Southfield Sun

Published August 24, 2020

Oakland County seeks to renew, increase millage for parks

OAKLAND COUNTY — Earlier this month, the Oakland County Board of Commissioners voted to add a 0.35-mill proposal to the Nov. 3 ballot to fund the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Department, since the current millage is set to expire next year.

Published August 21, 2020

Michigan State Fair goes virtual this year

METRO DETROIT — The Michigan State Fair is usually an end-of-summer tradition packed with carnival rides, live entertainment, exhibits and much more. This year’s fair, presented by Ram Trucks, is still on.

The Southfield City Council recently approved a plan for a golf recreation center with a lighted driving range.

Published August 11, 2020

Golf recreation center in the works ‘fore’ 10-acre plot in Southfield

SOUTHFIELD — Golf aficionados will soon have a new place to tee off after a recent plan was approved by the Southfield City Council.

Published August 11, 2020

Southfield police recognizes new hires, promotions

SOUTHFIELD — The Southfield Police Department recently held an outdoor, socially distanced ceremony, swearing in new hires and recognizing those with recent promotions.

Published August 11, 2020

Lathrup Village to place revised road bond proposal on November ballot

LATHRUP VILLAGE — After an original bond proposal to fix the city’s streets was struck down last year, city officials went back to the drawing board.

Voters and poll workers wear personal protective equipment during the Aug. 4 primary election inside Southfield City Hall.

Published August 11, 2020

Southfield, Lathrup residents cast votes in primary

SOUTHFIELD/LATHRUP VILLAGE — Whether through an absentee ballot or in person, Southfield and Lathrup Village residents made their voices heard during the Aug. 4 primary election.

Published August 11, 2020

Medical marijuana grow facility approved for Southfield

SOUTHFIELD — A building near the intersection of Eight Mile and Telegraph roads will soon be turned into a medical marijuana grow facility.

Published August 11, 2020

Agriculture experts: Don’t plant unsolicited mystery seeds

METRO DETROIT — While some of the unlabeled seeds have reportedly now been identified as common plants including cabbage, mustard, lavender, rosemary, sage and various flowers, agriculture experts have issued clear guidance about what to do and what not to do if any mystery seeds arrive in your mailbox.

Published August 11, 2020

MoGo sees positives, negatives in expansion during pandemic

OAKLAND COUNTY — Last year it was announced that MoGo, the bike sharing service in Detroit, would be expanding to the cities of Ferndale, Berkley, Huntington Woods, Royal Oak and Oak Park.

Published August 10, 2020

State opioid overdose rates increase during pandemic

METRO DETROIT — Stress and isolation are being identified as triggers as statistics show substantial increases in opioid overdoses since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Published August 7, 2020

Girl Scouts implement new STEM-focused badges and activities

METRO DETROIT — The Girl Scouts of Southeastern Michigan are encouraging interest in science, technology, engineering and math in their Scouts through new programs and the addition of 24 new badges.

Published August 7, 2020

Area Agency on Aging offers online program for caregivers

METRO DETROIT — The Area Agency on Aging 1-B is taking its caregiver class, the Powerful Tools for Caregivers program, and hosting it online so those caring for a sick loved one can still learn despite the pandemic.

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.

Southfield Public Schools officials recently made the decision to host classes online only this fall due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Published July 29, 2020

Southfield Schools to be online only in the fall

SOUTHFIELD/LATHRUP VILLAGE — 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.