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Jonathan Shead

C&G Staff Reporter – Farmington Press

Deputy Alissa Gooding shows off one possible body camera device that could be implemented and integrated into the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office.

Published December 3, 2020

Body cameras closer to a reality for Oakland County Sheriff’s Office

OAKLAND COUNTY — Body-worn cameras may be one step closer to finding a permanent place in the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office, after a resolution geared toward purchasing the technology by the year’s end received unanimous, bi-partisan support from the county’s Board of Commissioners Sept. 23.

Farmington Hills firefighters work to extinguish an early morning Nov. 21 house fire that started after two vehicles in the garage went up in flames.

Published November 23, 2020

Farmington Press

Blazing vehicles cause early morning house fire in Hills neighborhood

FARMINGTON HILLS — Firefighters extinguished two vehicles engulfed in flames in an attached garage at a home in the 28000 block of Kendallwood Drive during the early hours Nov. 21.

Hillside Elementary School is one of eight local elementary schools that will now wait to start in-person instruction until Jan. 11, 2021, after Farmington Public Schools Board of Education trustees unanimously approved the postponement date.

Published November 20, 2020

Farmington Press

Elementary school in-person start date pushed back to January

FARMINGTON/HILLS — Elementary school students at Farmington Public Schools were gearing up to return to the classroom for the first time since last March in a hybrid model of instruction Nov. 16, but with COVID-19 cases spiking in Oakland County, now they won’t re-enter their school buildings until Jan. 11, 2021.

The Cheese Lady Farmington owner Kendra Mantey puts together a holiday gift basket behind the counter with her husband, Joe.

Published November 20, 2020

Farmington Press

Shops adapt, look to Small Business Saturday for support

FARMINGTON — The economic climate for businesses has certainly shifted since the start of the pandemic, but arguably no other sector has been shortchanged more than small businesses and local shops, who rely heavily on local foot traffic.

Gifts to be delivered to seniors across Farmington Hills, as part of the Adults 50 & Better Division’s Senior Secret Santa program, line the walls of the Costick Center in 2019.

Published November 20, 2020

Farmington Press

Senior Secret Santa program aims to spread joy to Hills residents

FARMINGTON HILLS — Even while remaining anonymous, people can make a senior citizen’s life brighter this holiday season.

Assistant Superintendent of Diversity Equity and Inclusion Dr. Bobbie Goodrum receives a $1,000 check from Stephanie Trivax and Justin Becker of Brookfield Management.

Published November 20, 2020

Farmington Press

FPS receives $1,000 donation from local apartment complex

FARMINGTON/HILLS — One way or another, COVID-19 has impacted us all, but luckily, 2020 hasn’t been all bad.

A Suburban Collection Farmington Hills Nissan employee makes a donation to the Drive Away Hunger campaign.

Published November 20, 2020

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Drive Away Hunger campaign hopes to donate 1 million meals

METRO DETROIT — Food is a basic need, but for some families, it’s become their biggest challenge.

Published November 18, 2020

Farmington Press

FPS superintendent, 2 board members resign

FARMINGTON — Talks of division, accountability and adult behavior shared the spotlight at the special Board of Education meeting Nov. 16, where not only did board trustees approve the resignation of Superintendent Robert Herrera, but trustees approved the censure of Trustee Angie Smith, and Board President Pam Green and Board Vice President Terry Johnson also resigned.

Published November 12, 2020

Farmington Press

Two arrested for break-ins in Oakland, Macomb, Wayne counties

FARMINGTON HILLS — Farmington Hills police arrested two Detroit residents Nov. 11 for suspected serial involvement in the breaking and entering of numerous businesses across Oakland, Macomb and Wayne counties.

Equity, accountability, curriculum top priorities for new FPS board members

Published November 10, 2020

Farmington Press

Equity, accountability, curriculum top priorities for new FPS board members

FARMINGTON/HILLS — This past Election Day, Nov. 3, local voters made their voices heard by selecting three new community members to fill three seats on the Farmington Public Schools Board of Education.

Farmington Civic Theater General Manager Scott Freeman stands behind the concessions stand counter. Hand sanitizer and barcode/QR code scanners sit atop the counter to provide patrons a touchless experience.

Published November 10, 2020

Farmington Press

Farmington-area theaters work to adapt amid new guidelines

FARMINGTON/HILLS — It’s been a hard knock life for entertainment establishments across the state ever since Gov. Gretchen Whitmer shuttered their operations March 16 in response to COVID-19, but with the recent green light to reopen, local theaters said they are ready to bounce back.

Published November 10, 2020

Farmington Press

Farmington Hills city manager retires to move up north, access in-person learning for family

FARMINGTON HILLS — An aura of sadness permeated the air at Farmington Hills City Hall Oct. 30 as now former City Manager David Boyer packed up his desk, said farewell to friends and colleagues, and retired from his position.

Published November 10, 2020

Farmington Press

Farmington Farmers Market has record year despite pandemic

FARMINGTON — When husband and wife Jacob and April Karl attended the first Farmington Farmers Market of the 2020 season May 16 — with only about 500 people in attendance, compared to its pre-pandemic normal of about 3,000 — they said it felt like a ghost town.

Published November 10, 2020

Farmington Press

Farmington City Council approves brownfield plan for new gas station

FARMINGTON — A new Amoco gas station is coming to town, and the city has approved a brownfield redevelopment plan for the project.

Home flu shots available for older adults

Published November 10, 2020

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Oakland County Health Division offers at-home flu shots for seniors

OAKLAND COUNTY — Beverly Hills resident Marilyn Ferber, 87, who has been homebound, especially since the onslaught of the coronavirus pandemic, couldn’t fathom having to leave her house this year to receive an influenza vaccination.