Farmington News

Michigan getting quite the representation on Thursday night's "American Idol." As if one "Idol" contestant in the top eleven isn't enough, Metro Detroit has double the bragging rights.

The brutal winter and looming I-96 shutdown through Redford and Livonia have created a need for having local roads in good shape.

Seats are still available at the 18th Annual Rainbow Recognition Awards Breakfast, sponsored by the Multicultural Multiracial Community Council of Farmington/Farmington Hills Tuesday, March 18. Awardees will be recognized during the program, which will also feature keynote speaker and Farmington Hills resident, Joshua Bassett.

Director Dean Cobb works with North Farmington High School students at a rehearsal for 'Hairspray' in 2011.

Marc Szalka began teaching in the FPS district in 2006 at East Middle School. Over the years, he has taught at Power Middle School, Power Upper Elementary School and since 2011 he has been teaching math at Dunckel Middle School.

MEAP scores recently released by the state's Department of Education showed varied results for Farmington Public Schools - some gains in proficiency, some losses - in the subjects students in grades 3-9 were tested on in October.

It can be tough to keep a secret from your wife, mom or daughter - especially if it's great news.

Where's one if the safest places to live in Michigan? Farmington, which ranked 20th on the list of Michigan's 50 safest cities released Wednesday the national security organization SafeWise .

Citing concerns with lyrics they consider vulgar and content that say sends a message of hatred and intolerance, a group of Farmington-area parents are urging the Farmington Public Schools administration and Board of Education to halt North Farmington High's spring theatrical production, Carrie: The Musical.

So here we are in March, and we still have huge amounts of snow everywhere. Over 90% of the Great Lakes are still frozen, and it's going to get down to 5 degrees tonight.

Recently spotlighted in Sleep Retailers Magazine, Blu Sleep Products has brought an improvement to the mattress, pillow and overall sleep product industry with their introduction of the Nature Collection "Eucalyptus" pillow.

He was born February 28, 1947 the son of Edward and Helen Gasperich. On May 31, 1980 he married Beth Lewis in Farmington, MI.

Former Mayor Tom Buck will fill a two-year term expiring in February 2016, as will Kathy Platzke, Banking Center officer with the downtown branch of Talmer Bank and Trust.

Farmington Public Schools announces the call for nominations for the eighth annual Judy White-Ora "Teaching with Heart and Soul" Award, a recognition award for teachers.

The Board of Review will be in session as follows: Tuesday, March 11, 2014 10:00 a.m. until 11:45 a.m. and 1:15 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. Thursday, March 13, 2014 1:30 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Upon request of any person who is assessed on the Roll, or his/her agent, and upon sufficient cause being shown, the Board of Review ... (more)

They will help build community, reflect, and share work in neighborhoods affected by injustice.

Push aside any concerns of calories and sugar, and celebrate this Tuesday's "Fat Tuesday" the way it's meant to be -- enjoying sweet indulgence Whether you boast Polish heritage or are borrowing it for the day, paczki time is March 4, and the Sunflour Bakehaus in downtown Farmington is gearing up to have dozens and dozens and dozens of the rich, ... (more)

A convicted sex offender and practicing dentist from Farmington Hills charged with failing to comply with the state's Public Sex Offender Registry requirements is headed to trial.

The Farmington Musicale invites the community to March Follies at 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 5 at First Presbyterian Church of Farmington, 26165 Farmington Road.

Two Muses Theatre presents The Current by local playwright, Sean Paraventi. The show will be performed March 21st through April 13th on Friday and Saturday evenings at 8:00pm and Sunday afternoons at 2:00pm.