🌱 Patch AM: Man Killed In Oakland County Hit-And-Run Crash: Police

Hi Farmington! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Police seek tips after deadly Farmington Hills hit-and-run
• How Farmington parents are bracing for this winter’s triple-virus surge
• How Farmington’s downtown parks inspired a $5M makeover in Allen Park

Also on today's calendar: Just Blessed.

Today's riddle: I got fired from the M&M factory. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Cold; afternoon flurries, with a high of 25 and low of 21 degrees.
• Sunday: Rather cloudy and cold, temps: high: 26, low: 20.
• Monday: Low clouds, with a high of 34 and low of 29 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Man Killed In Oakland County Hit-And-Run Crash: Police (patch.com) — Farmington Hills police are investigating a suspected New Year’s Day hit-and-run that left a 68-year-old man dead along Middlebelt Road near Eldon Street. Investigators believe he was struck between 6 and 8 a.m. and are still working to identify the vehicle and any witnesses. Residents with information are urged to contact the Farmington Hills Police Command Desk.
   

2. Metro Detroit faces triple threat of flu, COVID-19 and RSV as schools prepare to reopen (wxyz.com) — Farmington families are facing a sharp rise in flu, COVID-19, and RSV cases just as kids head back to school, prompting many parents to rethink daily routines. Local residents describe turning to outdoor spots like Shiawassee Sledding Hill, stricter hygiene, and healthier snacks, while Henry Ford Health doctors stress vaccines, handwashing, rest, and keeping sick children home.
   

3. Park, plaza proposed on site of former Allen Park Theatre (detroitnews.com) — Farmington’s successful downtown parks and plazas are serving as a model for Allen Park’s proposed $5 million park and plaza on the former Allen Park Theatre site. City officials there hope a pavilion, stage, and community events will boost nearby businesses, similar to how Farmington’s activated public spaces draw people downtown.
   

4. PWHL announces 'Starting Six' for December (prohockeynews.com) — Farmington native Megan Keller is turning heads in the Professional Women’s Hockey League, leading all defenders in scoring while anchoring Boston’s blue line. The league just named her to its December “Starting Six,” spotlighting her point-per-game pace and heavy minutes. The honor puts a local player among the PWHL’s top performers early in the season.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Farmington

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday January 4

• SENIORS DAY ~ A Snowy Winter's Cardinal ($10 Off)
  Painting with a Twist, 33033 Grand River Ave, Farmington
  2:00 pm

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Other local events

Sunday January 4

• Just Blessed
  Painting with a Twist , 33033 Grand River Ave , Farmington
  5:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Saturday January 3

• Technology One-on-One
  Farmington Community Library , 32737 W. 12 Mile Rd , Farmington Hills
  12:00 pm
• Stitch Sessions: New Year, New You Crafting Workshop
  Livonia, MI Calendar , 20501 Newburgh Road , Livonia
  5:00 pm

Sunday January 4

• Empty Chair Night featuring Dan Cafferty and Bobby Pennock - January 4, 2026
  Trinity House Theater Livonia, MI 48152
  7:00 pm

Monday January 5

• Preschool Storytime (Ages 3-5)
  Farmington Community Library , 32737 W. 12 Mile Rd , Farmington Hills
  10:30 am
• Little Me Storytime (13-23 months)
  Farmington Community Library , 23500 Liberty Street , Farmington
  10:30 am
• History Lecture Series- Pontiac's Transportation Legacy
  Alexander Blue House , 20501 Newburgh Road , Livonia
  2:00 pm
• Water & Sewer Board Meeting
  Livonia, MI Calendar , 12973 Farmington Road , Livonia
  5:00 pm
• Alphabet Soup (Grades 6-12)
  Farmington Community Library , 23500 Liberty Street , Farmington
  6:30 pm
• Alphabet Soup
  Farmington Community Library , 23500 Liberty Street , Farmington
  6:30 pm
• Evening Storytime (Ages 1-6)
  Farmington Community Library , 32737 W. 12 Mile Rd , Farmington Hills
  6:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• The crash on eastbound I-96 at Beck has been cleared.
  10:21PM on Jan 1: All lanes on eastbound I-96 at Beck Lanes are blocked due to a crash. (Nextdoor )

• Hillel Day School of Metropolitan Detroit posted a job opening for After-School-Counselor (Part Time) in Farmington. Apply here.
• Stillman Law Office posted a job opening for Legal Operations Supervisor in Farmington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Farmington here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I kept throwing out all the W’s.
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