Farmington Hills News

Farmington Hills, MI December 11, 2013 To consumers who are trying to save for a comfortable retirement, today's interest rate landscape may look, well, bleak.

Preparations are underway for the Orchard United Methodist Church's living nativity 5:30-8:30 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 15, at the church on Farmington Road, just south of 14 Mile.

Acting Bay City Manager Dana Muscott stands in the midst of long, brown boxes in Bay City Hall's renovated Commission Chambers, workers bustling outside to put the finishing touches on the historic building at 301 Washington Ave. Muscott was at City Hall on Wednesday, Dec. 11, the final move-in day before the building reopens to the public on ... (more)

Farmington Public Schools is moving forward to sell the land where Flanders Elementary School stood, as well as other vacant school properties in the Farmington-Farmington Hills area.

Friday was a busy day for car thieves in Farmington Hills. Police responded to three calls that day from residents whose vehicles were taken: A white, 4-door, 2008 Ford Fusion from the 27000 block of Kingsgate Way.

Learn an ancient skill during a basic basket weaving workshop held Dec. 12, 5 p.m.-9 p.m. at the Nature Discovery Center in Farmington Hills.

Eight-year-old Highmeadow Common Campus student Rani Dhiman wanted to do something nice for soldiers overseas.

Ted and Kathleen Rodak of Farmington Hills, Mich., proudly announce the engagement of their daughter Carolyn Marie to Sean Padraic Branagan of Georgia, Vt.

The goal of the Michigan World War II Legacy Memorial is to educate and remind future generations to honor sacrifice and celebrate their freedom because of all those who have served.

Dildora Damisch will lead the free cooking class, which gives participants a chance to help prepare the food in the Temple's kitchen, and then share in eating it.

You can help keep people in need a little warmer this holiday season, by donating new mittens and gloves at your local ACO Home, Garden & Hardware store.

State Sen. Bert Johnson is running for the Detroit-area congressional seat to be vacated by Gary Peters, who is running for U.S. Senate.

Village manager interviews, which will be open to the public, are scheduled to take place at the Milford municipal offices, Saturday, Jan. 4 beginning at 8 a.m. and continuing throughout the day.

Bay City officials say a move back into Bay City Hall, 301 S. Washington Ave., has been extended by one day, moving the building's official public opening date to Thursday, Dec. 12. "In order to offer a safe environment for our residents, we require one additional day for move-in clean-up," the press release reads.

Jessica Wiederspan is looking for Farmington and Farmington Hills residents to interview for her doctoral thesis.

Former 'Jersey Boys' star Eric Gutman brings his one-man show to West Bloomfield in January.

The Farmington Hills Ice Arena will offer a seven-week Learn-to-Skate session beginning Saturday, Jan. 4 through Sunday, Feb. 23 at the Farmington Hills Ice Arena, at 35500 Eight Mile Road.

The roughly 250-space garage at the southeast corner of First and Washington quietly opened on Friday and was in use over the weekend.

A guide will lead you through the process of creating a basket from natural materials while you spend a relaxing evening with friends and create a great holiday gift.

You may purchase tickets, register for classes, or simply give a Special Services gift certificate -- all are available at the Costick Center, 28600 11 Mile in Farmington Hills Available options: * Tickets to community events including the Daddy/Daughter Dance in February, the Princesses and Superheroes Fun Night in March, the Cultural Concert ... (more)