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At the age of 8, a Farmington Hills boy is already a published author.

Interstate I-696 in Metro Detroit has reputation for some of the state's most intense and dangerous traffic.

Interstate I-696 in Metro Detroit has reputation for some of the state's most intense and dangerous traffic.

The man charged in connection with the 2016 murder of Danielle Stislicki has new trial date set for March 2022.

A boil water notice has been lifted for Commerce Township, Novi and Walled Lake following a water main break in Farmington Hills that impacted several areas.

That means residents in the area temporarily will lose water service on Wednesday.

A massive water main break in Farmington Hills is impacting several Metro Detroit communities and it will be days before water service is back to normal.

A massive water main break in Farmington Hills damaged multiple homes and several Metro Detroit communities are now under boil water advisories.

A boil water advisory has been issued for all Novi, Walled Lake and Commerce Township residents after a water main break caused low water pressure for many in the city on Sunday.

A boil water advisory has been issued for all Novi residents after a water main break caused low water pressure for many in the city on Sunday.

Police are searching for possible suspects after shots were fired at a house party in Farmington Hills early Sunday morning.

Track live election results for Farmington Hills in the 2021 Michigan General Election on Tuesday, Nov. 2.

At a small ceremony on Sunday, five individuals received Civilian Life Saving Awards for their heroic actions during a serious house fire on September 18.

Aaron Deneal McDonald was charged Friday with one count of kidnapping, three counts of sexual conduct with a minor, one county of strangulation and one count of torture.

Officials with the Farmington Hills Police Department confirmed Thursday they have arrested a suspected child predator.

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An arrest has reportedly been made in connection with the abduction and sexual assault of a 9-year-old girl in Detroit.

Local and federal law enforcement are together investigating the abduction and sexual assault of a 9-year-old Farmington Hills girl.

Police held a news conference Wednesday afternoon to provide an update on the case of a young girl who on Sunday was abducted and sexually assaulted in Detroit.

A 9-year-old girl was found wandering near Trojan and Berg roads wearing nothing but a blanket. A neighbor who Local 4 News is not identifying saw her and knew something was very wrong.

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A Farmington Hills girl was abducted and sexually assaulted by a driver who pulled up to her when she got lost while taking a walk, police said.

Mitten and Boot is a new restaurant and cafe in Metro Detroit

Actor James Wolk talks about his new role on an NBC drama series.

Vinessa Palermo is only 21 years old, but she’s about to take the helm of a $70 million business.

Vinessa Palermo is only 21 years old, but she’s about to take the helm of a $70 million business.

There's a lot to do this weekend, including a Halloween stroll, a harvest festival, and a whiskey tasting event.

FARMINGTON HILLS, MI -- The parents of a 1-year-old boy who was found dead inside a motel room Sunday have been charged with crimes related to his death, according to the Associated Press. The boy’s father, 31-year-old Isaias Aurelio Porras, was charged with felony murder and child abuse. The boy’s mother, Amanda Jajou, 30, was charged with second-degree child abuse and being an accessory after the crime. The charges came three days after police discovered the severely beaten body of Isaias Daniel Porras inside the motel room after family members contacted police. An attorney representing the parents entered not guilty pleas on their behalf as neither parent spoke during their court appearance.

Facebook, Instagram and What’s App are back up and running after a massive global outage Monday.

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The parents of a 14-month-old boy who was found dead at the Farmington Hills motel where the family was living have both been charged, police said.

A pair of armed robbers took a Farmington Hills gas station clerk into the back room and got away with money, police said.

The parents of a 14-month-old boy were arrested after the child was found dead at the Farmington Hills motel where the family was living, police said.

Police arrested the parents of an 18-month-old boy after the child was found dead at a Motel 6 in Farmington Hills.

