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 (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…
Sugar Packets & Covered Mirrors: Becoming Detectives for those with Dementia (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 14, 2017) Novi, MI – Loretta and Gregory were married at the age of 16, over 40 years ago, and have always been true to each other. Yet as Gregory began to age, Alzheimer’s started to take its toll and…
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 “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 (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…
Youth Career Day with Farmington Hills Police Dept Nov. 4 Farmington Hills, MI- The Farmington Hills Police and Farmington Hills Youth Assistance are hosting a Youth Career Day for Farmington and Farmington Hills residents in 9th – 12th grade. The program is Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017 from 9am to 2pm. Students will learn evidence gathering…
Ferndale Gets Artsy with DIY & Funky Ferndale Festivals (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 23, 2017) Ferndale, MI – Local art, music and food fills the streets of Downtown Ferndale this weekend for the annual DIY Street Fair and Funky Ferndale Art Fair. Both continue through Sunday on opposite sides of Woodward Avenue at 9 Mile…
Farmington Considers Three Options for Courthouse Property (Farmington Voice, Sept. 19, 2017) Farmington, MI – A 3.8 acre property on 10 Mile Road west of Raphael could one day be the site of new homes, according to Farmington Voice. Officials heard from three developers on Monday about options for the space – each one with…
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…
Best Facebook Groups to Join in Your Community (Oakland County) (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 13, 2017) Oakland County, MI – Many communities have online forums where people can learn what is going on in their community as well as connect with neighbors. These are actually a very effective way of finding out what is going…
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…
LWV Candidate Forum for Farmington Council Sept. 19 Farmington, MI – The League of Women Voters is hosting a candidate forum for Farmington City Council candidates. Here is the info: Tuesday, September 19, 2017 7 PM Farmington Council Chambers 23600 Liberty St. Farmington, MI 48335 City of Farmington: City Council. 5 candidates running for…
LWV Candidate Forum for Farmington Hills Council Oct. 3 Farmington Hills, MI – The League of Women Voters is hosting a candidate forum for Farmington Hills City Council candidates. Here is the info: Tuesday, October 3, 2017 7 PM Farmington Hills City Hall Council Chambers 31555 W. Eleven Mile Rd Farmington Hills, MI 48336…
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…
2017 Candidate Interview: Farmington Hills Mayor Ken Massey (Crystal A. Proxmire, Aug. 22, 2017) Farmington Hills, MI –Farmington Hills Mayor Kenneth (Ken) Massey is unopposed in the Nov. 7, 2017 election, yet he still took the time to do an interview with Oakland County Times to connect with residents and talk about success and issues…
2017 Solar Eclipse Pics (Crystal A. Proxmire, Aug. 25, 2017) Oak Park, Ferndale, Ortonville, Southfield, Troy, Royal Oak, MI – Throughout Oakland County kids and adults joined with people all over the United States to watch a solar eclipse as it crossed the nation. In Metro Detroit the moon blocked out the sun by about…
16 Year Old in Custody Suspected of Mother’s Murder in Farmington Hills On Monday, August 21, 2017, at approximately 6:40 AM, the Farmington Hills Police and Fire Departments responded to a 911 call at a home on Howard road. The caller reported an unconscious woman who was a victim of an accident. Life saving measures…
Solar Eclipse Viewing Parties and Tips to View Safely (Oakland County Health Division, Aug. 18, 2017) Oakland County Health Division encourages residents to view the upcoming solar eclipse safely. A partial solar eclipse will be viewable in Oakland County on Monday, August 21, between 1:02 p.m. and 3:46 p.m., with the maximum eclipse visibility at…
Armenian Music by Ara Topouzian Ensemble in Farmington Hills, Oct. 21 Enjoy an evening of Armenian music and culture with the Ara Topouzian Ensemble on Saturday, October 21 at 7:30 p.m. at the Farmington Players Barn Theatre located at 32332 W. Twelve Mile Road, presented by the City of Farmington Hills Cultural Arts Division. The…