Southfield Sun

Farmington Hills City Clerk Pam Smith leads an election poll worker training seminar Oct. 21, 2020.

Published October 23, 2020

Another election, another record-setting turnout by voters

OAKLAND COUNTY — We saw it in the March election. We saw it again in August, and we will likely continue to see it during the upcoming Nov. 3 presidential election. Voters in 2020 are coming out in record-breaking droves to cast their ballots.

The Salvation Army of Metro Detroit is offering assistance for Oakland County residents who have been financially affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Published October 23, 2020

Grant money helps Salvation Army provide assistance to Oakland County residents

OAKLND COUNTY — The Salvation Army of Metro Detroit is helping to provide relief for Oakland County residents who have been hit hard financially by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Published October 22, 2020

Operation Blue Santa to make Christmas bright for local children

METRO DETROIT — Because police officers are often the first to see the impoverished situations some children live in, officers who worked with the late Collin Rose are trying to bring cheer, charity and kindness to less fortunate children this holiday season.

The Southfield Parks and Recreation Department is putting together two Halloween events for families to enjoy. Boo at the Burgh will take place Oct. 23-24, while Book and Boo is set for Oct. 31. Pictured, kids work at the craft table during the 2018 Boo Bash.

Published October 21, 2020

Southfield Parks and Rec to host Halloween events

SOUTHFIELD — Those looking for some family Halloween fun will have the opportunity to grab some candy and meet some spooky characters with a pair of events put on by the Southfield Parks and Recreation Department.

Published October 21, 2020

Southfield resident sees song reach No. 1 on Billboard charts

SOUTHFIELD — Randy Scott always dreamed that this would happen. The Southfield resident would drive around town listening to the jazz station on Sirius XM radio and imagine that his song was playing. When he looked at the jazz charts on Billboard.com, he would always imagine his song at the top.

Amaiya Wright, right, and Gabrielle McNutt post for a photo under a teepee made of sticks at Bauervic Woods Park in Southfield. With over 350 votes, the photo was selected as the city’s 2020 Photo Prize winner.

Published October 21, 2020

Photo shot during COVID stress-relieving nature tour captures prize

SOUTHFIELD — Timothy McNutt has lived in Southfield for 20 years, and despite two decades in the city, there were still areas left undiscovered. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, McNutt was laid off from his job, and his kids were put into online schooling.

The Southfield Goodfellows are looking for donations during their annual holiday season drive. The organization is only accepting monetary donations this year. Pictured, volunteers help out during the 2019 holiday drive.

Published October 21, 2020

Southfield Goodfellows still taking holiday donations

SOUTHFIELD — The temperatures are falling, the holiday season is nearing and the Southfield Goodfellows are still taking donations for their annual drive.

Published October 21, 2020

Family transforms Pontiac GTO into a winner

ROCHESTER HILLS — In 2003, Rochester Hills resident Mary Jane Pasko entered a contest at the local Farmer Jack grocery store.

Published October 20, 2020

State launches new weekly data on COVID-19 school outbreaks

METRO DETROIT — As students begin to transition to in-person learning, Michigan families can now see if there are COVID-19 outbreaks within their schools, colleges and universities.

Published October 20, 2020

Don’t let isolation lead to stagnation

METRO DETROIT — Many of us, fortunately, have been able to avoid contracting the dangerous COVID-19 virus.

Published October 20, 2020

Summer to fall transition is ideal time for closet makeover

METRO DETROIT — The leaves are turning colors and falling, pools are closed for the season, and we are still in a global pandemic.

Published October 20, 2020

Social media serves as saving grace for seniors in COVID era

METRO DETROIT — The list of essential items needed to get through the COVID-19 pandemic goes well beyond personal protection equipment.

Published October 16, 2020

Joe Biden visits Southfield

SOUTHFIELD — Presidential candidate Joe Biden visited the Beech Woods Recreation Center in Southfield Oct. 16.

Published October 16, 2020

Men charged with using robocalls to intimidate voters

METRO DETROIT — Two men described as “political operatives” by Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel’s office have been charged with crimes related to voter intimidation.

Published October 16, 2020

Musicians band together for the Pope Francis Center

METRO DETROIT — Under a broken movie screen amid bright lights and piles of concrete off to the side, the Orbitsuns finish their 10th take of Bob Seger’s “Sunspot Baby.”

Published October 16, 2020

Candidates share vision for Oakland Community College

OAKLAND COUNTY — In the Nov. 3 election, seven candidates will be on the ballot for Oakland Community College’s Board of Trustees. There are two seats for which they are competing — each is a six-year term.

Published October 7, 2020

Southfield voters to decide state, county, local races

SOUTHFIELD — In the Southfield Sun’s coverage area, voters will see a plethora of races to decide upon during the Nov. 3 election.

Among the upgrades to the park are a 0.6 mile walking trail and two raised soccer fields to help combat poor drainage.

Published October 7, 2020

Southfield’s Catalpa Oaks Park celebrates reopening

SOUTHFIELD — If the COVID-19 pandemic has taught people anything, it’s the importance of outdoor activities. The need for recreational space has become much more important with residents, who may feel stuck inside the house for what seems like months on end.