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The Hazel Park Fire Department remembers U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Matthew Bylski, a 2018 graduate of Hazel Park High School. Photo by Brian Louwers

MARINE KILLED IN TRAINING ACCIDENT GRADUATED FROM HAZEL PARK SGT. MATTHEW BYLSKI’S NAME ADDED TO CITY’S ‘SALUTE TO HEROES’ MEMORIAL ON JAN. 3 BY ANDY KOZLOWSKI

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MADISON HEIGHTS — The Modernize I-75 project is coming to a close, with finishing touches in 2024. State officials say the 18 miles of updated road will benefit commuters across the region. But in Madison Heights, some are expressing concern about the toll it took on the community.

HAZEL PARK — A tragic accident recently occurred during a military training exercise, killing a 2018 graduate of Hazel Park High School. Sgt. Matthew Bylski died in a vehicle rollover Dec. 12 at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, located in Oceanside, Calif., according to a statement by the Marine Corps.

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A native of Royal Oak, Bylski joined the Marines in January 2019 and trained as an amphibious combat vehicle crewman assigned to Battalion Landing Team 1/5, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. He served as a vehicle commander. Amy Kruppe, superintendent of the Hazel Park Public Schools district, recalled him fondly. “It was my honor to know and watch Matt here in Hazel Park,” Kruppe said. “He was an incredibly kind, See BYLSKI on page 7A

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The Madison Heights Police Department has entered into an agreement with the police in Hazel Park, Ferndale and Royal Oak to provide mental health specialists for crisis intervention.

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The cafe Hazel Perk is among the newer businesses in Hazel Park. The city was recently recognized as a top-rated community for businesses in a statewide study by iLabs at the University of MichiganDearborn.

HAZEL PARK — Hazel Park capped off 2023 with the good news of a five-star rating from a report studying the business climate in cities across Michigan. The eCities study, conducted by researchers at iLabs — part of the University of Michigan-Dearborn’s Office of Engagement and Impact — analyzed publicly available data in 277 communities from 54 counties across the state. Hazel Park, along with 89 other communities, received a top rating based on factors such as five-year changes in property values, community assets and tax rates, which See BUSINESS on page 8A

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Madison Heights, Hazel Park join co-responder program DEAL WILL PROVIDE MENTAL HEALTH SPECIALISTS FOR CRISIS CALLS BY ANDY KOZLOWSKI akozlowski@candgnews.com

MADISON HEIGHTS/HAZEL PARK — The cities of Madison Heights and Hazel Park have joined Ferndale and Royal Oak in a deal that will provide their police departments with specialists that can follow up with those in a mental health crisis. The co-responder program is a collaboration between the four cities and the Oakland County Health Network, modeled after a similar arrangement started between Auburn Hills, Birmingham and Bloomfield in 2021, a deal that has led to improvements in the resolution of mental health calls. The Madison Heights Police Department has already put four officers through crisis intervention training provided by OCHN and conducted departmentwide training in de-escalation tactics when dealing with subjects in a mental health crisis. The department has also partnered with Families Against Narcotics and Hope Not Handcuffs to help those struggling with addiction. See PROGRAM on page 13A

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City officials share predictions, priorities for 2024 BY ANDY KOZLOWSKI akozlowski@candgnews.com

MADISON HEIGHTS/HAZEL PARK — A new year has begun, and local leaders are both cautious and hopeful about what may come. For Andy LeCureaux, a member of the Hazel Park City Council, he wishes to see people dial down the temperature in what is bound to be a contentious election year. “I hope people become more civil and recognize that we have far more in common than not,” said LeCureaux. “It’s sad that so many people don’t get along. But it’s easy, and what the political powers do. They seek to divide us, to demonize the other side, and use fear tactics so that people are afraid to talk to their neighbors. We need to talk more and spend less time on social media in our echo chambers with our feedback loops only looking for things that satisfy our beliefs. “I try to always look at things from more than just my own perspective. We need to do that as elected officials, trying to understand things from different viewpoints, and not

