FARMINGTON — Farmington Public Schools is undergoing a major change in its administration. Longtime administrator Kathy Smith, the assistant superintendent of talent development, retired Sept. 9 after 33 1/2 years with the district.

OAKLAND COUNTY — Oakland Community College in Farmington Hills, along with the other 27 community colleges in Michigan, was recently “strengthened,” thanks to a $750,000 grant awarded to the Michigan Community College Association from the Kresge Foundation’s Education Program.

FARMINGTON — The city of Farmington is hoping that a business currently for sale in its downtown district turns into a potential redevelopment opportunity for the city.

GREATER WEST BLOOMFIELD — Aside from voting for candidates running for elected offices, on Nov. 8, Oakland County residents will also decide whether to approve a new millage and opt in to an agreement with the Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation.

WEST BLOOMFIELD — More than five years have passed since West Bloomfield resident Mike McKinstry quit a full-time job he’d had for nearly a decade in order to launch his own outdoor adventure show.

WEST BLOOMFIELD — Earlier this year, the West Bloomfield Parks and Recreation Commission was set to move its senior center, “Connect,” into a temporary new home.

WEST BLOOMFIELD — On the evening of July 30, West Bloomfield Township officials and department heads received a call from West Bloomfield Police Chief Michael Patton.

FARMINGTON/FARMINGTON HILLS — More than a decade has passed since three members of the Farmington Hills City Council decided that it was time to start having “community conversations” about suicide.

ORCHARD LAKE — Orchard Lake Director of City Services Gerry McCallum estimated that it was between five and seven years ago that the city’s Planning Commission put together a capital improvement plan that included adding space to the Orchard Lake Police Department and constructing a new Department of Public Works facility.

FARMINGTON HILLS — An attorney based in Southfield said she was contacted in May by the family of a Cub Scout who toured the Farmington Hills Police Department.

FARMINGTON — The Christian Science First Church, located at 33825 Grand River Ave., is adjacent to the Governor Warner Mansion and is a property that has piqued the interest of Farmington City Manager David Murphy for a “long time.”

WEST BLOOMFIELD — When the Friendship Circle introduced its inaugural Walk4Friendship event more than a decade ago, the nonprofit organization’s co-founder, Bassie Shemtov, said she “wasn’t necessarily optimistic” that it was going to be a success.

WEST BLOOMFIELD — After taking a two-year break due to COVID-19, the West Bloomfield Youth Assistance Food Truck Rally is set to make a comeback.

FARMINGTON — A Farmington Public Schools special education teacher was recognized this year by the Council for Exceptional Children for her work on behalf of children and youth with disabilities and/or gifts and talents, according to a district press release.

FARMINGTON — In February 2019, at the age of 38, Farmington resident Heather Landis was diagnosed with breast cancer.