West Bloomfield Beacon

Published October 25, 2019

OAKLAND COUNTY — Local health officials have announced another case of rabies in a skunk, this time in West Bloomfield.

Published October 25, 2019

Oakland County cracks down on underage vaping

OAKLAND COUNTY — If you look at a map of all the spots in Oakland County where e-cigarettes, vape juice and other vaping paraphernalia are sold, you notice something interesting. Those spots tend to be clustered around schools.

Published October 23, 2019

Day of the Dead comes alive through color and celebration

METRO DETROIT — Hope, sadness, love and loss. Those are among the feelings that come up when viewing a Day of the Dead ofrenda that paints a picture of a loved one who has died.

Published October 23, 2019

Cook up a kitchen renovation

METRO DETROIT — After years of daily use and food preparation, a home’s kitchen can start to look like stale leftovers. But when it’s time to cook up something new, professional renovators are dishing out some design tips based on common sense and the latest trends.

Published October 23, 2019

Dueling banjos and some ukulele music

METRO DETROIT — In 2016, singer and ukulele player Grace VanderWaal, 12, was the winner in season 11 of NBC’s competition show “America’s Got Talent.”

Published October 18, 2019

Police remind residents to obey construction signage

WEST BLOOMFIELD — According to police, numerous residents are growing frustrated with the number of vehicles cutting through neighborhoods recently.

Published October 18, 2019

West Bloomfield Optimist Club looking to spread cheer to local children

WEST BLOOMFIELD — The long-running West Bloomfield Optimist Club is looking to do something nice for a group of local children in the upcoming holiday season.

A collection of Big Heads from the Parade Company — the kind featured in Detroit’s annual Thanksgiving Day parade — will be on display at the upcoming “PaperWorks” exhibit, which will debut alongside the “Climb” exhibit in the Janice Charach Gallery in West Bloomfield Oct. 27.

Published October 18, 2019

Art exhibit to showcase versatility of paper

WEST BLOOMFIELD — In this digital era, ink and paper have fallen out of vogue, replaced by pixels and glowing screens.

Published October 18, 2019

The Friday 5 — Oct. 25-27

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published October 17, 2019

The Friday 5 — Oct. 18-20

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published October 16, 2019

Behind the Wheel: Reunited and it feels so good

In 1971, Mike Karagozian, of Sylvan Lake, bought a 1972 Honda CB450 — his first motorcycle.

Published October 16, 2019

Elementary robotics programs inspire students to build a better future

METRO DETROIT — With the number of high-paying jobs in science, technology, engineering and math fields growing by the day, many schools and businesses across the nation are providing more opportunities for students to engage in robotics, building STEM skills at an earlier age than ever before.

Published October 16, 2019

Today’s menu: tech with a side of chitchat

METRO DETROIT — Now in her senior year at Lutheran North Christian High School in Macomb Township, Emma Schulz, 17, started showing up to school a few minutes earlier than normal this fall.

Published October 16, 2019

Proper lawn care will leave grass greener when winter ends

METRO DETROIT — Whether the grass is truly greener on the other side is a debatable question for the ages, but experts say there are things you can do to make sure your grass is healthier on the other side of winter.

Angel Merritt, far right, stands with her family, including her daughter Hope, third from the left. Angel and Hope both underwent brain surgery for a rare condition called chiari malformation and are trying to raise awareness.

Published October 14, 2019

West Bloomfield woman raises awareness for rare brain condition

WEST BLOOMFIELD — A mother and daughter from West Bloomfield are trying to get the word out about a rare medical condition they both have, in hopes that greater awareness will lead to a cure — and that those with the condition can identify it early.

Published October 10, 2019

The Friday 5 — Oct. 11-13

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published October 9, 2019

Metro Detroit sites conjure tales of ghosts, ESP and the unexplained

METRO DETROIT — Whether you believe in the paranormal or not, there are several places in metro Detroit that have alleged hauntings, including The Whitney in Detroit, Stagecrafters in Royal Oak and the Trowbridge Road Bridge in Bloomfield Hills.

Published October 9, 2019

Experts advise asking before petting strange dogs

METRO DETROIT — Hey, we get it. Some temptations in life are too irresistible to pass up: chocolate cake, splashing in puddles, celebrity gossip rags.

Published October 9, 2019

Police offer advice to protect your vehicle at home

METRO DETROIT — Larcenies from vehicles, damage to vehicles and vehicle thefts are an ongoing problem and can be heartbreaking to experience, causing feelings of violation and mistrust.

Published October 8, 2019

Officials warn motorists to beware of deer

OAKLAND COUNTY — Deer dart across the roadway all year in Michigan, but for the next three months, officials are asking motorists to be extra cautious.