Farmington Observer

Every holiday season, an available Farmington Hills industrial park warehouse is transformed into “Santa's workshop.” Full Story »

Joseph Bigos knows his family is really good at recycling — in fact, they fill two bins per week. But he would like to see more energy conservation happening at his Farmington Hills home. With three teenagers, his challenge is getting them to turn off their video games and televisions when they're not playing; and getting them to stop standing, staring into an open refrigerator. “The biggest ... Full Story »

There could be further state funding cuts for Farmington schools in its next fiscal year. Full Story »

The holidays are in full swing at the Heritage History Center in Farmington Hills. Full Story »

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Don't put your camera away yet — the City of Farmington Hills is offering a great opportunity for anyone interested in winter nature photography. Full Story »

Elle Dare, owner with her husband of Genuine Toy Co. in Plymouth, adds that toys made in China are now much safer than was true in the past. The comments were in a Sunday, Dec. 6, Observer article. She said regulations now make China-made toys much safer. Full Story »

Recently I have been asked a number of questions regarding changes in the tax laws for 2010. The questions have dealt with two issues — changes in rules with regards to estate taxes and changes with regards to Roth IRA conversions. Full Story »

The Holocaust Memorial Center Zekelman Family Campus in Farmington Hills will hold an initial docent orientation and training session for adults interested in volunteering for the organization in that capacity. Docents guide groups on walking tours of the museum, explaining the exhibits and interpreting history and lessons to be learned. High school and middle school students are among the many ... Full Story »

Karen Gara gives Thursday evening's Glow event in downtown Farmington a glowing review. Full Story »

Steve Schwartz will keep pushing to the finish line. Full Story »

More than 90 employees of Farmington Hills have some decisions to make regarding their employment. Full Story »

The Farmington Hills Police Department announced that Farmington Hills has again been rated as one of America's safest cities. CQ Press and Sage Publications have released their “2009 Safest City Awards,” which represent an annual ranking of the nation's safest cities. Rankings are based on 2008 crime data, as compiled in the FBI's Uniform Crime Reports, for six crime categories: murder, rape ... Full Story »

Jon Flores, a sophomore engineering student at Lawrence Tech University, said he usually doesn't have the patience to sit through Congressional hearings shown on the C-Span cable channel. Full Story »

AT T announced Friday a contribution of $13,884 to the Oakland Early College program. The donation was used to purchase laptop computers to aid the students in their academic studies. Full Story »

The upcoming holidays and extensive seasonal decorating may put your family and home at risk for a fire. Make sure your home is safe during the holidays by practicing safety before, during, and after the celebrations. The use of extension cords when decorating the inside and outside of your home, the use of candles, and the consumption of alcohol are factors in many home fires during the holiday ... Full Story »

Final walk-in, telephone and online registration for Oakland Community College's Winter, 2010, semester is scheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 6 through Friday, Jan. 8. Full Story »

The following literature entries won the PTA Reflections competition at Eagle Elementary in Farmington Hills. Full Story »

Are you a fan of fettuccine? Do you rave about rigatoni? Do you love linguine? If so, then the City of Farmington Hills has a class just for you. Full Story »