West Bloomfield Beacon

Published October 4, 2023

News & Notes - 10/4/23 West Bloomfield Beacon

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Published September 28, 2023

West Bloomfield football rebounds with 36-32 win over Rochester Adams

WEST BLOOMFIELD — Former West Bloomfield coach and now University of Michigan wide receivers coach Ron Bellamy brought some much-needed confidence to the West Bloomfield squad Sept. 22 as they faced Rochester Adams.

Published September 28, 2023

WB school board recommends demolishing Roosevelt Elem.

WEST BLOOMFIELD — Roosevelt Elementary School in Keego Harbor has been the subject of controversy for years, and the saga took another turn at a West Bloomfield School District Board of Education meeting Sept. 18.

Published September 20, 2023

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Published September 16, 2023

West Bloomfield parks offer multiple fall programming options

WEST BLOOMFIELD — Although summer is nearly over, plenty of opportunities still exist to have fun this year.

West Bloomfield resident Sally Wenczel, who is part of the township’s Environmental Commission, is concerned about the presence of harmful algal blooms, also known as HABs, on West Bloomfield Lake.

Published September 14, 2023

Residents living near water advised of potential toxins

WEST BLOOMFIELD — The Michigan Department of Natural Resources recently sent out a warning to residents about harmful algal blooms, also known as HABs, that can form on lakes, rivers and ponds. HABs form due to rapid growth of cyanobacteria, also known as blue-green algae.Read More

Published September 7, 2023

News & Notes - 9/6/23 West Bloomfield Beacon

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Published September 7, 2023

Renovations progress on West Bloomfield police station

WEST BLOOMFIELD — The West Bloomfield Police Department is currently in the midst of a major renovation project.

Published September 6, 2023

Walk4Friendship event raises big money in support of individuals with special needs

WEST BLOOMFIELD — Friendship Circle co-founder Bassie Shemtov said that the nonprofit’s 18th Walk4Friendship fundraiser was a “beautiful day of celebration.”

Published September 6, 2023

Local communities to have contested races in November general election

OAKLAND COUNTY — The filing deadline for the November election has passed and there will be several contested races in local cities.

Published August 31, 2023

Swimmer dies in Walled Lake

OAKLAND COUNTY — The body of a 36-year-old swimmer who was reported to have been missing since Thursday, Aug. 24, was recovered by divers in Walled Lake Aug. 25, according to a press release from the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office.

Published August 31, 2023

Gutsy two-point conversion earns West Bloomfield football 22-21 win over Chippewa Valley

WEST BLOOMFIELD/CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Week one was an early test for West Bloomfield against Macomb Area Conference Red powerhouse Chippewa Valley, but as West Bloomfield tied the game up at 21 with only seconds remaining, first-year coach Zach Hilbers was under the microscope as he drew up a final play for the two-point

Published August 23, 2023

News & Notes - 8/23/23 West Bloomfield Beacon

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Published August 20, 2023

Oakland County residents alerted about potential tax scam

OAKLAND COUNTY — Oakland County Clerk/Register of Deeds Lisa Brown is alerting people about misleading mailings received by residents under the guise of representing Oakland County and tax collection offices, according to a press release.

Published August 20, 2023

Greater West Bloomfield Historical Society releases updated programming schedule

ORCHARD LAKE — Local history buffs have something to be excited about. Several things, actually.

Published August 18, 2023

Event scheduled in memory of two children who died in boating accident

WEST BLOOMFIELD — More than 10 years have passed since West Bloomfield residents John and Ann Mansour lost two of their children in a boating accident.