West Bloomfield Beacon

Published October 18, 2019

Police remind residents to obey construction signage

WEST BLOOMFIELD — According to police, numerous residents are growing frustrated with the number of vehicles cutting through neighborhoods recently.

Published October 18, 2019

West Bloomfield Optimist Club looking to spread cheer to local children

WEST BLOOMFIELD — The long-running West Bloomfield Optimist Club is looking to do something nice for a group of local children in the upcoming holiday season.

A collection of Big Heads from the Parade Company — the kind featured in Detroit’s annual Thanksgiving Day parade — will be on display at the upcoming “PaperWorks” exhibit, which will debut alongside the “Climb” exhibit in the Janice Charach Gallery in West Bloomfield Oct. 27.

Published October 18, 2019

Art exhibit to showcase versatility of paper

WEST BLOOMFIELD — In this digital era, ink and paper have fallen out of vogue, replaced by pixels and glowing screens.

Published October 17, 2019

The Friday 5 — Oct. 18-20

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published October 16, 2019

Behind the Wheel: Reunited and it feels so good

In 1971, Mike Karagozian, of Sylvan Lake, bought a 1972 Honda CB450 — his first motorcycle.

Published October 16, 2019

Elementary robotics programs inspire students to build a better future

METRO DETROIT — With the number of high-paying jobs in science, technology, engineering and math fields growing by the day, many schools and businesses across the nation are providing more opportunities for students to engage in robotics, building STEM skills at an earlier age than ever before.

Published October 16, 2019

Today’s menu: tech with a side of chitchat

METRO DETROIT — Now in her senior year at Lutheran North Christian High School in Macomb Township, Emma Schulz, 17, started showing up to school a few minutes earlier than normal this fall.

Published October 16, 2019

Proper lawn care will leave grass greener when winter ends

METRO DETROIT — Whether the grass is truly greener on the other side is a debatable question for the ages, but experts say there are things you can do to make sure your grass is healthier on the other side of winter.

Angel Merritt, far right, stands with her family, including her daughter Hope, third from the left. Angel and Hope both underwent brain surgery for a rare condition called chiari malformation and are trying to raise awareness.

Published October 14, 2019

West Bloomfield woman raises awareness for rare brain condition

WEST BLOOMFIELD — A mother and daughter from West Bloomfield are trying to get the word out about a rare medical condition they both have, in hopes that greater awareness will lead to a cure — and that those with the condition can identify it early.

Published October 10, 2019

The Friday 5 — Oct. 11-13

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published October 9, 2019

Metro Detroit sites conjure tales of ghosts, ESP and the unexplained

METRO DETROIT — Whether you believe in the paranormal or not, there are several places in metro Detroit that have alleged hauntings, including The Whitney in Detroit, Stagecrafters in Royal Oak and the Trowbridge Road Bridge in Bloomfield Hills.

Published October 9, 2019

Experts advise asking before petting strange dogs

METRO DETROIT — Hey, we get it. Some temptations in life are too irresistible to pass up: chocolate cake, splashing in puddles, celebrity gossip rags.

Published October 9, 2019

Police offer advice to protect your vehicle at home

METRO DETROIT — Larcenies from vehicles, damage to vehicles and vehicle thefts are an ongoing problem and can be heartbreaking to experience, causing feelings of violation and mistrust.

Published October 8, 2019

Officials warn motorists to beware of deer

OAKLAND COUNTY — Deer dart across the roadway all year in Michigan, but for the next three months, officials are asking motorists to be extra cautious.

Published October 8, 2019

Tigers great going to bat against his biggest opponent: Parkinson’s disease

METRO DETROIT — For an elite athlete like baseball legend Kirk Gibson, injuries and aches come with the job, but the problems he started experiencing around 2007 were different.

Published October 7, 2019

World Mental Health Day helps, but doesn’t heal, stigma

On the 27th anniversary of World Mental Health Day Oct. 10, the question arises — have the years of increased awareness, support, services and dialogue helped break down stigma?

Published October 7, 2019

New study finds social media can positively impact mental health

A new study conducted by Michigan State University media and information professor Keith Hampton found that social media can improve a person’s mental health over time.

Published October 7, 2019

Oakland County postpones flu vaccine program

OAKLAND COUNTY — The Oakland County Health Division has postponed its public flu vaccination program due to a delay in shipment from the vaccine manufacturer.

Published October 7, 2019

Oakland County receives national wildlife habitat honor

OAKLAND COUNTY — In a world on edge over the future of our planet’s natural resources, it’s nice to take a moment to relish what’s going right in our own little ecosystem.

Published October 4, 2019

Keego voters to decide on marijuana ballot proposal

KEEGO HARBOR — On their Nov. 5 election ballot, Keego Harbor residents will be tasked with supporting or rejecting an ordinance to regulate the sale of marijuana in their city.