just our own,” he said. “I think that helps us come to better solutions. As the saying goes, we were created with two ears and one mouth, so that we can listen twice as much as we talk.” Roslyn Grafstein, the mayor of Madison Heights, noted that her city is coming fresh off a busy construction season, with the completion last fall of the massive Civic Center Plaza project that included renovations at City Hall and the library, the construction of a new Active Adult Center between them, and renovations off campus at Fire Station No. 2 as well. “I think this is the year we will sit back and ask, ‘What’s next?’ It took almost five years from the initial idea … to our grand opening in September. Now we will see the benefits of lower heating and maintenance costs, as well as more of a community feel at City Hall,” Grafstein said via email. She sounded a note of caution regarding the economy. “With high interest rates, real estate is expected to slow down, meaning less new property tax revenue from the uncapping

of property transfers, which may mean a decrease in overall revenue to the city,” she said. “We have done an excellent job applying for and receiving grants to help offset the costs of many of our initiatives, so we will continue seeking out grant opportunities this year.” The mayor said that she looks forward to redevelopment opportunities such as the former Electro-Plating Services site on 10 Mile Road — the source of the 2019 “green ooze” incident on Interstate 696, now in the final steps of a remediation effort by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy. “For far too long, the residents of Madison Heights and Hazel Park had to deal with that contaminated eyesore,” Grafstein said. “After four long years working with the court system, EPA and EGLE, the end is finally in sight.” Sean Fleming, a councilman in Madison Heights, said the city needs to shore up its emergency services personnel while staying within the budget.

“It’s critical to make sure our citizens are safe, and that we’re able to respond to crime and fires and not rely so much on mutual aid,” Fleming said. “We also have to make sure that we’re able to keep our credit rating up there, so in the future we’re able to take out bonds — if needed — for our larger projects, such as streetscapes that are planned along the 11 Mile corridor.” Quinn Wright, another member of the Madison Heights City Council, said that he feels “incredibly enthusiastic” about the new year. “I have more reasons for excitement than concern,” Wright said via email, noting he’s eager to see events like Motorama & Smoke — a citywide car show and barbecue — come to fruition. “These events promise not only entertainment, but also opportunities for our community to come together and celebrate,” he said. “I’m also excited about the imminent completion of the bandstand at Civic Center Park. This addition to our city’s infrastructure opens up countless See OFFICIALS on page 14A

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smart and dedicated young man. As a student, athlete and person, we are proud to call him a Viking.” She added that during his time at Hazel Park High School, Bylski was in the school band and that he also played on both the football and baseball teams. During his four years in the Marines, Bylski achieved such distinctions as the Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation, the Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, the Sea Service Deployment Ribbon, and two Navy and Marine Corps achievement medals. On Jan. 3, a plaque inscribed with Bylski’s name was added to the Salute to Heroes memorial installation in front of Hazel Park City Hall. According to the Marines, the amphibious combat vehicle rollover occurred during training with 14 other Marines. At the time the statement was issued on Dec. 14, one of the Marines remained at the hospital in good condition and the others had been treated and released. The vehicle was making a ground movement when the accident occurred. The Marine Corps is still investigating the incident. In a statement, Col. Sean Dynan, commanding officer of the 15th MEU, offered his condolences. “Words fail to express our sorrow at the tragic loss of Sgt. Bylski: an outstanding Marine and a leader within his platoon,” Dynan stated. “The MEU — the Marines who lived, trained and learned from Sgt. Bylski — mourn alongside his family and friends. The entire 15th MEU ‘Vanguard’ family is affected by his absence.”

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MADISON HEIGHTS — Mothers and their sons are invited to participate in the Mom & Son Bowling Bash, hosted by the Madison Heights Recreation Department, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 19, at Astro Lanes, located at 32388 John R Road in Madison Heights. For residents of Madison Heights, admission is $35 per pair, plus $15 per additional child. For nonresidents, the cost is $40 per pair, plus $15 per additional child. The event will include pizza, pop and prizes. To register online, visit https://apm.activecommunities.com/mad. More information is available by calling (248) 589-2294 or by visiting the events calendar at madison-heights.org.

