West Bloomfield Beacon

Published June 12, 2018

Detroit Kennel Club Show returns to Novi June 23-24

NOVI — Dog lovers are hardly a new breed. Our affinity for pups goes back more than 100 years, in fact. That’s when the Detroit Kennel Club started celebrating its annual dog show, and the revelry continues June 23 and 24 at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi.

Published June 12, 2018

Hope Not Handcuffs grows across Oakland County

OAKLAND COUNTY — It was a sight that would’ve been unthinkable just a couple of years ago. A line of law enforcement leaders from across Oakland County, standing shoulder to shoulder in Farmington Hills City Hall June 5, telling the public that when it comes to drugs, they don’t want to arrest — they want to help.

Published June 11, 2018

Apple Island tours showcase local history

WEST BLOOMFIELD — The Greater West Bloomfield Historical Society is gearing up for its annual tours of Apple Island, set to take place 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Saturday, June 9, and Sunday, June 10.

Published June 11, 2018

West Bloomfield police make arrest in armed robbery case

WEST BLOOMFIELD — A West Bloomfield police officer helped arrest a suspect accused of armed robbery recently.

Published June 11, 2018

Fire inspections focus on prevention, education

WEST BLOOMFIELD — Whether it be a restaurant, a business or a home, all structures go through a process of inspection to make sure they’re safe for people to use.

Published June 11, 2018

Tick, tick, tick: Tick-borne illnesses are a race against the clock

METRO DETROIT — Whether you’re camping, hiking or playing in your own backyard, a threat no larger than a poppy seed lurks.

Published June 8, 2018

Republican candidates square off in gubernatorial debate

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Three of the four candidates running on the Republican ticket to become the next governor of Michigan vow to work to keep the state’s economy strong, eliminate Common Core in the classrooms and solve the state’s road issues if elected Nov. 6.

Published June 7, 2018

Recreational marijuana will be on November ballot

LANSING — It’s official: Michigan voters will have the final say as to whether recreational marijuana will be legal or not statewide.

Published June 6, 2018

After a harsh winter, Michiganders take dinner to the deck

METRO DETROIT — On a steamy Friday evening, just before the start of a long Memorial Day weekend, four friends finished a round of beers on a rooftop in Troy.

Published June 6, 2018

Garage sale hosts offer tips for holding your own sale

METRO DETROIT — Homeowners gearing up for the summer often clear out unwanted items, and a common way to clear out those items is to hold a garage sale.

Published June 4, 2018

Nature fun to pop up around Oakland County this summer

OAKLAND COUNTY — A tour of a county nature center is always fun, but there’s something a little extra special about learning what’s living in the trees and grass of your own neighborhood.

Published June 1, 2018

West Bloomfield-area fireworks shows to light the nights

WEST BLOOMFIELD — Now that summer is in full swing, many residents want to celebrate the season with fireworks.

Published June 1, 2018

Local middle schooler raises $20,000 for Forgotten Harvest

WEST BLOOMFIELD — To celebrate his coming of age, West Bloomfield resident Morgan Reifler dedicated his bar mitzvah to metro Detroit’s food insecure.

Published June 1, 2018

West Bloomfield schools look back at school year

WEST BLOOMFIELD — With the school year coming to an end, students, staff and school board members alike reflected on the past year in the West Bloomfield School District at a meeting May 21.

Published May 31, 2018

Behind the Wheel: 1967 Dodge Charger has long family history

In 1967, when Waterford resident Brian Veit was just 6 years old, his dad brought home a brand-new Dodge Charger.

Published May 29, 2018

Get gutters — and keep them clean — to protect your house

METRO DETROIT — An essential part of maintaining a home, gutters can often be overlooked or neglected by homeowners — sometimes with disastrous results.

Pool testing strips, like these sold at Viscount Pools and Spa Center, in Madison Heights, can be used to maintain home pools or at public pools and at hotels to make sure pH levels and chemicals are properly balanced before your family jumps in.

Published May 29, 2018

Germs may lurk in seemingly clear pool waters

METRO DETROIT — As you flip through the tantalizing photos of the amenities your newly booked resort hotel boasts, do you spend an extra few seconds gawking at that glistening swimming pool?

Published May 25, 2018

Voters will be asked to renew SMART millage in August

METRO DETROIT — Voters in Macomb, Oakland and Wayne counties will vote on whether or not to renew, and slightly increase, the millage for the Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation during the Aug. 7 primary election.

The West Bloomfield Township Board of Trustees approved a rezoning for the development of a new subdivision called Balmoral Park — 249 single-family homes that are planned for the corner of Haggerty and Walnut Lake roads.

Published May 24, 2018

Rezonings approved for two new housing developments in West Bloomfield

WEST BLOOMFIELD — The West Bloomfield Township Board of Trustees approved rezonings that clear the way for two new major developments in the township May 21.

Published May 24, 2018

Food trucks to rally support for youth organization

WEST BLOOMFIELD — Organizers hope that a new food truck rally will provide some food for thought about a local organization aimed at keeping kids on a positive path.