FARMINGTON HILLS, MI -- Information is limited, but police say they’ve arrested the parents of an 18-month-old baby who was found dead. According to Fox 2 Detroit, police began investigating the couple Sunday afternoon at a motel near Grand River and 10 Mile Road. Police are working on releasing more information, but a timetable for that information is unknown. READ MORE:36-year-old killed in car crash in Grand Traverse CountyHours after Kalamazoo homicide, police arrest suspect in Van Buren CountyBurton police find 26-year-old man dead with gunshot woundsFight breaks out at Northwest High Homecoming football game

The fall season is upon us, and one way to celebrate is by taking a family hayride through the trails of Heritage Park in Farmington Hills.

The fall season is upon us, and one way to celebrate is by taking a family hayride through the trails of Heritage Park in Farmington Hills.

The Detroit Institute of Arts soon will be welcoming school field trips for the first time since the pandemic began in 2020.

The heaviest total rain has fallen across Oakland County, Washtenaw County and Macomb County. As of this Thursday morning, Farmington Hills had 6.36 inches of rain over the past two days. The total rainfall on the map below gives you a good feel for the location of the heaviest rain. A closer look at the Detroit and Ann Arbor areas shows the heaviest rain in the dark red areas. Areas just north of Ann Arbor and between Farmington Hills and Waterford had between six and eight inches of rain.

Here is the weather forecast for Metro Detroit.

Former Farmington Hills firefighter Michael Harvey and his daughter Rachel, were among a handful of good Samaritans springing into action when they noticed an Ann Arbor home going up in flames Saturday night.

A married couple used a Ford F-150 pickup truck to power their wedding reception in the middle of a power outage that was caused by severe weather in Farmington Hills.

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A Farmington Hills man who was murdered late last week identified his lifelong friend as the shooter before he died from his injuries, the city’s police chief said.

The Hearts for Heroes program is designed to help prevent heart attack deaths among police, firefighters and other first responders.

Anyone with information is asked to call Farmington Hills police at 248-871-2610.

Police are investigating the murder of a 40-year-old man overnight in Farmington Hills.

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Several people stopped to help a man from a burning car that crashed on Northwestern Highway in Farmington hills Saturday night.

DETROIT – An off-duty federal law enforcement agent used a bowling ball to save a man trapped in a fiery car wreck last week in Metro Detroit. U.S. Border Patrol agent John Leslie was traveling on Northwestern Highway south of 13 Mile Road around 10 p.m. on Saturday, July 31, when he saw a vehicle fire on the roadside. Off-duty U.S. Border Patrol agent John Leslie rescued the driver from the burning vehicle.Provided by U.S. Customs and Border ProtectionTwo men at the scene told Leslie that the driver was trapped in the burning vehicle. The fire was growing and the temperature was rising when Leslie noticed a bowling ball in the backseat. Off-duty U.S. Border Patrol agent John Leslie rescued the driver from the burning vehicle.Provided by U.S. Customs and Border Protection“Every day across America, our Border Patrol agents, without regard for their own safety, risk their lives to save others,” said Acting Chief Patrol Agent Robert B. Simon.

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has declared a state of emergency for Farmington, Southfield and Farmington Hills to help with the recovery from flooding and storm damage.

A stretch of I-275 will be closed to traffic between 5 a.m. and 9 a.m. Saturday, July 24 as crews work to repair electric and aerial facilities that were damaged during a storm earlier this month.

A precautionary boil water notice issued in Farmington Hills this week has ended.

OAKLAND COUNTY, MI – A former Catholic priest will go to trial for sexual abuse against a minor, officials announced today. RELATED: Former Michigan priest accused of sexually assaulting 14-year-old boy in 1977“Seeing Mr. Berthiaume bound over for trial is yet another example of my clergy abuse investigation team’s dedication to securing justice for survivors,” Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel said in a statement. RELATED: Former Michigan priest slapped with additional sex assault charges against minorsBerthiaume was arrested on the second-degree criminal sexual conduct charges in September in Illinois. priest Gary Jacobs received his second prison sentence: eight to 15 years imprisonment for one count of second-degree CSC. He was sentenced in May to eight to 15 years in prison for three counts of first-degree CSC and one count of second-degree CSC.