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HAZEL PARK HOLDS COMMUNITY FEEDBACK FORUM

HAZEL PARK — The city of Hazel Park is seeking feedback on its parks, recreation programs, facilities, and other areas for improvement. The forum will be held at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 11, at the Hazel Park Community Center, 620 W. Woodward Heights Blvd. in Hazel Park. For more information, visit the Hazel Park Recreation Department’s Facebook page at facebook.com/ HazelParkRecreation.

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MADISON HEIGHTS — The Red Oaks Nature Center at Suarez Friendship Woods, located at 30300 Hales St. in Madison Heights, will hold a pottery workshop to craft a mini succulent garden from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 13. All supplies will be provided, including the succulents. Participants will need to heat their clay creations in the oven at home. The program is suitable for ages 6 and older, and costs $5 per person. Preregistration with payment is required. There will be an ASL interpreter at the event. For more information, including registration, call the nature center at (248) 858-0916.

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researchers say can demonstrate growth, investments and the cost of doing business in a community. “It’s great every time we get recognized for the business-friendly environment that we’re able to promote here in Hazel Park,” said Ed Klobucher, the city manager. “I’m glad that a third party recognizes we do a good job in this area. (iLabs) looked at cities across the state and used objective measures to say we’re among the best, and we’re going to continue to work hard to make sure that Hazel Park remains a great place to do business.” The five-year period was 2018 to 2022, during which the five-star communities increased their capital assets by an average 3.42% per year with improvements to parks and other public facilities, city departments and their equipment, and infrastructure including water system enhancements. The 277 communities in the study represent less than 20% of the state’s cities and townships, but more than 70% of the state’s population, and more than 85% of Michigan’s commercial property.

— Brian Lucas, digital media specialist for Hazel Park

According to Brian Lucas, the digital media specialist for Hazel Park, the city has carefully courted businesses with marketing efforts that include slick city-made business profiles complete with video reels, soundbites, graphics and other elements. Lucas noted that the city follows a basic template where they ask questions about the products and services a business provides, how the owners got into their business, their philosophy and why they chose Hazel Park. The videos are then posted to the city’s social media accounts, as well as public access channels on Wow and Comcast where they see 24/7 rotation for several months. “We are unaware of any other city that does this. By promoting these businesses, it also helps us by promoting the city to prospective businesses as a favorable destination to locate or relocate,” Lucas said in an email. “We don’t limit videos to just new businesses, however. Businesses that have been here for decades, or that are innovative for some reason, have also been

the subject of our promotional videos. We view it from the lens of every business having an interesting story to tell.” Featured businesses include Craft Salon, Red Oaks Tattoo, Rusty Bug Studio, Superior Grounds & Gardens, Ink DET, Tony’s ACE Hardware, Bray’s Hamburgers, House of Shamrocks and more. Klobucher said the city offers many benefits for businesses. “We are located in the dead center of the tri-county metropolitan area, with easy access to two expressways here. In Hazel Park, you are just 20 minutes from anywhere in the metro Detroit area,” Klobucher said. “We really have a very streamlined approval process for business licenses here, and we pride ourselves on our ability to be a partner with prospective businesses coming here. We want to look for ways to help good businesses locate here.” One of the biggest success stories — literally, in terms of scale — has been the remediation of the former Hazel Park

Raceway, occupying roughly 10% of the city’s geographic footprint at the corner of 10 Mile and Dequindre roads, and its subsequent transformation into the Tri-County Commerce Center, home to businesses including LG Electronics and a shipping center for Amazon. But many smaller businesses have also popped up over the last decade, particularly in the John R corridor, including the awardwinning restaurant Mabel Gray. Andy LeCureaux, a member of the Hazel Park City Council, said that he wants Hazel Park to be known not only as “The Friendly City,” but also the “BusinessFriendly City.” He also said that initiatives such as the Hazel Park Art Fair have been critical to promoting artist entrepreneurs. “Our business environment might just be an offshoot of the fact that the mayor (Mike Webb), (City Councilwoman) Alissa Sullivan and myself are also entrepreneurs and small business owners, so it’s just natural for us to encourage businesses,” LeCureaux said. “As a City Council, we set policy, what we want to happen, but everyone administratively implements it. It’s a real team effort.” Call Staff Writer Andy Kozlowski at (586) 498-1046.

