WEST BLOOMFIELD — Fresh off a series of administrative changes that include a new township supervisor, police chief and board trustee, officials in West Bloomfield Township have plenty to keep them busy in 2025 as they work on projects in the parks, updating the master plan and more.
The new supervisor
Jonathan Warshay, the new supervisor, is no stranger to the board. He was first elected as a trustee in 2016, and reelected in 2020 and 2024. Following the resignation of the previous supervisor, Ste-
Photo by Patricia O’Blenes Blanketed in snow Jan. 14, Pine Lake Park will see improvements to its playscape later this year. It’s one of many quality-of-life projects in the works in West Bloomfield Township, backed by a bond that residents approved in 2024. See NEW YEAR on page 10A
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Meeting at West Bloomfield Township Public Library Jan. 22
KEEGO
BY ANDY KOZLOWSKI akozlowski@candgnews.com
HARBOR/WEST BLOOMFIELD
— The fight over Roosevelt Elementary continues. Located at 2065 Cass Lake Road in Keego Harbor, and part of the West Bloomfield School District, Roosevelt Elementary served the district
for more than 100 years before closing in 2022, making it the longest continuously operating school building in Oakland County.
In 2023, the school board voted, 5-2, to demolish the building and its playground. The district’s stance is that the building is a liability in its current form — dangerous, falling apart, costly to maintain — but the land it sits upon is prime real es-
to save historic school continues with community forum
tate, which the district could redevelop in the future. However, since the vote, there has been pushback from some members of the community who feel that the building should be preserved or repurposed for aesthetic, historical and cultural reasons. They also have concerns about demolishing a building that may contain toxic materials.
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The last phase of the Michigan Department of Transportation’s “Restore the Reuther” project is slated to begin on March 1. Eastbound and westbound I-696 between Lahser Road and I-75 is set to be rebuilt in 2025-2026.
Eastbound I-696 to close between I-75 and Lahser for 2 years
BY KATHRYN PENTIUK kpentiuk@candgnews.com
OAKLAND COUNTY — On March 1, the third and final phase of the “Restore the Reuther” project will commence, as eastbound and westbound Interstate 696 between Lahser Road and Interstate 75 will be rebuilt in 2025-2026.
In 2027, I-696 between I-75 and Dequindre Road will see improvements such as the rebuilding of the roadway, bridge work and drainage structures.
Additionally, 60 bridges will be repaired, including the rebuilding of the Church Street Plaza bridge that contains Victoria Park. During that construction, a walkway detour will be available.
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15 EV RECYCLING TRUCKS TO HIT THE STREETS IN 2025
BY KATHRYN PENTIUK kpentiuk@candgnews.com
METRO DETROIT — A fleet of 15 electric recycling trucks will take to the streets of Macomb, Oakland and Wayne counties to replace some of the older dieselfueled vehicles.
This transition will begin this month and is expected to be completed by December, 2026, with the new EV trucks on
the road by this summer, according to Phil Roos, who is the director of the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy.
“In the early part of 2025, we’re going to release a competitive RFP (request for proposal) for applicants in those three county areas, and we’ll be reviewing those, scoring them, and then announcing the awards, which should be early summer,” Roos said. “And then we can start putting
these in place.”
According to Roos, EGLE was awarded $4.4 million by the Environmental Protection Agency’s Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicles Program, which is made possible through the Inflation Reduction Act.
He said that aging diesel-fueled vehicles will be replaced, which has a lot of public-health benefits, including reducing air pollution and noise.
“But also cutting costs, which is impor-
tant so more dollars can be put into the operation and making proper use and recycling some of our waste,” Roos said. “That really ties into our state’s MI Healthy Climate Plan and its goals, and importantly, these are going to be operating in historically disadvantaged communities that are more vulnerable to the negative impacts of climate change and air quality challenges. So it’s a win, win all around.”
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ment of Transportation, clarified that westbound traffic will be maintained while eastbound and westbound I-696 will be rebuilt between Lahser Road and I-75.