The south and southwest portions of Farmington Hills are under a boil water advisory issued Wednesday morning after a power failure at a Great Lakes Water Authority booster station.

Interstate 275 -- both northbound and southbound -- in Farmington Hills has reopened after it was closed due to power lines that have fallen on the freeway near Grand River Avenue.

If you are a history buff, or would like to know more about your hometown, this is right up your alley. Maybe you’ve seen those green plaques in front of a home or a building, well they are historical markers that highlight people and locations that have made an impact in our state.

The Farmington Hills Fire Department partnered with the local branch of Michigan Schools and Government Credit Union (MSGCU) and MI Prevention to give a limited number of carbon monoxide alarms to Farmington Hills residents for free.

The new community center in Farmington Hills will feature an aquatic center, a gym, a performing arts center, and more.

Most scores are reported through the Associated Press and the MHSAA. To add your missing score, email japurcell@mlive.com with the results. Stats from the game are accepted too. The list might be updated periodically. COVERAGEDetroit Renaissance 48, Farmington Hills Mercy 35STORY & PHOTOS: Detroit Renaissance girls basketball cuts down net after 48-35 win over Mercy in D1 region finalSCORESDivision 1Detroit Renaissance 48, Farmington Hills Mercy 35Hartland 51, Bloomfield Hills Marian 34Macomb L’Anse Creuse North 2, Utica 0 (Forfeit)Temperance Bedford 46, Dearborn 43Wayne Memorial 68, Saline 60Division 2Detroit Country Day 76, Eastpointe 27Imlay City 42, Macomb Lutheran North 35Division 3Madison Heights Bishop Foley 76, Redford Westfield Prep 60Division 4Petersburg Summerfield 66, Southfield Christian 35Waterford Our Lady of the Lakes 45, Kingston 37

NOVI, MI -- Michigan State Police are investigating a single-car crash that took place Monday morning and claimed the life of a 67-year-old Farmington Hills man. Details are limited, but troopers with the MSP responded to a call regarding the crash around 4:05 a.m. Monday. The crash took place on eastbound I-96 east of Beck Road in Novi. The car exited the highway on the right shoulder and struck the guardrail, killing the driver. The identity of the man has not been released and the next of kin have not been notified.

One community that has taken an interest in considering the marijuana industry is the city of Farmington Hills. In an article by the Farmington Voice, the Farmington Hills City council agreed Monday to establish a workgroup to study its current marijuana ordinances. As the Farmington Voice reported, Debani Gordon, an associate attorney for Farmington Hills’ City Attorney Steve Joppich, gave a presentation on Michigan’s medical and recreational marijuana laws. City of Farmington Hills Mayor Vicki Barnett said this will be a long process, even if the city agrees to amend its ordinances allowing marijuana businesses. Information from The Farmington Voice and Hometown Life contributed to this report.

(CBS DETROIT) – Farmington Hills Police are searching for three men that broke into an apartment and stole several guns. Police say during the invasion, the suspects were confronted by the residents who fired several shots at the suspects. He was seen wearing black pants and three to four diamond/gold chains. SUSPECT 2: Dark skin, Black man, 20-25-years-old, shoulder length dreadlocks, medium build and approximately 180 pounds. SUSPECT 3: Dark skin, Black man, 20-25-years-old, medium build.