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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.

TOP RIGHT: BEHR’s color of the year is Cracked Pepper. Photo provided by BEHR

ABOVE LEFT: Pantone chose Peach Fuzz as its 2024 color of the year. Photo by PhotoIris2021 | Dreamstime.com

ABOVE RIGHT: Sherwin-Williams describes its 2024 color of the year, Upward, as “a breezy, blissful blue.” Photo provided by Sherwin-Williams

RIGHT: This bedroom features walls painted in Blue Nova, which is Benjamin Moore’s 2024 color of the year. Photo provided by Benjamin Moore

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. In contrast to the paint companies, 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.” When it comes to renovating a house, 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-fordollar return,” she said. Call Staff Writer Brian Wells at (248) 291-7637.

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“I think it’s shortsighted by the state to fund one project, but not fund for the issues it creates,” said Mark Bliss, the mayor pro tem of Madison Heights. “They rework major roads and bridges and shut down traffic, and they planned for that, but they didn’t plan for compensating us on the impact of all that redirected traffic through our city. Money should’ve been set aside for the cities who would be having those detours pushed through them as part of the project. So my ask is simply that those in Lansing keep Madison Heights in mind.” The Modernize I-75 project included three major phases. Segment 1, from South Boulevard to Coolidge Highway, started in August 2016 and finished in September 2017, costing about $90.9 million. Segment 2, from Coolidge Highway to 13 Mile Road, followed in October 2018 and wrapped in November 2020, costing about $224 million. Segment 3, from 13 Mile Road to Eight Mile Road, began in August 2019 and wrapped up in fall 2023, costing about $630 million. Overall, the project rebuilt nearly 18 miles of freeway, replaced 47 bridges, and modernized interchanges at the I-75 business loop, Big Beaver Road, and 14 Mile and 12 Mile roads, along with constructing the 4-mile drainage tunnel between Eight Mile and 12 Mile roads. The goal of the project was to improve traffic safety and efficiency across the region. Remaining work in 2024 includes decommissioning pump stations along the corridor that are now obsolete with the construction of the drainage and storage tunnel. About 90% of all construction costs were covered by the federal government, while the remaining 10% was covered by the

state, using gas tax revenue and a portion of vehicle registration fees. Rob Morosi, spokesperson for the Michigan Department of Transportation, said in an email that the work went smoothly thanks to a team effort by all involved. He said that it’s fair to say that Modernize I-75 was among the state’s most ambitious road projects in terms of scope and cost. “The project took a heavily traveled interstate that was originally built in the 1960s and brought it up to modern design standards,” Morosi said. “Safety was the prime objective. Crash statistics prior to construction beginning on Segment 1 revealed roughly 70% of crashes occurred in dry conditions, with the most frequent being rear-end collisions, indicating a true capacity issue. Hence the construction of an additional lane in each direction.” He added that the extra lane should also improve travel time reliability, although it will take time for the state to gather and analyze traffic and crash data for a true before/after comparison. “However, early data is showing improvement in both areas,” Morosi said. “MDOT appreciates everyone’s patience during the construction of this corridor.” Bliss said that he understands the regional benefits of the project, but he worries the state will overlook the sacrifice made by Madison Heights taxpayers. He said that he wants the City Council to authorize a letter to the state requesting compensation. “The I-75 expansion was a yearslong project costing hundreds of millions of dollars, and we’re one of the smaller communities that were part of it — we just happen to be heavily impacted with multiple I-75 exits, closures and detours over the course of that time. I think because of our size, it impacted us even more,” Bliss said. “We’re under eight square miles in size as a city, so if people are detouring through here, there are only a few ways they can go. Our residents were feeling the pain when it took

