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SOUTHFIELD/CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Lawrence Technological University football has been on the upswing since its revival in 2017 after a 60-year absence, and the program just made a major splash by hiring a Hall of Fame coach.

Scott Merchant, a staple of Clinton Township Chippewa Valley football during his coaching tenure from 2009 to 2023, was named the head football coach at Lawrence Tech on Dec. 19.

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SOUTHFIELD — Former MacArthur K-8 University Academy music teacher Lamar Willis is facing four counts of second-degree criminal sexual conduct and three counts of accosting a minor for immoral purposes.

According to the Lathrup Village Police Department, an incident involving Willis and his students was reported in March 2023 and allegedly took place on school grounds during the 2022-2023 Willis school year.

Willis, 41, was placed on immediate suspension in March 2023, and an internal investigation was launched, according to the Southfield Public School District. In June 2023, Willis resigned and has had no contact with district students or staff since.

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SOUTHFIELD — A business and its owner were found liable for operating an illegal dump at 20905 Mapleridge Ave. in Southfield, with asbestos and other hazardous materials found on-site.

According to a press release from the Attorney General’s Office, this latest ruling against Metropolitan

Environmental LLC comes after years of noncompliance with environmental laws and failure to address past court judgments. A monetary judgment was ordered against the business and its owner, Lamar Grace, 52, of Southfield, in the amount of $125,000 each. The state seized corporate assets and will auction them off to satisfy a portion of the judgment owed: a 2014 Ford F-250 truck, a 2007 Mack 600 semitruck and a 2006 International 700 dump truck.

The press release also stated that in 2022, the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy sued Metropolitan Environmental LLC, Grace, See DUMP on page 13A

SOUTHFIELD — Since last February, the Southfield Public Library has hosted a Family Research Forum 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. on the third Tuesday of each month for people seeking to uncover their genealogy.

The monthly forums teach people about research methods and tools, and is hosted by librarians Kitty Allen and Nicole Baron, who split the hour into 20-minute increments.

Allen, the adult services librarian, explained that the forum was born out of librarygoers approaching the reference desk for help with genealogy research.

“We’re targeting mostly hobbyists, but anybody who wants to just sit and think about genealogy for an hour, once a month — it can be like going to church and listening to a sermon — is welcome.

We really love beginners and people who are just starting. There’s so much to know.”

Allen said that genealogy research can be a long and tedious process, which is why it is helpful to research in a group setting. Every few sessions, they host a “live search,” where attendees are encouraged to bring in an ancestor they’ve had difficulty tracking down information on, and the forum spends the entire hour researching together to help find data about that individual’s life.

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Rev. Jones in concert at Southfield Public Library

SOUTHFIELD — The Southfield Public Library and the Friends of the Southfield Public Library will present a concert featuring the Rev. Robert B. Jones 6:30-8:30 p.m. Jan. 17 at the library, 26300 Evergreen Road. This concert is part of the Jazz & Blues monthly live series that the Friends of the Southfield Public Library have hosted since 2005. Jones is a singer, songwriter and storyteller. He is a self-taught multiinstrumentalist. He plays guitar, harmonica, mandolin, banjo, fiddle, quills and bones. His music draws inspiration from folk, blues, spirituals and other American roots music. Jones is the pastor of Detroit’s Sweet Kingdom Missionary Baptist Church and a founding member of the Detroit Blues Society.

Tickets cost $7 at the door or $5 for members of the Friends, and children under 12 are admitted for free. Tickets can be purchased online in advance at southfieldlibrary.org by searching “Friends of the Southfield Public Library.”

CJ Chung, a Troy resident since 1999 and a professor of computer science at Lawrence Technological University, was recently named as the 2023 recipient of the Hsu Family Distinguished Award in Creativity, which includes a $1,000 honorarium and commemorative award.

The award was given to Chung in recognition of his 25 years of service as the founder and creative director of Robofest, the co-founder of the LTU Robotics program, a leader of LTU’s autonomous vehicle research program funded by the U.S. Army and National Science Foundation, and his Photo provided by CJ Chung impact on LTU’s computer science programs.

The Hsu Family Distinguished Award was established by Hsiao-Ping Hsu Moore, a former LTU dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, and her siblings, Shi-Ping Hsu, Chi-Ping Hsu and Yei-Ping Hsu Wang.

Haynes appointed to Southfield City Council

SOUTHFIELD — At the Dec. 18 City Council meeting, Yolanda C. Haynes was appointed to fill the seat vacated by former Councilwoman Linnie Taylor, who was recently appointed to the Oakland County Board of Commissioners to represent District 18, which includes Franklin, Bingham Farms, Beverly Hills and portions of Southfield.

Haynes will complete the term until November 2025.

A longtime Southfield resident, Haynes serves as the president of the Friends of the Southfield Public Library, where she has been a member for over 15 years. Haynes assisted in providing funding for the famous Marshall Fredericks’ “Boy and Bear” statue, which is located in the lobby of the Southfield Public Library. She is also a director of the Friends of Michigan Libraries Board.

Haynes is a recipient of Mayor Siver’s Extra Mile Award. As a graduate of Jackson State University, she has worked as a consultant, a speaker, a teacher and an entrepreneur. Haynes has been married for 39 years to Houston Haynes III and is the mother of nine children.

For more information, visit www.cityofsouthfield.com.

Southfield Alphas spread cheer

Free Women to Work program

SOUTHFIELD — The Southfield Alphas — Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Sigma Delta Lambda — held their first-ever gift card giveaway with the Meijer at 28800 Telegraph Road Dec. 23.

The Southfield Alphas gave away $3,000 worth of Meijer gift cards, with Meijer contributing $500. Over 100 gift cards valued at $25 were given out randomly to shoppers. Two days later, the Southfield Alphas continued spreading holiday cheer and delivered 218 meals in Oakland County with Meals on Wheels. For more information, visit www.southfieldalphas.org.

SOUTHFIELD — Gesher Human Services is hosting an informational meeting 9-11 a.m. Jan. 18 at 29699 Southfield Road for its free Women to Work program.

The program offers skills to enhance career opportunities for metro Detroit women. The official start date of the four-week program will be on Jan. 23. Classes will be held every Tuesday and Thursday 9 a.m.-noon. Participants will also have the opportunity to stay after class for some basic computer classes.

