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SUBSCRIBE NOW to get home delivery Home News Sports Business Life Entertainment Opinion Archives USA TODAY Media Public Notices Business Directory Corrections More Home News Sports Business Life Entertainment Opinion Archives USA TODAY Media Public Notices Business Directory Corrections Apps Search firefly Hi Already a subscriber? Log in Subscribe today for full access on your desktop, tablet, and mobile device. Subscribe Now Already a print edition subscriber, but don't have a login? Access your account. Manage your account settings. My Account Manage your Newsletters Log Out Advertisement Get the news Northville man barely eludes death in COVID-19 battle Northville man describes his harrowing battle with coronavirus. Wayne, Oakland counties update COVID-19 numbers Monday Deputies deploy Taser, arrest two men during loud music check Coronavirus Updates Retailers, churches share coronavirus messages Milford records first COVID-19 death Wayne, Oakland counties update COVID-19 numbers Monday Northville man barely eludes death in COVID-19 battle Livonia furloughs 37% of workforce amid coronavirus crisis Wayne, Oakland counties release latest COVID-19 numbers Sunday Quick Links Elections 2020 Obituaries Garage sale map Legal Notices Single copy sales Download apps Subscribe now Advertise Place an ad Staff directory Archives Subscriber Guide USA TODAY NETWORK Support Local Businesses - Buy A Gift Card Comics Fuchs shifts focus from Plymouth baseball to Eastern Michigan Even though Fuchs may never touch the Plymouth baseball field again, his baseball career is set to continue. Plymouth | 12 hours ago Livonia furloughs 37% of workforce amid coronavirus crisis Mayor Maureen Miller Brosnan said the furloughs are expected to save the city about $160,000 a week. Livonia | 13 hours ago Have you seen this artwork in downtown Birmingham? 6 Salon at the corner of Old Woodward and Merrill has some new artwork to spruce up downtown Birmingham while the business is closed. Business | 3 days ago Livonia passes 100 coronavirus deaths Wayne County reaches 7,000 COVID-19 cases in latest Oakland, Wayne totals Livonia | 2 days ago View All Photos Retailers, churches share coronavirus messages 4 hours ago Renowned local artist paints tribute to nurses amid pandemic The COVID-19 crisis has provided new challenges while deepening the meaning of renowned local painter Tony Roko's work. Entertainment | 1 day ago Jack Inch, lifelong educator, dead from coronavirus Jack, a lifelong teacher and advocate of education, died of coronavirus April 19 at 88 in a senior living facility. Farmington | 3 days ago Northville Lumber plans expansion The company on Baseline Road in Northville is seeking approval from the city to expand into a neighboring lot to use as storage. Business | 3 days ago Milford records first COVID-19 death Wayne, Oakland counties update COVID-19 numbers Monday Milford | 4 hours ago Canton Twp., public safety director parting ways Six months after filing a lawsuit against his employer, Canton Township Public Safety Director Joshua Meier and the township have agreed to part ways. Canton | 4 days ago South Lyon to interview six candidates in superintendent search South Lyon Community Schools received 20 applications to be the Oakland County school district's next superintendent. SOUTH LYON | 3 days ago Driver in medical mask may have stolen money An armed pickup driver wearing a medical face mask seems to have robbed someone of $1,200 in Canton Township last month. Canton | 3 days ago Local cross country teams plan virtual 5K for charity Catholic Central, St. Catherine cross country teams plan virtual 5K for charity. High-school | 3 days ago Tax request coming to Northville Twp. residents Northville Township to present millage request to residents in August. Northville | 3 days ago Missing woman told mom about odd conversation A potentially pivotal conversation between mother and daughter could be allowed in the trial of a man accused of killing a woman missing since 2016. FARMINGTON HILLS | 6 days ago Canton difference-maker Salla dies at 78 Kathleen Salla, who died at age 78, left her fingerprints throughout Canton Township's now bustling Ford Road corridor. News | 3 days ago Oakland, Wayne candidates preparing for primary The novel coronavirus kept candidates from campaigning outdoors but plenty of Oakland and Wayne county candidates met the April 21 filing deadline. LOCAL NEWS | 11 hours ago Birmingham plans for new building at Hunter House site proceed The Birmingham Planning Board voted to approve a preliminary site plan for a five-story building that would sit where the Hunter House currently is. BIRMINGHAM | 4 days ago Here’s where you can pick up food in Novi Here's a list of where to grab a bite to eat in Novi during the stay's stay-at-home order that runs until April 30. Novi | 3 days ago Man reported missing by police found dead at hospital Andrew Fontaine went missing more than two weeks ago and, unbeknownst to friends and family, died at Sinai-Grace Hospital in Detroit. Livonia | 4 days ago Police investigate dental office break-in Milford police found blood on a cabinet, paper towel dispenser, and other items when investigating a dental office break-in. Milford | 4 days ago What does ‘stay home’ mean when you don’t have one? Until at least April 30, Michiganders will be under "stay home, stay safe" orders from state government. Westland | 5 days ago Liberty Fest heads list of Canton events canceled The coronavirus pandemic has forced the cancellation or postponement of several Canton Township events. News | 4 days ago Hometown Life high school logo fantasy draft Vote for your favorite team of high school logos, drafted by Hometown Life sports reporters Andrew Vailliencourt and Colin Gay. High-school | 4 days ago Garden City declares lawn care essential service The city council approved a resolution declaring lawn care an essential service, becoming the latest community to do so. GARDEN CITY | 5 days ago High court affirms dismissals against Wayne couple in toddler’s death Michigan Court of Appeals affirms dismissals against Wayne couple accused of killing child Wayne | 5 days ago Bistro featuring Mexican dishes proposed in Birmingham The owners behind Market North End want to open a small Mexican restaurant nearby along Old Woodward. Business | 5 days ago Middlebelt Road in Farmington Hills to close for two months A section of Middlebelt Road in Farmington Hills stretching about a mile will close for two months on April 27. FARMINGTON HILLS | 5 days ago Marketplace CARS JOBS HOMES APARTMENTS BUSINESS DIRECTORY CLASSIFIEDS Farmington grappling over Founders Festival, summer events Society as America knows it might not return any time soon because of the coronavirus. Farmington | 6 days ago Canton business a prime example of shutdown’s devastation A family-owned Canton small business is feeling the devastation the coronavirus shutdown has caused throughout the country. Canton | 6 days ago Milford cancels summer parades due to coronavirus Events in Milford have been put on hold in the first part of the summer due to the coronavirus pandemic Milford | 6 days ago Grand River, 14 Mile road improvements ready to start The City of Farmington Hills will spend the spring and summer doing road work to two major roads: Grand River Avenue and 14 Mile Road. FARMINGTON HILLS | 6 days ago Rezoning request made at Farmington Hills Ruby Tuesday site A request to rezone part of the Ruby Tuesday property on 12 Mile commenced earlier this month before the Farmington Hills Planning Commission. FARMINGTON HILLS | 10 hours ago Wayne, Oakland counties release latest COVID-19 numbers Sunday Here are the latest COVID-19 numbers in western Wayne, Oakland counties through 4/23 LOCAL NEWS | 1 day ago Wayne County reaches 7,000 COVID-19 cases in latest Oakland, Wayne totals LOCAL NEWS | 2 days ago Birmingham Farmers Market to open in drive-thru format Birmingham Farmers Market drive-...