FARMINGTON HILLS — Of the five fire stations in Farmington Hills, four operate 24/7, with one of them, Station 3, not in operation from midnight until 7:30 a.m. on a daily basis.

WEST BLOOMFIELD — If history is any indication, thousands of people may be set to gather in West Bloomfield between Saturday, July 29, and Sunday, July 30.

FARMINGTON HILLS — Community members finally had the opportunity to gather in celebration of Farmington Hills’ 50th anniversary July 6 at Founders Sports Park.

KEEGO HARBOR — Keego Harbor Mayor Rob Kalman recently announced that the city has been awarded two grants.

WEST BLOOMFIELD — Election workers were recognized with a proclamation of gratitude at the June 12 West Bloomfield Township Board of Trustees meeting.

FARMINGTON HILLS — They may be young, but a group of fifth grade students at Beechview Elementary School in Farmington Hills can already lay claim to being authors.

FARMINGTON — A longstanding tradition is set to continue in Farmington, as the Greater Farmington Founders Festival is scheduled to take place July 20-22 in the downtown area.

OAKLAND COUNTY — Some people are hoping Michigan roadways will become safer to travel after a new bipartisan law took effect June 30 to prohibit driving and holding a cellphone for any use unless there is an emergency.

METRO DETROIT — According to Farmington Hills Assistant City Manager Joe Valentine, a regional deer survey has been completed by the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments in an effort to come up with a regional solution to address the deer population.

WEST BLOOMFIELD — For years, the West Bloomfield Parks and Recreation Commission has played a role in helping to enhance the summer season for local residents.

OAKLAND COUNTY — Oakland Community College is continuing its partnership with the Detroit Institute of Arts through the DIA’s Inside|Out program.

FARMINGTON HILLS — The Zekelman Holocaust Center is undergoing a “complete” renovation of its current core exhibit.

OAKLAND COUNTY — Last November, local residents approved the Oakland County Public Transportation Millage, which authorized the county to levy a millage for the purpose of funding transportation services throughout Oakland County.

News & Notes from the 6/7/23 West Bloomfield Beacon

WEST BLOOMFIELD — West Bloomfield has seized on an opportunity that could potentially save the lives of some township residents.