Due to the popularity of the program, Gesher may hold additional classes on Mondays and Wednesdays if the demand is high. For more information, visit geshermi. org/events. To register, contact Judy Richmond at (248) 233-4232 or jrichmond@geshermi.org.

Southfield hosts job fair

SOUTHFIELD — The city of Southfield is hosting a job fair 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Jan. 23 in the Southfield Pavilion, 26000 Evergreen Road. The job fair will feature 12 businesses looking for new employees, including Corewell Health and Oakland County Government and Community Choice Credit Union. There will also be giveaways, a raffle for gas and grocery gift cards, and various vendors. For more information, contact Jessica Kirin at (248) 796-4712 or jkirin@cityofsouthfield.com.

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Gun buyback participants assured weapons will be destroyed, not recycled or resold

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SOUTHFIELD — Controversy ensued around gun buyback programs after the New York Times launched an investigation that found the guns collected at buybacks in Flint and Southfield were not destroyed but were instead recycled and resold.

GunBusters, the Missouri-based company that Michigan State Police sends firearms to for destruction, was reportedly only destroying a piece of a weapon that was stamped with the serial number and then selling the rest of the gun as a gun kit.

Father Chris Yaw, the rector at St. David’s Episcopal Church in Southfield, who appeared in the article and hosted the most recent gun buyback on Dec. 9, said that they were furious when they learned that the guns would not be destroyed but recycled.

“When you look at why we do buybacks, one of the reasons is to keep this issue in front of the public,” he said. “And one of the things that we wrestle with as a society is that we really have a gun disposal problem. We have a lot of people who have guns and don’t want them.

And why should a church be the one who takes them?”

At the Dec. 9 buyback, 224 weapons were collected, including 133 handguns and 87 long guns, and

nearly $19,000 was given away in gift cards from funds contributed by the Oakland County Board of Commissioners and donations raised through St. David’s.

Yaw assured the community that the guns collected at the recent buyback will be properly destroyed.

“When this happened, we went into ‘we’re not going to take this’ mode,” he said. He explained that they began researching and located a company that would destroy the guns for a fee, but they didn’t have to go through that company because GunBusters emailed him stating that they would cover the $15,000 cost and destroy the guns that were collected for free.

“The Michigan State Police is committed to upholding Michigan’s recently updated gun violence prevention laws and to getting illegal guns off the streets so they cannot be used in a commission of a crime,” the State Police stated in an email. “All firearms surrendered to the MSP are turned over to GunBusters to be destroyed in accordance with the (Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives’) acceptable destruction procedures that require the destruction of the frame or receiver so the firearm can no longer be used. We receive video proof of this occurring for every firearm. The MSP is among 950 agencies from across the country that utilize GunBusters’ services.”

Father Chris Yaw of St. David’s Episcopal Church assured that all guns collected at last month’s buyback would be destroyed by GunBusters, not recycled.

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Van Dykes Menswear celebrated its grand re-opening and ribbon cutting event Dec. 15 at their new location in the Southfield Plaza. Its original location, at 18211 10 Mile Road, was affected by a fire in 2023, which forced it to relocate to a new Southfield location.

The full-service men’s suit store said it carries the latest in menswear from the biggest European and Canadian design houses, including clothing for the corporate world; and comfortable, casual looks for weekends or “second look” attire for parties, church and special events.

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New owner Rolanda Sheko re-opened the Tim Horton’s location after it had been closed for several years.

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METRO DETROIT — Getting in shape and losing a few pounds are common New Year’s resolutions, and local gym owners and trainers are sharing people’s goals, what techniques are popular and what they think is most effective.

Mona Mangen, the owner of Hotworx in Clawson and Plymouth, said that she’s seen an uptick in those looking for short, “heated” workouts.

“People are really loving the heated workouts,” she said. “It’s 125 degrees, but it’s a very dry heat. It’s short, but you get an intense sweat.

People also feel like the one-on-one instructor feeling they get from things like a personal trainer really seems to help.”

Alexis Pacheco is a certified personal trainer, a health coach and the owner of Five Crown Fitness in Shelby Township. She said that she is seeing less heavy workouts and more of a focus on steady improvements and mindfulness.

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CRIME WATCH Vehicle stolen at gunpoint

SOUTHFIELD — A woman was attempting to enter her 2013 Land Rover parked in the 20000 block of West Eight Mile Road at 2 a.m. Dec. 23 when an unknown man approached her and indicated that he had a gun. He demanded the keys to the vehicle, and the woman gave them. He drove off in her vehicle.

Squatter found in Southfield Airbnb

SOUTHFIELD — At 4:30 a.m. Dec. 14, the owner of an Airbnb in the 20000 block of Westhaven Avenue discovered an unknown individual sleeping in the home.

The perpetrator had gained entry through the front door and left the home without incident when confronted.

PS5 sale goes awry

SOUTHFIELD — The seller met with an unknown individual in the 25000 block of Basin Street to sell a PlayStation 5 to them at 4:25 p.m. Dec. 23. The suspect ran off with the PS5 without paying the seller for the console.

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more movement in their day,” she said. “I think there’s an increase in wellness and mindfulness as a whole. People are seeking more opportunities for yoga and meditation as opposed to traditional strength training.”

Douglas Edwards, the director of the YMCA of Farmington Hills, said that many people are looking for group activities.

“I think the small group classes are a common thing we are seeing,” said Edwards. “The social aspect of older adults and meeting goals and staying in shape to not only get in shape but socialize also is very common right now.”

The desire for social activities is driving people back to the gym after COVID, something all three experts said is increasing membership and attendance numbers.

“Our usage is definitely up. During COVID, we had maybe 200 people daily,” said Edwards. “We are now up to about 600 people daily. Before the pandemic was probably between 600 and 800 people, depending on the time of year.”

“Per week, we are seeing about 100 to 150 people. It was about that point before COVID,” added Mangen. “Actually, we might be seeing a few more people than before COVID.” See EXERCISE on page 12A

16, a woman reported that her shawl had been taken from her vehicle, which was parked by a valet in the 29000 block of Northwestern Highway.

Fanny pack stolen from cubicle

SOUTHFIELD — A woman left her fanny pack containing cards, cash and a notebook in her cubicle in a building in the 26000 block of Beaumont Boulevard between 5:50 and 6:20 a.m. Dec. 23. When she returned to her desk, the fanny pack was missing.