FARMINGTON HILLS, MI – A man is dead after a rollover crash on a Southeast Michigan freeway early Wednesday. The vehicle was traveling eastbound on I-696 in Farmington Hills around 5:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 2, when it left the roadway and struck an overpass bridge abutment, WDIV Local 4 reports. They are working to determine the cause of the crash and to identify the victim. The victim was a 45-year-old man from Brighton, FOX 2 Detroit reports. READ MORE:Michigan State Police find $21K-worth of meth hidden in minivan dashboardMichigan police release surveillance video of parking lot shooting, suspect at largeHusband, wife killed in apparent murder-suicide in Washtenaw County

Ohio-based Lordstown Motors Corp. announced Tuesday that it plans to establish an automotive research and development center in Farmington Hills. The project supported by the Michigan Strategic Fund and the Michigan Economic Development Corporation is expected to create 141 jobs. Lordstown Motors' plans in Farmington Hills will consist of offices, space for vehicle inspection and benchmarking, and labs for testing, validation, and prototyping. “While we are proud of the truck we’ve built, the secret to Lordstown Motors has always rested in the workers – both the worker building the truck and the worker using the truck,” said Lordstown Motors CEO Steve Burns. Lordstown plans to offer employees on-the-job training, various advancement opportunities and a competitive benefits package.

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. -- For the first time ever, the Miss Volleyball award is staying at the same school it was at for the year prior as Farmington Hills Mercy senior setter Julia Bishop became the second-straight player from her school to win the honor. “I’m just beyond honored to just be named for this, let alone win it,” Bishop said. “It’s just amazing.”Bishop accepted the senior-only award at an outdoor ceremony held in front of Mercy High School, joined by family, friends and teammates. To make the moment even more special, Mercy senior middle hitter was also one of the finalists for the award. “As a setter, it’s obviously super hard to win that because I wouldn’t be anything without the pass,” Bishop said.

FARMINGTON HILLS, MI -- A mother and father have been arrested in connection with a series of breaking and entering crimes throughout southeast Michigan, according to WDIV Detroit. The suspects, Andrea Dawkins and Romelo Buggs, were arrested Wednesday night after a Farmington Hills police officer spotted a car in the parking lot of an an oil change business. The couple also allegedly told the officer they had been bringing the children with them while they committed the crimes. Buggs and Dawkins were arraigned Thursday on charges of breaking and entering a building with intent and driving while license suspended. Anyone with information regarding the break-ins is asked to contact the Farmington Hills Police Department at 248-871-2610.

Dodgers' Clayton Kershaw Scratched From Game 2 Start In NL Championship SeriesThe three-time NL Cy Young Award winner felt back spasms after a bullpen session Saturday, three days after he went six innings to win Game 2 of the NL Division Series against San Diego. Astros Pitcher Zack Greinke Says He Enjoys Playing Without Fans In Ballparks"I don't really notice fans when the game's going on, but warming up and practice before games, I mean for me it's nice not having fans in the stands"Ohio State Settles More Sexual Abuse Cases Bringing Totals To Over $46MNearly 400 men have sued the university over its failure to stop Richard Strauss during his two-decade tenure, despite students raising concerns as far back as the late 1970s. Cowboys Sign QB Garrett Gilbert From Browns After Dak Prescott InjuryGilbert played at Texas and SMU before he was drafted by the Rams, who were then in St. Louis, in the sixth round in 2014. Dallas is the seventh organization for Gilbert.

Dodgers' Clayton Kershaw Scratched From Game 2 Start In NL Championship SeriesThe three-time NL Cy Young Award winner felt back spasms after a bullpen session Saturday, three days after he went six innings to win Game 2 of the NL Division Series against San Diego. Astros Pitcher Zack Greinke Says He Enjoys Playing Without Fans In Ballparks"I don't really notice fans when the game's going on, but warming up and practice before games, I mean for me it's nice not having fans in the stands"Ohio State Settles More Sexual Abuse Cases Bringing Totals To Over $46MNearly 400 men have sued the university over its failure to stop Richard Strauss during his two-decade tenure, despite students raising concerns as far back as the late 1970s. Cowboys Sign QB Garrett Gilbert From Browns After Dak Prescott InjuryGilbert played at Texas and SMU before he was drafted by the Rams, who were then in St. Louis, in the sixth round in 2014. Dallas is the seventh organization for Gilbert.