“We’re reconstructing all of the freeway, but one year we will reconstruct the eastbound side and one year the westbound side, but we’re going to always let westbound traffic use the freeway, and we’ll just move them around. We’ll either keep them on the original west while we rebuild east, or we’ll move them to the eastbound side while we rebuild west. West will always have two lanes open,” she explained.
Eastbound traffic will be detoured via southbound M-10 (Lodge Freeway/Northwestern Highway), eastbound M-8 (Davison Highway) and northbound I-75 back to eastbound I-696.
“But of course, not everybody’s going to use that detour. So therefore, a side effect, unfortunately, for the project, is we’re going to have a lot of eastbound, heavier traffic on the mile roads,” Cross said. “If somebody’s only going to Royal Oak, they are not going to take that detour, they’re going to just jump on a mile road, whether it’s Eight Mile, anywhere up to M-59, depending on where they’re going. Eastbound is going to be the one that’s going to see heavier traffic on local roads for two years and will be detoured for two years,” Cross said.
She added that this is the first time since the highway was constructed nearly 40 years ago that it has seen a total rehab, and with the exception of Interstate 94, it will be another 20 years before this part of the state has another major freeway reconstruction project.
“It’s a huge investment for Oakland County,” Cross said. “Yeah, it’s a pain in the neck; we totally get that. We all drive the same roads. We drive them, our families drive them, and we hear about it all the time, but what an investment to Oakland County — another $250 million into the local economy of jobs and services, and that kind of thing says what we value, I think, as a state.”
The total investment for I-696’s three phases of construction is $655 million, with this last phase totaling $250 million, which MDOT is funding through the “Rebuilding Michigan” bond program and the federal “Reconnecting Communities” grant program.
This last stretch of the project supports 2,385 jobs, directly or indirectly, according to an MDOT press release.
The communities of Ferndale, Hazel Park, Huntington Woods, Lathrup Village, Madison Heights, Oak Park, Pleasant Ridge, Royal Oak, Southfield and Warren will be directly impacted by the project.
Southfield, known as the “center of it all,” drew roughly 150,000 commuters to the city before the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the city’s mayor, Kenson Siver.
“It’s going to be a major inconvenience for our businesspeople and our residents, but it’s beyond our control and some needed repairs are necessary for the highway,” Silver said. “Road construction is always inconvenient, but we have to live with the reality of it because we need safe roads, and we need roads that are in good repair.”
Siver added that as a Southfield resident for more than 50 years, he remembers using the mile roads before I-696 was constructed.
“We went east to west on mile roads, and that’s what we’ll be doing again,” he said. “And I remember after 696 opened, that the amount of traffic, particularly on 10 and 11 Mile roads, decreased significantly because people switched to the freeway. And so I would expect that they’ll all continue to get around, and it’ll just take us longer and be less convenient.”
Pleasant Ridge City Manager James Breuckman said the closure is going to “definitely” change the regional travel patterns for the city’s residents.
“Obviously, you close down 696 eastbound and it’s going to have a major impact,” he said. “We don’t know what the exact local impact on us is going to be. … We’re going to wait and see how travel patterns change because, beforehand, we can predict but we don’t know what the actual impact on traffic is going to be. And if we find that we have problems, we’ll address them and we’ll react and do all those as best we can. But it’s going to be an inconvenience to everybody.”
Aside from the traffic disruption and the inconveniences it will cause, Breuckman does see positives in the construction with the investment and improvement in infrastructure.
As for how the project will affect local businesses, Breuckman stated that Pleasant Ridge has a business mix of professional offices and services, but not many retail stores.
“I believe that our businesses will likely be OK,” he said. “They’re serving, generally, a clientele who is either already close by and won’t be coming from regional destinations, or they’re service providers whose clients may not even need to come to their offices because they can do things remotely. So, I think our business community should be relatively unaffected by this other than that baseline level of inconvenience that we’ll all be living through.”
Ryan Ringold, the chief marketing officer at Bionicc Body Screening, said that the two-year closure is going to be an inconvenience to the clients visiting the MRI clinic, which is located at the northeast corner of Northwestern Highway and Lahser Road in Southfield.