Contractor’s tools stolen from client’s basement

SOUTHFIELD — Between 7 p.m.

Dec. 23 and 9 a.m. Dec. 24, a home in the 30000 block of Brentwood Street was broken into.

The basement window was kicked in, and tools belonging to the contractor who had been working on the home were stolen.

Ex breaks into home, steals gaming console

SOUTHFIELD — A man reported that his ex broke into his home between 8 and 10 p.m. Dec. 30 in the 27000 block of Franklin Road. The ex gained entry by way of the front door and stole the victim’s gaming system and other belongings, police said.

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Brother Rice to name Aaron Marshall as head football coach

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BLOOMFIELD HILLS — Bloomfield Hills Brother Rice football made an offseason splash to kick off its 2024 campaign.

Following an 0-9 season and Adam Korzeniewski’s resignation after leading the Warriors for seven seasons on the sidelines, Brother Rice announced Dec. 20 that Division 1 state champion and Coach of the Year Aaron Marshall would be named the head football coach for Brother Rice.

Marshall was previously the head coach for Southfield High School for the Arts and Technology the past three seasons, compiling a 23-11 record and leading Southfield A&T to a Division 1 state championship Nov. 26 when the Warriors, also Southfield A&T’s nickname, knocked off two-time defending state champion Belleville 36-32.

“This is an important moment in the history of Brother Rice and the athletic department,” Brother Rice Athletic Director Jeff Calcaterra said in a press release.

“Coach Aaron Marshall’s leadership, his understanding of Brother Rice, our values as an institution, our commitment to academic excellence, and demonstrated ability to build and lead a quality and highly respected program set him apart throughout the search process. His respect for the past, vision for the future and enthusiasm for the present will serve our student-athletes and school community moving forward.

We look forward to welcoming Aaron Marshall, his wife Lynnea and children Lia, Peyton and Aaron Jr. to our Warrior family.”

Marshall is well familiar with the Brother Rice community, for he attended Brother Rice before his family moved to Chicago in the middle of his high school years. Marshall’s older brothers, Willis and Brian, were both graduates of Brother Rice.

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Bloomfield Hills Brother Rice announced Dec. 20 that Division 1 state champion and Coach of the Year Aaron Marshall would be named the head football coach for Brother Rice.

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She explained that most research takes place online, making it important for people to know what resources are available. The library offers online genealogy tools, such as Ancestry, MyHeritage Library Edition, HeritageHub, Family Research Forum, Fam-

ily Search and WikiTree, and specialized resources like the Digital Library on American Slavery and JewishGen. Allen warns potential researchers against sloppy work.

“You’ll always want to double-check your work,” she said. “One of my favorite databases is WikiTree. They strongly encourage references. You need to cite your sources for every fact that shows up.”

She added that Family Search, which was developed by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, is another one of her favorite resources.

Documents such as birth certificates, marriage certificates, censuses, baptismal certificates, and “anything that reflects their life events” are great clues, Allen explained.

For those just starting out, she recommends that they start with the county where their ancestor lived.

Darla Van Hoey, Southfield Historical Society president, attends the monthly forum regularly, and she had previously mentioned to the library that a hands-on approach to genealogy would be really helpful to library patrons. Van Hoey is pleased with the forum.

“I’m getting some good helpful hints on African American genealogy,” she said.

The next Family Research Forum will be held at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 16 in the library auditorium. This forum will be a live search, so visitors are encouraged to bring in an ancestor they’d like help researching.

For more information on the forum, contact Kitty Allen at kallen@southfieldlibrary.org or Nicole Baron at nbaron@southfieldlibrary. org.

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MLK Jr. Task Force to host 39th annual Peace Walk SOUTHFIELD — The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Task Force, in partnership with the city of Southfield, will host the 39th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Peace Walk at 9 a.m. Jan. 15. This year’s theme is “Peace and Justice for the Next Generation.”

In a press release from the city, Faira Glenn, the president of the task force, stated, “Our theme of ‘peace and justice for the next generation’ provides the backdrop for our event ... We will continue to remember Dr. King and his commitment to dreaming of a world that recognized and believed in the humanity of all.”

The walk will begin at Hope United Methodist Church, 26275 Northwestern Highway, followed by a program at 11 a.m. at the Southfield Pavilion, 26000 Evergreen Road. The program will feature Kamilia K. Landrum, the executive director of the Detroit Chapter of the NAACP, and performances of “The Star-Spangled Banner” by Tatum Payton of the Detroit Youth Choir and “Lift Every Voice and Sing” by Tylar Smith of Renaissance High School. A free international taste fest will be held in the Southfield Pavilion following the program.

For more information about the walk, call Dorothy Dean at (248) 790-0531. For more information about the program, call Kyle Van Lopes at (248) 331-3113 or visit www.mlktaskforcemi.org.

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In an update provided by state Rep. Natalie Price, D-Berkley, who serves on the Michigan Firearm Safety and Violence Prevention Caucus, she stated, “The Michigan State Police have paused sending firearms to GunBusters and are committed to storing all of the weapons that they collect through buybacks until there is a more sustainable solution.” She added that legislators are working to find a solution for the issue.

She mentioned that there is a possibility of working with another vendor to destroy the firearms, paying GunBusters more to ensure that the guns are destroyed entirely, or the MSP purchasing a pulverizer to destroy the guns on-site.

“We have a lot of things to consider,” she said. “We want to be responsible stewards of taxpayer dollars. We want to be aware of the environmental impacts of destroying weapons. We want to have a solution that will be sustainable and long-term, not political.”

A representative for GunBusters could not be reached for comment by press time.

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Bitonti said in a press release. “The coaching staff he is putting together are people who have coached at a high level and are educators in their own right, who will teach our players what it takes to be great students, great athletes, and great representatives of Lawrence Tech, both on and off the field.”

Merchant was inducted into Michigan High School Football Coaches Association Hall of Fame in 2022 after coaching 30 years at the high school and college level. Getting his coaching career started at Albion College as an assistant, Merchant’s tenure from 1993 to 1997 included a Division III national championship for Albion in 1994.

After Albion, Merchant was the head football coach at University of Detroit Jesuit from 1998 to 2006 and an assistant at Bloomfield Hills Brother Rice in 2007 and 2008 before landing at Chippewa Valley.

