West Bloomfield Beacon

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

Published July 5, 2018

Spent fireworks spark house fire in West Bloomfield

WEST BLOOMFIELD — Fire officials said improperly disposed of fireworks caused a house fire in West Bloomfield July 5.

Published July 3, 2018

Experts offer tips to protect homes during vacation

METRO DETROIT — Taking proper safety precautions should be a high priority to avoid returning home to a burglarized or damaged home.

Published July 3, 2018

Berries: Excellent taste, fashionably late

METRO DETROIT — Our fine state is known for its tart cherries, and it’s one of the leading producers of blueberries in the country, harvesting an average 110 million pounds of more than 30 varieties.

Published July 3, 2018

Don’t detour around safe work zone driving habits

METRO DETROIT — Whether it’s “road closed” barricades or orange barrels, all of the markers for road construction are in sight for many commuters this summer.

Published June 29, 2018

County commission shows support for ‘red flag’ gun legislation

OAKLAND COUNTY — In the heated debate over Second Amendment rights, the Oakland County Board of Commissioners has made a statement on where it stands in regard to weapons and mental health.

Published June 29, 2018

Oakland County Fair to feature dinosaurs, magic

OAKLAND COUNTY — Grab the kids, some sunscreen and an appetite for elephant ears, because the Oakland County Fair is coming back to Davisburg July 6-15.

Published June 29, 2018

Oakland County lake closed due to heightened bacteria

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. Scotch Lake Residents Beach, in West Bloomfield, has been closed due to high levels of E. coli bacteria found in the water.Read More

Published June 28, 2018

ArtSail brings annual summer festival to larger venue

KEEGO HARBOR — ArtSail, a Keego Harbor-based artist co-op, is set to host the ArtSail Summer Festival 11 a.m.-5 p.m. July 21 at the Santia Banquet Center, 1985 Cass Lake Road.

Published June 28, 2018

West Bloomfield awards fire station contract after holdups

WEST BLOOMFIELD — The West Bloomfield Township Board of Trustees voted unanimously June 25 to award a contract for the construction of the new Fire Station 3 after work at the site was halted as two partner companies parted ways.

Students from West Bloomfield High School’s Earth Club stand before their 3.44-kilowatt solar tracker, which helps obtain solar energy to light the science department.

Published June 28, 2018

Earth Club receives approval for solar panel

WEST BLOOMFIELD — The West Bloomfield School District Board of Education recently approved a lease purchase agreement for a solar panel for West Bloomfield High School’s Earth Club.

Geri Feigelson, left, of West Bloomfield, and Sue Carlson, right, of Farmington Hills, hike on the West Bloomfield Trail June 26. The trail is one of many nature trails open to the public throughout the township.

Published June 28, 2018

Oakland County parks to launch guided hike series

OAKLAND COUNTY — Whether you’re looking to get moving this summer or you’re just bored of the usual sights and sounds of your neighborhood walking route, the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Department has got you covered.