Good morning, Southfield.

Foster care advocates and community partners will host an event on Saturday, Oct.

10, from 2 to 5 p.m. (at Gen2Gen Ministries, 21800 Melrose Ave in Southfield) to share support options for youth aging out of foster care and to recruit more foster homes.

Kobayashi Consumer Products has recalled 77,000 HotHands rechargeable hand warmers sold from July 2025 through August 2026 due to a fire risk (review the recall instructions for a refund).

Local residents who purchased these items from retailers like Target or Amazon should stop using them immediately.

Voters in Oakland and Wayne counties will decide on a museum millage proposal on the November ballot that would fund the Charles H.

Wright Museum of African American History and the Detroit Historical Society until 2035.

Most westbound I-696 ramps, including one in Southfield, will reopen Monday, Oct.

12 after a closure from Friday, Oct. 9, while eastbound lanes remain closed until next year, MDOT said.

After Cade Mays fractured his wrist in training camp, Lions backup center Juice Scruggs stepped up in the first four games and quarterback Jared Goff praised his performance; with Mays returning to limited practice, coach Dan Campbell said Scruggs may rejoin the left guard competition this week.

Lions coach Dan Campbell urged any defender to step up to contain opposing tight end Trey McBride as the team will face the Cardinals in Week 5, working to improve its defense after giving up 351 yards to tight ends in three games (the challenge follows recent tough outings).

Sam LaPorta remains open to a contract extension with the Lions after stalemate negotiations as his agent leads discussions while he focuses on a comeback season following a back injury.

Coach Dan Campbell praised his work ethic during a 2-2 start this season.