Merchant’s impact on the Chippewa Valley football program was immeasurable during his time with the Big Reds, compiling a 104-53 record and earning a Division 1 state championship in 2018. He was named a Regional Coach of the Year six times and Coach of the Year in 2018. He led the team to three Macomb Area Conference Red Division championships and four district championships. Chippewa Valley has made 12 consecutive playoff appearances under Merchant.

“The Chippewa community is special,” Merchant said. “They love their school whether they’re in it, parents or alumni.

They have a lot of pride. They took a lot of pride in all their programs. Mike Carr, Bob Schroeder, and those guys really started the foundation of Chippewa football back in the late ’80s with coach Schroeder and then coach Carr. I was fortunate to kind of take over a good program and kind of put my own spin on it. It was great to be a part of the community. That’s one of the difficult things is when you leave a place you love, there’s people that you care about and a program you put 15 years of blood, sweat and tears into and you’re very happy. It makes it very difficult to leave.”

Merchant and the Big Reds also made a significant impact in the community as well, earning academic all-state accolades, the Steve Spicer Award for community service and raising thousands of dollars for the Van Andel Institute for cancer research and the Wounded Warrior Project.

It will be a difficult task for Chippewa Valley to replace Merchant and what he’s been able to accomplish during his tenure, but Merchant’s focus will now be on turning

a Lawrence Tech team that has suffered backto-back losing seasons into a consistent winner. The Blue Devils finished 3-7 in 2023.

“One thing about my job as the head football coach is to attract the right student athletes,” Merchant said. “It has to be the right fit. It has to be the right fit for them, and they need to be the right fit for us. The type of player I’m looking for is obviously someone who has ability not only on the field but in the classroom. Lawrence Tech is a strong academic institution, so if you don’t like school or you struggle in school, that’s not going to be a good fit for us. We want student-athletes who love to play football, enjoy school and are good students, and want to get a quality degree and graduate and go on to do great things with their degree when they graduate.”

Merchant said he is currently filling out his coaching staff while also preparing for national signing day on Feb. 7, when football recruits across the country will announce their collegiate commitment.

While the final chapter at Chippewa Valley has closed for Merchant, he said the Chippewa Valley community will always have a special place in his heart.

“I’m extremely grateful to the entire community — they were amazing,” Merchant said. “It was a wonderful experience and opportunity, and I feel humbled and honored to have been able to serve them and lead that program. I’d like to think that, hopefully, I had a positive impact on it and left it in a good place. I wish them all the success in the world. I’ll always be a Big Red.” Call Sports Writer Jonathan Szczepaniak at (586) 498-1090.

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Pacheco believes that most who were in the habit of working out never stopped, but now people are seeking more chances to get out and be with others in their workouts.

“I think it’s different than pre-pandemic levels,” she explained. “I think people are seeking community, so they are seeking more group settings. People who were accustomed to working out never stopped. They have developed more out of the Peloton era and now are focused more on groups or clubs. I think it’s very different than it was.”

While many are trying new avenues for health, many New Year’s resolutions still revolve around health-related goals, but sometimes in non-traditional ways.

“Overall health is important for a lot of people,” said Mangen. “We’re not seeing as many people setting weight goals, as opposed to general, more healthier living and lifestyle changes.”

“Some of the common resolutions are healthier food habits or losing a specific weight amount,” Edwards added. “Often we see people trying to team up with someone else as an ac-

countability partner.”

Pacheco warned against untested trends and shortcuts, however.

“Weight loss is still the No. 1 goal,” she said. “There’s a lot of confusion about how to go about healthy weight loss. New and trending medications available have become popularized from celebrities. Especially with women, there’s a lot of confusion about weight loss. We still recommend traditional routes, such as increased movement, eating healthy, water intake, sleep and mindset.”

The biggest challenges for people in their health goals remain, it seems, staying committed to the initial goal in the new year.

“Accountability and consistency are always the biggest hurdles,” said Edwards. “About 60% of people fall off within 90 days of making their New Year’s resolutions. At The Y, we try to guide people so they stay in line with their aspirations for the whole year.”

“Staying consistent and remaining motivated are always the big ones,” agreed Mangen.

Pacheco also said the unrealistic goals can be something that causes people to give up on their resolutions, and she advises people to set more manageable milestones.

“I think the biggest struggle is unrealistic See EXERCISE on page 13A

ORDINANCE NO. 1782 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CODE OF THE CITY OF SOUTHFIELD BY AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF SOUTHFIELD, BY CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PARCELS OF PROPERTY: THE CITY OF SOUTHFIELD ORDAINS: 1. The official Zoning Map of the City of Southfield is hereby amended by changing the zoning classification of the following described parcel of property: Conditionally rezone the northern portion (0.9 acres) of land at 23900 Telegraph Road, Southfield, Michigan (Parcel# 24-08-476-007) from P, Vehicular Parking to B-3, General Business.

2. Should any section, clause or paragraph of the ordinance be declared by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, the same will not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a whole or part thereof other than the part declared to be invalid.

3. All ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this Ordinance are, to the extent of such conflict, hereby repealed.

4. This ordinance shall become effective upon passage and publication.

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Before leaving a legacy at Southfield A&T, Marshall played college football at Youngstown State University before playing three seasons at quarterback in the professional Arena Football League.

Marshall was the head coach of Detroit Northwestern from 2011-2012 before joining the Southfield A&T coaching staff for eight seasons as an assistant.

Behind Marshall, Southfield A&T became a team of firsts as the Warriors earned the school’s first-ever regional title, state finals berth and state title in 2023, and Marshall was able to do it all alongside his nephew and starting quarterback Isaiah Marshall, who is committed to play football at Kansas next season.

Now, Marshall will focus on turning around a Brother Rice program that finished last in a tough Catholic High School League featuring Warren De La Salle, Detroit Catholic Central and league champion Toledo Central Catholic.

“I see an opportunity to build on the rich tradition at Brother Rice and continue the legacy that has touched me and my family,” Marshall said. “I really appreciate this chance to be a part of something special,” Marshall said in a press release. “I promise the Brother Rice community that we will be the hardest working team in the off season, anywhere.

We are going to get to work right away in the new year and we will make you proud.”

Call Sports Writer Jonathan Szczepaniak at (586) 498-1090.

