Southfield Sun

Published August 6, 2020

Coulter, Kowall prevail in Oakland County executive primary

OAKLAND COUNTY — The Oakland County executive candidates have been set for the Nov. 3 general election.

Published August 5, 2020

Gregory, Bouchard to face off for sheriff in November

OAKLAND COUNTY — Democrat Vincent Gregory will face incumbent Republican Michael Bouchard for the Oakland County Sheriff seat in November.

Blues rocker Laith Al-Saadi will perform July 31 in a drive-in concert at the Macomb Center for Performing Arts in Clinton Township.

Published July 29, 2020

Macomb Center for the Performing Arts to host drive-in concert

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Audiences might know Laith Al-Saadi from watching him perform at venues around the state, or maybe fans will recognize him from season 10 of “The Voice” on NBC.

Published July 29, 2020

Southfield Schools to be online only in the fall

SOUTHFIELD — Southfield Public Schools officials announced recently a decision to provide remote learning only to start the 2020-2021 school year.

Published July 28, 2020

Southfield, Lathrup clerks see major increase in absentee ballots

SOUTHFIELD/LATHRUP VILLAGE — Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many voters are skipping the voting booth and opting for the comfort of their homes this primary election.

Fire Chief Johnny Menifee speaks to the media at the scene of an apartment fire in 2018.

Published July 28, 2020

Southfield fire chief appointed president of Southeastern Michigan Association of Fire Chiefs

SOUTHFIELD — Southfield Fire Chief Johnny Menifee is the first African American and Southfield chief to be named as the president of the Southeastern Michigan Association of Fire Chiefs.

Franklin Road has been a bumpy ride for drivers, but it will soon get a makeover.

Published July 28, 2020

Summer construction in Southfield unaffected by pandemic

SOUTHFIELD — Just about everything in daily life has been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

A combination doughnut and sandwich shop will soon become a medical marijuana provisioning center.

Published July 28, 2020

Medical marijuana provisioning center slated for doughnut shop

SOUTHFIELD — A third medical marijuana provisioning center is coming to Southfield.

Published July 28, 2020

More details shed light on reports of shooting, kidnapping in Southfield

SOUTHFIELD — Police have offered more details on a recent alleged assault with intent to murder and kidnapping.

Becky Skates, of Royal Oak, dropped off many bags of plastic for recycling at the SOCRRA Recycling Drop-Off Center after making an appointment July 24.

Published July 28, 2020

SOCRRA re-opens recycling drop-off center, by appointment only

METRO DETROIT — For the past four months, eco-conscious consumers have been stockpiling their paper, cardboard, glass and plastic containers while SOCRRA’s Recycling Drop-Off Center was closed due to COVID-19.

Published July 28, 2020

Beat the summer heat

METRO DETROIT — Seemingly endless weeks of hot, steamy weather along with a few intense storms have dramatically increased the use of air conditioning, and at times, cut power altogether this summer.

Published July 26, 2020

Will Postal Service delays impact primary election?

OAKLAND COUNTY — As Michigan draws closer to its Aug. 4 primary election, which has seen increases in absentee ballot voting, will postal delays end up having an impact on voters ability to submit their ballots on time and have them counted?

Published July 24, 2020

Experts warn seniors to be wary of scammers

METRO DETROIT — Senior citizens are a favorite target for many scammers, and they have plenty to watch out for both from criminals and from unscrupulous businesses who seek to take advantage of them.

Published July 23, 2020

Experts brace for problems as eviction and foreclosure moratorium ends

METRO DETROIT — On April 1, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer issued a moratorium on evictions and foreclosures due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The order was to last until June when it was extended to last until July 15.

Local residents Jonathan Sitko, left, and Brad Berry recently launched an online grocery store.

Published July 23, 2020

Locally grown food is an option close to home

OAKLAND COUNTY — Food preferences for metro Detroit residents can run the gamut, depending on taste and lifestyle.

Published July 22, 2020

Lights, a door and a good connection are key to working from home

METRO DETROIT — Across the United States, about 5 million employees work from home at least half of the time, according to the U.S. Census American Community Survey. That number has likely been pushed higher now — at least temporarily, but in some cases permanently — by a shift in the way companies do business in the COVID-19 pandemic.

Masks must be worn inside Jay Birds Rotisserie and Grill, 24480 10 Mile Road in Southfield.

Published July 21, 2020

Oakland County leaders, police weigh in on mask mandate

OAKLAND COUNTY — If you’re looking to make or keep friends in 2020, you’d be wise to steer clear of the topic of mask mandates.

Buses drop off students for the first day of class at Southfield High School for the Arts and Technology during a past school year.

Published July 21, 2020

Pediatrician group, district, governor talk about school plans

METRO DETROIT — One group of professionals is hoping students will head back to school in the fall, despite the COVID-19 outbreak.

Published July 21, 2020

Southfield Parks and Recreation continues programming at a distance

SOUTHFIELD — It may look a little different this year, but summer fun is in full swing in Southfield.

Mayor Kelly Garrett, the Lathrup Village City Council and other city staff listen to comments from residents on the possibility of recreational marijuana facilities in 2019.

Published July 21, 2020

Lathrup City Council in talks to extend marijuana sunset

LATHRUP VILLAGE — With a sunset date fast approaching, the Lathrup Village City Council is in talks to temporarily extend its decision to opt out of marijuana establishments in the city.