Freshman pitcher leads Armada softball to first title appearance in 47 years
The Tigers will now aim to claim the program’s first title on Saturday at 12:30 p.m. at Michigan State’s Secchia Stadium when it faces the winner of the Farmington Hills Mercy vs. Ogemaw Heights semifinal.
Suspect arrested and arraigned in Farmington Hills park murder
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. (WXYZ) — A Farmington Hills man is charged with second-degree murder and faced a judge Thursday in connection with a brutal killing at a local nature park.
23-year-old charged with murder in death of Farmington Hills man found on park trail
Nearly five weeks after a 65-year-old man was found dead on a trail, Farmington Hills police have arrested and charged a 23-year-old man with second-degree murder.
Last Ogemaw softball team to reach final four played epic state final in 1982
When this year’s Ogemaw squad takes on Farmington Hills Mercy at 5:30 p.m. tonight at Michigan State University’s Secchia Stadium in the Division 2 state semifinals, it hopes to match the effort of its predecessors.
‘Silence the Violence’ events planned across Michigan for Gun Violence Prevention month
Every Sunday in June - Farmington First United Methodist Church (Farmington), St John Episcopal Church (Plymouth), Geneva Presbyterian (Canton): Every Sunday in June, Churches in Farmington, Plymouth, and Canton will have orange lapel ribbons, pillar candle on the altar, and gun safety reminders fro
Creating a Sustainable Future Through Creative Expression and Community Action
The local nonprofit Make Food Not Waste is working to cut Michigan’s food waste in half by 2030 — including partnerships with Oakland County communities, such as Southfield, Novi, Farmington Hills and Wixom.
Armada, errors bring down Frankenmuth in softball quarterfinal
If the Tigers win Thursday, they advance to the Division 2 championship game at 12:30 p.m. Saturday at Michigan State against the winner of the semifinal between Ogemaw Heights (27-7) and Farmington Hills Mercy (19-16).
Metro Detroit under a heat advisory for Wednesday; severe weather threat for Thursday
Farmington Hills will open the Costick Activities Center, 28600 W. 11 Mile Road, from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday; along with Fire Station 5 at the city hall campus, 31455 W. 11 Mile Road, from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday.
Farmington Hills Mercy advances to girls softball semifinal
Ypsilanti — Farmington Hills Mercy came out on top in a quarterfinal bout against Carleton Airport to decide who would be heading to the Division 2 softball semifinals on Tuesday evening, using a strong sixth-inning to rally in a neck-and-neck game.
Space Jam-themed blood drive features Pistons jersey giveaway
The American Red Cross of Southeast Michigan partnered with the city of Farmington Hills for a community blood drive, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 10, in the Wexford Room at the Costick Activities Center, 28600 W. 11 Mile Road.
Bravo to the standouts on MLive Bay City Athlete of the Week for June 8
She defeated Zeeland West 6-1, 6-2 the ousted the No. 3 seed from Farmington Hills Mercy 7-5, 3-6, 10-4. She dropped a 7-6, 6-2 decision to Birmingham Seaholm in the quarterfinals.
MHSAA softball: Walled Lake Northern remains on a mission
You'd see more excitement from someone with a 10-cents-off-per-gallon coupon at the gas pump than No. 7 Walled Lake Northern showed after beating Farmington, 10-1, to win the Michigan high school softball Division 1 regional championship Saturday, June 6, at Milford High School.
Why Beverly Hills wants to hire sharpshooters for aggressive deer
Hunting or sharpshooters taking deer during a permitted cull, like that which was done in Farmington Hills and Southfield in January and February, is the recommended method for reducing the herd.
Welcome Mat: Creative summer events in the Detroit area
The City of Farmington Hills and the Farmington Downtown Development Authority present the 17th annual Art on the Grand Saturday and Sunday in historic downtown Farmington.
More than 100 artists and 50,000 visitors expected, held along Grand River Avenue between Farmington Road and Grove Street, also find nearly 50 students in grades 5-12 selling their original pieces as part of Kids Art Alley, located outside Huntington Bank, 33205 Grand River Ave., free fair runs 10
Birmingham Groves RB Jeremiah Whitley aims to open eyes in encore year
Now he plans to spend the summer narrowing his options with hopes of choosing a college before his senior season begins at the annual Amazon Prep Kickoff against North Farmington on Aug. 28 at WSU.