PUBLISHED LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS & SITE PLAN REVIEWS CITY COUNCIL CITY OF SOUTHFIELD NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a meeting will be held on Monday, January 29, 2024, at 6:00 P.M., Local Time, Council Chambers, 26000 Evergreen Road, City of Southfield, County of Oakland, Michigan, at which time and place the Southfield City Council will consider the following requests pursuant to Title V, Zoning and Planning, Chapter 45, Zoning, of the Code of the City of Southfield, to wit: PZR23-0003 (PUBLIC HEARING) is a request of Tom Pustulka, EDG Architecture Studios on behalf of D Best, LLC, to rezone the property located at 24960 Telegraph Road, Southfield, Michigan (Parcel 24-29227-001) from I-1 Industrial to B-3 General Business.

PSLU23-0018 (PUBLIC HEARING) is a Special Use request of Tom Pustulka, EDG Architecture Studios on behalf of D Best, LLC, to permit a building addition to an existing gas station/convenience store and addition of liquor sales and a carry-out restaurant use at 24960 Telegraph Road, Southfield, Michigan (Parcel 24-29-227-001).

PSP23-0018 (SITE PLAN REVIEW) is a Site Plan Review request of Tom Pustulka, EDG Architecture Studios on behalf of D Best, LLC, to permit a building addition to an existing gas station/convenience store and addition of liquor sales and a carry-out restaurant use at 24960 Telegraph Road, Southfield, Michigan (Parcel 24-29-227-001).

Written comments may be delivered to the City Clerk’s office, 26000 Evergreen Road, P.O. Box 2055, Southfield, MI 48037-2055, prior to the meeting.

KENSON J. SIVER, Mayor

Questions regarding these matters should be directed to the Planning Department at (248) 796-4150 or tpaison@cityofsouthfield.com

JANET JACKSON, City Clerk

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Individuals with special needs who plan to attend this meeting should contact the City Clerk’s Office at 248-796-5150 (voice) or 711 (TDD). If auxiliary aids or services are needed, reasonable advance notice is required.

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and Simply Construction and Excavation LLC. However, Simply Construction no longer has a valid mailing address. The parties were sued for violations of air quality and materials management provisions of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act by operating an unlicensed solid waste dump and improperly storing hazardous waste at the site, which was located in a residential neighborhood, officials said.

According to EGLE’s site investigation and waste sampling, solid waste from at least 18 demolition sites, each of which contained asbestos materials and other types of hazardous materials, was found at the Mapleridge property.

Southfield city records show that 20905 Mapleridge Ave. was purchased for $60,000 by Grace in July 2013. Grace failed to pay $14,500 in taxes, and the property was turned over to the Oakland County treasurer in March 2019.

A few months later, in July 2019, the property was sold to the city of Southfield for $14,447.

In October 2019, the city sold the property to the Southfield Neighborhood Revitalization Initiative for $14,447.

In court documents, Grace indicated that he was unaware of any debris at the site.

“In your response to your Violation Notice, LaMar Grace, Simply Construction & Excavating LLC/Metropolitan Environmental LLC doesn’t own the property located at 20905 Mapleridge Avenue, Southfield, MI 48075; additionally, we are unaware of any debris at said site. Should you have any additional questions, feel free to contact me,” the documents state.

Grace could not be reached for comment on the matter.

The Southfield Neighborhood Revitalization Initiative does not have a website, but the city of Southfield’s website states that the goal of the group is “to renew Southfield neighborhoods house by house in an effort to improve and maintain property values for all Southfield residents.” The president of the group is Southfield City Administrator Frederick Zorn.

While Southfield Mayor Ken Siver is not a member of the initiative, he is the board president of the Southfield Non-Profit Housing Corp., which was founded in 1973 with the mission of “providing comfortable spaces for everyone in our city.” According to its website, it “maintains quality communities for seniors, the disabled and eligible families.” Zorn is also a part of the SNHC, serving as the board second vice president.

Siver visited the property. “At the least, it was irresponsible, and at the most, it was illegal,” he said.

He explained that the asbestos and hazardous waste were found at the property by Habitat for Humanity Oakland County staff, who work with the SNRI. “Staff of Habitat for Humanity Oakland County discovered that massive amount of dumped materials and abandoned vehicles in the rear and north side of the property,” Siver stated. “As the refuse was examined, it was discovered that bags of asbestos-containing materials were present.”

According to the press release from the Attorney General’s Office, 7,500 cubic tons of solid waste were disposed of from the site.

The property was sold in April 2021 to the transportation company next door, 20905 Mapleridge Ave. LLC, for $110,000.

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expectations because of things they see on social media and in our culture,” she said. “I used to be a coach for WeightWatchers, and the No. 1 thing that stopped people was trying to do too much at once and making massive changes that their body and mind weren’t ready for. There’s a much higher probability of self-sabotage if the effort you need to put in is too much.”

Edwards agreed that one of the best things someone trying to get in shape can do is to take small but steady steps.

“If you have a specific goal, think of it as a ladder with steps on it,” he said. “If the steps are too far apart from each other, you can’t reach the next step. Reasonable goals allow you to make this steady progress. Having an accountability partner is a big thing that helps too.”

“My advice would be to stay diligent and the weight will fall off,” agreed Mangen. “Getting to the gym is the hardest part for anybody.”

Pacheco said that one of the oldest and most tried and true methods is still the most effective: join a partner or group in health goals.

“Create reasonable expectations and engage with accountability partners, whether that’s a coach, a friend, a spouse, a group that meets regularly or so forth,” she said. “ It’s much easier and much more fun when accomplishing these goals as part of a group.”

SUMMARY OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTHFIELD HELD ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2023 AT 6:00 P.M., LOCAL TIME, 26000 EVERGREEN ROAD, SOUTHFIELD, MICHIGAN. PRESENT: Councilmembers: Nancy Banks, Daniel Brightwell, Lloyd Crews, Charles Hicks, Coretta Houge, and Michael Ari Mandelbaum. EXCUSED: None. ALSO PRESENT: Administrator Fred Zorn, Clerk Janet Jackson, Attorney Dawn King, Community Relations Director Michael Manion, Sustainability Planner Souzan Hanna, and Planner Terry Croad.

