West Bloomfield Beacon

Wayne State University senior Nicholas O’Dea pitches in Wayne State’s 6-3 loss to Illinois-Springfield in the Midwest Regionals at Harwell Field in Detroit May 22.

Published June 22, 2022

Wayne State University baseball team ends season on historic note

DETROIT — While the story of Wayne State University’s baseball season has concluded, the journey will be remembered for years to come.

Published June 22, 2022

Esports takeover in Detroit: Immortals Invasion to take place June 23-26

DETROIT — As the popularity of gaming continues to grow through professional gamers, Twitch streams, and YouTube content creators, one company is bringing the esports world to Detroit in a loaded four-day event.

Oakland County Families Against Narcotics was launched May 24. Members of the chapter’s executive board were in attendance, including Secretary Sarah Reinkensmeyer, Treasurer Gwendolyn Bammel, President Melissa Medici and Vice President Jayme Gotts. In the middle, standing between the board members, is Oakland County Program Coordinator for FAN Safaa Elmessiri.

Published June 22, 2022

Southfield fire captain to lead new Families Against Narcotics Oakland chapter

OAKLAND COUNTY — Last month, Families Against Narcotics launched a new chapter targeted to help people with addiction in Oakland County.

Published June 22, 2022

USPBL pitcher, Sterling Heights native signs with Minnesota Twins

STERLING HEIGHTS — As the United Shore Professional Baseball League welcomes another player to its lengthy list of former players signed to a Major League Baseball organization, this one hits a little closer to home for the USPBL fanbase.

Published June 8, 2022

County executives discuss issues facing the region

LATHRUP VILLAGE — The leaders of Macomb, Oakland and Wayne counties met May 11 to discuss topics ranging from mass transit, infrastructure and electric vehicles to a divided workforce, rancor in politics, and support for mental health.

Published June 8, 2022

Dog training programs help improve lifestyles of dogs and owners

METRO DETROIT — While dog ownership can oftentimes be rewarding, some owners struggle with their canine’s behaviors. Training is one way owners can try to support the relationship between their pet and their family.

Published June 8, 2022

Realtors discuss status of housing market, interest rates

METRO DETROIT — The peak of the housing market season is upon Michigan, and it’s proving to be a seller’s market.

For the first time since 2019, the West Bloomfield Township Public Library is set to hold a summer reading kickoff event. Local residents are pictured at a previous event.

Published June 8, 2022

West Bloomfield Library set to return to in-person events after more than two years

WEST BLOOMFIELD — In a press release, West Bloomfield Township Public Library Director Cathy Russ recently stated that, “This summer will look a little more like what library visitors were used to seeing before the pandemic.”

The city of Farmington Hills is reminding residents that driveways to local businesses are still accessible during a construction project that is taking place on Orchard Lake Road between 13 Mile and 14 Mile roads.

Published June 8, 2022

Officials highlight importance of supporting local businesses during construction season

FARMINGTON HILLS/WEST BLOOMFIELD — Farmington Hills and West Bloomfield officials are encouraging residents to continue to support local businesses during construction season.

Published June 8, 2022

Keego Harbor takes steps to increase marine patrols on Cass Lake this year

KEEGO HARBOR — Keego Harbor Police Chief John Fitzgerald recently said that individuals operating a boat or personal watercraft on Cass Lake this year should be on their best behavior, as the lake will be more heavily patrolled than it has been in the past.

Published February 23, 2022

These women mean business

METRO DETROIT — Two local women whose lives were forever changed after the deaths of their loved ones persevered to become successful business owners.