OAKLAND COUNTY — The Michigan High School Athletic Association swim and dive state finals marked a successful end to the season for a slew of Oakland County teams Nov. 18.

MADISON HEIGHTS — At its meeting Nov. 16, the new-look Madison Heights City Council reversed course on two lawsuits filed by marijuana companies.

HAZEL PARK — A federal grant will provide the Hazel Park Community Coalition $625,000 during the next five years, with eligibility to seek another five years of funding totaling $1.25 million over 10 years, as the coalition works to reduce substance use among youth.

MADISON HEIGHTS — A new council has taken shape in Madison Heights following last month’s election, including a new member and some historic firsts for diversity in the city.

OAKLAND COUNTY — Oakland County Parks and Recreation is encouraging people to not sacrifice their health and wellness goals just because of the cold weather.

News & Notes from the 11/22/23 Madison-Park News

MADISON HEIGHTS — Hot cocoa, cookies, Christmas caroling and more await at this year’s Madison Heights Holiday Tree Lighting.

MADISON HEIGHTS — Five proposed amendments to the charter of Madison Heights passed with overwhelming support Nov. 7, updating how the city approaches everything from appointments and resignations to the rules of running for office and how often meetings are held.

MADISON HEIGHTS — Madison Heights Bishop Foley has seen a revival of the program’s boys soccer program the past three seasons, and it’s courtesy of the 11 seniors that took the field for the Ventures this season.

MADISON HEIGHTS — Gary McGillivray, the most recent Oakland County commissioner for District 3, died Nov. 3, just two weeks after the Oct. 18 death of his wife, Diane McGillivray.

MADISON HEIGHTS — A former president of the Madison District Public Schools Board of Education will serve prison time for tax evasion and a years-long bribery scheme.

MADISON HEIGHTS — Millions of people struggle with mental health difficulties, from burnout and decision fatigue to anger issues and depression. An upcoming forum aims to raise awareness, with experts sharing advice on coping mechanisms and helpful resources.

News & Notes from the 11/8/23 Madison-Park News

MADISON HEIGHTS — The Madison Heights Community Coalition has received a $10,000 grant from the local Meijer, which will fund programs benefiting students at schools across the city.

MADISON HEIGHTS — The Madison Heights Arts Board is celebrating six years of service with its first annual Arts Gala fundraiser Nov. 17, as well as the good news that it has been awarded $250,000 for a bandshell at the city’s most prominent park.

MADISON HEIGHTS/HAZEL PARK — In the general election Nov. 7, voters in Hazel Park and Madison Heights settled contested council races for their cities.

MADISON HEIGHTS — Five proposed amendments to the charter of Madison Heights passed with overwhelming support Nov. 7, updating how the city approaches everything from appointments and resignations to the rules of running for office and how often meetings are held.

OAKLAND COUNTY — It’s no secret that Oakland County has arguably the best competition for high school tennis in Michigan, and it was well represented at the top of the leaderboards when the Michigan High School Athletic Association Boys Tennis State FInals ended Oct. 21.

OAKLAND COUNTY — Michigan will see its first high-occupancy lanes implemented this November on Interstate 75 between 12 Mile Road and South Boulevard … at least some of the time.

OAKLAND COUNTY — On Oct. 20, more than 200 people gathered for the 10th annual Regional Stormwater Summit to hear from experts and learn about a rebate program designed to encourage residents to reduce stormwater runoff on their own property.