Approve 2023 Greg Kennedy Community Service Award to Delores Flagg Approve Regular Meeting Minutes of November 13, 2023, November 20, 2023, and November 27, 2023 Approve Annual Adoption of 2024 Poverty Exemption Guidelines under MCL 211.7U Approve Purchase of Extrication Tools

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Approve Bid on Replacing Tower Exterior Doors at the Library

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS MEETING SCHEDULE UPDATE 2024-2025 In accordance with Act 267 of the Public Acts of 1976, of the State of Michigan, Sections 5 (2), the following PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given: Regular meetings of the Zoning Board of Appeals, for the City of Southfield, shall normally be held on the first and third Tuesdays of each month. Said meetings shall begin at 7:00 p.m., and shall be held at the Municipal Complex, 26000 Evergreen Road, Southfield, Michigan 48076 subject to the following date schedule.

January 16th Council Chambers February 6th & 20th Council Chambers March 5th & 19th Council Chambers April 2nd & 16th Council Chambers May 7th & 21st Council Chambers June 4th & 18th Council Chambers July 2nd & 16th Council Chambers August 20th Council Chambers September 3rd & 17th Council Chambers October 1st & 22nd Council Chambers November 19th Council Chambers December 3rd & 17th Council Chambers January 7, 2025 Council Chambers Published: City of Southfield, Zoning Board of Appeals Published: Southfield Sun 01/11/2024

“The SNRI, in partnership with Habitat for Humanity Oakland County, coordinated the cleanup with a private contractor.

The SNRI paid for the cleanup,” Siver said.

“I am not sure of the cost. I believe it was in the neighborhood of $93,000. The cleanup took place in 2020, and the property was sold in 2021 for the back taxes and cleanup costs.”

Attorney Joe Couvreur represents the SNRI and the SNHC. Couvreur clarified that the city of Southfield did not pay for the cleanup — funds raised by the SNHC were used to fund the cleanup. “This property, like other properties acquired by the Southfield Neighborhood Revitalization Initiative, was acquired by the county after the owners failed to pay their taxes. When the nonprofit (SNRI) obtained possession of this property, it investigated its condition and did everything necessary to remediate all the debris on the property.”

To view the press release, visit www. michigan.gov/ag/news/press-releases and search, “Attorney General Takes Action Against Contractors for Mishandling Asbestos; Seizes Vehicles, Makes Arrest.”

For more information on the SNHC, visit snhc.org.

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Approve Second Amended and Restated Brownfield Redevelopment Plan & Tax Increment Financing Plan and Development & Reimbursement Agreement for Northland City Center LLC Northland Redevelopment & Hudson City Market 21500 Northwestern Highway Approve Renewal of Lease for 24433 W. 9 Mile Rd Approve Annual Update of City’s Investment Policy Approve Annual Update of Depository Resolution Approve Authorization to Accept the Oakland County Parks & Recreation Park Improvement and Trailways Matching Grant for the Lahser Woods Parks Improvements – Phase I: Dog Parka and Parking Lot Approve Resignation of Councilwomen Linnie Taylor Approve Change in Ordinance No. 1780 to Ordinance No. 1782, Matick Southfield Properties, LLC to conditionally rezone the northern portion (0.9 acres) of the property located at 29300 Telegraph Road, City of Southfield, Michigan (Sidwell Parcel 24-08-476-007) from P Vehicular Parking to B-3 General Business (PCZR23-0003) Approve Authorization to Seek Food Waste Elimination Study Approve 2022-2023 Year-End Action; Fund Balance Allocations Approve Appointment of Yolanda Haynes to Vacant Councilmember Position Approve Authority of City Attorney to Defend the City against two Oakland County Court cases.

The meeting adjourned at 7:36p.m.

Approved minutes are available on the City’s website at www.cityofsouthfield.com.

Janet Jackson City Clerk Published: Southfield Sun 01/11/2024

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aint companies including BEHR, Benjamin Moore and Sherwin-Williams have chosen neutral and muted tones as the 2024 colors of the year, while Pantone is inviting people to “embrace the warmth” with its choice.

The BEHR paint company’s 2024 color of the year is Cracked Pepper — a color that associate broker Laurie Glass, of Cooper Glass Homes with Max Broock Realtors, in Birmingham, said can make a room feel very “rich,” “warm” and “inviting.”

“It’s a striking color that you can really make exciting and warm by adding some rich woods in front of it, and like a warm leather or chocolate sofa, or even a honeycolored sofa,” Glass said. “And then gold, and then a white rug to contrast — it’ll really feel rich. … Very cozy for winter. You’re taking a very striking color and making it very cozy and inviting for winter.”

BEHR’s website describes Cracked Pepper as “a versatile, soft black that elevates every environment.”

According to its website, Cracked Pepper brings a modern appeal that pairs with complementary colors, finishes and materials in both residential and commercial spaces.

Glass added that Cracked Pepper can also give a room a more modern look.

“The thing about Cracked Pepper is that it takes something that may look old and it modernizes it. It can crisp it up, make it look fresh,” she said. “It can also take an imperfect wall and make it look striking.”

Benjamin Moore’s 2024 color of the year is Blue Nova, which the company’s website said will “elevate the everyday and expand horizons through juxtaposed color that is sure to inspire.”

“With Blue Nova leading the way, depth and intrigue are balanced by an undercurrent of reassurance,” the website states. “This alluring mid-tone features an enchanting duality, capturing the spotlight with endlessly classic appeal.”

Glass said Blue Nova would work well as a backdrop or an accent wall in a bathroom with white cabinetry and white tile.

She also said it could work well as an accent wall in a child’s room, or even as a ceiling color.

“It could also be very interesting as a ceiling paint color, underneath the front porch or even in the basement,” she said.

“I’m not really fond of these black and dark gray basement colors. I think they sit very heavy. But something like this blue could bring some real personality to a modern, clean, minimal basement.”

For 2024, Sherwin-Williams named Upward its color of the year, describing the color as “a breezy, blissful blue” on its website.

The website adds that Upward is “the color found when we slow down, take a breath and allow the mind to clear.”

Glass said Upward would be a nice color for a dining room, depending on how it’s decorated. She also added that it could give a room a “beachy” feel.

“It’d be fairly pretty with gold accent pieces as well,” she said.

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Pantone named Peach Fuzz its 2024 color of the year.

“Peach Fuzz captures our desire to nurture ourselves and others,” Pantone states on its website. “It’s a velvety gentle peach tone whose all-embracing spirit enriches mind, body and soul.”

In a prepared statement, Leatrice Eiseman, executive director for the Pantone Color Institute, said Peach Fuzz “echoes our innate yearning for closeness and connection.”

“A shade that resonates with compassion, offers a tactile embrace and effortlessly bridges the youthful with the timeless,” she said.

Glass said that, while Peach Fuzz isn’t her favorite color, it would make a nice accent wall in a kid’s bedroom or a bathroom with warm wood.

“It makes your skin feel warm,” she said. “And it just brings a warmth and an attractiveness to the bathroom.”

Emily Sikora — of Just By Happenstance in Clinton Township, who refinishes furniture and deals in home decor, wall art and more — said all the colors pair well together.

“There are so many uses, using the deepness of the Cracked Pepper and Blue Nova on your larger furniture pieces (allows) you to set the accents with the softer colors with pillows, artwork and other decor,” she said in an email. “I would also use the lighter colors to refinish smaller pieces of furniture to add a whimsical feel to it.”

Sikora added that Blue Nova and Cracked Pepper allow the softness of Peach Fuzz and Upward to “really pop.”

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TOP: BEHR’s color of the year is Cracked Pepper.

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Glass added that, in her opinion, there’s more value in painting than anything else.

“We often say that there’s more bang for your buck in paint than anything else you can do in terms of dollar-for-dollar return,” she said.

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On Nov. 14, it was announced that Hartsfield was one of the two recipients of the 2023-2024 Wayne State Corvias Endowed Scholarship, which was established in 2018. She is a second-time recipient of this scholarship, also winning the scholarship in 2022.

Each recipient receives $6,250 per semester, up to $12,500 for the academic year. The scholarships are presented to two Wayne State University students each year as part of a 10-year, $1 million commitment to the partnership between Wayne State University and Corvias.

The other recipient is Neveah Rogan, a Warren resident and first-year student at Wayne State, who also happens to be studying criminal justice with a minor in pre-law. Rogan aspires to become an attorney.

Corvias is a privately owned company headquartered in Rhode Island. It has a partnership with the Department of Defense and higher education institutions

across the U.S. to address housing, infrastructure and energy resiliency needs in an effort to create sustainable solutions for the long term. Corvias serves nearly 20,000 students and 15 colleges and universities, including Wayne State University.

Todd Pedersen, the senior vice president of asset management for Corvias, explained that it was “pure coincidence” that both recipients are pursuing the same major.

“They’re pretty great,” he said. “I had the privilege to spend a little bit of time with both students last year and this year during a luncheon that the university hosts on campus. So, I’ve gotten to meet with the very impressive students that have received the scholarship each year.”

Hartsfield said the scholarship “is a really strong push for me. This scholarship has really helped me, and I feel like being able to get out of the house and from under my mom’s wing makes me want to be more independent and more responsible.”

To be eligible for the scholarship, students must live on campus and have and maintain a 3.0 GPA. The application window is open through April 1. For more information, visit www.housing.wayne.edu/ scholarships. To learn more about Corvias, visit www.corvias.com.

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witnesses or victims. More allegations were disclosed during the additional interviews. In total, 15 students were interviewed by trained forensic interviewers from Care House of Oakland County.

According to a police report, a parent stated that her daughter said Willis touched her inappropriately and that Willis would have students go in the back room, “and while the students would be hugging and kissing, Mr. Willis would watch and give them instructions on what to do,” the police report states, adding that he allegedly commented on and instructed them to touch each other’s genitals.

The police report includes statements that other students would go to the class to have oral sex with each other, along with accusations of access to pornography.

After the investigation was closed, the case was sent to the Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office to be reviewed for charges. Willis was arraigned Dec. 18 in 46th District Court for charges of four counts of criminal sexual conduct in the second degree and three counts of accosting a minor for immoral purposes.

He was given a $15,000 personal bond with several bond conditions, which include having

no contact with any minor children and not going within 100 feet of any school.

“We have resources available for students, families, and staff members needing support or guidance during this challenging time,” Superintendent Jennifer Green stated in a letter to the families of the district. “Please be assured that Southfield Public Schools is dedicated to transparency and cooperation.

As we navigate this situation, we focus on upholding our principles of safety, trust, and respect within our educational community.

Our hearts go out to anyone affected by these distressing circumstances. We are committed to keeping our community informed as this situation develops while prioritizing the wellbeing of our students and staff.”

Green encouraged anyone with further information or concerns to share them with the authorities. She also shared the state of Michigan’s Ok2Say tipline, 8-555-OK2SAY or OKAY2SAY@mi.gov, a resource for students or parents to use if they ever feel that they or someone else is in a dangerous situation.

Willis, who had no previous criminal history, is scheduled for a probable cause conference in 46th District Court with Judge Cynthia Arvant Feb. 1 at 8:30 a.m. Willis’s lawyer declined to comment on the accusations.

Call Staff Writer Kathryn Pentiuk at (586) 498-1070.

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Large order of TVs sent to Texas and Detroit

NOVI — An Ohio man who purchased 10 televisions from Best Buy in Novi Dec. 7 went to pick up the order the next day and was told that nine of the televisions had been delivered to a residence in Texas, and one of them had been delivered to a residence off Vinewood Street in Detroit, according to a Novi police report.

The order included nine Samsung 4K UHD smart TVs and one specially ordered Samsung 8K UHD smart TV. The order cost the man $6,349.29.

A store associate said that the delivery instructions were changed through email and stated that the buyer was moving to Texas and needed the televisions delivered there and not to the Novi store. The real buyer did not receive an email because his email password had been changed. The specially ordered TV was delivered to the Vinewood address.

Detectives later advised the man that the Vinewood address was a vacant lot. The man stated he only wanted the reports for documentation at this time and had no other information. He was advised that because his primary residence is in Ohio, he should make any identity theft reports in that jurisdiction.

Woman steals planter

NOVI — Police were sent to a residence in Novi Dec. 5 after a man saw a suspicious person in his Ring doorbell camera footage coming from the east side of his home. Then on Dec. 8, he realized that a large iron planter was missing.

The planter was last seen next to his air conditioning unit. The man could not recall how much the planter was worth; however, he stated that he has had the planter for approximately 15 years. The planter was also extremely rusted and had a patina all over it, according to the report.

After viewing the footage from the Ring camera, police said it appeared that a woman carried a large item from the east side of the home. According to the police report, the planter was valued at $50. The resident only wished to document the incident at this time, in case anyone else in the subdivision had a similar problem.