WALLED LAKE — The Walled Lake Consolidated Schools’ Board of Education appointed Patricia Karban to be the new principal at Dublin Elementary during its Board of Education meeting Jan. 9.
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Karban was set to begin her new role Jan. 13.
“Together, we will build on the strong foundation that already exists, and I am confident that the remainder of the year will bring exciting opportunities for growth and achievement,” Karban stated via a press release.
Prior to her new role, Karban served as an elementary school principal for South Bend Community Schools in Indiana.
She has worked in the field of education for nearly two decades. She began her career as a middle school science teacher.
“We are thrilled to welcome Mrs. Karban to the Walled Lake family as the new principal of Dublin Elementary School,” Michael Lonze, the district’s superintendent of schools, stated via the release. “Her passion for education, commitment to student success, and dedication to fostering a positive school community make her the perfect leader to inspire and guide the Dublin learning community.”
‘BLACK HISTORY OPEN HOUSE’ SCHEDULED
ORCHARD LAKE — The Greater West Bloomfield Historical Society is scheduled to host a “Local Black History Open House” from 1-4 p.m. Feb. 9 at the Orchard Lake Museum, located at 3951 Orchard Lake Road in Orchard Lake.
According to the historical society’s website, in 1908 Marie C. Bolden, an African American who was born in Ohio, became the first-ever national spelling bee champion in the United States.
She overcame words such as “acquiesce,” “descendent” and “millinery” on her way to being a champion, according to gwbhs.org.
“But her achievement was quickly eclipsed by racial prejudice, and her story rarely told,” according to the website.
There is no admission fee to attend.
WB Parks set to host ‘Daddy Daughter Dance’
FARMINGTON HILLS/WEST BLOOMFIELD — West Bloomfield Parks is scheduled to host a “Daddy Daughter Dance” from 6-8:30 p.m. Feb. 14 and Feb. 15 at the Glen Oaks Golf Course, located at 30500 W. 13 Mile Road in Farmington Hills.
The event is set to include an upscale dinner buffet.
“Bring your special girl out for a night of dancing and exciting activities with an energetic DJ,” WB Parks’ website states. “Create memorable moments with tons of photo opportunities, a tattoo station and our special guest, The Friendship Factory, with onsite sales of spa creations and 4×6 photo frames.”
According to the site, professional photographs printed onsite are available for an additional fee.
The cost is $40 per person for West Bloomfield residents and $45 for nonresidents.
To register, visit wbparks.org.
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They mobilized as Heart of the Lakes Community Inc., a nonprofit organization, and filed an injunction in Oakland County Circuit Court. When a permanent injunction was denied, HOTL filed for an emergency motion for stay, pending appeal. Now, lawyers on both sides are gearing up for a hearing next month before the Michigan Court of Appeals.
In the meantime, HOTL will be hosting a forum titled “Transparency: The Truth About Roosevelt and Your Tax Dollars,” set for 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 22 at the West Bloomfield Township Public Library, located at 4600 Walnut Lake Road in West Bloomfield Township.
The event bills itself as focusing on “your tax dollars, environmental risks, fiscal responsibility, historic preservation and the legal status of our case,” exploring everything from the potential costs and environmental impacts of demolishing Roosevelt, to the school’s value as a historic landmark, and why the lawsuit to save it has taken on new urgency.
Derek Howard, an attorney with Doerr Mac Williams Howard PLLC, will provide an update on the case, while Joe Novitsky — an architect who worked on the design of The
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COMMUNITY BRIEFS
‘Move and Groove’ at the West Bloomfield Library
WEST BLOOMFIELD — The West Bloomfield Township Public Library has scheduled an event designed for children from birth-5 years old from 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Jan. 27.
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“The thought for a lot of people of going into an MRI machine is already overwhelming and can make them feel anxious, some a lot more than others. But when they’re coming and already feeling a little anxious about having the service done, adding to that by taking longer, fighting traffic, I mean, that itself can be overwhelming for people, so I think it’s kind of a double whammy for them,” Ringold said.
Cross highlighted the importance of drivers staying alert to ensure the safety of construction workers.
