for what city officials promise will be the biggest Holiday Tree Lighting in the history of Madison Heights.

Published November 8, 2018

Police arrest suspect in string of bank robberies

MADISON HEIGHTS — Authorities believe that a serial bank robber’s crime spree came to an end following her arrest Halloween night. The suspect is Dajanae Jordan, 23, of Sterling Heights. Hazel Park police conducted the arrest on Interstate 75, near Eight Mile Road, after the suspect reportedly tried to rob the Chase Bank inside the Hollywood Market at 29200 N. Campbell Road in Madison Heights Oct. 31.

Published November 8, 2018

Michigan voters legalize recreational marijuana

The voters have spoken, and with all 83 Michigan counties reporting, unofficial election results indicated overwhelming support for Proposal 1, the legalization of recreational marijuana statewide.

Published November 8, 2018

The Friday 5 — Nov. 9-11

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published November 7, 2018

Sensors can make car repairs pricey

METRO DETROIT — Prepare to spend more on auto repairs after a crash if your vehicle has sensors that are becoming more prevalent in newer vehicles, according to AAA.

Published November 7, 2018

Incumbents, experienced politicians keep state seats in Macomb County

Peter Lucido may live in Shelby Township now, but he said he sees his election to the state Senate District 8 seat, which includes Shelby Township and several other townships in northern Macomb County, as well as Harrison Township, Mount Clemens and St. Clair Shores, as going home.

Published November 7, 2018

Jump-start your garden this winter with composting

METRO DETROIT — The gardening season doesn’t have to end just because winter is here. You can still prepare your garden for a successful growing season when the warm weather returns. It may be too cold for many plants to grow, but it’s the perfect time to produce compost for the growing season.

Published November 7, 2018

Miller narrowly wins clerk race in Macomb County

MACOMB COUNTY — Democrat Fred Miller bested Republican Lisa Sinclair during the Nov. 6 election to become the new Macomb County Clerk/Register of Deeds.

Published November 7, 2018

Quilt-making volunteers shroud vets in valor

METRO DETROIT — Quilts are made painstakingly, with love, for warmth and comfort. Quilts of Valor mean even more than that.

Published November 7, 2018

Voters in Madison Heights, Hazel Park decide school boards and more

MADISON HEIGHTS/HAZEL PARK — The Nov. 6 general election has come and gone, settling two highly contested school board races. Here’s a look at how they panned out.

Published November 6, 2018

Redistricting proposal on path to pass

More than 60 percent of voters across the state were in favor of creating a new commission of registered voters to draw district boundary lines across Michigan.