Madison - Park News

Published August 7, 2020

Madison Heights bans conversion therapy for minors

MADISON HEIGHTS — Health care providers in Madison Heights that engage in programs attempting to change a minor’s sexual orientation or gender identity — sometimes referred to as “conversion therapy” — will now be subject to imprisonment and fines.

Published August 7, 2020

Madison Heights Community Coalition concerned about pandemic’s toll on youth

MADISON HEIGHTS — The Madison Heights Community Coalition, or MHCC, believes that if kids are surrounded by good influences, they’re more likely to succeed.

Published August 7, 2020

Businesses in Madison Heights awarded pandemic relief grants

MADISON HEIGHTS — When the pandemic started, many businesses had to temporarily close or curtail their operations for safety reasons. This naturally took a toll on their finances and put some in a precarious position.

Published August 7, 2020

Hartwell, Collins advance to general election for Hazel Park judgeship

MADISON HEIGHTS/HAZEL PARK — In the primary election Aug. 4, two faces familiar to Madison Heights voters competed in different contests — one prevailing, the other coming up short.

Published August 7, 2020

Madison Heights Arts Board plans socially distanced music festival

MADISON HEIGHTS — The need for social distancing to avoid spreading the coronavirus has led to the cancellation or downsizing of many public events.

Published August 7, 2020

Hazel Park issues public advisory on drinking water

HAZEL PARK — The city of Hazel Park has issued a public advisory on its drinking water, although officials emphasize that nothing has changed in the water supply.

Published August 7, 2020

Hazel Park library goes ‘fine free,’ waives current fines

HAZEL PARK — Late fees are no longer a thing at the Hazel Park Memorial District Library.

Published August 6, 2020

Coulter, Kowall prevail in Oakland County executive primary

OAKLAND COUNTY — The Oakland County executive candidates have been set for the Nov. 3 general election.

Published August 5, 2020

Gregory, Bouchard to face off for sheriff in November

OAKLAND COUNTY — Democrat Vincent Gregory will face incumbent Republican Michael Bouchard for the Oakland County Sheriff seat in November.

Becky Skates, of Royal Oak, dropped off many bags of plastic for recycling at the SOCRRA Recycling Drop-Off Center after making an appointment July 24.

Published July 28, 2020

SOCRRA re-opens recycling drop-off center, by appointment only

METRO DETROIT — For the past four months, eco-conscious consumers have been stockpiling their paper, cardboard, glass and plastic containers while SOCRRA’s Recycling Drop-Off Center was closed due to COVID-19.

Published July 28, 2020

Beat the summer heat

METRO DETROIT — Seemingly endless weeks of hot, steamy weather along with a few intense storms have dramatically increased the use of air conditioning, and at times, cut power altogether this summer.

Published July 26, 2020

Will Postal Service delays impact primary election?

OAKLAND COUNTY — As Michigan draws closer to its Aug. 4 primary election, which has seen increases in absentee ballot voting, will postal delays end up having an impact on voters ability to submit their ballots on time and have them counted?

Published July 24, 2020

Experts warn seniors to be wary of scammers

METRO DETROIT — Senior citizens are a favorite target for many scammers, and they have plenty to watch out for both from criminals and from unscrupulous businesses who seek to take advantage of them.

Published July 24, 2020

Librarians in Madison Heights share their summer reading picks

MADISON HEIGHTS — In the last edition of the Madison-Park News, the staff at the Hazel Park library shared reading recommendations. Now staff members at the Madison Heights library are sharing their own.

Published July 24, 2020

Manga artist to lead virtual drawing class

HAZEL PARK — Those interested in learning how to draw Japanese comic art, or manga, will soon have the opportunity to learn directly from one of the masters.

Published July 24, 2020

Madison Heights Active Adult Center adapts to pandemic

MADISON HEIGHTS — The Madison Heights Active Adult Center, or AAC, caters to a wide range of people, including older individuals who may be more susceptible to the coronavirus.

Published July 24, 2020

Local officials encourage people to vote

MADISON HEIGHTS/HAZEL PARK — Madison Heights City Councilwoman Kymm Clark knows that every vote counts in an election. When she won her seat last year, she did so by a difference of three votes, ousting incumbent Robert Gettings.

Published July 24, 2020

Madison Heights participates in water conservation challenge

MADISON HEIGHTS — A national competition is underway to see which city can get the highest percentage of its residents to sign a pledge to maintain eco-friendly water habits. One of the participating cities is Madison Heights, which is especially fitting since the initiative was started by a hometown hero.

Published July 23, 2020

Experts brace for problems as eviction and foreclosure moratorium ends

METRO DETROIT — On April 1, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer issued a moratorium on evictions and foreclosures due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The order was to last until June when it was extended to last until July 15.