Dodgers' Clayton Kershaw Scratched From Game 2 Start In NL Championship SeriesThe three-time NL Cy Young Award winner felt back spasms after a bullpen session Saturday, three days after he went six innings to win Game 2 of the NL Division Series against San Diego. Astros Pitcher Zack Greinke Says He Enjoys Playing Without Fans In Ballparks"I don't really notice fans when the game's going on, but warming up and practice before games, I mean for me it's nice not having fans in the stands"Ohio State Settles More Sexual Abuse Cases Bringing Totals To Over $46MNearly 400 men have sued the university over its failure to stop Richard Strauss during his two-decade tenure, despite students raising concerns as far back as the late 1970s. Cowboys Sign QB Garrett Gilbert From Browns After Dak Prescott InjuryGilbert played at Texas and SMU before he was drafted by the Rams, who were then in St. Louis, in the sixth round in 2014. Dallas is the seventh organization for Gilbert.

Michigan Reports 1,359 New Covid-19 Cases, 13 Deaths WednesdayThe Michigan Department of Health and Human Services announced 1,359 coronavirus cases in the state and an additional 13 deaths Wednesday. 13-Year-Old Boy Hospitalized After Hit-And-Run On Detroit's West SideA 13-year-old boy is hospitalized after being hit by a car on Detroit's west side. American Cancer Society And Chevrolet Celebrate 10-Year Partnership In Fight Against Breast CancerSince 2011, Chevrolet has been a partner in the American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer movement, raising over $13.8 million to fund the future of groundbreaking breast cancer research. Sheriff Spoke In Defense Of Accused Domestic TerroristsBarry County Sheriff Dar Leaf said he knew nothing of the alleged crimes being planned. But his apparent friendly relationship with members of the armed group suggests there can be blind spots for local law enforcement.

Michigan Reports 1,359 New Covid-19 Cases, 13 Deaths WednesdayThe Michigan Department of Health and Human Services announced 1,359 coronavirus cases in the state and an additional 13 deaths Wednesday. 13-Year-Old Boy Hospitalized After Hit-And-Run On Detroit's West SideA 13-year-old boy is hospitalized after being hit by a car on Detroit's west side. American Cancer Society And Chevrolet Celebrate 10-Year Partnership In Fight Against Breast CancerSince 2011, Chevrolet has been a partner in the American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer movement, raising over $13.8 million to fund the future of groundbreaking breast cancer research. Sheriff Spoke In Defense Of Accused Domestic TerroristsBarry County Sheriff Dar Leaf said he knew nothing of the alleged crimes being planned. But his apparent friendly relationship with members of the armed group suggests there can be blind spots for local law enforcement.

13-Year-Old Boy Hospitalized After Hit-And-Run On Detroit's West SideA 13-year-old boy is hospitalized after being hit by a car on Detroit's west side. American Cancer Society And Chevrolet Celebrate 10-Year Partnership In Fight Against Breast CancerSince 2011, Chevrolet has been a partner in the American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer movement, raising over $13.8 million to fund the future of groundbreaking breast cancer research. Sheriff Spoke In Defense Of Accused Domestic TerroristsBarry County Sheriff Dar Leaf said he knew nothing of the alleged crimes being planned. But his apparent friendly relationship with members of the armed group suggests there can be blind spots for local law enforcement. President Trump To Visit Michigan SaturdayPresident Donald Trump is set to visit Muskegon, Michigan on Saturday and deliver remarks in support of law enforcement.

