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🌱 Patch AM: How much new safety funding is headed to Farmington schools?
You won't want to miss Open Torch Time – December 28, 2025 on the Farmington Patch calendar
Morning Farmington! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How much new safety funding is headed to Farmington schools?
- Could Farmington’s rising star anchor Michigan State’s future defense?
Also on today's calendar: SENIORS DAY ~ Mountain Daybreak ($10 Off) and 3 more events.
Find out what's happening in Farmington-Farmington Hillsfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Find out what's happening in Farmington-Farmington Hillsfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Saturday: Cloudy, with a high of 34 and low of 30 degrees.
- Sunday: Cloudy with a little rain, temps: high: 48, low: 23.
- Monday: Colder with snow showers, with a high of 29 and low of 20 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• New state aid provisions provide biggest impact of 2025 (theoaklandpress.com) — Farmington schools are in line for about $1.2 million from new state safety and mental health grants, part of a controversial $321 million program tied to waiving certain legal privileges after mass-casualty events. All Oakland County districts, including Farmington, have opted in as a court ruling keeps the conditions in place while an expedited appeal moves forward. 
• Elite in-state 2027 EDGE recruit already planning Michigan State visit (spartanavenue.com) — A standout EDGE rusher from Farmington Myles Smith has picked up a Michigan State offer and is already planning a junior day visit to East Lansing. The 2027 prospect, now holding about a dozen major offers, is among the state’s top recruits as new coach Pat Fitzgerald prioritizes in-state talent.
📸 Around Farmington
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Farmington
★ Featured events ★
- Open Torch Time – December 28, 2025
Fired and Fused, 32326 Grand River Ave, Farmington
12:00 pm
Sunday December 28
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Other local events
- SENIORS DAY ~ Mountain Daybreak ($10 Off)
Painting with a Twist , 33033 Grand River Ave , Farmington
2:00 pm - Farmington Hills: End Genocide
The Zekelman Holocaust Center , 28123 Orchard Lake Rd , Farmington Hills
3:00 pm - Make a Wave
Fired and Fused , 32326 Grand River Ave , Farmington
4:30 pm - PIANT WITH A FRIEND ~ Lil Gnomie Java Love - Set
Painting with a Twist , 33033 Grand River Ave , Farmington
5:00 pm - De La Salle at North Farmington
North Farmington High School , 32900 W 13 Mile Rd , Farmington Hills
8:30 pm
Sunday December 28
📣 Farmington Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- FCL Game Day
Farmington Community Library - Farmington Hills Location , 32737 W 12 Mile Rd , Farmington Hills
11:00 am - Technology One-on-One
Farmington Community Library , 32737 W. 12 Mile Rd , Farmington Hills
12:00 pm - The Stone Blossoms
Tin Cup Bar & Grill , 20500 Newburgh Rd , Livonia
7:30 pm - Livonia-Westland Networking Professionals
Livonia-Westland Chamber of Commerce (Livonia Office) , 33300 Five Mile Road, Suite 212 , Livonia
8:15 am - Family Picnic Movie Night
Farmington Community Library , 23500 Liberty Street , Farmington
6:30 pm - Open Stage - December 30, 2025
Trinity House Theater Livonia, MI 48152
6:00 pm
Saturday December 27
Monday December 29
Tuesday December 30
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Good morning and Merry Christmas neighbors.
Just had to RUSH our dog to the vets after he ate the Christmas tree lights. When the vet told him he would be ok, his little face lit up. His nose… (Nextdoor Farmington Village Area) - A bad accident at Maple and M-5 caused traffic to be diverted, and the crash was cleared on SB M-5 at Maple.
3:16PM on Dec 25: A bad accident at Maple and M-5 has resulted in all southbound lanes of M-5 being blocked. (Nextdoor )
- BJ's Restaurants, Inc. posted a job opening for Janitorial in Livonia. Apply here.
- Livonia Public Schools posted a job opening for (1.0) Spanish Teacher in Livonia. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Farmington here.
🗞 Nearby News
Novi
- Freezing rain exits Metro Detroit as attention turns to next system (clickondetroit.com)
Southfield
- Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity spreads holiday cheer to seniors on Christmas morning (cbsnews.com)
- Michigan shoppers flood stores in Christmas Eve shopping frenzy (wxyz.com)
- Metro Detroit prepares for Friday's winter storm with freezing rain and sleet expected (wxyz.com)
Plymouth
Ok Farmington! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
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