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Jonathan Shead

C&G Staff Reporter – Farmington Press

Published January 21, 2020

Beer garden and new events among Farmington DDA 2020 programming

FARMINGTON — Record-high attendance at events like Rhythms in Riley Park, the Harvest Moon Celebration and the Lunch Beats concert series, as well as requests for more fall programming, has given Farmington’s Downtown Development Authority momentum to add more to its 2020 calendar.

Published January 21, 2020

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Farmington Hills classes offer fitness alternatives

FARMINGTON HILLS — The transition into a new year can mean a new set of fitness goals for some people. Sometimes that means stepping outside of the conventional gym or one’s own comfort zone.

Published January 21, 2020

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Farmington Hills schools selected for health education program

FARMINGTON HILLS — Three local schools are on a journey to create healthier children and classrooms.

V.I.P. Smoke and Vape in downtown Farmington was recently caught selling a nicotine vape product to a minor during a Farmington Public Safety Department compliance operation.

Published January 21, 2020

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Farmington vape shop cited for selling to minor

FARMINGTON — An 18-year-old clerk at V.I.P. Smoke & Vape, 33317 Grand River Ave., was cited Dec. 17 with selling a nicotine-based vaping product to a minor during a routine compliance check operation by the Farmington Public Safety Department.

Farmington Hills City Council members, Mayor Vicki Barnett, City Clerk Pamela Smith, City Manager David Boyer and Assistant City Manager Gary Mekjian discussed the city’s goals for 2020 at a special meeting Jan. 11.

Published January 15, 2020

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Farmington Hills city officials meet to discuss 2020 goals

FARMINGTON HILLS — City officials and council members met Jan. 11 to discuss and prioritize the city’s goals moving into this year.

Published January 13, 2020

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Farmington Hills baby waits for heart transplant

FARMINGTON HILLS — Being a parent innately comes with challenges, but there’s no greater challenge than sitting bedside at a hospital, watching your child fight to live.

Published January 10, 2020

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Winter storm could cause flooding, freezing rain, power outages

METRO DETROIT — With severe winter weather and the potential for power outages making its way across the Lower Peninsula this weekend, Michigan State Police and other organizations are recommending residents ready up for what’s to come.

Published January 8, 2020

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Hills police officer saves cat after apartment fire

FARMINGTON HILLS — One Farmington Hills resident is expressing his thanks to police after an officer saved the resident’s cat following a fire at an apartment.

Published January 8, 2020

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Farmington seeks candidates for vacant City Council seat

FARMINGTON — The City Council unanimously approved the resignation of now former council member Bill Galvin Jan. 6.

Published January 7, 2020

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Get a head start on spring cleaning

METRO DETROIT — A new year comes as a natural restart. People make resolutions. Optimism runs high. It’s time to tackle goals and become a better person.

Worn-out pieces of playground equipment at the district’s eight elementary schools, including Beechview Elementary shown here, would be replaced using funds allocated for infrastructure needs, if the bond proposal passes.

Published January 6, 2020

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Farmington Public Schools pursues $98M bond proposal

FARMINGTON HILLS — Farmington Public Schools administrators say a $98 million bond proposal is about needs, not wants, as the district looks forward to the next 10 years of operations.

DTE Energy linemen get ready to pull in new wiring as they work to replace overhead equipment on one of the company’s service poles.

Published January 6, 2020

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DTE: reliability and infrastructure improvements coming to Hills

FARMINGTON HILLS — A regional representative from DTE Energy visited with city officials Dec. 9 to relay a series of projects the company will be working on to improve infrastructure and customer reliability throughout the city.

An office space at 30500 Northwestern Highway was the building used for the University of Farmington.

Published January 6, 2020

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Farmington Hills officials ‘had nothing to do’ with University of Farmington ICE investigation

FARMINGTON HILLS — After news broke nationally about the University of Farmington, a fake university set up by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Homeland Security Investigations to uncover illegal student F-1 visa fraud, residents have come to Farmington Hills city officials asking about their role in the operation.

Published December 27, 2019

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Changing leadership, school and community landscapes mark Farmington area in 2019

FARMINGTON/FARMINGTON HILLS — Last year brought new leaders, new developments, and new discussions of education and safety to the Farmington area.

Published December 27, 2019

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FPS Board of Education discusses school choice options

FARMINGTON/FARMINGTON HILLS — School choice was once again the topic of discussion at the Dec. 17 Farmington Public Schools Board of Education meeting.