Madison - Park News

Published April 5, 2019

Benefit to help fund planetarium for summer reading program

HAZEL PARK — For the kickoff of the Hazel Park District Library’s summer reading program this year, attendees will enter an inflatable dome, 36 feet across, and look to the dome’s ceiling to see a star-filled sky that recreates the constellations of the Northern Hemisphere, exactly as they appear the day of the presentation.

Published April 5, 2019

Workshops collect feedback to update Hazel Park’s master plan

HAZEL PARK — A recent three-day series of public workshops by Hazel Park Parks and Recreation saw residents discussing topics related to updating the city’s master plan — the document that guides the future development of the community.

Published April 5, 2019

Madison Heights City Council applies for state grant to improve Edison Park

MADISON HEIGHTS — This past winter, the playscape at Edison Park in Madison Heights was removed due to its dilapidated condition and the liability this posed for the city. But the City Council is hoping that the state will award Madison Heights a grant to help fund a replacement for the playscape — one that will be built with accessibility in mind.

Published April 3, 2019

The Friday 5 — April 5-7

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Published April 3, 2019

Aquariums can add tranquility, beauty to homes

METRO DETROIT — There are many choices facing a homeowner when decorating a home. Something that is not uncommon, but definitely stands out, is an aquarium. Victor Bondi, a Warren resident and president of the Motor City Aquarium Society, said he has at least four fish tanks in his home, and at one point he had as many as 18.

Published April 3, 2019

Families flock to the great outdoors to bird watch

METRO DETROIT — Bird-watching, local experts say, is not just for the birds. It’s a great excuse to get everyone spending quality time together outside — away from the temptation of screens — and cultivating an interest in science and nature.

Published March 29, 2019

New electives, options added in Lamphere schools

MADISON HEIGHTS — While the current school year saw the start of new electives in Lamphere Public Schools, the curriculum will continue to evolve during the 2019-20 school year, with such additions as sports reporting and learning how to operate small unmanned aircraft, as well as other options across the district.

Published March 29, 2019

Councilman reviews data showing child abuse in Madison Heights

MADISON HEIGHTS — April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month in the United States, and a councilman in Madison Heights wants to draw attention to how the problem hits close to home.

Published March 29, 2019

Workshop to provide Narcan training for opioid overdoses

MADISON HEIGHTS — With the opioid crisis continuing to claim lives, health officials see an ever-increasing need for ordinary citizens to know what to do when faced with someone suffering from an overdose. Time is of the essence in such a situation.

Published March 27, 2019

Opportunities abound for youth to volunteer this summer

METRO DETROIT — In just a few months, the summer will stretch out before local youth — weeks of sleeping in, fun, sunshine ... and boredom. It doesn’t have to be that way, though. Younger volunteers can make a big difference over the summer instead by helping organizations that feed the hungry and support local children or animals.

Published March 27, 2019

Get birds to flock to the yard this spring

METRO DETROIT — Bird-watching is entertaining and educational for people of all ages, and people can even enjoy this activity from inside the comfort of their own home if they take a few simple steps.

Published March 26, 2019

Bust takes down five in narcotics ring in Oakland County

OAKLAND COUNTY — Over $500,000 worth of narcotics was seized during a recent drug raid.

Published March 26, 2019

The Friday 5 — March 29-31

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Published March 21, 2019

Madison Heights hires new department heads for finance, economic development

MADISON HEIGHTS — The city of Madison Heights has filled two key positions that will help chart the community’s path moving forward.

Published March 21, 2019

Crime commission to hold forum on child abuse

MADISON HEIGHTS — An upcoming forum will grapple with the difficult issue of child abuse and neglect. “This problem is bigger and worse than the average person thinks,” said Margaret Hall, executive director of the Southfield Domestic Violence Group. “It could be anyone, anywhere. Same with #MeToo. It’s more than a hashtag — it’s an epidemic.”

Published March 21, 2019

Complaints about waste hauler on decline in Madison Heights

MADISON HEIGHTS — The city of Madison Heights has released statistics that appear to show a sharp reduction in official complaints regarding the work of the city’s solid waste contractor, Green for Life Environmental, or GFL.

Published March 21, 2019

Community brainstorms ideas for redesign of Scout Park

HAZEL PARK — Thanks to a generous donation from the Sutar-Sutaruk-Meyer Foundation, Scout Park will be fully renovated this summer, with a design informed by community feedback.

Published March 20, 2019

The Friday 5 — March 22-24

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Published March 19, 2019

Protect your home while you travel

METRO DETROIT — Michigan is home to many who take advantage of spring break, enjoy vacations over the summer, or even escape the entire winter season in favor of a warmer climate. While they’re away, their homes are left largely unattended, making them vulnerable to break-ins and other crime. Luckily, law enforcement officials say there are a number of things people can do to protect their homes.

Published March 19, 2019

Drink in the health benefits of nature

METRO DETROIT — Have you ever wondered if your trusty family physician gets miffed by that old adage “an apple a day keeps the doctor away”? We’ve got it on good authority that she doesn’t. In fact, your doc would be pleased as punch — a very nutrient-rich punch — to hear that you’re getting in daily servings of apples, berries and, especially, green vegetables.