“We are working on the side of the road
The name of the event is “Move and Groove.”
“This interactive storytime integrates early literacy, math, and cognitive development through song, movement and rhyme,” the library’s website states.
The program is designed for children and accompanying adults.
No registration is required.
For more information, call (248) 6822120 or visit wblib.org.
— Mark Vest
in a hard hat, a vest, a cone, a barrel, maybe a barrier wall, trying to get home to our families the same way you’re trying to get home to your family,” she said. “You got to slow down. You can’t be distracted. Whatever it is that you think is more important is not more important than killing someone or killing yourself in order to get somewhere or read a text or something.”
MDOT is planning a public meeting for early February, with the date expected to be announced soon.
To stay updated on MDOT’s Oakland County projects, visit drivingoakland.com.
Staff Writer Mike Koury contributed to this report.
Call Staff Writer Kathryn Pentiuk at (586) 498-1070.
SPOTLIGHT ON LEARNING
MSGCU accepting scholarship program applications
BY MARIA ALLARD allard@candgnews.com
METRO DETROIT — Michigan Schools and Government Credit Union is accepting applications for its annual scholarship program. The credit union will award over $130,000 in scholarships, including 43 scholarships of $2,500 each to help students and educators reach career goals, and 14 scholarships of $2,000 each to support future first responders.
According to a press release, 10 additional scholarships will be awarded in 2025, representing an increase of $25,000.
MSGCU will award scholarships in various categories to teachers and administrators.
Nonmembers are welcome to apply for an MSGCU scholarship and must become a member if selected as a scholarship recipient.
“Earning a degree or certification requires a great deal of determination and hard work, along with a significant financial investment,” said Steve Brewer, president and CEO of MSGCU, in a release announcing
the 2025 scholarship program. “MSGCU is increasing our scholarship awards this year to support more students in the communities we serve. We have provided over $1.25 million in scholarships since our program started 20 years ago, helping more than 600 recipients complete their education.”
The MSGCU High School Excellence Scholarship, formerly the Educational Solutions Scholarship, helps high school seniors who attend college. There are 18 scholarships in the amount of $2,500 each.
The Rudolph Heino People Helping People Scholarship supports college-bound high school seniors with a commitment to helping others. A total of 15 scholarships of $2,500 are being offered.
With four $2,500 scholarships, the Larry Swantek Educational Studies Scholarship benefits high school seniors and current college students planning to become teachers.
The Milo Perreault Educator Advancement Scholarship helps certified teachers and administrators continue their education. Four $2,500 scholarships will be offered.
William Cayen Skilled Trades Scholarship supports students pursuing certification in electrical, heating/air conditioning, automotive, or other industrial and advanced technologies or skilled trades programs. Two $2,500 awards are offered to current skilled trades students or graduating high school seniors pursuing a skilled trades certificate.
The credit union also funds the Stephen Thomas First Responder Scholarship, which supports first responders enrolled in
police and/or fire academies at local colleges with 14 scholarships of $2,000 each. Applications occur directly with Macomb Community College, Oakland Community College, Washtenaw Community College, and Schoolcraft College.
Scholarship applications can be submitted online at msgcu.org/scholarships. The deadline to apply is Feb. 25.
Call Staff Writer Maria Allard at (586) 498-1045.
MSGCU will award scholarships in various categories to teachers and administrators. Nonmembers are welcome to apply for an MSGCU scholarship and must become a member if selected as a scholarship recipient.
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ven Kaplan, Warshay was appointed to fill the vacancy Dec. 9, 2024.
“I appreciate the board’s confidence in selecting me to be township supervisor,” Warshay said in an email. “I’m suited for this new role, both by my tenure as a trustee, and by my background as an attorney and project manager. I have excellent relationships with county, state and federal officials that will benefit the township.”
He said in the coming months, the board will discuss issues such as increasing communication with township employees and residents, maintaining transparency, and making improvements to buildings, vehicles, infrastructure and more.
Debbie Binder, a member of the board and its clerk since 2016, said via email that Warshay is “an outstanding choice” to fill the role on short notice, who “clearly has the support of the residents.”