13-Year-Old Boy Hospitalized After Hit-And-Run On Detroit's West SideA 13-year-old boy is hospitalized after being hit by a car on Detroit's west side. American Cancer Society And Chevrolet Celebrate 10-Year Partnership In Fight Against Breast CancerSince 2011, Chevrolet has been a partner in the American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer movement, raising over $13.8 million to fund the future of groundbreaking breast cancer research. Sheriff Spoke In Defense Of Accused Domestic TerroristsBarry County Sheriff Dar Leaf said he knew nothing of the alleged crimes being planned. But his apparent friendly relationship with members of the armed group suggests there can be blind spots for local law enforcement. President Trump To Visit Michigan SaturdayPresident Donald Trump is set to visit Muskegon, Michigan on Saturday and deliver remarks in support of law enforcement.

Man In Temporary Serious Condition After Detroit ShootingAnyone with information is asked to contact the Detroit Police Department’s 6th Precinct Detective Unit at 313-596-5640 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-SPEAK-UP. Sunshine Mills Recalls Dog Food Due To Possible Mold ContaminationThe recall includes brands like Champ, Field Trial, Good Dog, and Hunters Special. Vice President Pence To Campaign In Grand Rapids WednesdayVice President Mike Pence will campaign in Grand Rapids on Wednesday for President Donald Trump. Detroit Mayor Says ‘Yes’ To Proposal N, Community Advocates Say ‘No’Proposal N is about Detroit neighborhoods and cleaning up the eyesore driving property values down in the city. But some community advocates are calling on Detroiters to vote no on the $250 million bond proposal while telling city officials to go back to the drawing board on a new demolition plan.

Man In Temporary Serious Condition After Detroit ShootingAnyone with information is asked to contact the Detroit Police Department’s 6th Precinct Detective Unit at 313-596-5640 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-SPEAK-UP. Farmington Hills Police Believe Alcohol, Visibility Were Factors In Crash That Killed 24-Year-Old ManA 24-year-old Hamtramck man has died after being struck by a vehicle while walking in the roadway, Farmington Hills police say. Sunshine Mills Recalls Dog Food Due To Possible Mold ContaminationThe recall includes brands like Champ, Field Trial, Good Dog, and Hunters Special. Vice President Pence To Campaign In Grand Rapids WednesdayVice President Mike Pence will campaign in Grand Rapids on Wednesday for President Donald Trump. Detroit Mayor Says ‘Yes’ To Proposal N, Community Advocates Say ‘No’Proposal N is about Detroit neighborhoods and cleaning up the eyesore driving property values down in the city.

Man In Temporary Serious Condition After Detroit ShootingAnyone with information is asked to contact the Detroit Police Department’s 6th Precinct Detective Unit at 313-596-5640 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-SPEAK-UP. Sunshine Mills Recalls Dog Food Due To Possible Mold ContaminationThe recall includes brands like Champ, Field Trial, Good Dog, and Hunters Special. Vice President Pence To Campaign In Grand Rapids WednesdayVice President Mike Pence will campaign in Grand Rapids on Wednesday for President Donald Trump. Detroit Mayor Says ‘Yes’ To Proposal N, Community Advocates Say ‘No’Proposal N is about Detroit neighborhoods and cleaning up the eyesore driving property values down in the city. But some community advocates are calling on Detroiters to vote no on the $250 million bond proposal while telling city officials to go back to the drawing board on a new demolition plan.

Sunshine Mills Recalls Dog Food Due To Possible Mold ContaminationThe recall includes brands like Champ, Field Trial, Good Dog, and Hunters Special. Vice President Pence To Campaign In Grand Rapids WednesdayVice President Mike Pence will campaign in Grand Rapids on Wednesday for President Donald Trump. Detroit Mayor Says ‘Yes’ To Proposal N, Community Advocates Say ‘No’Proposal N is about Detroit neighborhoods and cleaning up the eyesore driving property values down in the city. 3 Men Appear In Court Over Plot To Kidnap Gov. WhitmerThree of the six men facing federal charges for a plot to kidnap Gov.

