METRO DETROIT — Over the course of its 14-year existence, The D Zone has prided itself on showcasing the best teams, athletes, and programs around the state in the high school world of football and basketball.

Since the beginning of the year, Orchard Lake St, Mary’s freshman Beckett Kiefer had been doing everything he can to prepare himself for varsity football. Little did the southpaw kicker know that his leg would be what stood between Orchard Lake St Mary’s (OLSM) and a trip to Ford Field to compete in the Michigan High School Athletic Association Division 2 state championship game.

METRO DETROIT — During family holidays or gatherings, there is often something sparking the flame for a heated conversation.

DETROIT — Every year, America’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is hosted in downtown Detroit. Preceding that event is the Strategic Staffing Solutions Turkey Trot where runners of all ages and experience levels can participate and share their love for running.

METRO DETROIT — It seems like with every season the sport of wrestling at the high school level continues to grow, especially on the girls’ side.

METRO DETROIT — The high school boys basketball season is right around the corner, and there’s a lot of talent coming out of Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties.

OAKLAND COUNTY — The jerseys over the button-up shirts and tie is certainly a one-night kind of fashion trend, and it was back in style Nov. 7 as nine Oakland Activities Association teams gathered at Rochester Adams High School for the fourth annual OAA hockey media day.

METRO DETROIT — They were raised together, they grieved together and they learned together. Now, they’ll float together for America’s Thanksgiving Parade.

KEEGO HARBOR/WEST BLOOMFIELD — Residents who have been awaiting the fate of the former Roosevelt Elementary School in Keego Harbor still don’t have a final decision.

METRO DETROIT — Banish the “bah humbugs!” with seasonal songs, dances and tales as holiday shows make their way to stages in metro Detroit.

METRO DETROIT — The high school girls basketball season is right around the corner, and there’s a lot of talent coming out of Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb County.

GREATER WEST BLOOMFIELD/FARMINGTON/FARMINGTON HILLS ​​— With the general election having come and gone, local clerks can now breathe a sigh of relief.

METRO DETROIT — Packing up your belongings and shipping them to a new home can feel like a Herculean task, but the process needn’t be stressful.

METRO DETROIT — A look at five things to do during the weekend of Nov. 14-17.

METRO DETROIT — Careers in law enforcement take a great amount of dedication and sacrifice.

WEST BLOOMFIELD — From the perspective of Trustee Howard Rosenberg, a “big moment” for West Bloomfield Township occurred during a Board of Trustees meeting Oct. 21.

GREATER WEST BLOOMFIELD — Residents in the Beacon’s coverage area cast their votes for local candidates running for elected positions in the general election on Nov. 5.

OAKLAND COUNTY — In Oakland County, current officeholders ranging from the county executive to the sheriff and more held onto their seats in the general election Nov. 5.

METRO DETROIT — A look at five things to do during the weekend of Nov. 7-11.

METRO DETROIT — Before putting a house on the market, a little work can go a long way when it comes to attracting buyers.