them 20 minutes to drive one mile on John R. “And then there’s the effect we’ll feel later, because all of the heavy trucks and traffic put extra wear and tear on our roads — not only our main roads, but our subdivisions as people cut through,” he said. “Our road replacement schedule is baked in, budgeted on how long we believe a road will be in good condition before it deteriorates. But all that additional traffic will inevitably have it last a shorter amount of time. So my request to our representatives in Lansing is to invest in our local roads.” Roslyn Grafstein, the mayor of Madison Heights, said she lives at Campbell and 12 Mile roads, and had to plan more time to get anywhere because of the closures and traffic backup. “But it was nothing like what the residents closer to I-75 had to deal with,” she said in an email. “Because there were so many road closures in the area, trucks and others would go speeding down side streets,

ignoring stop signs and having no regard for the families that live there. Not only was this a safety issue, but with more than expected traffic, it really took a toll on our roads, especially the large trucks that were somehow being diverted to our side streets.” Sean Fleming, a member of the Madison Heights City Council, said the burden to the city should be factored into future grant applications for aid. “We will need to tell those entities about the conditions that occurred when our roads became the main route for people detouring off I-75,” Fleming said. “We will need to remind them that the reason we need the money is because we took heavy traffic, including trucks for construction.” David Soltis, another member of the council, said he agrees with Bliss that the city deserves compensation from the state. “I’m shocked the state didn’t think of it as part of the endgame here,” Soltis said. Call Staff Writer Andy Kozlowski at (586) 498-1046.

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But in a letter to the City Council dated Dec. 5, Madison Heights City Manager Melissa Marsh and Madison Heights Police Chief Brent LeMerise said that more needs to be done, since police are increasingly the sole first responders sent to people in a mental health crisis, and the lack of follow-up has led to repetitive and sometimes dangerous calls. The resulting co-responder program will hire two full-time mental health specialists who will serve all four police departments. They will be contracted directly from OCHN, and the four cities will split the cost, providing them with a workspace and communication devices, and implementing a system to track calls and evaluate results each year. When police receive a mental health call, the specialists will follow up with those involved and connect affected individuals and families to hospitals, courts and other institutions. The specialists will also provide proactive education to community members. The initial cost of the program will be $245,000, with an annual recurring cost of about $240,000 that includes the salary and wages for clinicians, vehicle reimbursements, and equipment such as radios, computers and cellphones. The cost will be shared by the four communities, with the starting contribution from Madison Heights being $61,250, with an annual recurring cost of $60,000. On Dec. 7, the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approved a grant to OCHN that will help fund the programming. Each city will receive funding for one year, as long as they commit to sustaining the program in the future. Ed Klobucher, the city manager of Hazel Park, said he wanted to thank the Oakland County Board of Commissioners, and Oakland County Commissioner David Woodward in particular, for the decision to support the initiative. “I’m glad the county was wise enough to see the value of this program. Now we will have specialists who can help people find resources when they have a mental health crisis, which will hopefully lead to more lasting solutions,” Klobucher said. “It’s a valuable resource for our officers.” Roslyn Grafstein, the mayor of Madison Heights, said she is very grateful to Marsh for getting the city involved. “We have been talking about it for over a year, so it’s long overdue, and from speaking

with the co-responder in Troy, I know this is going to benefit both our emergency responders and residents. Our police officers are great, but if someone is having a mental health crisis, having someone who is fully trained to handle these situations onsite is ideal,” Grafstein said in an email. “Our mental health system is broken, and arresting and putting someone who needs mental health care in jail instead of getting them the help they need is appalling.” David Soltis, a member of the Madison Heights City Council, lost his father to suicide in 1985 when Soltis had just turned 19. He found his father dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound in the family garage. Soltis also lost a cousin to suicide about 10 years ago. “If I think about my own experience with my father, I think it would’ve helped if he had been able to talk about his feelings. But men often struggle with being emotionally vulnerable,” Soltis said. “With this program, I have my doubts how well it will help. But I will say, let the data drive it — I want to see the metrics we’re using to evaluate it, and the numbers of prevented suicides after this has been up and running for awhile. Then we can begin to measure its effectiveness. But I still think there is more work to be done getting to the root cause of the issue.” Sean Fleming, another member of the Madison Heights City Council, said the program will likely reduce the number of repetitive calls that the police receive. “And the county is able to get more money and training than we probably could by ourselves,” Fleming said. “This way, we get the benefits without taking more away