In a phone interview, Jim Manna, the sole dissenting vote against the appointment of Warshay, said he had issues with the selection process.
“The meeting (to appoint Warshay) was held early in the afternoon with little notification for residents and when few could show up,” Manna said. “Also, we had 45 days to find someone, and I think we could’ve found someone with experience running large organizations. There were people arguing it might’ve affected our bond rating if a leader wasn’t there, but that’s bull since the township is run by seven members of the board, and losing one wouldn’t be the end of the world.”
Teri Weingarden, a trustee of the township board and its treasurer, said in an email that she’s confident Warshay is the right choice. She also said that thanks to prudent planning, West Bloomfield is in solid financial shape. She said that she and Binder worked hard to obtain and maintain a AAA bond rating from Standard and Poor’s.
“This AAA bond rating allows the township to buy debt, when necessary, at a much lower rate,” Weingarden said. “This rating reflects positively on the current and past township board members who have made hard decisions in difficult economic times. The township always has a balanced budget and honors its commitments to our retirees.”
Added Binder, in an email: “As far as challenges (facing West Bloomfield), we face many of the same challenges all communities are facing, with increasing costs and fewer people choosing municipal and public safety careers.”
New chiefs, new trustee
On the note of public safety, there have been major changes at the Police Department.
Michael Patton, who served as police chief for more than 14 years, and who served with the WBPD for nearly 40 years, retired Jan. 10 — and in a surprise twist, mere days later at the Jan. 13 board meeting, he was unanimously appointed as the trustee filling the vacancy created when Warshay became supervisor.
The other board members were effusive in their praise of Patton as both the former chief and incoming trustee.
“The best decision I ever made was on Oct. 4, 2010, when I voted ‘yes’ to make Chief Patton our police chief,” Weingarden said, describing him as a mentor, role model and friend, and saying that he will be dearly missed.
Binder highlighted “the unwavering support” Patton has given the community for four decades, and noted that in addition to joining the board, Patton has also been appointed as the voting liaison to the Planning Commission.
Meanwhile, Dale Young, once the deputy police chief, has been promoted to the department’s top role. Manna said “it all comes down to how you feel about the qualifications,” and when it comes to the new chief, “I love Dale Young — he’s done a phenomenal job.”
Added Weingarden: “We are confident in the continuity of excellence. We continue to support public safety with necessary equipment and building upgrades with our capital project funds.”
Binder recounted how Young’s high school football and baseball coach even attended the swearing-in ceremony, going out of his way “to tell us that we made an outstanding choice in Dale.”
Warshay said that Patton performed admirably during his time at the police department, and he called Young a “man of integrity,” adding, “We are in good hands with Chief Young,” and noting that “West Bloomfield is one of the safest communities in the state. … We currently have no plans to change or expand (police) services.”
Vincent Kirkwood, another member of the board, said in a phone interview that with Warshay appointed to supervisor and Patton appointed as trustee, the board is in strong shape.
“We have a full board now, with a good mix of people in terms of diversity, and Mike Patton, who truly understands the police department,” Kirkwood said. “It makes me feel confident that we have the right people representing the township. We’re excited for
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Ivy Lofts in Berkley — will explore the potential of repurposing historic buildings such as Roosevelt. Novitsky has made a $1.7 million offer to preserve the school, which was rejected by the district.
Also speaking in support of the effort will be Kristen Nelson and Bob Hoffman, both members of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners, and Devan Anderson, an architect who serves as both president of the board of directors for Preservation Detroit, and as secretary for the board of directors for the Michigan Historic Preservation Network.
At press time, organizers said that additional speakers were also being lined up. It all comes in advance of the Michigan Court of Appeals hearing the case at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5 at the Detroit Courtroom — Cadillac Place, on the 14th floor, at 3020 West Grand Boulevard in Detroit. Organizers with HOTL encourage members of the public to attend and show their support.
Tim Mullins, the attorney representing the school district, said that the Board of Education has good reason to tear down Roosevelt and keep the land rather than selling it. He said the decision was made after many public meetings and study sessions, as well as abundant publicity.
