Madison - Park News

A digital poster created for Oakland County’s “The Only Way To Beat It Is To Face It” campaign reminds residents to mask up and follow other COVID-19 safety protocols.

Published December 15, 2020

New Oakland County campaign hopes to reinforce COVID-19 safety guidelines

OAKLAND COUNTY — A new multimedia public education campaign created by Oakland County officials aims to reinforce the health safety guidelines issued for the COVID-19 pandemic in hopes that the county can continue to slow the spread of the virus.

Published December 14, 2020

Oakland County installs 10 freezers after FDA clears Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use

OAKLAND COUNTY — The Food and Drug Administration authorized Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use Dec. 11, paving the way for an initial shipment of about 2.9 million doses of the vaccine to be distributed in the U.S. over the next week.

A burglary suspect was shot after he allegedly attempted to run down arresting officers in the parking lot of the Knights Inn on Dequindre Road, just north of 11 Mile Road, in Madison Heights early on Dec. 10.

Published December 10, 2020

Police: Burglary suspect shot after trying to run down officers

WARREN/MADISON HEIGHTS — A burglary suspect was in critical condition after he was shot by Warren police early on Dec. 10. He allegedly tried to run down an officer in the parking lot of the Knights Inn, near 11 Mile and Dequindre roads in Madison Heights.

Farmington Hills could look to spend a portion of the $60,000 it received through grants funded by the EPA along Orchard Lake Road and other major thoroughfares throughout the city.

Published December 8, 2020

Oakland County Brownfield Consortium receives $600,000 EPA grant

FARMINGTON HILLS/SOUTHFIELD — Six municipalities across Oakland County are set to receive U.S. Environmental Protection Agency grant funding.

Published December 8, 2020

Oakland County offers free grocery delivery to seniors through Shipt

OAKLAND COUNTY — Keego Harbor resident David Emmings, 61, and his wife’s last worry in the midst of this pandemic has been their bi- or tri-weekly trip to the supermarket for groceries.

Published December 8, 2020

Less money, more time helps make the season bright during COVID-19

METRO DETROIT — Families are being asked to celebrate the holiday season in a more intimate way as they stay at home amid COVID-19, making this the perfect year to start new traditions and make lasting memories together.

Published December 8, 2020

Holiday light shows make season bright amid COVID-19

METRO DETROIT — Families across the country are being asked to stay home to help curb COVID-19. But as we’ve all experienced by now, too much together time can easily dampen the Christmas spirit.

Published December 8, 2020

Avoid getting scammed when shopping from home this season

METRO DETROIT — With Michiganders following state guidelines to stay home, wear masks and limit social interactions, online shopping is perhaps more popular than ever this holiday season.

Published December 7, 2020

Music venues, musicians try to get by during pandemic

METRO DETROIT — Kicking back with a cold brew while watching live music at your favorite watering hole basically has been put on hold since March.

Published December 4, 2020

Schools face substitute teacher, support staff shortage amid COVID-19

METRO DETROIT — Educating students in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic has been an ongoing challenge.

Published December 3, 2020

Hazel Park Community Coalition changes directors

HAZEL PARK — The Hazel Park Community Coalition is undergoing a change of leadership, but its vision remains the same.

Published December 3, 2020

Madison Heights Food Pantry helps out during holidays

MADISON HEIGHTS — The Madison Heights Food Pantry was formed at the start of the coronavirus pandemic as a lifeline for the unemployed and underemployed. Now, months later, with the virus surging across the country, it continues to play a vital role supporting the community.

Published December 3, 2020

More than 500 turkey meals distributed in Hazel Park giveaway

HAZEL PARK — The city of Hazel Park, its police and fire departments, the local schools and a marijuana company recently worked together to make sure people were well-fed on Thanksgiving.

Published December 3, 2020

New trees planted at Karam Park

HAZEL PARK — The canopy at Karam Park, in Hazel Park, is now a bit more complete, thanks to the efforts of about 40 volunteers who came together to plant trees.

Published December 3, 2020

Intoxicated man arrested after hit-and-run incident

MADISON HEIGHTS/HAZEL PARK — A suspect who crashed his vehicle in Madison Heights and fled the scene was later arrested in Hazel Park when an officer identified the highly intoxicated man walking along a road.

A Suburban Collection Farmington Hills Nissan employee makes a donation to the Drive Away Hunger campaign.

Published November 20, 2020

Drive Away Hunger campaign hopes to donate 1 million meals

METRO DETROIT — Food is a basic need, but for some families, it’s become their biggest challenge.

State rolls out COVID-19 exposure notification app

Published November 19, 2020

Michigan rolls out COVID-19 exposure notification app

LANSING — MI COVID Alert is a new statewide COVID-19 exposure notification app that lets users know whether they might recently have been exposed to COVID-19. It uses randomly generated phone codes and low energy Bluetooth technology instead of GPS location to protect privacy.

Published November 18, 2020

‘Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree’ at home with your favorite holiday music

METRO DETROIT — This holiday season will be different for many because of COVID-19, but that doesn’t mean it has to be a “Blue Christmas.”

Published November 18, 2020

Veterans group celebrates Veterans Day remotely

METRO DETROIT — Recognizing Veterans Day Nov. 11 was a challenge for most people given the COVID-19 quarantine, but the Metro Detroit Veterans Coalition forged ahead with a virtual alternative to its annual parade.

Published November 18, 2020

Teen girl wards off suspected sexual predator with stun gun

HAZEL PARK — A man stands accused of trying to rape a Hazel Park teen near Hazel Park High School, but the girl allegedly thwarted her assailant by deploying a Taser stun gun.