West Bloomfield Beacon

Published June 26, 2018

Take steps to protect your pets from heat, anxiety this summer

METRO DETROIT — With a few days having hit highs in the mid-90s before the official start of summer, it’s important to remember that humans aren’t the only ones who feel the effects of the heat — pets do too.

Published June 26, 2018

Stop recycling myths about trash

METRO DETROIT — Lots of researchers say now that making an effort to reduce all of our waste overall is a better approach to cleaning up our planet.

Published June 25, 2018

Gleaners kicks off Hunger Free Summer campaign

METRO DETROIT — With the help of several sponsors, Gleaners Community Food Bank of Southeastern Michigan will again feed children this summer. On June 16, Gleaners kicked off its Hunger Free Summer campaign with games, food and more during an event held at the Emerald Springs Townhomes in Detroit.

Published June 22, 2018

Farmers market kicks off summer at West Bloomfield hospital

WEST BLOOMFIELD — Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital kicked off the summer by opening up the fourth annual Henry’s Market on Main, a farmers market for patients and residents of the community.

Published June 22, 2018

Parks, hospital team up to install local beehives

WEST BLOOMFIELD — Two local organizations are creating a buzz with their project to bring honeybees into the community.

Published June 22, 2018

West Bloomfield School District dips into fund balance for 2018-19 budget

WEST BLOOMFIELD — On Monday, June 18, the West Bloomfield School District Board of Education approved the budget for the 2018-19 school year.

From the left, Jaylen Steven Stringer, attorney Robert Smith, DeSean Maurice Smith and attorney Marlin Evans Smith attend a probable cause hearing in the 48th District Court in January 2017.

Published June 21, 2018

Detroit man found guilty in West Bloomfield woman’s murder

PONTIAC — DeSean Smith, 20, of Detroit, was found guilty June 15 of the murder of West Bloomfield resident Diana Pesserl.

Published June 19, 2018

Dealerships to host summer Ford Technology Tour

METRO DETROIT — Ford Motor Co. is on a trek to show customers many of the conveniences and features that its latest vehicle technology offers.

Published June 19, 2018

Housing market could even out in the summer months

METRO DETROIT — If you were hoping to get a house in metro Detroit this spring, you may have had to come to the table with contingencies to make your offer rise above all the others that the seller was receiving.

Published June 19, 2018

Side-hustlers talk about thriving in a gig economy

METRO DETROIT — Second jobs are so common these days that the trend has its own nickname: the gig economy.

Published June 18, 2018

Brush piles, garbage could draw coyotes

OAKLAND COUNTY — “Yep, that’s a coyote.” That’s what Oakland County Parks naturalist Lynn Conover said when she saw a photo snapped of an animal wandering along busy Woodward Avenue, just south of 14 Mile Road, in Royal Oak during rush hour.

Published June 15, 2018

West Bloomfield Fire Department breaks ground on new fire station

WEST BLOOMFIELD — The West Bloomfield Fire Department broke ground on the new Fire Station 3 May 31.

Published June 15, 2018

West Bloomfield library presents a ‘challenge’ with summer reading programs

WEST BLOOMFIELD — The West Bloomfield Township Public Library is gearing up to kick off its annual summer reading and summer challenge programs for children, teens and adults.

Published June 15, 2018

JFS grants to support senior programs

WEST BLOOMFIELD — Jewish Family Service recently received three grants from The Jewish Fund to bolster three health care programs the community organization provides.

Published June 14, 2018

Authorities remind residents to be safe on the water

WEST BLOOMFIELD — Now that summer is here, residents can be found on the beaches and lakes that give the Lakes Area its name. Local authorities said they are encouraging lakegoers, swimmers and boaters to be safe on the water this summer.

Published June 14, 2018

Democrats tout progressive values during gubernatorial forum

WARREN — Two of the three Democratic candidates running for Michigan governor spoke at a recent local event about their campaigns based on issues that include health care, auto insurance, climate change, mental health and recreational marijuana legalization.

Published June 13, 2018

‘Nothing says Americana like an old pickup’

What’s better than owning a classic pickup truck? If you ask Macomb Township resident Jerry Drenzek, he’d probably say it’s owning three of them.

Published June 12, 2018

There are options aplenty for homeowners looking to install a pool

METRO DETROIT — The sun is out, the kids are out of school and everyone is restless inside. Why not head out to the backyard for a dip in the pool?

Published June 12, 2018

Exploring local spots like a tourist can make a vacation anytime

METRO DETROIT — There’s so much adventure to be found exploring a city that isn’t your own.

Published June 12, 2018

Former Clinton Township trustee rejects plea, will stand trial

METRO DETROIT — At press time, former Clinton Township Trustee Dean Reynolds had rejected a plea deal in relation to an array of charges he faces as a result of a Macomb County corruption probe, according to court records.