Southfield Sun

Published March 20, 2019

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published March 20, 2019

Southfield City Council in talks to temporarily close Beech Woods Golf Course

SOUTHFIELD — Local golfers may have to wait to tee off at their favorite golf course, pending a decision from the Southfield City Council.

Published March 20, 2019

Southfield day care shut down after worker allegedly stabs children with tack

SOUTHFIELD — The Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs recently shut down a local child care center.

Published March 20, 2019

Former union president sentenced for embezzling funds

SOUTHFIELD — The former president of a local union was recently sentenced for embezzling over $300,000 in union funds.

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.

Published March 18, 2019

State weight restrictions in spotlight of road debate

METRO DETROIT — The Michigan Department of Transportation announced last week that additional restrictions will be tacked on to the state and local road weight restrictions, which took effect Friday, March 15.

Published March 18, 2019

Make managing your health the priority during National Nutrition Month

METRO DETROIT — The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is urging Michiganders to make informed diet choices during March, which is National Nutrition Month.

Published March 14, 2019

More measles cases confirmed in Oakland County

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and the Oakland County Health Division recently confirmed seven more cases of measles in Oakland County.

Published March 13, 2019

The Friday 5 — March 15-17

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published March 13, 2019

Giving CBD oil a try

METRO DETROIT — It’s an all-natural product that can reportedly treat chronic pain, ease anxiety and bring sleep to those suffering from insomnia — with few to no side effects or drug interactions. But about half of those who hear about this supposed wonder drug won’t even try it because of its association with marijuana. It’s cannabidiol, better known as CBD oil.

Published March 13, 2019

Raise your gardening game

METRO DETROIT — The garden of your dreams doesn’t have to exist in your mind, or even in the ground in your backyard. Raised-bed gardens, made of wood or other creatively repurposed building materials, offer many advantages to vegetable growers in residential lots and community gardens.

Published March 12, 2019

Oakland Schools launches ‘Better with Breakfast’ program

OAKLAND COUNTY — It’s called the most important meal of the day for a reason.

To make sure kids have access to the morning fuel they need, Oakland Schools recently launched the Better with Breakfast program.

Published March 8, 2019

Remembering Gil Demers

WARREN — Gilbert Demers, the founder, publisher and patriarch of the C & G Newspapers family, passed away peacefully Feb. 25 at his home in Florida. His wife, Charlotte, the “C” to his “G,” and his five children were by his side. He was 89.

Rich and Ann Stislicki attended the arraignment in Farmington Hills March 6.

Published March 6, 2019

Former security guard charged with murder in Danielle Stislicki case

FARMINGTON HILLS — Floyd Russell Galloway Jr. was arraigned March 6 at the 47th District Court in front of Judge James B. Brady, over two years after Danielle Stislicki went missing.

Published March 6, 2019

The Friday 5 — March 8-10

Your guide to this weekend's events

Children relax on the dock at Camp Sancta Maria, where fathers and sons, mothers and daughters can spend a weekend at the camp together.

Published March 6, 2019

All in the family: Summer camp isn’t just for kids

Cabins, swimming in the lake, crafts and outdoor adventures are summertime traditions for some children.

Phragmites grow near the intersection of Tienken and Squirrel roads last September.

Published March 6, 2019

Invasive plants attack home values

Invasive phragmites, water hyacinth, European frogbit and red swamp crayfish — along with the fungus oak wilt and more — can damage landscapes and lower home values.

Members of the Oakway Mutual Aid group try on Level A hazmat suits Feb. 27 during training at the Southfield Fire Department, 24477 Lahser Road.

Published March 6, 2019

Fire Department hosts hazmat training for Oakway Mutual Aid

SOUTHFIELD — Members of the Southfield Fire Department, along with their partners in the Oakway Mutual Aid group — made up of fire departments in Bloomfield Township, Birmingham, Farmington Hills, Ferndale, Madison Heights, Royal Oak, Waterford and West Bloomfield — are in the midst of a two-week hazmat training operation.

Published March 6, 2019

Southfield A&T hosts FIRST robotics competition

SOUTHFIELD — On March 1 and 2, students and staff of Southfield High School for the Arts and Technology hosted a FIRST Robotics competition at the school, 24675 Lahser Road, where 40 high school-aged teams competed for a spot in the World Championship in Detroit in April.