“(Roosevelt) is an old decrepit building, multi-storied with no handi-capped access, costing us $8,000 a month maintaining it and securing it, and there’s been two fires, and all kinds of problems — a wasting asset, a liability to the district and community that doesn’t serve any productive purpose. But the land does (have a purpose),” Mullins said. “We have a school board, elected by the people, who have a long-term plan. If 10 years from now, when the economy picks up and
maybe we get our population growing again in Michigan, you will see even more growth in this area. And the long-term plan would be, when the need arises, to have that land ready to serve an educational purpose again. We own that piece of land — it’s available to us. It’s beautifully located, and they’re not just going to give it away. We haven’t entertained any offers because we’re not selling it.”
He also cast doubt on the intention of the people trying to save Roosevelt.
“They’re very wealthy people — business people,” Mullins said. “This is a very valuable piece of property, and they want to buy it out from taxpayers. If there really were that many people who supported them, they’d be on the school board right now — we just had an election this fall, so why didn’t they try to take over the board? You basically have a few wealthy businessmen making a lot of noise buying up advertising and paying attorneys to try and snatch this land from under taxpayers.”
In a series of emails, supporters with HOTL shared their thoughts on the situation.
Jennifer Vasquez, HOTL’s founder and president, said one key concern is the public’s health. She pointed to guidance by the Consumer Product Safety Commission that says the best thing to do with asbestos material in good condition is to leave it alone. The contracted demolition for Roosevelt would be a wet demolition, where water is sprayed on the collapsing structure to make the particles heavy so that they settle down rather than staying in the air.
“This means very little to me,” Vasquez said. “You cannot flush a toilet without the toxic plume of invisible contents coming back out, and that is all wet!”
She said that rather than destroying the century-old building and risking the release
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what’s to come with this board, being cohesive and understanding the needs of the residents.”
Improving quality of life
One key priority in 2025 will be delivering on the 20year, $25 million bond for quality-of-life improvements that residents approved in August 2024. The bond will fund a wide variety of projects including improvements to parks, playgrounds and trails, a senior activity center, pickleball courts, nature education areas, meeting rooms, administrative spaces, pavement and more.
“The parks and recreation bond was overwhelmingly passed by the voters of West Bloomfield,” Weingarden said. “The bond will fund an expanded, multigenerational (community center) on the civic center campus. The township was able to sell bonds for the parks and recreation projects
using our AAA bond rating from Standard and Poor’s. We received 12 bids for the bond, when the average is three to four bids.”
Other specific projects in the works include new playgrounds at Pine Lake Park, Bloomer Park and Marshbank Park, as well as paved walking trail replacements at Marshbank Park, and expanded pickleball facilities at Drake Sports Park.
Warshay explained that the Parks and Recreation Commission is a separate legal entity, and that the township issued bonds on behalf of the group due to state law requirements. He said that in addition to the work laid out by the bond, there are other projects in the works in 2025, such as the renovation of Fire Station No. 1, which will cost about $5 million. Other large projects include body and vehicle cameras for the Police Department, new vehicles for the Fire Department, and a new roof for Fire Station No. 5.
Binder noted that the specifics of each bond project will be worked out first by the Parks and Recreation Commission, with the new Connect Community Center as its
top priority. She anticipates design work and construction drawings to be completed within the year. She also expects that the playground at Pine Lake Park and the repaving of the Marshbank Park walking path will be fully completed in 2025.
Manna said he’s largely optimistic about the bond work, but he also has mixed feelings.
“I have concerns about raising taxes with a millage since many are struggling in the recession. We have people who come in about water bills going up and having a hard time paying those, and we have no mechanism to help them — we refer them to different agencies at the county. But at the same time, the senior center is needed for our growing population, and we want people to stay in West Bloomfield. So, this (bond work) is something we can offer them,” Manna said.
Kirkwood, who previously served on the Parks and Recreation Commission, said he’s thrilled about the possibilities created by the bond.
