Saturday, March 16, 2013
Also happening around Birmingham this week: Bloomfield Hills' director of public safety retires while a West Bloomfield man accused of orchestrating a ponzi scheme will have to pay more than $300,000.
You know what's happening in your neck of the woods, but how about the news nearby? Every Saturday, Patch will bring you the big (and interesting) stories from Patch sites near Birmingham, along Woodward Avenue and beyond. Here's what's been happening nearby this week: Chief Matott's Resignation Effective April 30 The Bloomfield Hills Department of Public Safety Director Rick Matott will step down next month after helping to train his successor. West Bloomfield Man Sentenced in Ponzi Scheme, Will Have to Repay Seniors $387,100 Charles David Eizelman pleaded guilty to one count of false pretenses in August 2012 after scamming several seniors in 2005. Troy Man Dies After Collapsing While Jogging An unnamed 26-year-old man who collapsed while…
Saturday, March 9, 2013
Also happening around Birmingham this week: Some of the worst intersections in Troy will be fixed using Tri-Party Program funds while a Royal Oak shop owner focuses on low-income youth.
You know what's happening in your neck of the woods, but how about the news nearby? Every Saturday, Patch will bring you the big (and interesting) stories from Patch sites near Birmingham, along Woodward Avenue and beyond. Here's what's been happening nearby this week: Taubman, Penske Put Bloomfield Hills on 'Forbes Magazine's' World Billionaires List The shopping center and automotive magnates are among an impressive list of Michiganders, according to Forbes Magazine. West Bloomfield Grandmother's Husband Takes Stand in Grandson's Murder Trial Prosecutors showed very bloody crime scene photographs during the trial of Sandra Layne on Friday. Layne is accused of murdering her grandson last May. 'The Worst of the Worst' Intersections in Troy…
Saturday, March 2, 2013
Happening around Birmingham this week: A Bloomfield Hills man is injured in a crash on Orchard Lake Road and Ferndale extends free parking through March 11.
You know what's happening in your neck of the woods, but how about the news nearby? Every Saturday, Patch will bring you the big (and interesting) stories from Patch sites near Birmingham, along Woodward Avenue and beyond. Here's what's been happening nearby this week: Bloomfield Hills Man, Teens Injured in Crash on Orchard Lake Road A 2004 Dodge Neon crossed center line on Orchard Lake Road in Sylvan Lake on Sunday morning; alcohol is possibly a factor in the crash. Grandmother's Trial in Shooting Death of Grandson Set to Begin Monday Sandra Layne, 74, of West Bloomfield, was in court Thursday for her last pretrial. You're Gonna Need a Bigger Salt Truck for these Snow Sculptures A dragon and a lion keep watch outside of a home on Kelley …
Saturday, February 23, 2013
Happening around Birmingham this week: Police are investigating several assault complaints at West Bloomfield High School and a new Ferndale group focuses on those touched by adoption.
You know what's happening in your neck of the woods, but how about the news nearby? Every Saturday, Patch will bring you the big (and interesting) stories from Patch sites near Birmingham, along Woodward Avenue and beyond. Here's what's been happening nearby this week: Former Bloomfield Township Supervisor Fred Korzon Dead at 89 The former teacher and World War II veteran spent more than three decades in leadership at Bloomfield Township. Police Investigate Separate Assault Complaints at West Bloomfield High School Both incidents — including one that involved an alleged ethnic slur — were reported to police last week and are under review by the department's youth division. Troy Athens Students Break Record for Charity Donations Charity …
Saturday, February 16, 2013
Happening around Birmingham this week: Eight Troy students were named 2013 Presidential Scholar candidates and Bloomfield Hills announced a common start time for its combined high school.
You know what's happening in your neck of the woods, but how about the news nearby? Every Saturday, Patch will bring you the big (and interesting) stories from Patch sites near Birmingham, along Woodward Avenue and beyond. Here's what's been happening nearby this week: Common Start Time For Bloomfield Hills High School Campuses Bloomfield Hills Schools Superintendent Rob Glass said the district will implement a 7:25 a.m. start time for the newly-combined high school next fall. Detroit Man Arrested for Running Over Worker on Pontiac Trail A road worker was struck and injured on Pontiac Trail, near Denby Street, on Feb. 6 after a driver from Detroit intentionally hit him, police say. According to police, the two men first exchanged words …
Saturday, February 9, 2013
Happening around Birmingham this week: Police make an arrest in the case of a murdered West Bloomfield man and Royal Oak studies recent suicides at Target Sports.
