Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

Published August 12, 2019

Rizzo attorney indicted as part of corruption probe

METRO DETROIT — Attorney Jay Schwartz, who was the former business attorney for trash hauler titan Chuck Rizzo, was indicted July 2 for his role in a Macomb County corruption probe that has produced more than 20 convictions and guilty pleas.

Published August 9, 2019

Behind the Wheel: Prowler collection includes one in every size

Jerry Naumann, of Berkley, is a longtime fan of the Plymouth Prowler — so much so, that he has one in nearly every size.

Published August 7, 2019

The Friday 5 — Aug. 9-11

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published August 7, 2019

Truck spill causes backups on Telegraph

FRANKLIN — According to Chief Dan Roberts of the Franklin-Bingham Farm Police Department, a commercial vehicle spilled its load onto the Telegraph, south of 14 Mile, just before 11 a.m. Aug. 5.

Published August 7, 2019

Crowds gather to say goodbye to Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson

OAKLAND COUNTY — Hundreds waited in line to say their final goodbyes to Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson in the conference center of the building bearing his name in Waterford Aug. 6.

Published August 7, 2019

Van Pelt takes a top spot in county government

OAKLAND COUNTY — Laurie Van Pelt, the Oakland County director of management, budget and chief financial officers, was named the deputy county executive Aug. 5. She is the first woman to hold the title.

Published August 7, 2019

To catch up or get ahead, call a tutor

METRO DETROIT — Nivas Dammalapati, of Farmington Hills, said his 10-year-old daughter, Sasha, began working with a tutor nine months ago.

Published August 7, 2019

Discourage insects from bugging you this summer

METRO DETROIT — Summer is a wonderful time of year where the sun is shining, the water’s warm and cookouts might become a weekly event. Mostly everyone loves summer, and that doesn’t just include friends and family.

Published August 6, 2019

Birmingham N.O.W. prop fails at the polls

BIRMINGHAM — A contentious ballot proposal for a $57.4 million bond to replace and expand the North Old Woodward parking structure was defeated with 68% of the vote Aug. 6.

Published August 6, 2019

Bloomfield voters say no to public safety SAD

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — Asked whether they would prefer a special assessment tax to maintain township services or pay for retiree benefits with budget cuts — including the elimination of public safety positions — the voters were clear: Make the cuts.

Published August 6, 2019

Michigan veteran one of a dozen Indianapolis survivors alive

LANSING — Of the 1,196 men aboard the USS Indianapolis at the time of its sinking on July 30, 1945, during World War II, only 316 survived. Today, 12 are alive — Lansing's Richard Thelen is one of them.

A map identifying the density of phragmites across Michigan shows that southeast Michigan is more negatively affected than any other region.

Published August 6, 2019

Phragmites affect southeast Michigan more than anywhere else

METRO DETROIT — A new federal grant aims to remove invasive phragmites in southeast Michigan, notably in Macomb County, and to control their spread.

Published August 6, 2019

Holy Dream Cruise, Batman!

BIRMINGHAM/BLOOMFIELD/PONTIAC — When Bloomfield Township resident Barry Barber takes his classic concept car — a Lincoln Futura with a 383 Chevy Hydro torque engine — on the road, he gets more than just gawkers. He gets fanatics.

Published August 5, 2019

Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson dies at 80

OAKLAND COUNTY — Before dawn Aug. 3, Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson passed away in his Independence Township home, surrounded by family and friends.

Published July 31, 2019

Attic of Manresa house catches fire

BLOOMFIELD HILLS — For the second time in just a few months, a fire broke out at the historical Manresa Jesuit Retreat House early July 31, according to police.

Published July 31, 2019

The Friday 5 — Aug. 2-4

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published July 31, 2019

How to pass the time when temporarily homebound

METRO DETROIT — People recovering from surgery, an injury or illness at home know they have to take it easy, rest and follow their doctor’s orders in order to heal.

The MyFitnessPal app is one of several that nutritionists recommend to help clients find accountability in their diet. Some apps have the ability to scan bar codes and instantly upload the items’ nutrition information for accurate tracking.

Published July 31, 2019

Make the most of your ‘app’etite

METRO DETROIT — By the time we’ve grown into adults, we should probably have figured out how to properly nourish our bodies and eat right.

Published July 31, 2019

Painful memories, concerns persist 5 years after 2014 flood

METRO DETROIT — As the five-year anniversary of the devastating Aug. 11, 2014, flood nears, we take a look back at the initial panic, mounting loss and long-lasting damage.

Published July 29, 2019

Recreational marijuana: Do’s and dont’s

LANSING — In November 2018, nearly 56% of voters approved a ballot proposal that would regulate marijuana like alcohol. Now, the state is finally offering both business owners and residents a glimpse of what they can expect once adult recreational use licenses become official.