Southfield Sun

A crew from the Southfield Public Works Department collects tree branches during yard waste pickup recently. City officials are urging residents to follow guidelines when it comes to yard waste collection.

Published October 30, 2019

Southfield, Lathrup officials remind residents of proper yard waste procedures

SOUTHFIELD/LATHRUP VILLAGE — The leaves are falling, and city officials are calling on residents to dispose of their yard waste properly.

Published October 30, 2019

Now’s the time to give Medicare plans the once-over

METRO DETROIT — Now through Dec. 7 is the only time that Medicare beneficiaries can change their prescription drug plans.

Published October 30, 2019

Behind the Wheel: Falcon owner still making memories with first car

In 1980, Rick Schanz, of West Bloomfield, bought his first car — a 1960 Ford Falcon — and he’s still driving it today, nearly 40 years later.

Published October 30, 2019

Keep your mower in tiptop shape with winter prep

METRO DETROIT — Bright colors, falling leaves and the crisp, cool air of autumn are signs that yardwork will soon turn from lawn mowing to snowblowing as Old Man Winter comes to town.

Sylvia Durant, 83, of Farmington Hills, is the author of “A Better Man, Woman & Child” and “Rich Wisdom.”

Published October 30, 2019

‘It’s never too late’ to share your story

METRO DETROIT — Author Sylvia Durant, 83, of Farmington Hills, knows firsthand that it’s never too late for anyone, especially seniors, to share their stories of wisdom and learning with the world.

Published October 28, 2019

Winners ‘pic’ked in annual parks photo contest

OAKLAND COUNTY — The only thing that the Oakland County Parks system has more of than fun things to do is great views.

Published October 28, 2019

Supreme Court ruling to push state redistricting efforts back

LANSING — On Oct. 21, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned a lower court’s decision to redraw Michigan’s 34 congressional legislative districts that plaintiffs found to be “unconstitutionally cracked or packed.”

Published October 25, 2019

Oakland County cracks down on underage vaping

OAKLAND COUNTY — If you look at a map of all the spots in Oakland County where e-cigarettes, vape juice and other vaping paraphernalia are sold, you notice something interesting. Those spots tend to be clustered around schools.

Published October 24, 2019

Police search for Southfield woman in northern Michigan, foul play suspected

METRO DETROIT — According to a news release, the Benzie County Sheriff’s Office and the Michigan State Police are seeking the public’s help in locating 47-year-old Adrienne Quintal, of Southfield.

Published October 23, 2019

Photo sharing to be part of Lathrup Village master plan process

LATHRUP VILLAGE — If you have a vision for the village, city officials are ready to listen.

Published October 23, 2019

Southfield City Clerk hearing set for November

SOUTHFIELD/OAK PARK — After several delays and a venue change, Southfield City Clerk Sherikia Hawkins is on the books for a pre-exam conference next month.

Published October 23, 2019

Southfield police nab masked attempted armed robbery suspect

SOUTHFIELD — A man who allegedly attempted to rob a store wearing a Halloween mask is in custody, police said.

Published October 23, 2019

Southfield, Lathrup Village voters to decide City Council, bond issue

In the Southfield Sun’s coverage area, voters will decide a City Council race and two ballot proposals Nov. 5. Following are profiles the candidates submitted to the Southfield Sun. Candidates were asked, in 75 words or fewer, to state their top goals if elected. If a candidate went over the word limit, (…) replaces the rest of the answer. (I) indicates that the candidate is an incumbent. The answers are printed verbatim.

Published October 23, 2019

Day of the Dead comes alive through color and celebration

METRO DETROIT — Hope, sadness, love and loss. Those are among the feelings that come up when viewing a Day of the Dead ofrenda that paints a picture of a loved one who has died.

Published October 23, 2019

Cook up a kitchen renovation

METRO DETROIT — After years of daily use and food preparation, a home’s kitchen can start to look like stale leftovers. But when it’s time to cook up something new, professional renovators are dishing out some design tips based on common sense and the latest trends.

Published October 23, 2019

Dueling banjos and some ukulele music

METRO DETROIT — In 2016, singer and ukulele player Grace VanderWaal, 12, was the winner in season 11 of NBC’s competition show “America’s Got Talent.”