Milford News

This is a six-year term, and the district includes Novi, South Lyon, Walled Lake and Wixom, the townships of Commerce, Highland, Lyon, Milford and Novi and the villages of Milford and Wolverine Lake.

Concern and complaints from residents over the noise and potential danger from fireworks has prompted officials in the Village of Milford and in Highland Township to each address the issue with an ordinance.

Participation isn't expected to be heavy in Tuesday's primary election, said local clerks responsible for running the day-long processes.

Derived from white clay and decorated with vibrant colors, intricate patterns and vivid artistry, the pottery pieces are created in Boleslawic, Poland, using a hand-stamping technique and lead-free glazes.

The awards were announced at the 18th annual Outstanding Student Service Awards Celebration.

Interested in getting involved with the community? The Milford Township Parks and Recreation Commission currently has a vacant seat, with two more likely to open soon.

Three judicial candidates - Brian MacKenzie, Scott Powers and Travis Reeds -- are running for a seat on the 52-1 District Court in Novi.

Three men were charged with the murder of 53-year-old John Mick, who was shot to death at the Flint River Village Apartments in August of 2010.

Industrial technology students Brendan Prast, left, and Evan Essex watch the progress of a computer numerical control machine as it cuts a cube out of a block of wood at Pinckney Community High School.

Jacob McCall had his fair share of unglamorous jobs -- working at a day care and a hardware store as well as serving up sandwiches at Subway.

Sheri Hicks, 42, of Farmington has an autoimmune disorder called scleroderma. She advocates for research funding and awareness of the disease.

The downtown business has several activities planned for Wednesday, July 30. * 11-11:30 a.m. Birthday Music Concert * Noon to 1 p.m. Storytime with Dr. Greenspan, Michigan author of, The Revenge of Daisy.

A long-planned property purchase in the Village of Milford could revive hopes for a hotel in the downtown area.

Plans for four more parks and the revitalization of the James F. Atchison park are laid out in a Lyon Township parks and recreation master plan recently approved by the board of trustees.

GM's 29 million recalled cars since January is costing the car company more than $1 billion, but the company's varying fleet of vehicles have prompted a steady sales growth, according to the company's quarterly earnings.

According to a report, the woman found she was missing $700 in cash, as well as prescription medication and jewelry.

A 34-year-old Milford man was arrested on charges of disturbing the peace and disorderly conduct Friday after an aggressive outburst near his home in the 200 block of Stephen Street, and, later, at the police station where he allegedly made violent threats against neighbors and police officers.

HURON VALLEY SCHOOLS PROPOSAL Millage proposal, building and site sinking fund tax levy to increase the limitation on the amount of taxes which may be assessed against all property in Huron Valley School District not to exceed 1.5 mills for a period of ten years 2015 to 2024.

APPLICANT: Norm Damico 2000 South Hill Road Milford, MI 48381 OWNER: Norm Damico 2000 South Hill Road Milford, MI 48381 SUBJECT PROPERTY IS LOCATED AT: 2000 South Hill Road, South of Dawson Road on the West Side of the Road in the R1-R Zoning District Ordinance #196 Sec. 32-539.

Those voting for Milford Village Council and Huron Valley Schools Board of Education in fall likely have some choices to make.