Huntington Woods News

Berkley school officials say they have come up with a plan to help the district better absorb future state funding cuts -- and state education experts say other districts may want to follow their lead.

"Armored," a tale about trouble among guards at an armored truck company, wasn't screened for critics.

One thing is certain: Michigan will never be the same again. Whether it's the amount of school funding or what changes will be made to the tax structure of the state, the days of business as usual are over.

State Rep. Ellen Cogen Lipton, D-Huntington Woods, is one of several Democratic Michigan legislators sponsoring a new plan that would amend the state constitution to allow same-sex marriages in Michigan.

Members of the Huntington Woods Peace Citizenship and Education Project plan to meet at 6:45 p.m. Wednesday to plan their next event.

State Representative Ellen Cogen Lipton is inviting residents to share a cup of coffee and conversation with her at an upcoming coffee hour to discuss their ideas and concerns.

Hurrah for those who have taken a leadership position on a health-related issue in our community!! Kudos to those who have stepped away from pack and have taken a position at the front of the line as a small group of leaders! Let's give a big cheer for those bars and night clubs going smoke-free! The Magic Bag, the Comedy Castle, the Royal Oak ...

You, your honey bunny and a bottle of wine are usually the perfect ingredients for a wonderful evening at home.

You, your honey bunny and a bottle of wine are usually the perfect ingredients for a wonderful evening at home.

Throughout this year's budget battles in Lansing, Republican and Democratic lawmakers disagreed over how to balance the books.

At last Being Home Alone isn't just the title to a funny movie for a lot of folks; it's a scary scenario as they fight to keep their homes, seemingly waging a one-person battle.

NOVEMBER 5, 2009 -- Michigan Department of Energy, Labor & Economic Growth Director Stanley "Skip" Pruss received the "Guardian of the Great Lakes" award for his commitment to protecting Michigan's natural resources and creating a clean energy economy.

There will be no new recreation center in the city of Berkley's immediate future.

There are several things that distinguish a bond proposal being requested in Huntington Woods from that being requested in Berkley.

If there was one thing that participants at a Berkley town hall meeting Monday night could agree on, it was that the city has good schools.

Huntington Woods - VYING FOR TWO SEATS ON THE HUNTINGTON WOODS CITY COMMISSION ARE INCUMBENT ROBERT PAUL AND CHALLENGERS JULES OLSMAN, JOE ROZELL AND CRAIG ZUCKER.

In July 1990, Scott Kaufman visited the Auschwitz concentration camp in Poland for the first time.

Since the state is cutting aid to public schools and communities, some school districts and cities in Oakland County are looking to make up for the revenue losses through tax increases.

nate to be in Berkley. (We're) not just a retail establishment, (we're) part of the community." Having a sense of community is important, he added. Melrose said Cleary is an "integral part of the community ... a voice of reason and calm ... friendly and kind." "He gets it," Melrose said, adding that she is grateful for that. Cleary's award was one of two given at the annual Berkley/Huntington Woods state of the city event, held at Farina's Banquet Hall on Coolidge. Both awards were a surprise to the recipients. Also receiving an award as 2009 Business of the Year was the company Perquisitz, owned by Scott MacQueen. He told the record crowd that the term perks, something he said everyone loves, comes from the word perquisites. "It is a shock and an honor" to receive the award," MacQueen said. Melrose said Perquisitz offers "outstanding customer service" and is available at any time of the day or night. She noted that the business sponsors local events and praised MacQueen's dedication, honesty and integrity. sarmbruster@hometownlife.com (313) 222-6714

Dozens of police officers and firefighters, along with a couple hundred people interested in funding for communities, vented their anger at the Legislature today in Lansing.