Southfield Sun

Published July 13, 2018

METRO DETROIT — With a bill that frees schools from liability if they choose to allow students to bring sunscreen to school, state Rep. Kevin Hertel said students will be able to protect themselves on the playground or during sporting events.

Published July 11, 2018

GFL apologizes for messy trash pickup

SOUTHFIELD — Officials from GFL apologized to residents and Southfield City Council members following several complaints about the way the company has been handling waste.Read More

Published July 11, 2018

Behind the Wheel: Custom Mustang honors Tuskegee Airmen

Three years ago, Pontiac resident Eric Palmer was looking for a new convertible for summer cruising, so as a 20-plus-year General Motors Co. employee, he began scoping out Corvettes.

Published July 10, 2018

Two dead in fatal car crash, alcohol believed to be cause

SOUTHFIELD — Two women are dead after riding with an alleged drunken driver who drove into a tree early this morning.

Many expectant parents are choosing a more simplistic look for their new baby’s nursery. Picking out paint colors and the right accessories is usually a fun task for new parents.

Published July 10, 2018

Making room for baby with paint and accessories

METRO DETROIT — For parents-to-be or for moms and dads whose families are expanding, there is so much to do before the baby arrives, and that includes decorating and painting the nursery.

Published July 10, 2018

Sleep: a whole new summer slide to worry about

METRO DETROIT — Getting some decent shut-eye can be a tough job in the summer for folks of all ages.

During a 2014 training exercise, Oakland County Sheriff Marine Division members train on a lake on the Oakland County Sheriff Dive Team boat.

Published July 9, 2018

Drowning prevention is more than learning to swim

OAKLAND COUNTY — The first part of education is learning about what drowning is.

Published July 9, 2018

State tax filers can now support WWII vets memorial

LANSING — By simply checking a box and attaching a form, state taxpayers can now support an ongoing effort to build a permanent memorial honoring Michigan’s more than 620,000 people who served at home and abroad during World War II.

Published July 6, 2018

SEMCOG app to introduce 360-degree tours of local trails, waterways

DETROIT — The Southeast Michigan Council of Governments is preparing to offer a new resource to residents and visitors to the southeast Michigan area: visual mapping of several of the region’s parks, trails and waterways.

Published July 6, 2018

C & G Newspapers staff members share their favorite summer jams

WARREN — Sly and the Family Stone harmonized about “Hot Fun in the Summertime,” while Eddie Cochran and The Who battled the “Summertime Blues.” With summer in full swing, this week’s Warren Weekly pays tribute to flip-flops, road trips, backyard barbecues, and relaxing at the lake by asking C & G Newspapers staff members about their favorite summertime jams.

Published July 3, 2018

State Police crack down on seat belts, drunken driving during holiday

The next time you see a person on the side of the road with a sign, it could actually be an undercover officer. During a seat belt crackdown July 3 in the area of I-696 and Southfield Road, in Lathrup Village, Lt.

Published July 3, 2018

Experts offer tips to protect homes during vacation

METRO DETROIT — Taking proper safety precautions should be a high priority to avoid returning home to a burglarized or damaged home.

Published July 3, 2018

Berries: Excellent taste, fashionably late

METRO DETROIT — Our fine state is known for its tart cherries, and it’s one of the leading producers of blueberries in the country, harvesting an average 110 million pounds of more than 30 varieties.

Published July 3, 2018

Don’t detour around safe work zone driving habits

METRO DETROIT — Whether it’s “road closed” barricades or orange barrels, all of the markers for road construction are in sight for many commuters this summer.

Published July 2, 2018

2011 cold case murder suspect hospitalized, pretrial postponed

SOUTHFIELD — A court decision in a 2011 cold case has been put on hold for medical reasons, officials said. Darrin Bruce Keener, 52, has been charged in the death of an elderly Southfield resident, Nancy Gale, seven years ago.

Published July 2, 2018

Council discusses youth voter engagement ahead of primary

SOUTHFIELD — With a primary election right around the corner on Aug. 7, Southfield city officials are discussing ways to engage younger voters.

Published July 2, 2018

Water, sewer rates to jump 15 percent

SOUTHFIELD — In a special meeting June 18, the Southfield City Council approved the adoption of the city’s budget for the 2018-19 fiscal year.

Published June 29, 2018

Oakland County Fair to feature dinosaurs, magic

OAKLAND COUNTY — Grab the kids, some sunscreen and an appetite for elephant ears, because the Oakland County Fair is coming back to Davisburg July 6-15.

Published June 29, 2018

Motor City Brass Band trailer stolen with instruments inside

The Motor City Brass Band is picking up the pieces after its trailer full of instruments was stolen earlier this month.

Geri Feigelson, left, of West Bloomfield, and Sue Carlson, right, of Farmington Hills, hike on the West Bloomfield Trail June 26. The trail is one of many nature trails open to the public throughout the township.

Published June 28, 2018

Oakland County parks to launch guided hike series

OAKLAND COUNTY — Whether you’re looking to get moving this summer or you’re just bored of the usual sights and sounds of your neighborhood walking route, the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Department has got you covered.