Farmington Hills Celebrates Police Promotions

Farmington Hills Celebrates Police Promotions (City of Farmington Hills, Nov. 1, 2017) Farmington Hills,  MI -The recent retirement of Assistant Chief Matthew Koehn resulted in several promotions and the creation of a new Administrative Staff Assistant Chief position. The Administrative Staff Assistant Chief will be responsible for the introduction of several new technologies, Police Department…

Oakland County African American Parent Network Conference Nov. 11

Oakland County African American Parent Network Conference Nov. 11 Join us for our first Oakland County AAPN Collaborative Family Conference! This event is open to all families building a community around student success. Parents and students Invited! We have an exciting line up to share with you … Social Media Secrets: Presented by Rasheda Williams,…

Farmington Hills Police Searching for Hotel Robbery Suspects

Farmington Hills Police Searching for Hotel Robbery Suspects (City of Farmington Hills, Oct. 19, 2017) Farmington Hills, MI- The Farmington Hills Police Department is currently investigating reports of armed robberies at two Holiday Inn Express locations in Farmington Hills. On October 17, 2017 at 11:59 p.m., a black male subject approximately 6’0”, thin build, wearing…

Following 12 Drug Trafficking Indictments, Sheriff Puts Heroin Problem in Context

Following 12 Drug Trafficking Indictments, Sheriff Puts Heroin Problem in Context (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 18, 2017) Pontiac, MI – A dozen Oakland County residents have been charged with selling heroin mixed with fentanyl, seven of whom were charged with distribution resulting in death, revealed Oakland County Sheriff Mike Bouchard in a press conference Wednesday…

2017 Candidate Interview: Mary Newlin for Farmington Hills City Council

2017 Candidate Interview: Mary Newlin for Farmington Hills City Council (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 13, 2017)   Farmington Hills, MI – Mary Newlin is one of four people running for three seats on the Farmington Hills City Council. Also on the Nov. 7, 2017 ballot are Michael Bridges, Valerie Knol and Samantha Steckloff. Newlin has…

Pet Owners Can Help “Paw Watch” for Crime in Farmington Hills, Mtg. Oct. 12

Pet Owners Can Help “PawWatch” for Crime in Farmington Hills, Mtg. Oct. 12 On Thursday, October 12 at 6 p.m., the Farmington Hills Police Department’s Crime Prevention Section will host a Paw Watch meeting at Police Headquarters located at 31655 Eleven Mile Road, just west of City Hall. Paw Watch is a crime awareness initiative…

Volunteers Join Forces with C.A.R.E.S. in Farmington Hills

Volunteers Join Forces with C.A.R.E.S. in Farmington Hills (C.A.R.E.S., Sept. 29 2017) Farmington Hills, MI – On a hot Sunday summer afternoon, more than 20 members of Hope Lutheran Church turned out to scrub floors and clean out a creek bed at the former St. Alexander site in Farmington Hills. Boosted with an Action Grant…

Nature Makerspace Experience at Heritage Park Sept. 27

Nature Makerspace Experience at Heritage Park Sept. 27 Farmington Hills, MI – Head to the Farmington Hills Nature Center for the “Nature Makerspace Experience” and find out why the Makerspace Movement is making waves in education.  Experience how the Nature Center is becoming a hub for young scientists and engineers to dream, plan, invent, and…

2017 Candidate Interview: Farmington Mayor Bill Galvin

2017 Candidate Interview: Farmington Mayor Bill Galvin (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 11, 2017) Farmington, MI – Farmington Mayor Bill Galvin is running for re-election to the City Council.  In Farmington all candidates run as Council members and then the Mayor is selected by Council at the beginning of the term.  There are five candidates for…

Farmington Hills Fire Dept. Open House Sept. 23

Farmington Hills Fire Dept. Open House Sept. 23   Farmington Hills, MI – Thousands of residents participate in our Annual Open House each year. It’s a perfect opportunity to meet Farmington Hills firefighters, learn how to protect your family from the hazards of fire, get valuable tips for preventing injuries, and learn about the variety…