Freedom Gateway Center celebrates new Public Safety drone with Community Blessing Ceremony
Community members, city officials, and Farmington Public Safety personnel gathered in May as Freedom Gateway Center hosted a special Blessing of the Drone ceremony, celebrating a new Public Safety drone made possible through a $10,000 donation from the organization.
5 champions headline Grand Rapids-area boys track 2026 all-state honorees
East Kentwood’s 800-meter relay team also provided key points en route to a team title, as Shukuru Makechi, Donovan Rubens, Jhavon Alexander and De-Mani Roberts combined to defeat runner-up Farmington by more than a quarter of a second.
Farmington Planning Commission approves Vibe Credit Union Site Plan
At a special meeting held May 28, the Farmington Planning Commission unanimously approved the site plan and special land use request for Vibe Credit Union at 31806 Grand River Avenue.
75 Comerica, Fifth Third Bank branches to close across Michigan
The list of 75 affected bank branches on file with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency includes a Fifth Third branch at 3313 West 12 Mile Road in Farmington Hills, a Comerica Bank branch on 14 Mile Road in Walled Lake, and a Comerica Bank branch on North Main Street in Ann Arbor.
Plymouth-Canton Summer League Shootout: New organizers, same mission
Several state powers and championship programs have participated each summer, including Belleville, Farmington Hills Mercy and Bloomfield Hills Marian.
Farmington Public Schools names Early Childhood Teacher of the Year
FARMINGTON HILLS — Known for her kindness and for making her youngest students feel safe and excited about learning, Diane Kawesa was named the Farmington Public Schools’ Early Childhood Teacher of the Year.
FARMINGTON/FARMINGTON HILLS — Officials in Farmington and Farmington Hills are opposed to proposed bills that would possibly take control of their cities’ zoning ordinances.
Cast your vote for Hometown Life's Prep Athlete of the Week
Amelia Porterfield, Farmington: Smacked an inside-the-park home run, drove in six runs and scored three times in a 14-4 win over Walled Lake Western in the Division 1 softball district final.
Panthers' Ryan Good returns to state track finals with unbeaten 800 record
Good has beaten that mark once already this season with a 1:50.11 at Saline’s Golden Triangle on May 1. That stands as the fastest 800 time this season in the state regardless of division, and is three seconds faster than the second-fastest 800 time in Division 2 this year, run by Brandon’s Jacob Hy
Ann Arbor Mexican restaurant known for ‘Mount Nacheesmo’ closes
The university will occupy the Liberty Street building’s second floor space previously vacated by Coupa LLamasoft, Ryan Duffy, asset manager for the building’s Farmington Hills-based owner Hillside Realty Investments, LLC, said last September.
PWHL Detroit team could be forged with local talent like Megan Keller
Keller is from Farmington Hills and gained world-wide attention in February when she scored the overtime goal that clinched a gold medal for the U.S. women's hockey team at the 2026 Milano Olympics.
Catholic parishes gather feedback for restructuring
At press time, Our Lady of Sorrows, located at 23815 Power Road in Farmington, was to hold its own listening session June 2, while St. Fabian Catholic Church, at 32200 W. 12 Mile Road in Farmington Hills, was to hold them June 1 and June 3. Their full video and model presentations will be available
'Get the hate out of your heart': Vandal hits Farmington Hills home, businesses
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. (WXYZ) — A vandal hit several businesses, a church and a family home in Farmington Hills, leaving behind destructive, bigoted and hateful messages.
How 21 Oakland County communities earned national honors by transforming their downtowns
Eleven Main Street communities received accredited status: Berkley, Farmington, Ferndale, Franklin, Highland, Holly, Ortonville, Oxford, Lake Orion, Rochester and Royal Oak.
Farmington four-star edge Myles Smith chooses Indiana over Michigan
Myles Smith, a four-star edge from Farmington, chose Indiana over Michigan, Oklahoma, Missouri and Kentucky when he announced his decision on Thursday, May 28, from the media room at his high school.
Pine Knob kicks off the 2026 summer concert season by rolling out some new tech
Manufactured by Gardner Signs of Troy, the marquee features an 8’8” by 18’3” digital electronic message center produced by Electro‑Matic of Farmington.
