WEST BLOOMFIELD — Last month was National Preparedness Month, and at a special meeting of the West Bloomfield Board of Trustees Sept. 16, the former police chief and current trustee Michael Patton urged the public to take steps to stay safe.

FARMINGTON/WEST BLOOMFIELD — With the general election set for Nov. 4, officials are getting ready. Farmington City Clerk Meaghan Bachman and West Bloomfield Township Clerk Debbie Binder recently discussed what to expect leading up to the big day.

WEST BLOOMFIELD — The West Bloomfield Township Clerk’s Office recently consolidated voting precincts for greater efficiency and cost savings.

WEST BLOOMFIELD — The West Bloomfield Police Department recently received its new customized 2025 Roshel Senator, a tactical armored vehicle built especially for its use.

WEST BLOOMFIELD — The West Bloomfield School District was among 39 districts to receive a grant aimed at improving literacy rates in reading programs across the state. 

FARMINGTON HILLS — Residents will have the chance to peek behind the scenes and see how the city of Farmington Hills operates during its annual Citywide Open House.

WEST BLOOMFIELD/FARMINGTON HILLS — The week of Oct. 19–26 is National Friends of the Libraries Week, celebrating the Friends groups that support library programs.

WEST BLOOMFIELD — At a Board of Trustees work session in early September, a site plan for Fire Station No. 1 was presented by West Bloomfield Fire Chief Greg Flynn.

WEST BLOOMFIELD — Capital projects for the West Bloomfield Police Department were reviewed Sept. 4 at the township’s first budget meeting for the 2026 fiscal year. Funds for roads, senior projects and a host of other township services were also considered. 

FARMINGTON HILLS — At its meeting Sept. 8, the Farmington Hills City Council issued a proclamation for the 25th anniversary of the city’s Cultural Arts Division, recognizing its impact on the community.

WEST BLOOMFIELD — The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue Team responded to an alleged drowning around 6 p.m. Aug. 31 when a man was reportedly found floating face down in Pleasant Lake.

KEEGO HARBOR — Heart of the Lakes, a community organization dedicated to preserving Roosevelt Elementary — or at least delaying its demolition — recently gathered to save the century-old landmark, only to see abatement crews begin work a few days later.

FARMINGTON HILLS — At the Aug. 11 meeting of the Farmington Hills City Council, members voted 6-1 to reject a proposal for a planned unit development spanning Mulberry Park and the Tabernacle, both on 13 Mile Road west of Middlebelt Road. 

WEST BLOOMFIELD — Kelly Hyer, the executive director of West Bloomfield Parks, presented an update to the township board Aug. 11 regarding plans to build a new activities hub called the Connect Community Center.

WEST BLOOMFIELD — The West Bloomfield Planning Commission and members of the community have expressed concerns about a local developer’s proposal to rezone the site of the former Bloomfield Orchard Nursing Home and redevelop it into single-family housing.