West Bloomfield Beacon

Published July 13, 2018

METRO DETROIT — With a bill that frees schools from liability if they choose to allow students to bring sunscreen to school, state Rep. Kevin Hertel said students will be able to protect themselves on the playground or during sporting events.

Published July 12, 2018

West Bloomfield residents, township meet to discuss controversial development

WEST BLOOMFIELD — West Bloomfield Township officials hosted an informal meeting with residents on Tuesday, July 10, to talk about a residential development in the township.

Published July 12, 2018

Apple Island lives up to its name with newly planted apple trees

ORCHARD LAKE — Apple Island once again lives up to its namesake, thanks to fundraising efforts by the West Bloomfield School District.

Students, along with West Bloomfield Youth Assistance Chair Curt Lawson, center, pose in front of a work of art in the Detroit Institute of Arts.

Published July 12, 2018

Youth Assistance teams up with art museum to host local students

WEST BLOOMFIELD — West Bloomfield community groups came together once again to give kids the chance to experience art.

Published July 12, 2018

West Bloomfield student to volunteer in Peru

PERU — A West Bloomfield student is set to travel to Urubamba, Peru, this summer to volunteer in the local community.

From left, West Bloomfield Police Chief Michael Patton, West Bloomfield School District Board of Education Trustee Julie Beaty, Greater West Bloomfield Cable Commissioner Deb Macon, Pam Zajac, former Superintendent JoAnn Andrees and United We Walk founder Hertha Woodruff gather at Zajac’s retirement party.

Published July 12, 2018

Longtime employee retires from West Bloomfield schools

WEST BLOOMFIELD — A woman who has dedicated her career to the West Bloomfield School District is saying goodbye after 29 years.

Published July 11, 2018

Behind the Wheel: Custom Mustang honors Tuskegee Airmen

Three years ago, Pontiac resident Eric Palmer was looking for a new convertible for summer cruising, so as a 20-plus-year General Motors Co. employee, he began scoping out Corvettes.

Many expectant parents are choosing a more simplistic look for their new baby’s nursery. Picking out paint colors and the right accessories is usually a fun task for new parents.

Published July 10, 2018

Making room for baby with paint and accessories

METRO DETROIT — For parents-to-be or for moms and dads whose families are expanding, there is so much to do before the baby arrives, and that includes decorating and painting the nursery.

Published July 10, 2018

Sleep: a whole new summer slide to worry about

METRO DETROIT — Getting some decent shut-eye can be a tough job in the summer for folks of all ages.

During a 2014 training exercise, Oakland County Sheriff Marine Division members train on a lake on the Oakland County Sheriff Dive Team boat.

Published July 9, 2018

Drowning prevention is more than learning to swim

OAKLAND COUNTY — The first part of education is learning about what drowning is.

Published July 9, 2018

State tax filers can now support WWII vets memorial

LANSING — By simply checking a box and attaching a form, state taxpayers can now support an ongoing effort to build a permanent memorial honoring Michigan’s more than 620,000 people who served at home and abroad during World War II.

Published July 6, 2018

SEMCOG app to introduce 360-degree tours of local trails, waterways

DETROIT — The Southeast Michigan Council of Governments is preparing to offer a new resource to residents and visitors to the southeast Michigan area: visual mapping of several of the region’s parks, trails and waterways.

Scotch Lake Residents Beach, pictured during a previous summer, is currently closed due to an E. coli contamination.

Published July 6, 2018

Scotch Lake closed due to heightened bacteria

WEST BLOOMFIELD — West Bloomfield residents looking for a day at the beach should be careful before going. A local lake has been closed due to heightened bacteria.

From the left, Detective Brooke Dolmyer, Detective Christina Koziarski, Officer Katie Roshirt and Officer Nicole Palm stand in front of the West Bloomfield Police Department. The four women are among the seven female officers in the 78-person department.

Published July 6, 2018

West Bloomfield Police shine light on female officers

WEST BLOOMFIELD — The West Bloomfield Police Department is home to 78 total officers. Six of those officers are women, plus one who is currently in the police academy.

Published July 6, 2018

Keego budget reflects economic recovery

KEEGO HARBOR — Mayor Joel Yoder is optimistic about this year’s budget, as the revenue for 2018-19 nearly matches what it was before the Great Recession.

Published July 6, 2018

Twins earn Eagle Scout at same time

WEST BLOOMFIELD — A pair of West Bloomfield Township twins have earned the rank of Eagle Scout — together.

Published July 6, 2018

C & G Newspapers staff members share their favorite summer jams

WARREN — Sly and the Family Stone harmonized about “Hot Fun in the Summertime,” while Eddie Cochran and The Who battled the “Summertime Blues.” With summer in full swing, this week’s Warren Weekly pays tribute to flip-flops, road trips, backyard barbecues, and relaxing at the lake by asking C & G Newspapers staff members about their favorite summertime jams.

Published July 6, 2018

Eleven rescued after boat capsizes on Pine Lake

Eleven boaters are safe after a packed boat capsized on Pine Lake in West Bloomfield on the Fourth of July. The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a capsized boat on Pine Lake with 11 occupants in the water at 4:46 p.m. July 4.Read More