WEST BLOOMFIELD — During the election Nov. 4, voters in the West Bloomfield School District approved a sinking fund millage by a 54% majority, with 3,376 voting “yes” and 2,857 voting “no.” The millage is for 10 years, starting in 2026. 

ORCHARD VILLAGE — Residents of Orchard Lake Village reelected Kevin Kroger and elected newcomer DuAnne Sonneville to the City Council in the election Nov. 4. Both candidates received three-year terms. In addition, two city street proposals were approved. 

FARMINGTON HILLS — A public safety millage renewal on the ballot Nov. 4 seeks to provide funding for the police and fire departments in Farmington Hills, helping to pay for staff and equipment for the next 10 years.

SOUTHFIELD — The Southfield Public Schools were recently awarded state funding for 10 electric buses.

FERNDALE — Ferndale Public Schools was recently awarded state funding for three electric buses.

FARMINGTON — The Farmington Planning Commission met Oct. 13 to give an update on the development of the city’s master plan — a document that will guide the city into the future.

FARMINGTON HILLS — Residents of the Parker/Lundy neighborhood in Farmington Hills invited elected officials and candidates for office to visit where they call home after the city’s Planning Commission voted to approve a 33-unit housing development at its Sept. 18 meeting.

WEST BLOOMFIELD — At a special meeting of the West Bloomfield Board of Trustees Oct. 15, various funds were received and filed.

WEST BLOOMFIELD — On Nov. 4, voters in the West Bloomfield School District will decide on a 1.552 millage for a 10-year sinking fund.

FARMINGTON HILLS — “Resilient,” “positive” and “optimistic” are words that peers use to describe Gary Bartle, 39, of Farmington Hills.

TROY — The Troy School District has been awarded state funding for two electric buses.

WEST BLOOMFIELD — The West Bloomfield School District was recently awarded a state grant to purchase an electric bus.

WEST BLOOMFIELD — Greg Flynn, the chief of the West Bloomfield Fire Department, briefed the township’s Planning Commission Oct.14 on updated plans for Fire Station No. 1.

GREATER WEST BLOOMFIELD — In the West Bloomfield Beacon’s coverage area, voters will select candidates for City Council on Nov. 4 and vote on various proposals.

FARMINGTON HILLS — Kelley Siegrist, the Farmington Community Library director, will retire Jan. 9 after serving the public for 34 years. Throughout her career, she witnessed the library grow into a thriving community hub offering many resources for residents.