West Bloomfield Beacon

Published October 27, 2020

Northern Michigan real estate becomes red-hot during pandemic

NORTHERN MICHIGAN — For many Michiganders living downstate, going up north means getting away for a vacation, for an escape to greener, quieter pastures, but some families are beginning to stay past the three-day weekend and starting to call the state’s northern counties home.

Farmington Hills City Clerk Pam Smith leads an election poll worker training seminar Oct. 21, 2020.

Published October 23, 2020

Another election, another record-setting turnout by voters

OAKLAND COUNTY — We saw it in the March election. We saw it again in August, and we will likely continue to see it during the upcoming Nov. 3 presidential election. Voters in 2020 are coming out in record-breaking droves to cast their ballots.

The West Bloomfield Township Public Library has entered into another phase in its return to services.

Published October 23, 2020

Computer lab, printing from home now available at West Bloomfield library

WEST BLOOMFIELD — The West Bloomfield Township Public Library has moved into another phase of its return to services.

Attendees are pictured at a previous Veterans Day appreciation event at the Orchard Mall.

Published October 23, 2020

West Bloomfield Parks set to host lunch giveaway for veterans

WEST BLOOMFIELD — For the past two years, the West Bloomfield Parks and Recreation Commission has helped host an appreciation event for veterans.

The Salvation Army of Metro Detroit is offering assistance for Oakland County residents who have been financially affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Published October 23, 2020

Grant money helps Salvation Army provide assistance to Oakland County residents

OAKLND COUNTY — The Salvation Army of Metro Detroit is helping to provide relief for Oakland County residents who have been hit hard financially by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Published October 22, 2020

Operation Blue Santa to make Christmas bright for local children

METRO DETROIT — Because police officers are often the first to see the impoverished situations some children live in, officers who worked with the late Collin Rose are trying to bring cheer, charity and kindness to less fortunate children this holiday season.

Published October 21, 2020

Family transforms Pontiac GTO into a winner

ROCHESTER HILLS — In 2003, Rochester Hills resident Mary Jane Pasko entered a contest at the local Farmer Jack grocery store.

Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital Chief Nursing Officer Stefanie Roberts Newman, center, stands outside with Isabella Prylo, left, and Niranjana Magesh, right, as they deliver care baskets to hospital staff.

Published October 20, 2020

Farmington High seniors donate care baskets to hospital staff

FARMINGTON/WEST BLOOMFIELD — The impacts of COVID-19 on health care workers have been immeasurable, but Farmington High School seniors Isabelle Prylo and Niranjana Magesh wanted to make sure staff at Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital knew they were appreciated.

Published October 20, 2020

State launches new weekly data on COVID-19 school outbreaks

METRO DETROIT — As students begin to transition to in-person learning, Michigan families can now see if there are COVID-19 outbreaks within their schools, colleges and universities.

Published October 20, 2020

Don’t let isolation lead to stagnation

METRO DETROIT — Many of us, fortunately, have been able to avoid contracting the dangerous COVID-19 virus.

Published October 20, 2020

Summer to fall transition is ideal time for closet makeover

METRO DETROIT — The leaves are turning colors and falling, pools are closed for the season, and we are still in a global pandemic.

Published October 20, 2020

Social media serves as saving grace for seniors in COVID era

METRO DETROIT — The list of essential items needed to get through the COVID-19 pandemic goes well beyond personal protection equipment.

Published October 16, 2020

Men charged with using robocalls to intimidate voters

METRO DETROIT — Two men described as “political operatives” by Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel’s office have been charged with crimes related to voter intimidation.

Published October 16, 2020

West Bloomfield School District evaluates blended learning model

WEST BLOOMFIELD — Nearly two months have passed since the West Bloomfield School District began its Classroom to Cloud Return to Learn Plan, which was in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Fire Capt. Gary Proctor The West Bloomfield Fire Department recently attained medical devices that can perform CPR on patients.

Published October 16, 2020

West Bloomfield Fire Dept. implements new safety technology

WEST BLOOMFIELD — Advances in technology often enhance convenience and entertainment.

Published October 16, 2020

Musicians band together for the Pope Francis Center

METRO DETROIT — Under a broken movie screen amid bright lights and piles of concrete off to the side, the Orbitsuns finish their 10th take of Bob Seger’s “Sunspot Baby.”

Published October 16, 2020

Candidates share vision for Oakland Community College

OAKLAND COUNTY — In the Nov. 3 election, seven candidates will be on the ballot for Oakland Community College’s Board of Trustees. There are two seats for which they are competing — each is a six-year term.

Mayor Rob Kalman said Keego Harbor has taken advantage of grant money cities have received to help with COVID-related expenses. Kalman said that “grants play a big part in sustaining city operations.”

Published October 15, 2020

Federal assistance bolsters communities’ COVID resources in Keego Harbor

KEEGO HARBOR — The toll the COVID-19 pandemic has taken on local economies has been at least somewhat relieved due to assistance from the federal government.

Published October 9, 2020

Man shot in West Bloomfield home invasion

WEST BLOOMFIELD — Shortly before 3:30 a.m. Oct. 9 a West Bloomfield resident on Janet Drive called 911 and stated that three individuals had broken into her house and shot her husband multiple times.