West Bloomfield Beacon

Published January 24, 2020

West Bloomfield church hosts Religious Diversity Journeys

WEST BLOOMFIELD — A group of seventh graders from schools across metro Detroit are currently visiting different houses of worship, dispelling myths and building bonds between people of various faith traditions.

Ryan Krauthamer, 14, will compete on the upcoming season of “American Ninja Warrior Junior,” which is set to air at 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22, on Universal Kids.

Published January 24, 2020

West Bloomfield teen to appear on ‘American Ninja Warrior Junior’

WEST BLOOMFIELD — A West Bloomfield Township teen will be appearing on the upcoming season of “American Ninja Warrior Junior.”

Published January 24, 2020

Scholarship, mini-grant opportunities available

METRO DETROIT — High school students planning to attend college or a vocational trade school are encouraged to look into scholarship opportunities from two local credit unions.

Published January 23, 2020

The Friday 5 — Jan. 24-26

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published January 22, 2020

Free and discounted radon tests are available in January

METRO DETROIT — You can’t see, smell or taste it — but radon lurking in your home in winter months when doors and windows stay closed, which allows radon to collect, can cause lung cancer.

Published January 22, 2020

Parents debate when is right for children to have smartphones

METRO DETROIT — When to give a child a smartphone depends on a lot of factors, say metro Detroit parents.

Published January 21, 2020

Beaumont researchers discover key biomarkers for predicting autism in newborns

METRO DETROIT — Scientists are one step closer to developing an autism screening for newborns.

Published January 21, 2020

Cities laying out plans for road construction in 2020

OAKLAND COUNTY — Living in Michigan means residents live through not four, but five seasons: winter, spring, summer, fall and road construction.

Published January 17, 2020

New senior services center opens at Orchard Mall

WEST BLOOMFIELD — Previously spread across the township, West Bloomfield senior programming is now consolidated in one dedicated space at Orchard Mall.

Published January 17, 2020

West Bloomfield woman plans to use ‘Wheel of Fortune’ winnings on literacy program

WEST BLOOMFIELD — A West Bloomfield woman who recently appeared on the game show “Wheel of Fortune” will use her winnings to help restart her literacy nonprofit organization.

Published January 17, 2020

Detroit prepares for 2020 Winter Blast festival

DETROIT — Detroit is getting ready for its annual Winter Blast festival, which will run from Friday, Feb. 7, to Sunday, Feb. 9, in Cadillac Square.

Published January 17, 2020

High lake levels will continue into 2020

With the Great Lakes starting 2020 higher than they did in 2019, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District, is urging those impacted by high water levels in 2019 to prepare for a similar situation this year.

Published January 16, 2020

The Friday 5 — Jan. 17-20

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published January 15, 2020

Staying in the game

METRO DETROIT — It’s another early Saturday morning, and Angelo Taormina is lacing up his ice skates. Like he has done for the past three decades, he’s preparing to take the ice at Hazel Park Ice Arena with friends and family for their weekly drop-in hockey game. The puck drops at 8:20 a.m.

Published January 15, 2020

Real estate agents talk buying and selling homes in the new year

METRO DETROIT — Local real estate agents say that the start of a new year tends to see buyers slow down in their search as they wait for more inventory.

Published January 14, 2020

Slide in for the original

METRO DETROIT — Now that it’s mid-January, a lot of folks have already fallen off the New Year’s resolution bandwagon. If your constitution is stronger than that, and you’re still motivated to get fit and eat healthier in 2020, that’s impressive. Well done.

Published January 14, 2020

Oakland County leaders share resolutions for the new year

OAKLAND COUNTY — Heading into 2020, things are looking pretty good in Oakland County.

Published January 10, 2020

Winter storm could cause flooding, freezing rain, power outages

METRO DETROIT — With severe winter weather and the potential for power outages making its way across the Lower Peninsula this weekend, Michigan State Police and other organizations are recommending residents ready up for what’s to come.

Published January 10, 2020

Education, grants to promote better recycling in Michigan

METRO DETROIT — Do you toss greasy pizza boxes, Starbucks cups or unrinsed yogurt containers into the curbside recycling bin? According to the Recycling Raccoons, “This stuff could ruin the entire recycling load!”

Published January 9, 2020

West Bloomfield family hosts blood drive in memory of daughter killed in crash

WEST BLOOMFIELD — Steve and Moriah Durant hosted a blood drive Jan. 3 in memory of their daughter, 4-year-old Rosaria Durant, who was killed in a high-speed, head-on collision in Ohio in 2016.