West Bloomfield Beacon

Published January 3, 2020

Man arrested after 8-hour standoff with police in West Bloomfield hotel

WEST BLOOMFIELD — According to Deputy Chief Curt Lawson, of the West Bloomfield Police Department, a 911 call came in at 2:05 a.m. Jan. 1 from a person staying at a hotel in the 33000 block of Northwestern Highway who said they could hear a woman screaming from one of the rooms.

Published January 2, 2020

The Friday 5 — Jan. 3-5

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published December 30, 2019

Huron-Clinton Metroparks seek input on changes to community recreation plan

METRO DETROIT — The Huron-Clinton Metropolitan Authority is asking the public to weigh in on proposed amendments to its community recreation plan.

Published December 30, 2019

Educators say gym class has changed over the years

METRO DETROIT — Grown-ups: If the sight of a scoreboard still makes you queasy and the screech of a whistle sends a shiver down your spine, you’re not alone.

Published December 27, 2019

Doctors offer advice for flu season

METRO DETROIT — The holidays may be the most wonderful time of the year, but it also is flu season. Some basic tips can help people avoid the flu so that they can keep their new year a happy one.

Published December 27, 2019

2019: A year of growth, change in West Bloomfield area

WEST BLOOMFIELD — The year 2019 featured frequent debate on growth and change in the local communities. Here’s a look back on some of the bigger issues that shaped the end of the decade in the West Bloomfield Beacon’s coverage area.

Published December 27, 2019

Trade a tree for a tree through Oakland County Parks

OAKLAND COUNTY — The presents have been unwrapped, the cookies have been munched, and Santa has returned to the North Pole for some much-needed R and R.

Published December 27, 2019

Oakland County communities crack down on Southfield Road speeding

METRO DETROIT — They see you when you’re speeding. They know when you’re unsafe. Earlier this month, the communities of Southfield, Lathrup Village and Beverly Hills teamed up to reduce speeding on Southfield Road.

Published December 25, 2019

Not home for the holidays

METRO DETROIT — The price of freedom is paid with the blood of those who serve. Our safety and security come at a cost also measured in distance and time away from loved ones. Those who step forward to serve in the military pay the bill for the rest of us.

Published December 25, 2019

Get motivated to get fit with a wearable device

METRO DETROIT — Carolyn Wilson, of St. Clair Shores, got her first activity tracker three years ago — a Fitbit.

Published December 20, 2019

Musician Jack Scott remembered for rockabilly groove

METRO DETROIT — A steady stream of tributes have circulated social media since Dec. 12, when news of musician Jack Scott’s passing was announced.

Published December 19, 2019

West Bloomfield saves $1.5 million refinancing health care bonds

WEST BLOOMFIELD — Lower interest rates the past year have allowed West Bloomfield Township to acquire significant savings by refinancing the bonds that cover part of the unfunded liabilities for its retiree health care benefits.

Published December 19, 2019

The Friday 5 — Dec. 20-22

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published December 18, 2019

Consider indoor air quality when decking the halls

METRO DETROIT — Anticipation for the holidays begins with the ramping up of holiday decorations, bringing ornaments and trimmings out of storage, and erecting fresh or artificial trees.

Published December 18, 2019

Gingerbread houses go next level

METRO DETROIT — Gingerbread artist Donna Rorabaugh, of Rochester Hills, has been at her craft since she was 13.

Published December 17, 2019

Judge rejects motions in state redistricting case

LANSING — A judge recently rejected motions in two lawsuits related to the voter-approved Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission.

Published December 17, 2019

Police: ‘There’s no excuse for drinking and driving’

OAKLAND COUNTY — The holidays bring about much cheer and celebration. There are presents, there is music and there are parties.

Published December 17, 2019

Kresge Arts accepting applications for $25,000 artist fellowships

METRO DETROIT — Kresge Arts in Detroit is putting the call out to artists to apply for its 2020 fellowship program.

Published December 13, 2019

West Bloomfield tree recognized in Big Tree Hunt contest

OAKLAND COUNTY — Christina Angott had to look no further than her front yard to find the biggest tree in Oakland County.

Published December 13, 2019

West Bloomfield Police Foundation hosts Comedy for a Cause

WEST BLOOMFIELD — For the fourth year in a row, the men and women in blue and members of the surrounding community laughed the night away in the name of a good cause.