Retail fraud reported

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — On Dec. 3, Bloomfield Township police were dispatched to a golf store in the 1900 block of South Telegraph Road for a report of a retail fraud that had occurred the day prior.

Management stated that around 6:30 p.m. Dec. 2, a woman went into the store and placed a blue Nike hoodie valued at $104 into her purse. She then approached the checkout counter, removed two shirts

and the Nike hoodie from her purse, and asked to return them.

As management grew suspicious, they questioned the woman and began to review security surveillance.

The woman stated she had to run to her car, then left with the merchandise. The case was under investigation.

Resident reports stolen package

BIRMINGHAM — On Dec. 2 at approximately 9 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 900 block of Ruffner regarding a report of a larceny.

The victim, a 40-year-old male resident, stated that a package he was expecting was delivered to his home at around 8 p.m. by UPS, but when he opened the package, he found that it was not what he had ordered. The intended package had contents valued at approximately $250 and was stolen from his porch. An investigation was ongoing.

Stolen firearm found after traffic stop

BIRMINGHAM — Officers on patrol identified a vehicle running a red light at Woodward Avenue and Bowers Street at 4 p.m. Dec. 2. Officers performed a traffic stop and immediately identified signs of intoxication from the suspect, a 26-year-old Detroit man.

The suspect informed officers that he had a firearm in the vehicle and was licensed to carry it. In the car, they also found an open bottle of liquor, a marijuana cigarette and a cup containing alcohol. A field sobriety evaluation was conducted, and the driver was arrested. After the arrest, officers learned that the firearm was a stolen firearm.

his home and was still determining if any other items were missing. Police said the residence has no alarm system and no surveillance system.

A K9 unit and a drone unit responded to the scene and initiated a track, which were both unsuccessful. Police were continuing to investigate.

Deputies leaving the above incident were flagged down by another resident who lives on Fawn Hill, stating his house had also been broken into.

The 46-year-old man stated he had returned to his residence around 9 p.m., and several friends had arrived. One of his friends told him the police were outside his neighbor’s because their home had been broken into. The victim began to check throughout his house and discovered that his bedroom dresser drawers were open. The victim stated that some coin rolls had been taken, but he was unsure if any other items had been taken.

Deputies found that the rear door had been damaged, and a safe in the main bedroom had been opened. The residence had no alarm system and one surveillance camera.

A K9 unit and a drone unit responded to the scene and initiated a track, which were both unsuccessful. Police were investigating.

Watches, paperwork missing from safe after home break-in

HAZEL PARK — According to a police report, a 50-year-old Southfield man was arrested around 5:50 p.m. Dec. 5 after he was caught stealing two prepaid cellphones and hair trimmer kits from the Kroger store in the 23100 block of John R Road.

The stolen merchandise totaled $162.95. Police were investigating.

OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — Deputies responded to the 2500 block of Ashburton Court in reference to a breaking and entering at 9:49 p.m. Nov. 25. The complainant, a 64-year-old man from Oakland Township, reported returning home to find that someone had entered his home through a window.

Deputies met with the complainant, who stated he had returned home to find that someone had ransacked the closet in the primary bedroom and opened the drawers in the bathroom. His safe had been opened, and watches and paperwork were missing. The victim was unsure if he had left the safe locked. The residence had no alarm system and no surveillance system. Police were investigating.

Homes broken into, items stolen

Attempted robbery reported

Shoplifter arrested at Kroger

OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — Deputies responded to Fawn Hill Court for a breaking and entering at 9:28 p.m. Nov. 25.

A 40-year-old man reported returning home to find the door of his residence open, broken glass in the home, and jewelry missing.

Deputies met with the homeowner, who stated he had come home to find all the doors to his basement open. He went upstairs and discovered that the back door had been kicked in. The complainant stated that two watches were missing. He had been remodeling

ROCHESTER HILLS — Deputies responded to a coffee shop in the 2500 block of Rochester Road for a report of an attempted armed robbery at 9:21 p.m. Nov. 11.

A 21-year-old Rochester Hills woman said two unknown males armed with firearms attempted to rob her. She stated that the suspects fled in a vehicle eastbound on Barclay Circle.

She had left the coffee shop and crossed the parking lot to her vehicle when two unknown males came up behind her and pointed handguns at her stomach. The victim stated that the suspects were

demanding the keys to her car, a black 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The victim stated that she did not have anything and started to scream for help. Several people in the parking lot started to take notice of what was happening and tried to help her.

She stated that, suddenly, a newer-model, all-black Ram pickup with tinted windows pulled up alongside her and the suspects. The suspects got into the truck and fled eastbound on Barclay Circle.

The suspects include two males wearing gray masks and hoodies, and an unknown individual driving the getaway vehicle.

There was a 10-minute delay in the call, but the area was checked without results for the suspects. No businesses had video cameras in the parking lot.

Man arrested after reportedly following a man home, resisting police

ROCHESTER HILLS — Deputies were dispatched to a suspicious vehicle in the 1000 block of Princeton at 12:34 a.m. Nov. 14.

The caller, a 30-year-old man from Shelby Township, said a blue 2006 Buick Lacrosse had followed them home and pulled into his driveway before leaving. Deputies located the vehicle near John R and Hamlin roads and initiated a traffic stop. The driver was unlicensed and stated he did not speak English, although he was able to answer basic questions. The driver was ordered out of the vehicle and became noncompliant. When deputies attempted to handcuff him, he began pulling his arms away and tightened up.

They pinned him up against the car and were eventually able to take him into custody. The vehicle was impounded, and the driver was arrested and lodged at Oakland County Jail.

Man robbed in hotel room by masked suspects

SOUTHFIELD — A man told police that at 6:33 a.m. Nov. 26, his hotel room, in the 28000 block of Northwestern Highway, was broken into. A group of masked perpetrators entered with firearms and stole the victim’s designer sunglasses and cash.

Champagne stolen

ROYAL OAK — A complainant reported that at 1:46 p.m. Dec. 3, an unknown person stole $367.88 worth of champagne from Holiday Market, 1203 S. Main St.

Vehicle stolen from driveway

ROYAL OAK — A complainant reported that between 1:30 a.m. and 2:30 a.m. Dec. 3, an unknown person stole a 2005 Chevy Blazer from a driveway in the 1300 block of McLean Avenue.