HAZEL PARK As families gather to celebrate the holidays, first responders continue their important work. Each alarm could be their last, as they race through the dark and cold, uncertain if they will return home alive.
Remembering Tony Bliss, dedicated local volunteer
Tony Bliss
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MADISON HEIGHTS As the Madison Heights community mourns the unexpected passing of long-time volunteer Tony Bliss, they are also celebrating his life of service to others.
According to his son, Madison Heights City Councilman Mark Bliss, Tony Bliss died of a sudden heart attack May 19.
“He had just gotten over COVID the month prior, so the belief is that the ‘after-COVID’ complications likely played a role, as he was only 60 years old, with no known history of heart issues,” Mark Bliss said in an email.
But while his passing was sudden, people won’t soon forget the legacy of Tony Bliss.
Police report shows decline in crime last year in Madison Heights
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MADISON HEIGHTS In a presentation to the Madison Heights City Council, the police chief provided a statistical analysis of crimes and responses for 2020.
Chief Corey Haines looked at two categories of crime Group A and Group B with the Group A crimes being more serious crimes generally punishable by a year or more in prison.
In that category, there were 360 cases of larceny and retail fraud, as well as 225 assault offenses, 114 cases of damage to property, 54 home invasions or burglaries, and 14 robberies.
The most frequent Group B crimes were operating under the influence of alcohol or drugs at 100 cases, obstructing police at 59 cases, and disorderly conduct at 49 cases.