You know what's happening in your neck of the woods, but how about the news nearby? Every Saturday, Patch will bring you the big (and interesting) stories from Patch sites near Birmingham, along Woodward Avenue and beyond. Here's what's been happening nearby this week: BLOOMFIELD: Erica Coulston is Oakland's Elite 40-Under-40 Winner Bloomfield Hills entrepreneur Erica Coulston received the Oakland County 40 Under 40 Award this week, introducing Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson during Thursday's State of the County Address. WEST BLOOMFIELD: Arrest Made in West Bloomfield Father of Seven's Murder Detroit Police initially had no leads in the case of Samir Hannawa, who was killed in early November in Detroit. Now police believe a …
Saturday, February 2, 2013
Happening around Birmingham this week: the court date for a West Bloomfield family accused of selling drugs out a gas station was postponed and a bank was robbed in Berkley.
You know what's happening in your neck of the woods, but how about the news nearby? Every Saturday, Patch will bring you the big (and interesting) stories from Patch sites near Birmingham, along Woodward Avenue and beyond. Here's what's been happening nearby this week: BLOOMFIELD: Bloomfield Park Foreclosure Rights Headed For Sale The massive eyesore near the Bloomfield Township-Pontiac border is for sale following a lengthy legal battle. WEST BLOOMFIELD: Court Date Postponed for Family Accused of Selling Drugs Out of Gas Station A West Bloomfield family faces felony charges stemming from allegations that they sold synthetic marijuana and other drugs from the Citgo Gas Station, now Express Gas, and Woodstock Smoke Shop in Shelby Township…
Saturday, January 26, 2013
Happening around Birmingham this week: The Ferndale Public Library will begin using a collection agency for overdue books while a Clawson bus driver is suspended after leaving a special needs student unsupervised.
You know what's happening in your neck of the woods, but how about the news nearby? Every Saturday, Patch will bring you the big (and interesting) stories from Patch sites near Birmingham, along Woodward Avenue and beyond. Here's what's been happening nearby this week: BLOOMFIELD: Bloomfield Hills Schools and Township Police Work on New Security Agreement While the details of the arrangement are still under development, officials say a school security officer position will be implemented to enhance safety. WEST BLOOMFIELD: Report: Boy, 14, Told Police that Novi Pediatrician Molested Him The incidents occurred about 70 times over two-year period, according to report, according to Farmington Hills and West Bloomfield police. TROY: …
Saturday, January 19, 2013
Happening around Birmingham this week: High school students in West Bloomfield are using yoga to de-stress before midterms while Trader Joe's has its big opening in Bloomfield Township.
You know what's happening in your neck of the woods, but how about the news nearby? Every Saturday, Patch will bring you the big (and interesting) stories from Patch sites near Birmingham, along Woodward Avenue and beyond. Here's what's been happening nearby this week: BLOOMFIELD: Trader Joe's Welcomes Large Bloomfield Crowd A large line of shoppers helped mark the much-anticipated opening of Trader Joe's in Bloomfield Plaza Tuesday morning. WEST BLOOMFIELD: West Bloomfield High Schoolers Benefiting from Yoga in the Classroom West Bloomfield teacher Molly Marshall and students hit the mat with hopes of teaching life skills and managing stress during midterm exams. TROY: 50 Facebook Pages Troy Residents Should 'Like' Check out some of the …
Saturday, January 12, 2013
Happening around Birmingham this week: The ethics debate continues at the Royal Oak City Commission and the Clawson School Board is looking for a new member.
You know what's happening in your neck of the woods, but how about the news nearby? Every Saturday, Patch will bring you the big (and interesting) stories from Patch sites near Birmingham, along Woodward Avenue and beyond. Here's what's been happening nearby this week: BLOOMFIELD: Bloomfield Trader Joe's To Open Doors Jan. 15 The much-anticipated opening in Bloomfield Plaza is just a week away. WEST BLOOMFIELD: Greater West Bloomfield Area Residents Can Earn Rewards for Recycling Rizzo Services, the new trash hauler in West Bloomfield, Keego Harbor and Sylvan Lake, is offering a reward program for those in the township that recycle. TROY: Troy Schools Receive Grant for Elementary School Program The project is one of six to receive funding …
