Madison - Park News

Published July 23, 2019

Water resources commissioner warns of aging infrastructure

HAZEL PARK — During a presentation at the Hazel Park District Library July 8 and July 11, Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner Jim Nash spoke about how clean drinking water is supplied and delivered, and how his office handles sewage and stormwater runoff.

Published July 23, 2019

Hazel Park man who stalked ex-girlfriend to Minnesota sentenced

HAZEL PARK — A man who traveled from Hazel Park to Minnesota to track down and possibly harm his ex-girlfriend has been sentenced to more than three years in federal prison.

Published July 23, 2019

Residents needed to serve on boards and commissions in Madison Heights

MADISON HEIGHTS — The city of Madison Heights currently has about two dozen open spots on the citizen-led boards and commissions that help advise the City Council on policies and initiatives.

Published July 23, 2019

Ex-doctor in drug bust sentenced

MADISON HEIGHTS — A former physician has been sentenced to 64 months in federal prison for stealing the identities of other doctors to deliver prescription drugs to third parties.

Published July 23, 2019

Guests get a preview of Holly Oaks ORV park

OAKLAND COUNTY — The ride starts off like any drive down a dirt road: a little bumpy and a lot dusty.

Published July 21, 2019

Thousands without power after storms

According to a statement on the DTE Energy website, approximately 390,000 metro Detroit residents are without power as a result of two waves of severe weather that struck the region July 19 and 20.

Published July 19, 2019

Cooling centers available in Macomb County

MACOMB COUNTY — With the extreme heat hitting metro Detroit, Macomb County officials have released a list of local cooling centers. The cooling centers are air-conditioned public facilities where people may go for relief during temporary periods of extreme heat; these centers provide shade, water, and restrooms.

Published July 17, 2019

The Friday 5 — July 19-21

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published July 16, 2019

Give your old furniture a good new home

PONTIAC — The Pontiac-based nonprofit Furniture Bank of Southeastern Michigan provides families with basic pieces of furniture.

Published July 16, 2019

Learning to drive in the 21st century

METRO DETROIT — Smartphones, navigation systems, touch-screen music controls and more: It seems that teens learning to drive these days have more distractions than ever to filter out while they concentrate on the task at hand.

Published July 16, 2019

Head games: How football is striving to make the sport safer

METRO DETROIT — Concussions and head injuries have long been a part of football, but over the years, more information and increased education have been key to improving the overall safety of the game.

Published July 15, 2019

SCOTUS gerrymandering ruling likely to have ripple effect

METRO DETROIT — A 5-4 U.S. Supreme Court decision on June 27 is likely to impact the redistricting timeline in Michigan.

Published July 12, 2019

Madison Heights commits to be a ‘dementia-friendly community’

MADISON HEIGHTS — The Madison Heights City Council is raising awareness for those with dementia and their caregivers, making Madison Heights what the Michigan Dementia Coalition calls a “dementia-friendly community.”

Published July 12, 2019

Council discusses issues with waste hauler, sidewalk vendor

MADISON HEIGHTS — The Madison Heights City Council has found itself at odds with two major contractors in recent months. The city is still receiving complaints about the service of its waste hauler, Green for Life Environmental (GFL), leading some on the council to suggest that now might be the time to start considering other options.

Published July 11, 2019

The Friday 5 — July 12-14

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published July 9, 2019

Oakland County committee adopts Fair Chance Hiring Policy

OAKLAND COUNTY — Potential employees of Oakland County will no longer have to disclose if they’ve been convicted of a crime now that a new policy has been approved.

Published July 9, 2019

Borrow a buddy with pet volunteer programs

If you’re an animal lover, you know all too well the pangs of wanting to adopt all of the sweet homeless cats and dogs left in shelters.

Published July 9, 2019

Oh Deer: Experts offer tips on how to keep deer from dining on your landscape

If you live in an area frequented by deer, your home’s lush landscape — especially your prize tulips, roses, day lilies and hostas — will inevitably turn into a midnight snack.

Published July 9, 2019

Behind the Wheel: Shelby Township woman celebrates 50 years of owning Firebird

Maria Carpenter, of Shelby Township, recently celebrated a milestone anniversary with her 1969 Pontiac Firebird convertible, and she has the pictures to prove it.