West Bloomfield Beacon

Published January 25, 2019

Comedy Castle to host Guardians for Animals fundraiser

ROYAL OAK — Guardians for Animals proves there is strength in numbers. The nonprofit network supports 17 no-kill animal rescues. Together, they have saved nearly 33,200 animals over the past 15 years, including more than 1,700 in 2018 alone.

Published January 24, 2019

Local high school seniors expand skiing opportunities for Detroit students

WEST BLOOMFIELD — The snow-capped peaks and valleys that West Bloomfield High School senior Calum Schulz effortlessly skis on — and receives recognition from — are a fun part of his youth.

Published January 24, 2019

‘Footloose: The Musical’ on tap at Walled Lake Northern High School

WALLED LAKE — Walled Lake Northern High School senior César Nowicki will tell the story of main character Ren McCormack in “Footloose: The Musical,” which will be performed in February at the school, located at 6000 Bogie Lake Road in Commerce Township.

Published January 24, 2019

Sylvan Lake council approves Community Center rental amendments for nonresidents

SYLVAN LAKE — The city’s gathering hub has been in the spotlight as of late after the Sylvan Lake City Council unanimously approved amending the Sylvan Lake Community Center policy and rental application during a Jan. 16 City Council meeting.

Published January 24, 2019

The Friday 5 — Jan. 25-27

Your guide to this weekend's events

Oakland University President Ora Hirsch Pescovitz congratulates Keeper of the Dream scholarship recipient Gicentroy Henry III Jan. 21 at OU.

Published January 23, 2019

Oakland University speaker calls for equity, not equality

ROCHESTER HILLS — Award-winning journalist and communications strategist Jeff Johnson did not mince words about the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. “What does the ‘dream’ mean to me?” he asked Jan. 21 at Oakland University. “I think that most diversity inclusion stuff is really cute. I’ve seen the pamphlets. Every campus has one.”

Published January 23, 2019

Following the beat in high school

METRO DETROIT — Increased problem solving, better listening, mastery of memorization and enhanced coordination. All with a built-in family for the four years of high school. How can students take advantage of a program that gives them all that? Join the band.

Published January 23, 2019

On a budget, find ways to refresh your home without renovating

METRO DETROIT — A big renovation might not be in a household’s budget, but there are some less costly ways to refresh a home that can please homeowners and also help when they put their homes on the market. C & G Newspapers spoke with a real estate agent and a tile expert about ways folks can reinvigorate their homes without renovating.

Published January 17, 2019

West Bloomfield teen wins big on ‘Shark Tank’

WEST BLOOMFIELD — A simple annoyance paid off big for West Bloomfield resident Max Feber, 19, who is revolutionizing the cold brew industry one sip at a time.

A Donut Dolly, Rochester Hills resident Joan Puffer Kotcher, stands on patrol in a breakfast line during the Vietnam War.

Published January 17, 2019

Decades of history to be celebrated with Historical Society events

WEST BLOOMFIELD — The Greater West Bloomfield Historical Society is celebrating its 45-year history in style this year with a number of activities that will engage local history buffs.

West Bloomfield School District Superintendent Gerald Hill, left, and Lawrence Technological University President Virinder Moudgil cut the ribbon on the LTU Tech Hub Jan. 10 at West Bloomfield High School.

Published January 17, 2019

WB High, LTU partner on Tech Hub

WEST BLOOMFIELD/SOUTHFIELD — West Bloomfield High School expanded its technology footprint with the opening of the school’s new Lawrence Technological University Tech Hub.

Published January 17, 2019

The Friday 5 — Jan. 18-20

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published January 16, 2019

Take action to remove radon from your home

METRO DETROIT — It may be impossible to smell or see, but that doesn’t mean radon won’t do a lot of damage. Formed during the breakdown of uranium, radon is a chemically inert radioactive gas found in nearly all soils and rocks.

Published January 16, 2019

Chili cook-off experts reveal what it takes to make a winning bowl

METRO DETROIT — What does it take to make the perfect chili? Is it the spice? Could be. Even the experts aren’t sure. Michelle Weiss, the marketing and events coordinator for the Mount Clemens Downtown Development Authority, organizes the DDA’s annual chili cook-off. Creating “a chili they can be proud of” is the magic ingredient in a cook-off contender, she said.

Published January 16, 2019

Stonefly search on tap throughout Rouge communities

METRO DETROIT — Sally Petrella, volunteer monitoring program manager for the Friends of the Rouge, knows the reaction all too well.

Published January 16, 2019

Michigan adopts new fireworks legislation

LANSING — On Dec. 29, Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder approved a package of bills aimed at giving more local communities more control to regulate the use and sale of fireworks. The package included House Bill 5940, which was written by state Rep. John Chirkun, D-Roseville.

Published January 15, 2019

Stonefly search to help shed light on river health

METRO DETROIT — Those who aren’t afraid to make a splash in local waterways can help the Clinton River Watershed Council search for stonefly larvae next weekend. “It’s a great event that allows volunteers to get out and about in the watershed in the middle of winter … and stay connected with the river during these winter months,” CRWC ecologist Eric Diesing said.

Published January 14, 2019

North American International Auto Show spotlights award-winning vehicles

DETROIT — Start your engines! The North American International Auto Show, one of Detroit’s most visited and popular events, has returned to Cobo Center in Detroit.

Chinese artist Luzhen Qui’s work, including “Purple Mountain II,” is on display in an exhibit called “Origins: Content and Form” through Feb. 21 at the Janice Charach Gallery.

Published January 10, 2019

‘Origins’ of the East come to the Charach Gallery

WEST BLOOMFIELD — The “Origins: Content and Form” exhibit will run through Feb. 21 at the Janice Charach Gallery, 6600 W. Maple Road.

Ronica Mitchell, of Detroit, is all smiles as a new mom with Raegan Kennedy Hugle on Jan. 1 at Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital.

Published January 10, 2019

West Bloomfield hospital welcomes first baby of 2019

WEST BLOOMFIELD — At 1:27 a.m. Jan. 1, Raegan Kennedy Hugle, of Detroit, celebrated the new year in a unique way: She was born at Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital.