West Bloomfield Beacon

Published March 11, 2020

Make a huge difference at home with a new paint hue

METRO DETROIT — So you’ve been looking over a spectrum of color swatches and have found the perfect paint to match your interior design vision. But to transform your walls from a canvas to a masterpiece, it takes some knowledge, foresight and care, according to home painting tipsters.

As of 11 p.m. March 10, votes were still being tallied for the MISD's Regional Enhancement millage proposal.

Published March 10, 2020

MISD millage proposal passes

MACOMB COUNTY —The Macomb Intermediate School District Regional enhancement millage proposal got the green light March 10.

On March 10, voters in Macomb, Oakland and Wayne counties soundly approved a millage renewal for the Detroit Institute of Arts. The renewed millage runs from 2022 through 2031.

Published March 10, 2020

DIA millage renewal passes in all three counties

MACOMB/OAKLAND/WAYNE COUNTIES — On March 10, voters in Macomb, Oakland and Wayne counties approved a millage renewal for the Detroit Institute of Arts.

Published March 10, 2020

Readers share their workouts that work

METRO DETROIT — At the age of 71, John Blakowski is arguably in the best shape of his life. He shows no signs of slowing down, especially during retirement.

Published March 9, 2020

Gallery highlights artists’ take on brewing tensions in the world

WEST BLOOMFIELD — Artist Ruth Tyszka took more than a decade to carefully curate a collection of mosaic teapots.

Published March 9, 2020

Next generation gears up for the fight to protect Michigan water

OAKLAND COUNTY/LANSING — When a few local organizations got together to host a program for young people on careers in water — a topic that might sound dull to some — they were pleasantly surprised to find out that there was interest, and plenty of it.

Published March 6, 2020

Orchard Lake Museum celebrates two more outdoor exhibits

ORCHARD LAKE — The Orchard Lake Museum, home of the Greater West Bloomfield Historical Society, is only open 1-4 p.m. on the second Sunday of the month.

Published March 6, 2020

Family finds relief for special-needs daughter

PONTIAC — A local man believes that his friend’s company is onto something special with a product that combines CBD and clover honey for a tasty, therapeutic snack.

Published March 4, 2020

The Friday 5 — March 6-8

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published March 4, 2020

Conservation groups offer local avenues of action

METRO DETROIT — One of the benefits of living in Michigan is that nature is never far away.

Published March 4, 2020

Clean, simple and on trend

METRO DETROIT — Dark is out and bright is in, according to experts in kitchen design.

Published March 3, 2020

All lanes of I-75 to close from Eight Mile to Square Lake Road

OAKLAND COUNTY — All north- and southbound lanes of Interstate 75 will close for bridge demolition at 11 p.m. Friday, March 6, reopening at 5 a.m. Monday, March 9.

The new appearance of the envelopes containing absentee ballots, top, has many election officials warning voters to take a close look at their mail over the next few weeks so that they don’t accidentally throw the envelopes away. An example of the envelopes previously used for absentee ballots is at the bottom.

Published March 2, 2020

Absentee ballots see dramatic increase in Macomb County

MACOMB COUNTY — Macomb County officials are seeing a “very significant” increase in the amount of absentee ballots prior to the March 10 election.

Published March 2, 2020

Oakland County, state advise regular flu-prevention steps to avoid new coronavirus

OAKLAND COUNTY — Dr. Russell Faust, the medical director of the Oakland County Health Division, believes the media is blowing the potential COVID-19 pandemic out of proportion.

West Bloomfield Township Clerk Debbie Binder reviews election materials Feb. 25. She and her office are preparing for multiple elections this year in which they’re anticipating high turnout.

Published February 28, 2020

Clerk reminds West Bloomfield residents about voting process

WEST BLOOMFIELD — Debbie Binder, the township clerk for West Bloomfield, said she is expecting high turnout at each of the three major elections scheduled this year.

Reported scammer claims to be from county Health Division

Published February 28, 2020

Reported scammer claims to be from Oakland County Health Division

OAKLAND COUNTY — Law enforcement officials in Oakland County want to spread the word to seniors and their loved ones that a new phone scam appears to be making the rounds, this time with the caller impersonating agents from the Oakland County Health Division.

Published February 28, 2020

Resources available for mothers suffering from postpartum depression

METRO DETROIT — While having a new baby can be one of the happiest times in a person’s life, many new mothers suffer in often unseen ways as a result of postpartum depression.

Published February 26, 2020

The Friday 5 — Feb. 28-March 1

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published February 25, 2020

Two (or three or more) can play that game

METRO DETROIT — Board games are a staple of family basement rec rooms everywhere. But they’re so much more.

Published February 25, 2020

The seeds of success with tomatoes

WARREN — For many, the thought of heirloom tomatoes conjures up sunny memories about a grandparent’s garden and the fantastic flavors found ripe on the vine.