SOUTHFIELD — Former MacArthur K-8 University Academy music teacher Lamar Willis is facing four counts of second-degree criminal sexual conduct and three counts of accosting a minor for immoral purposes.

OAKLAND COUNTY — School districts in Berkley, Clawson and Royal Oak will be coming together to honor Martin Luther King Jr. with their annual “A Day On, Not a Day Off” event.

OAKLAND COUNTY — Here's some of the notable items given to reporters by local police.

CLINTON TOWNSHIP/SOUTHFIELD — Lawrence Technological University football has been on the upswing since its revival in 2017 after a 60-year absence, and the program just made a major splash by hiring a Hall of Fame coach.

News & Notes from the 12/21/23 Southfield Sun

OAKLAND COUNTY — Gorman’s Home Furnishings and Interior Design announced on Dec. 17 that they will host their 15th annual Charity Recliner Promotion to help make a difference in the lives of afflicted individuals with an intellectual or developmental disability.

SOUTHFIELD/BIRMINGHAM — GiGi’s Playhouse has had a profound impact on the Kim family since before it officially opened its doors in Southfield almost five years ago.

SOUTHFIELD — On Nov. 16, the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approved a partnership between the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Department and the city of Southfield for park improvements.

OAKLAND COUNTY — An increase in thieves breaking into multimillion-dollar homes across northern Oakland County and stealing valuables has prompted Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard to create a new task force targeting what he believes is a transnational crime ring.

SOUTHFIELD — Southfield celebrated the Southfield A&T football win of the Division 1 State Championship with a parade Dec. 9.

SOUTHFIELD — Southfield resident Anthony Brogdon is sharing what he calls “good” Black history on his YouTube channel, Strong Inspirations, where he interviews guests from around the world who share their connections to Black history.

News & Notes from the 12/7/23 Southfield Sun

SOUTHFIELD — A local environmental group will be testing four different data collection methods to assess chloride contamination in the Rouge River this winter.

SOUTHFIELD — The Oakland County Board of Commissioners’ gun buyback pilot program included four events in October 2022, with a total collection of 353 weapons, including five assault rifles, and more than $35,000 in gift cards given out in Auburn Hills, Berkley, Bloomfield Township, Ferndale, Lathrup Village, Royal Oak and Southfield.

OAKLAND COUNTY — Motorists should be on high alert for deer in the roadway this winter. Each year, there are over 50,000 deer-car crashes reported in Michigan, according to the Michigan State Police, with the majority of vehicle-deer crashes occurring in the late fall and early winter.

OAKLAND COUNTY — The Michigan High School Athletic Association swim and dive state finals marked a successful end to the season for a slew of Oakland County teams Nov. 18.

OAKLAND COUNTY — Oakland County Parks and Recreation is encouraging people to not sacrifice their health and wellness goals just because of the cold weather.

DETROIT — Southfield A&T head coach Aaron Marshall described his squad after their regional championship win over West Bloomfield Nov. 18 as a “team of firsts,” in reference to the school’s first-ever regional title and state finals berth.

TROY — When in doubt, Southfield A&T’s No. 8 will figure it out.

SOUTHFIELD — Housing affordability is a national conversation, but some groups are offering local solutions.