FARMINGTON HILLS — The Farmington Hills Fire Department has increased its staffing at Fire Station 3 to support 24-hour, year-round operations.

FARMINGTON — Since being appointed as Farmington’s mayor in November, Joe LaRussa has been settling into his new role.

FARMINGTON HILLS — According to a press release from the city of Farmington Hills, the city is scheduled to open warming centers in response to winter storms.

OAKLAND COUNTY — School districts in Berkley, Clawson and Royal Oak will be coming together to honor Martin Luther King Jr. with their annual “A Day On, Not a Day Off” event.

FARMINGTON/FARMINGTON HILLS — A project that city officials said could reduce internet bills for residents of Farmington and Farmington Hills was recently launched.

WEST BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — The West Bloomfield/Farmington Senior Expo will return to The J, formerly known as the Jewish Community Center of Metro Detroit, on Wednesday, Jan. 10.

FARMINGTON/FARMINGTON HILLS — Whether it’s in the rink, in the school or in the locker room, there’s a different feeling around Farmington United hockey this season.

OAKLAND COUNTY — Here's some of the notable items given to reporters by local police.

OAKLAND COUNTY — Gorman’s Home Furnishings and Interior Design announced on Dec. 17 that they will host their 15th annual Charity Recliner Promotion to help make a difference in the lives of afflicted individuals with an intellectual or developmental disability.

News & Notes from the 12/20/23 Farmington Press

FARMINGTON HILLS — According to a press release, the Farmington Hills Police Department is investigating a delayed report of a suspicious incident at a bus stop that occurred on Monday, Dec. 4, between 3 and 3:05 p.m.

OAKLAND COUNTY — An increase in thieves breaking into multimillion-dollar homes across northern Oakland County and stealing valuables has prompted Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard to create a new task force targeting what he believes is a transnational crime ring.

News & Notes from the 12/6/23 Farmington Press

OAKLAND COUNTY — Motorists should be on high alert for deer in the roadway this winter. Each year, there are over 50,000 deer-car crashes reported in Michigan, according to the Michigan State Police, with the majority of vehicle-deer crashes occurring in the late fall and early winter.

FARMINGTON HILLS — Farmington Hills Mercy coach Loretta Vogel and her squad finally had a chance to catch their breath after Mercy (32-15-3) defeated Grand Rapids Forest Hills Northern in five sets at the Michigan High School Athletic Association Division 1 State Championship Nov. 18 at Kellogg Arena in Battle Creek.

OAKLAND COUNTY — The Michigan High School Athletic Association swim and dive state finals marked a successful end to the season for a slew of Oakland County teams Nov. 18.

OAKLAND COUNTY — Oakland County Parks and Recreation is encouraging people to not sacrifice their health and wellness goals just because of the cold weather.

News & Notes from the 11/22/23 Press

FARMINGTON HILLS — The Farmington Hills Police Department arrested an Oak Park man who fled from police following a retail fraud incident Nov. 9.

FARMINGTON HILLS — After having 53 auto thefts reported in 2020, the Farmington Hills Police Department saw a big jump the following year.