Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

Published July 18, 2018

Beach closures prompt questioning of how lakes, sewers are maintained

LANSING — Amid a blistering summer swelter, there has been something affecting Michiganders statewide: the number of park and beach closures as a result of abnormal levels of toxicity.

Published July 17, 2018

Tips try to break cycle of tension between cars, bikes

METRO DETROIT — Nice weather and long days mean that more people will be pushing the pedals on, alongside and across Michigan’s roads. And as a result, safety experts are warning bicyclists and motorists to respect and be mindful of one another.

Published July 17, 2018

Choosing energy-efficient options can lead to a cheaper and cooler summer

METRO DETROIT — As temperatures began to soar last month, with certain days reaching the upper 90s, some residents might be wondering what they can do to combat rising energy costs and stay cool while doing it.

Published July 17, 2018

Don’t be intimidated — dog training can be a walk in the park

METRO DETROIT — When Sara Carson and her dog, Hero, made it to the finale of NBC’s “America’s Got Talent” last summer, the nation fell in love with the young dog trainer and her smart-as-a-whip collie, who could do everything from handstands to backflips and even “sword” fight.

Published July 16, 2018

Looking Back: A well-stocked 1800s sewing kit

BIRMINGHAM — In the mid-1800s, domestic work and clothing were undergoing a revolution thanks to the availability of the sewing machine, which was invented in 1755 but took more than a century to become a practical item.

Published July 16, 2018

Art center hosts winners of famed Midwestern art contest

BIRMINGHAM — Claudia Hall Stroud, of Bloomfield Township, remembers the time as a girl when she joined her mom on a tour of an old sewage plant near her house. Her parents, along with some other folks, had a big idea to turn that plant into an art center.

Published July 16, 2018

Next showcases local artists

BIRMINGHAM — For those looking to explore art in their community, Birmingham Next is offering art classes and a gallery of pieces created in the classes.

Published July 13, 2018

Sunscreen bill signed into law

METRO DETROIT — With a bill that frees schools from liability if they choose to allow students to bring sunscreen to school, state Rep. Kevin Hertel said students will be able to protect themselves on the playground or during sporting events.

Published July 11, 2018

Behind the Wheel: Custom Mustang honors Tuskegee Airmen

Three years ago, Pontiac resident Eric Palmer was looking for a new convertible for summer cruising, so as a 20-plus-year General Motors Co. employee, he began scoping out Corvettes.

Many expectant parents are choosing a more simplistic look for their new baby’s nursery. Picking out paint colors and the right accessories is usually a fun task for new parents.

Published July 10, 2018

Making room for baby with paint and accessories

METRO DETROIT — For parents-to-be or for moms and dads whose families are expanding, there is so much to do before the baby arrives, and that includes decorating and painting the nursery.

Published July 10, 2018

Sleep: a whole new summer slide to worry about

METRO DETROIT — Getting some decent shut-eye can be a tough job in the summer for folks of all ages.

During a 2014 training exercise, Oakland County Sheriff Marine Division members train on a lake on the Oakland County Sheriff Dive Team boat.

Published July 9, 2018

Drowning prevention is more than learning to swim

OAKLAND COUNTY — The first part of education is learning about what drowning is.

Published July 9, 2018

State tax filers can now support WWII vets memorial

LANSING — By simply checking a box and attaching a form, state taxpayers can now support an ongoing effort to build a permanent memorial honoring Michigan’s more than 620,000 people who served at home and abroad during World War II.

Published July 9, 2018

Beverly Hills residents to vote on council remuneration in August

BEVERLY HILLS — On Aug. 7, the residents of Beverly Hills will decide whether to increase the remuneration for Village Council members from $10 per meeting to $100 per meeting.

Published July 9, 2018

Baldwin rocks through summer with special events

BIRMINGHAM — Rebekah Craft, associate director of the Baldwin Public Library, said the summertime — when kids get a break from school books — is actually the library’s busiest time of year.

Published July 9, 2018

Kitten rescue, weapons raid, social media efforts earn police commendation

FRANKLIN — On July 5, the Franklin-Bingham Farms Police Department honored several department members and hosted a ceremony at the Franklin Village Hall to promote two officers.

Published July 9, 2018

Road Commission enters into agreement to grow county’s wireless infrastructure

BEVERLY HILLS — The Road Commission for Oakland County has entered into a first-of-its-kind public/private partnership with Neo Network to install small cell wireless communication units on utility poles throughout the Road Commission’s jurisdiction.

Published July 9, 2018

Lot 6 work could mean more parking, loss of river access

BIRMINGHAM — In its ongoing quest to find parking solutions for a congested downtown, the Birmingham City Commission voted June 25 to allocate nearly half a million dollars to repave and expand municipal parking lot number 6, which also serves as the home of the Birmingham Farmers Market.

Published July 6, 2018

SEMCOG app to introduce 360-degree tours of local trails, waterways

DETROIT — The Southeast Michigan Council of Governments is preparing to offer a new resource to residents and visitors to the southeast Michigan area: visual mapping of several of the region’s parks, trails and waterways.

Published July 6, 2018

C & G Newspapers staff members share their favorite summer jams

WARREN — Sly and the Family Stone harmonized about “Hot Fun in the Summertime,” while Eddie Cochran and The Who battled the “Summertime Blues.” With summer in full swing, this week’s Warren Weekly pays tribute to flip-flops, road trips, backyard barbecues, and relaxing at the lake by asking C & G Newspapers staff members about their favorite summertime jams.