West Bloomfield Beacon

Published November 9, 2018

I-696 lane and ramp closures to reopen by end of year

MACOMB COUNTY — The Michigan Department of Transportation said that despite cold and wet weather, the ongoing Interstate 696 project will have all lanes and ramps open by the end of December.

Published November 9, 2018

West Bloomfield teen builds doghouses for Warren animal nonprofit

WEST BLOOMFIELD/DETROIT — Walled Lake Central High School sophomore Jared Merchant, 15, is doing big things for his furry, four-legged friends.

Published November 9, 2018

Sylvan Lake voters approve public safety millage

SYLVAN LAKE/KEEGO HARBOR/ORCHARD LAKE/WEST BLOOMFIELD — Voters in Sylvan Lake took to the polls Nov. 6 and approved a city charter amendment proposal on Election Day.

Published November 8, 2018

Michigan voters legalize recreational marijuana

The voters have spoken, and with all 83 Michigan counties reporting, unofficial election results indicated overwhelming support for Proposal 1, the legalization of recreational marijuana statewide.

Published November 8, 2018

The Friday 5 — Nov. 9-11

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published November 7, 2018

Sensors can make car repairs pricey

METRO DETROIT — Prepare to spend more on auto repairs after a crash if your vehicle has sensors that are becoming more prevalent in newer vehicles, according to AAA.

Published November 7, 2018

Incumbents, experienced politicians keep state seats in Macomb County

Peter Lucido may live in Shelby Township now, but he said he sees his election to the state Senate District 8 seat, which includes Shelby Township and several other townships in northern Macomb County, as well as Harrison Township, Mount Clemens and St. Clair Shores, as going home.

Published November 7, 2018

Jump-start your garden this winter with composting

METRO DETROIT — The gardening season doesn’t have to end just because winter is here. You can still prepare your garden for a successful growing season when the warm weather returns. It may be too cold for many plants to grow, but it’s the perfect time to produce compost for the growing season.

Published November 7, 2018

Miller narrowly wins clerk race in Macomb County

MACOMB COUNTY — Democrat Fred Miller bested Republican Lisa Sinclair during the Nov. 6 election to become the new Macomb County Clerk/Register of Deeds.

Published November 7, 2018

Quilt-making volunteers shroud vets in valor

METRO DETROIT — Quilts are made painstakingly, with love, for warmth and comfort. Quilts of Valor mean even more than that.

Published November 6, 2018

Redistricting proposal on path to pass

More than 60 percent of voters across the state were in favor of creating a new commission of registered voters to draw district boundary lines across Michigan.

Published November 6, 2018

Hackel on track to win third term as Macomb County Executive

MACOMB COUNTY — With 67 percent of the vote, Mark Hackel will serve a third term as Macomb County Executive.

Published November 6, 2018

Sylvan Lake voters approve public safety millage

Voters in the Sylvan Lake took to the polls Nov. 6 and approved a Sylvan Lake city charter amendment proposal on Election Day. The charter amendment received 1,022 votes in total, according to unofficial results from the Oakland County Elections Division.

Seven-ounce plastic jars of Baraka curry powder and hot curry powder in an Oakland County home were found to contain lead, resulting in a national recall.

Published November 1, 2018

Child’s elevated lead levels result in nationwide recall of curry powder

OAKLAND COUNTY — After a child in Oakland County was found to have elevated blood lead levels from consuming tainted curry powder over the summer, an Oakland County Health Division sanitation worker’s investigation resulted in a voluntary national recall of the curries.

Published November 1, 2018

Silent Witness event at West Bloomfield hospital spreads message of hope

WEST BLOOMFIELD — A Silent Witness ceremony at Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital did not keep quiet Oct. 19.

Published November 1, 2018

Scotch Elementary to become ‘No Place for Hate’

WEST BLOOMFIELD — Scotch Elementary School is working to become a “No Place for Hate” school.

Published November 1, 2018

Local Jewish community stands strong following Pittsburgh shooting

WEST BLOOMFIELD/FARMINGTON HILLS — The local Jewish community joined forces to mourn, encourage and strengthen one another after 11 people died in an Oct. 27 shooting at a Pittsburgh synagogue, Tree of Life Congregation.

Published October 31, 2018

Shore up the first line of defense for a home — the front door

METRO DETROIT — The front door is the first line of defense for a home, so how well a lock is installed and what other security features are in place can make the difference between a burglar getting into a home and staying out.

Advancements in technology are making tools that assist seniors with health issues such as poor hearing more effective, more compact and more convenient to use.

Published October 31, 2018

New tech for hearing aids, smartphone apps help seniors

METRO DETROIT — Technology is advancing at an unprecedented rate, and those improvements trickle down into almost every facet of everyday life, including medical care for senior citizens.

Published October 30, 2018

Behind the Wheel: Hearse makes for a spirited ride

The back of a hearse is a place where most of us don’t want to end up anytime soon — but with countless hearse-owners clubs around the world, there are plenty of brave souls who aren’t afraid to sit up front and take the driver’s seat.