Friends, Classmates Say Goodbye to Jonathan Hoffman

People who knew the 17-year-old West Bloomfield homicide victim pay their respects via Facebook, Twitter.

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Update: Funeral Set for Slain West Bloomfield Teen

Police are questioning the 74-year-old grandmother of Jonathan Hoffman, 17, a senior at Farmington Central High, in connection with his death Friday night by multiple gunshot wounds.

The 17-year-old victim of a suspected homicide in West Bloomfield Friday night was identified Saturday by police as Jonathan Hoffman, a senior in the Farmington Public Schools district. Oakland County Medical Examiners confirmed that Hoffman was killed by multiple gunshot wounds, which were reported to police around 5:27 p.m. Lt. Tim Diamond said the boy was pronounced dead after transport to Botsford Hospital in Farmington Hills shortly after 6 p.m. Police are questioning Hoffman's grandmother, whose name has not been released, in connection with the shooting after her release from a nearby hospital today. She was held there for concerns regarding her age and circumstances, according to Diamond, and she has retained the services of an …

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Support Animal Shelters This Summer at Farmington Farmers and Artisans Market

Bring donations of pet food, toys and other items to Pet Daz, June 2-August 25.

Beginning June 2, visitors to the Farmington Farmers and Artisans Market at the Walter E. Sundquist Farmington Pavilion in downtown Farmington will have the opportunity support local animal shelters and rescues.  During Pet Daz, sponsored by the Friends of the Market, the market information booth will serve as a collection point for donations every Saturday through August. Suggested items needed include: dog food, cat food, kitty litter, toys, bones, blanket. The first Pet Daz event will feature Backdoor Friends Purebred Cat Rescue, with a variety of cat-themed items for sale. Adoption and foster applications, and photos of cats for adoption, will be available. Open 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., today's market pays tribute to America's military. …

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Improving Your Home? State Reminds Homeowners to Verify Contractors, Pull Permits

The Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs asks homeowners to double check their contractor's license, pull the correct permit and hold off on advance payments before starting any renovations this summer.

Not every family has a Tim “the Tool Man” Taylor in it, and those that do might prefer the skills of a hired professional anyway. But before you start on any home improvement projects this summer, the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs has a few do’s and don’ts to keep in mind. Before hiring (and paying) a contractor for your desired project, LARA recommends you double and triple check your chosen contractor is properly licensed. “Selecting a properly licensed contractor is the first and most important step in making home improvements,” said LARA Director Steven H. Hilfinger, in a prepared statement. “Ask to see a copy of their license then take a few minutes to look up the license online or give us a call. Those few …

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Police: 17-Year-Old West Bloomfield Boy Shot, Killed by Grandmother

Police said they had 'no idea' about the motive, but there had been a previously reported domestic disturbance at the residence.

A 17-year-old West Bloomfield boy was shot and killed by his 74-year-old grandmother Friday night, according to West Bloomfield Police. Lt. Tim Diamond said the boy was pronounced dead after transport to Botsford Hospital in Farmington Hills shortly after 6 p.m. Diamond said the grandmother was immediately taken into custody and transported to a nearby hospital. The incident at the 6000 block of Brookview, in Maple Place Villas, a gated condominium community, was reported by neighbors who told police they heard gunshots, Diamond said. He said he had "no idea" of the motive, but that police had reported a domestic disturbance at the address in March between the two parties, which was described as a "typical parent/child verbal" …

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Joni Hubred-Golden

1:25 pm on Saturday, May 19, 2012

Just conjecture, but I know Botsford Hospital has a trauma center: http://www.botsford.org/medical_services/trauma/   more ›

Weekend Watch: May 18-20, 2012

Flip through our photo gallery to find events and activities in Farmington and Farmington Hills.

With sun and temperatures in the 80s predicted this weekend, the weather should be perfect to enjoy these activities in Farmington and Farmington Hills: Friday Saturday Sunday Find even more events on our calendar. See something we missed? Post an event. 

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Farmington/ Farmington Hills Optimists Honor Hills Officer of the Year

The club recognizes veteran Officer Scott Goosen for an act of bravery.

Officer Scott Goosen, a 16-year veteran of the Farmington Hills Police Dept., is the 2011 Farmington/Farmington Hills Optimist Club Police Officer of the Year.  Goosen was honored at a May 9 breakfast at John Cowley & Sons in downtown Farmington, for receiving a Merit Citation as a result of his involvement in disarming a person who had been brandishing a firearm. During the recognition event, Farmington Hills Police Chief Chuck Nebus said Goosen has been awarded 12 citations since he joined the Department. His record of recognition is extensive and includes two incidents similar to the one for which he was recognized. “We’re very proud of Officer Goosen, and he is a tremendous asset to the Department,” Nebus said.  --City of Farmington …

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Farmington-Farmington Hills Relay for Life Event Features Moving Luminaria Ceremony

Hundreds of lighted candles will honor those who have battled cancer during the ceremony held Saturday night in Shiawassee Park.

During this weekend's Farmington-Farmington Hills Relay for Life, a special ceremony will recognize both those lost to the disease and those who represent hope for the future – our cancer survivors. After darkness falls on Saturday, hundreds of candles illuminate the way during the Relay for Life of Farmington/Farmington Hills’s Luminaria Ceremony, which will be held at 10 p.m. in Shiawassee Park.  As Shannon Trent, a Relay for Life volunteer coordinator, explains:  Each luminaria bears the name of someone who has battled cancer. For those taken from us, this is the time when we find comfort in realizing that no one who we have truly loved is ever lost. By placing their names on the luminaria bags we memorialize the love for them which we …

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