West Bloomfield Beacon

Published December 18, 2019

Consider indoor air quality when decking the halls

METRO DETROIT — Anticipation for the holidays begins with the ramping up of holiday decorations, bringing ornaments and trimmings out of storage, and erecting fresh or artificial trees.

Published December 18, 2019

Gingerbread houses go next level

METRO DETROIT — Gingerbread artist Donna Rorabaugh, of Rochester Hills, has been at her craft since she was 13.

Published December 17, 2019

Judge rejects motions in state redistricting case

LANSING — A judge recently rejected motions in two lawsuits related to the voter-approved Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission.

Published December 17, 2019

Police: ‘There’s no excuse for drinking and driving’

OAKLAND COUNTY — The holidays bring about much cheer and celebration. There are presents, there is music and there are parties.

Published December 17, 2019

Kresge Arts accepting applications for $25,000 artist fellowships

METRO DETROIT — Kresge Arts in Detroit is putting the call out to artists to apply for its 2020 fellowship program.

Published December 13, 2019

West Bloomfield tree recognized in Big Tree Hunt contest

OAKLAND COUNTY — Christina Angott had to look no further than her front yard to find the biggest tree in Oakland County.

Published December 13, 2019

West Bloomfield Police Foundation hosts Comedy for a Cause

WEST BLOOMFIELD — For the fourth year in a row, the men and women in blue and members of the surrounding community laughed the night away in the name of a good cause.

Published December 13, 2019

West Bloomfield students participate in donor registry campaign

WEST BLOOMFIELD — West Bloomfield High School students were part of a large effort that helped register more than 1,300 people to the Michigan Organ Donor Registry.

Published December 13, 2019

Local band Corktown Popes to rock out in Dec. 28 show

METRO DETROIT — It’s a chilly December evening, and the Corktown Popes have gathered inside their second-floor rehearsal space in Ferndale.

Published December 12, 2019

The Friday 5 — Dec. 13-15

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published December 11, 2019

Readers share their favorite holiday mishap tales

METRO DETROIT — Behind every social media snapshot of glittering trees, wonderstruck kiddos on Santa’s lap and families toasting over a bountiful dinner is someone who is haggard and weary and probably cursing a little bit after working hard to make the magic happen.

Published December 11, 2019

Minimal holiday decorating can still make a major impact

METRO DETROIT — A towering, ornament-laden Christmas tree, lights strung with care over the entire front of the house, and a yard filled with festive decorations are great, but not everyone has the time or energy to deck the halls with tinsel, garland and endless boughs of holly.

Published December 11, 2019

Bridging the miles with technology

METRO DETROIT — It would be unusual for a day to pass without Brendan Ross, of St. Clair Shores, or his wife texting one or another of their children or grandchildren, who live out of state.

Published December 10, 2019

Police share tips to protect homes, presents during holidays

OAKLAND COUNTY — The end of the year can bring a lot of joy. Some are getting excited about ordering presents for Christmas, and others are planning trips to escape the cold weather. In both cases, police warn residents to take special care of their homes and personal items.

Published December 5, 2019

Officials celebrate newly built fire station in West Bloomfield

WEST BLOOMFIELD — It took nearly two years to rebuild, but officials in West Bloomfield say the reconstruction of Fire Station No. 3 was well overdue — and the final product well worth the effort.

Published December 5, 2019

The Friday 5 — Dec. 6-8

Your guide to this weekend's events

Published December 4, 2019

Give more than gifts this season with customized presents

METRO DETROIT — Hey, gift cards are great. But sometimes, a holiday gift needs to have a more distinctive touch. A personalized item can sometimes say what plastic can’t: You’re unlike anyone else.

Published December 4, 2019

Winterize homes before the blizzards hit

METRO DETROIT — Snowfall and cold temperatures have hit southeast Michigan relatively early this year, but those looking to protect their homes for the upcoming winter season still have time.

West Bloomfield High School Principal Patrick Watson will be the new superintendent of the Bloomfield Hills Schools district.

Published November 27, 2019

West Bloomfield High principal named BHS district superintendent

BLOOMFIELD HILLS/WEST BLOOMFIELD — West Bloomfield High School Principal Patrick Watson was selected by the Bloomfield Hills Schools Board of Education as the district’s new superintendent Nov. 20.

A work zone camera shows the progress on the Maple/Middlebelt roundabout Nov. 26.

Published November 27, 2019

Maple/Middlebelt roundabout opening delayed

WEST BLOOMFIELD — Weather has put a damper on the opening of the Maple Road/Middlebelt Road roundabout, according to the Road Commission for Oakland County.

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