from the budget of the city.” Quinn Wright, another member of the Madison Heights City Council, said that the program will complement the city’s already excellent police service. “It’s equally beneficial for our residents, as it promotes enhanced safety and communication,” Wright said in an email. Mark Bliss, the mayor pro tem of Madison Heights, said the program could lead to in-house mental health specialists at the Madison Heights Police Department. “They will not only reduce crime, but positively impact the lives of the people who

need help and their loved ones. It’s a total ripple effect. We see a need, and we’re taking advantage of a grant from Oakland County to make it happen financially, and partnering with three other communities to implement it. And similar to our Special Investigations Unit that started as a task force with other communities before we brought it back, this setup may simply become part of our police department in the future,” Bliss said. “That’s my goal: monitor its success, and then continue to expand upon it.” Call Staff Writer Andy Kozlowski at (586) 498-1046.

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HAZEL PARK — According to a police report, a firearm and a wallet were stolen from a black 2010 Ford Taurus that had been left unlocked in the 22600 block of South Chrysler Drive around 11 a.m. Dec. 28. The owner is a 28-year-old Detroit woman. The suspect, also a woman, was described only as white. The police have since recovered the gun, but at press time, the wallet was still missing. An investigation was ongoing.

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HAZEL PARK — According to a police report, a woman described as white and in her mid-30s stole an unknown amount of makeup and other beauty supplies from the CVS store on West Nine Mile Road east of Interstate 75 at around 4 p.m. Dec. 30. She allegedly left the store without paying and fled the scene in a black Ford Edge. Police were investigating. If you know more about these crimes or others, call Hazel Park Police at (248) 542-6161. — Andy Kozlowski

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possibilities for cultural and artistic events, musical performances and community gatherings. It will undoubtedly become a focal point for creativity and entertainment in our area.” Bill Mier, the newest member of the Madison Heights City Council, said he’s also excited for the bandstand, as well as the state’s “Modernize I-75” project wrapping up, and Madison Heights joining Ferndale, Royal Oak and Hazel Park in a co-responder police program, which will provide mental health specialists for crisis intervention. “Looking forward to 2024, it will be an exciting year as my first year on council. We will work to restart the city/school liaison committee and work closely with the schools on projects (including) traffic safety for students,” Mier said via email. “The year will have some challenges as we continue to watch where the economy is going to go. The chance of recession is still something we have to try to protect against. Hopefully inflation continues to slowly decline, reducing pressure on expenditures.” Ed Klobucher, the city manager of Hazel Park, advised fiscal caution going forward. “We’ve had a good year here in Hazel Park, but of course we’re keeping an eye on the national economy to see how things shake out, and there is potential for a recession, and for a decline in support that state and local governments have been

getting from the federal government,” Klobucher said. “So that’s something that we’re watching very carefully. Many communities have been receiving federal support in recent years to rebound after the Great Recession and pandemic, but that will be gone now. So, we’re trying to create a sustainable framework for the future, so that we continue to be a thriving community with outstanding services for our residents.” Mark Bliss, the mayor pro tem of Madison Heights, said he’s also cautious about the economy, but he is encouraged by the city’s ongoing contributions to a special projects fund that will allow it to fund matching grants for large-scale projects in years where revenues are lean. As for priorities now, he said he would like to see a “significant push” toward traffic safety in 2024. “When we talk about traffic safety, we’re speaking specifically to save lives. We’ve made some strides with that last year, adding additional lighting on Dequindre Road, and we consistently have a strong crossing guard program. But I think there are more improvements that we need to make, so I asked our staff to set aside a minimum of $50,000 for our budget in 2024 for that purpose,” he said. Bliss said the city will seek feedback from schools and the community on traffic safety. “They all need to be part of the conversation,” he said. “We need to listen and learn from them, so that every dollar we invest has a significant impact on the safety of our residents.”

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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.

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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.

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Homeschool Series: Includes Animal Tracking Jan. 11 and Winter Night Sky Feb. 8, Red Oaks Nature Center, 30300 Hales St. in Madison Heights, (248) 585-0100

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