West Bloomfield Beacon

Published September 18, 2018

Chamber Music Society of Detroit brings expanded programming to region

METRO DETROIT — The Chamber Music Society of Detroit is celebrating its 75th anniversary this season by expanding its programming to make its acclaimed concerts more easily accessible to the entire region.

Published September 17, 2018

State board confirms ballot language for marijuana legalization

LANSING — On Sept. 6, the State Board of Canvassers approved official ballot language for the recreational marijuana legalization proposal.

Published September 17, 2018

Oakland County board allocates funding for literacy council

OAKLAND COUNTY — Since 1984, the Oakland Literacy Council has been helping adult residents learn basic English language skills they need to thrive personally and in the workforce.

Published September 17, 2018

Humane Society, Oakland County look to empty the shelters, fill the coffers

METRO DETROIT — Animal lovers, mark your calendars for the weekend of Oct. 6-7, when the Oakland County Animal Shelter and Pet Adoption Center and the Michigan Humane Society will host events in Milford, Pontiac and Detroit to benefit homeless pets.

Published September 17, 2018

Bidder named for I-75 P3 agreement

METRO DETROIT — It took about a year, but the Michigan Department of Transportation finally believes it has found the right private partner to complete — and expedite — the Interstate 75 modernization project.

Published September 14, 2018

Hep A confirmed at Renaissance Festival

METRO DETROIT/HOLLY — The huzzahs were halted briefly last week when the Oakland County Health Division was notified of a confirmed case of hepatitis A at the Michigan Renaissance Festival.

West Bloomfield resident and registered nurse Vickey Campbell stands Sept. 12 on the property of fellow subdivision neighbor Rebecca Ayar, where signs encourage people to slow down.

Published September 13, 2018

West Bloomfield nurse pleads for smarter, safer driving

WEST BLOOMFIELD — West Bloomfield resident and registered nurse Vickey Campbell has administered roadside aid in the aftermath of vehicle collisions she’s witnessed as a driver herself on multiple occasions.

Published September 13, 2018

GFL four-day pickup schedule start date uncertain

WEST BLOOMFIELD — Residents and businesses that might have had complaints or concerns regarding waste hauling pickup through Green for Life Environmental USA and its three-day waste haul schedule can breathe a sigh of relief.

Pictured earlier this summer in a training exercise, U.S. Coast Guard members are traveling to assist with rescue operations from Hurricane Florence.

Published September 13, 2018

Local Coast Guard members travel to assist with Hurricane Florence rescues

The U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Detroit sent help to the eastern seaboard to help with search and rescue operations in the wake of Hurricane Florence, which made landfall Sept. 14.

Published September 12, 2018

Experts tout early childhood programs for public schools

METRO DETROIT — Across metro Detroit, child care options available to public school families are getting some major upgrades with transitional pre-kindergarten instruction at various levels in one comprehensive facility — and, in some cases, year-round schedules.Read More

Published September 12, 2018

Designers mix vintage, modern in historic Detroit mansion

DETROIT — From hand-carved woodwork and moldings to a built-in pipe organ, the Charles T. Fisher Mansion in Detroit’s Boston Edison District is an example of the gracious homes once occupied by the city’s auto barons.

Published September 11, 2018

Make the grade on school bus safety

METRO DETROIT — Properly stopping and driving carefully around school buses is a lesson too important to fail.

Published September 10, 2018

SOCRRA introduces tool to teach users what is recyclable

OAKLAND COUNTY — Since many of us were in grade school, recycling has been pounded into our brains as one of the most important steps we can take to preserve our environment.

Published September 7, 2018

School, St. Vincent de Paul clothing drive to be open through October

FARMINGTON/FARMINGTON HILLS/WEST BLOOMFIELD — The Farmington Public Schools district and the St. Vincent de Paul Society’s annual clothing and shoe donation drive will benefit people in need in a big way, said Diane Bauman, FPS’ director of community relations.

Published September 7, 2018

Behind the Wheel: Restoration gives new life to uncommon vehicles

STERLING HEIGHTS — Sterling Heights resident Don Filipski said he has always gravitated toward “odd or unusual little cars,” so it’s no surprise that his garage holds two such vehicles — a 1957 Cushman Truckster and a 1959 King Midget.

Residents on Sylvan Lake, pictured here earlier in August, reported a strange substance on the surface of the water and the smell of diesel fuel on the lake over the Labor Day weekend.

Published September 6, 2018

Officials investigate fuel on Sylvan Lake

SYLVAN LAKE — Officials are looking into the source of fuel that was found on the surface of Sylvan Lake over the Labor Day weekend.

Published September 5, 2018

Man injured in Orchard Lake helicopter crash

An 87-year-old Orchard Lake man was injured after his helicopter spun out of control during takeoff Sept. 3 in an open field he owns in the 5600 block of Pontiac Trail. The man was transported to Beaumont Hospital, Farmington Hills.

Published September 5, 2018

Horseback riding can renew physical, mental strength for kids

METRO DETROIT — Variety, the Children’s Charity of Detroit, has offered its 4-H Handicap Horseback Riding Program for children with cognitive and physical challenges for 40 years.

Published September 5, 2018

Oversized florals, gem tones define fall décor

METRO DETROIT — As the dog days of summer signal the season’s last hurrah, design experts are preparing to usher in autumn with new and existing trends.

Published August 30, 2018

Group stitches together 20 years of charity

WEST BLOOMFIELD — When people hear that a hurricane has wiped out a neighborhood halfway around the world, they might wonder how they could even begin to help.