Farmington News

As the second oldest city in Oakland County, Farmington has plenty of history. That's why a Historic Building Study Committee will explore the city to document historic building and endangered properties.

4, 28711 Drake Road. A $10 fee will cover the cost of the class and materials for residents of Farmington Hills and Farmington.

Full text of the proposals may be obtained from the City Clerk at the address and phone number listed below.

According to the Farmington Public Safety Department, an officer on patrol was approached by a girl near an A&W restaurant on Grand River Ave. who told him a man age 20-30 asked her if she wanted to buy the narcotic.

Enjoy an evening out at Heritage Park with the Farmington Community Band's Big Band' on Thursday, July 31 at 7 p.m. The band will perform vocal solos and energetic introductions, as well as favorite jazz and swing pieces.

For more information on any of the programs, or to register, visit www.farmlib.org or call 248-553-0300.

The Grand River-Halsted Plaza, which includes the former Kmart building, has been OK'd for a 4-way lot split.

A Farmington woman thinks someone broke into her home and either ate or stole her strawberries.

ELECTION NOTICE PUBLIC ACCURACY TEST TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF FARMINGTON, OAKLAND COUNTY, MICHIGAN: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Public Accuracy Test will be taken by the City of Farmington to test voting equipment for the August 5, 2014 Primary Election.

The two candidates, who will vie for a seat on the Oakland County Commission representing the 14th District, responded to a questionnaire provided by the Farmington Observer.

The Farmington Community Library offers programs that are free and open to the public at the main and downtown Farmington branches.

With this being the 50th anniversary of the Civil Rights bill, the Greater Southfield/Farmington Area NAACP has invited an instrumental figure in the shaping of the civil rights movement to be its keynote speaker at Sunday's fundraiser.

OAKLAND COUNTY PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION MILLAGE RENEWAL If approved, this proposal will renew and increase the .59 mills currently levied by the Oakland County Public Transportation Authority for the years 2012 through 2013, to 1.0 mills for the years 2014 through 2017, and will allow continued support to the Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional ... (more)

Mercy High School junior Emma Feeheley was crowned Miss Farmington 2014 during the annual pageant ceremony Wednesday night at the Civic Theater.

Farmington Hills voters may see a millage proposal for roads possibly on the November general election ballot.

The resident's spouse saw the young man walking down the street and took him to the hospital.

Due to increased interest, the very popular Chamberlain Petting Zoo and Pony Rides will be located on the spacious Mansion lawn two days this year, on Friday, June 18 and Saturday, June 19, and will be open 1-5 p.m. Other childrens activities available will include face painting and balloon twisting.

Its Festival time! Welcome one and all to the 50th Annual Farmington Founders Festival.

The work of Detroit photographer Jeremy Deputat is featured in "Nothing Is Forever," his debut solo exhibition at Inner State Gallery.

Ask any of the Farmington Friends of the Library about the importance of the annual Used Book Sale - at tradition at the Farmington Founders Festival - and they will gladly tell you about the money raised to help pay for programs, online services, books, magazine subscriptions and well, you name it.