West Bloomfield Beacon

Published January 7, 2020

METRO DETROIT — A new year comes as a natural restart. People make resolutions. Optimism runs high. It’s time to tackle goals and become a better person.

Published January 6, 2020

2020 Pantone Color of the Year is ‘Classic Blue’

METRO DETROIT — The Pantone Color Institute recently announced its 2020 Pantone Color of the Year: Classic Blue.

Published January 6, 2020

Oakland County leaders reflect on attack at animal shelter

OAKLAND COUNTY — According to officials, the dog that attacked a veteran staffer at the Oakland County Animal Control and Pet Adoption Center last month had an extensive history of aggression.

Officer Emily Davey has been with the West Bloomfield Police Department for about two years. The 2020 township budget includes the hiring of new officers.

Published January 3, 2020

2020 West Bloomfield budget features new police officers

WEST BLOOMFIELD — A new year, a new budget.

Published January 3, 2020

Rabies found in West Bloomfield again

OAKLAND COUNTY — A recent rash of rabies cases reported in Oakland County has again reached West Bloomfield, with a confirmed case in another skunk from the area, according to officials.

Published January 3, 2020

Oakland County crime briefs from the second half of 2019

OAKLAND COUNTY — Here’s a look back at some of the most interesting and bizarre local crime briefs from July to December.

Published January 3, 2020

Oakland County crime briefs from the first half of 2019

OAKLAND COUNTY — Here’s a look back at some of the most interesting and bizarre local crime briefs from January to June.

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

Upcoming Events

The events in our calendar were submitted prior to the coronavirus crisis. As efforts have increased to contain the spread of the coronavirus, many events have been canceled. Read More...

Mar

Farmington Hills

'James and the Giant Peach Jr.'

1 p.m.

Costick Activities Center

Mar

Eastpointe

Meet the hosts of 'Under the Radar Michigan'

2 p.m.

Michigan Military Technical & Historical Society Museum

Mar

Bloomfield Hills