West Bloomfield Beacon

Published May 26, 2021

Additional learning opportunities offered for West Bloomfield School District students

WEST BLOOMFIELD — Students in the West Bloomfield School District have been given a chance to get some extra help prior to summer break. The Board of Education voted in favor of offering “extended learning opportunities” for students currently attending the half-day hybrid/cohort model.

Published May 26, 2021

West Bloomfield Historical Society offers virtual events for residents

WEST BLOOMFIELD — The Greater West Bloomfield Historical Society has been a source for learning about local history for decades now, and fresh opportunities have been scheduled for residents to tap into resources the society offers.

Published May 26, 2021

Ford collection keeps cruising memories alive

METRO DETROIT — Don Olson’s backyard is like visiting a Ford museum.

Published May 25, 2021

Lake St. Clair 14 inches below May 2020 levels

METRO DETROIT — Water levels on the Great Lakes and Lake St. Clair are expected to continue to rise throughout the spring, but they are 1-2 feet lower than the record-breaking levels seen in 2019 and 2020, according to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Detroit District.

Published May 22, 2021

Ambidextrous artist helps Detroit nonprofit

DETROIT — A Detroit nonprofit is getting a boost from a local artist who is pitching in with both hands.

Published May 20, 2021

Detroit Police Chief James Craig retires

DETROIT — On May 10, Detroit Police Chief James Craig announced his plans to retire from the Detroit Police Department as of June 1. Former Assistant Chief James White was named interim chief by Mayor Mike Duggan May 17.

Published May 20, 2021

Ground broken on final stretch of eastern Detroit Riverwalk

DETROIT — Ground was broken May 12 on the final stretch of the eastern Detroit Riverwalk, a walkable public area full of parks and green space stretching along the Detroit River in the city’s downtown area.

Published May 17, 2021

Backyard Art Fair returns for spring edition in Oakland County

OAKLAND COUNTY — A local art fair that made its debut last year during the COVID-19 pandemic will make its return this month.

Published May 12, 2021

Detroit Zoo polar bear cubs enjoy first foray into outdoor habitat

ROYAL OAK — Born Nov. 15 to female polar bear Suka, 8, Detroit Zoo officials report that the now 5-month-old twin female polar bear cubs are thriving and recently ventured from their indoor settings to the grassy area of the Arctic Ring of Life habitat.

Published May 12, 2021

Businesswomen press on amid COVID-19

METRO DETROIT — When COVID-19 hit, local businesswoman Selina R. Wells was ready for it.

Published May 12, 2021

Arborist, sheriffs share how to avoid spring scams

METRO DETROIT — As the weather warms up, so do home improvement scams.

Published May 11, 2021

Chapaton changes spell improvement for Lake St. Clair

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Stating that the county wants to protect Lake St. Clair for generations to come, the Macomb County Public Works Office announced that changes made at Chapaton Pump Station in St. Clair Shores will prevent up to 30% more treated combined sewer overflows from being discharged into the waterway.

Some seniors who have experienced sensory loss receive assistance from caregivers. Professional caregiver Lori Herbstreith is pictured with 89-year-old Clinton Township resident Josephine Anderson.

Published May 10, 2021

Battle against sensory loss intensifies in pandemic

METRO DETROIT — Around 83% of older adults live with at least one form of sensory loss.

Published May 9, 2021

Support Our Shops campaign launched to help local businesses

WEST BLOOMFIELD — The Greater West Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce and a local business have teamed up in an effort to help give local businesses a boost.

Published May 8, 2021

West Bloomfield fishing show gets picked up on national network

WEST BLOOMFIELD — Many books have been written and movies made about people who have chosen to buck the conventional route in favor of pursuing a dream.

Published May 7, 2021

Motorcycle safety class gains traction

WARREN — Growing up, Matt Budzynowski always rode dirt bikes. It’s a pastime he’s enjoyed forever, and he decided to go full throttle with the experience by enrolling in the web-enhanced basic motorcycle rider safety course at Macomb Community College.

Lilliana Kerr was killed in 2017 after a table fell on her at a Head Start program. A bill known as “Lilliana’s Law” would require increased safety inspections in Michigan schools.

Published May 6, 2021

Local state rep aims to make school safety inspections a requirement

COMMERCE TOWNSHIP — Trying to get a law passed that would prevent the type of incident that killed 3-year-old Lilliana Kerr has been difficult for her mom.

Published May 5, 2021

Prepare sprinklers and air conditioning units for the summer

METRO DETROIT — Pollen is in the air and the sound of lawn mowers revving up for the first time can be heard around subdivisions everywhere.

Published May 3, 2021

Woman dies following West Bloomfield house explosion

WEST BLOOMFIELD – Three children and three adults were evacuated from a home on Stonecrest Road following an explosion April 30. The three adults were transported to local hospitals for medical treatment, with one of them, a 41-year-old woman, later being pronounced dead.