Sunshine Mills Recalls Dog Food Due To Possible Mold ContaminationThe recall includes brands like Champ, Field Trial, Good Dog, and Hunters Special. Vice President Pence To Campaign In Grand Rapids WednesdayVice President Mike Pence will campaign in Grand Rapids on Wednesday for President Donald Trump. Detroit Mayor Says ‘Yes’ To Proposal N, Community Advocates Say ‘No’Proposal N is about Detroit neighborhoods and cleaning up the eyesore driving property values down in the city. 3 Men Appear In Court Over Plot To Kidnap Gov. WhitmerThree of the six men facing federal charges for a plot to kidnap Gov.

Police say the shooting death of Farmington Hills resident Darius Whiting, 48, does not appear to be a random actDEARBORN — Dearborn Police have announced that on Wednesday, September 23, at approximately 5:30 p.m., officers responded to the area of Michigan Avenue and Schlaff Street for a report of man found deceased in a pickup truck. Upon arrival, officers found the victim, Darius Whiting, a 48-year-old Farmington Hills resident, had succumbed to gunshot wounds. Based upon the information at this time, the shooting does not appear to be a random act. The Dearborn Police Department is actively investigating this incident and additional details will be released as they become available. “Rest assured, the Dearborn Police Department will use all available resources to apprehend the person(s) involved.

Risa Kirschner of Farmington Hills wrote a book called 'Feel Better Mommy,' and she's providing copies of it for hospitals to give to children who need it now. In March of 2019, Risa Kirschner wrote a childrens book called Feel Better Mommy. And the love doesnt change just because the geography does.The backstoryFeel Better Mommy is a story years in the making. It turned into an adventure for her.Many of those adventures, like pushing her little doll and teddy bear around in moms wheelchair and learning about IVs, wound up in Feel Better Mommy. You dont know about a persons disease.A new focusKirschners hope is that Feel Better Mommy can now take away some of the fear kids may feel if their mom, dad or loved one contracts coronavirus.

click to enlarge Doug CoombeThe last time we caught up with Jena Irene Asciutto, it was 2017 and we were getting high. Back in 2017, after the Farmington Hills native andfinalist and thankfulloser had just released her debut record,, we lit up a fat one and celebrated Asciuttos ability to shed the cookie-cutter, reality-TV image to embrace her free-spirited, stoner self, as exhibited on the records discreet pro-weed anthem, So I Get High. While recreational weed may now be legal, it wasnt then, which made Asciutto a bit of a rebel. Since our chat, Asciutto has continued blazing a path far removed from herdays, honing her craft, expanding her musical education, and keeping it close to home. Get our top picks for the best events in Detroit every Thursday morning. Sign up for our events newsletter.

9-year-old Jonah from Farmington Hills wrote down his experience in a story titled My Principal Ate a Worm and submitted it to his favorite storytelling podcast, The Story Pirates. He was very confident about it.The Story Pirates turn kids submitted stories into musical sketch comedy episodes, complete with funny voices and songs. The Gimlet Media podcast was the winner of the Parents Choice Award and has been streamed more than 10 million times. If the worms had a party, they might need more things, like a worm couch, worm TV shows and a worm house, he adds. Jonah says they worked on a story about another school assembly where teachers and the vice principal were turned into human sundaes.

A 2019 Google image of the building in Farmington Hills that was used by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to operate a fake university to lure foreign students. FARMINGTON HILLS News came out this week that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has now arrested about 250 students of a fake university set up by the Department of Homeland Security in Farmington Hills. The fake university was set up to lure students primarily from India, who made contact with undercover agents posing as university officials. While Americans go without health care and financial aid for legitimate universities, the government instead started a fake university. While Americans go without health care and financial aid for legitimate universities, the government instead started a fake university.

The Farmington Hills police and fire departments are partnering in a first ever outreach program to offer free Narcan training with kits Nov. 21. Its scheduled to take place in the Council Chambers at Farmington Hills City Hall located at 31555 W. 11 Mile Road from 7-9 p.m. Participants ages 18 and over will receive a free Save a Life kit that includes two 4-milligram doses of Nasal Naloxone, commonly called Narcan. We want community members and families to be prepared to act quickly if an overdose situation arises, said Farmington Hills Police Commander Bonnie Unruh. Anyone who has already received Narcan training but has an expired kit is welcome to attend for a fresh up-to-date Save a Life kit.

The Farmington Hills police and fire departments are partnering in a first ever outreach program to offer free Narcan training with kits Nov. 21. Its scheduled to take place in the Council Chambers at Farmington Hills City Hall located at 31555 W. 11 Mile Road from 7-9 p.m. Participants ages 18 and over will receive a free Save a Life kit that includes two 4-milligram doses of Nasal Naloxone, commonly called Narcan. We want community members and families to be prepared to act quickly if an overdose situation arises, said Farmington Hills Police Commander Bonnie Unruh. Anyone who has already received Narcan training but has an expired kit is welcome to attend for a fresh up-to-date Save a Life kit.

Farmington Hills, MI (CBS Detroit) Fleece & Thank You was inspired by a friend, Sophie, 4 years old and battling neuroblastoma. Sophie had her childhood stolen from her, and Nicholas Kristock saw this disconnection and needed to do something about it, and that is where Fleece & Thank You was born. Fleece and Thank You is a 501(C3) non-profit that has a mission to serve every single child facing extended stays in the hospital with comfort and connection, explains Nicholas Kristock, Founder and Executive Director of Fleece and Thank You. And then we enter with this bright, colorful piece of hope. We are always in need of people making blankets for kids in the hospital, because thats a huge amount.This blanket is such an important piece of hope in a childs journey.

About 40,000 infants are born with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder each year. At this point, any thought of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder, or FASD, was far away. - Advertisement -That put the girl, Alina, at risk for fetal alcohol spectrum disorder. Fetal alcohol syndrome, or FAS, is part of the spectrum of disorders, says Dr. Sanjay Chawla, a neonatal specialist with Childrens Hospital of Michigan. Bonding timeEven though they didnt know much about fetal alcohol spectrum disorder, the discovery didnt deter Kari, who taught special education, or Forrest.

The American Red Cross will sponsor a blood drive on Sept. 4 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Costick Center, located at 28600 West 11 Mile Road between Middlebelt and Inkster roads in Farmington Hills. This blood drive will feature the annual Battle of the Badges, a friendly competition between the Farmington Hills Police and Fire Departments. Donors can cast a vote with their blood donation to help raise the tally of either department. To make an appointment to donate on Sept. 4, call 248-473-1800 or register online at www.redcrossblood.org. Donors must be in general good health, weigh at least 110 pounds and be 17 years of age or older.If a parent is present to fill out a permission form on the day of the blood drive, 16-year-olds will be allowed to donate blood.

One Farmington Hills mom saw first-hand how hard dressing can be for people with limited dexterity, so she invented the Buttons 2 Button clothing adapter. For 1 in 6 people, buttoning a shirt is a time-consuming process that can throw off an entire day. Farmington Hills mom of two Gina Adams, 49, wanted to create a solution for those with limited dexterity. 30 million people have a hand disability that prevents them from dressing independently, Adams explains. Were hoping to make a big impact with a small accessory.Adams founded a company called Wareologie two years ago and, very soon, shes releasing her first product: a button adapter called Buttons 2 Button.

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A Farmington Hills mom dishes about Experience Cooking, which offers from-scratch cooking classes for kids and adults. The Farmington Hills mom used to whip up global dishes in gourmet kitchens around the country. With Experience Cooking, shes moved to her own homes kitchen, teaching children and adults alike to create flavorful foods from pizza to empanadas. Kids get a taste of different cooking skills, from chopping to assembly. Sign up for a classExperience Cooking offers a variety of cooking classes throughout the year including couples courses, kids-only options and even vegan sessions.