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“I’m so excited,” Kirkwood said. “The parks, the trails, the water, the wetlands — they’re the lifeblood of our community and what makes us so charming and unique and cool and fun. And this millage will enhance all of that — our parks, trails, senior center, recreation center — and attract even more people to the township, including young families and seniors. And that’s what we want here in West Bloomfield — we want that sense of excitement around the township,” Kirkwood said. “We will continue to preserve and protect our natural resources with this bond, while improving community sustainability and investing in infrastructure, utilities, public spaces — all key factors, and all reasons why I think this millage passed.”
The path forward
Township officials are also seeking direction from residents for an update to its master plan — the guiding document for future development of the township. The board has already begun the process, focusing on the five-year period of 2025-30. Documents with instructions on how to provide feedback were included with the winter tax bill in December.
“The master plan allows the township to establish policies, strategies, and set clear goals,” Weingarden said, adding that the board is also taking into account a housing study they conducted several years ago.
“This study suggested we focus on mixed uses and multigenerational housing. We have encouraged new types of housing developments to allow seniors to age in place
and attract young people and families,” Weingarden said. “These fresh developments have been very popular and selling out ahead of schedule. I would expect the updated master plan to focus on more mixed usage and include duplexes, and the multifamily apartment units.”
Warshay explained that a special committee will review and revise the master plan with feedback from not only the residents, but the township employees and board members, as well. Committee members are aiming to have the first draft available for public review at the public library this June or July.
Binder said she’s positive that certain priorities will remain the same.
“As always, West Bloomfield will continue to be on the forefront of protecting our natural resources that make us unique. In addition to the wetlands and woodlands that beautify our community, we are fortunate to have a landscape painted with natural lakes,” Binder said. “West Bloomfield will continue to flourish as a destination residential community offering many premier resources for our residents.”
Manna said he hopes that residents will tune in and get involved with the process.
“I’ve been a businessman my whole life, and never thought I’d be in politics. But if you ask me what I’ve learned in politics, it’d be two things: One, there’s a lot of waste, because politicians like to spend money that isn’t theirs, and there are the legal aspects, all of the fees that could be avoided; and two, very few people are involved — I’d say less than 5% of the township, if you surveyed them, would know what’s going on here. So I’m hoping more people get involved as we update our plan, and share what they think.”
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of hazardous materials, Roosevelt should instead be repurposed to bring revenue to Keego Harbor and Oakland County. She sees potential in converting the structure into affordable housing, lofts, shops, gardens, a community center and more.
“The possibilities are endless, and the easement to convey that property for community use is already included in the deed conveyance from way back in the 1900s,” Vasquez said. “This could have been a celebratory event for Keego Harbor. Instead, there was undeserving desire by WSBD to demolish Roosevelt, long before the voting took place.”
David Emerling, another advocate for saving Roosevelt, said the historic building is part of what gives Keego Harbor its charm.
“The people that live in Keego Harbor view Roosevelt as the heart of our walkable town,” David Emerling said. “What makes us passionate about saving Roosevelt is once these historic buildings are torn down, they are lost forever.”
He said that instead of accepting offers to repurpose the building, the district “would like to spend our taxpayers’ money to knock it down without taking all the correct precautions to do it safely,” adding that “not one of the people that voted to destroy our historic school live in Keego Harbor,” and “the taxpayers own this building — they are the very people that are passionate about saving it.”
His wife, Susan Emerling, echoed this sentiment.
“When the district announced at a public meeting that it would be demol-
ished, I surprised myself by jumping up and saying, ‘I will chain myself to that building before I allow a bulldozer near it!’ I was far from alone — so many people have joined together in the fight to save that building,” said Susan Emerling. “Historic buildings can be repurposed in a way that saves energy, resources, and minimizes environmental hazards with careful abatement and encapsulation procedures. While I am truly sentimental about the beautiful building, the environmental issues for me are also upsetting.”
Christian Sonneville is another advocate for saving Roosevelt. He is a structural engineer with 35 years of experience as a property insurance company executive. He said he studied a report detailing a June 2, 2022 incident in which part of the plaster ceiling collapsed over Room No. 204, which in turn led to the district’s decision to close the school. He said the district failed to comply with the recommendations of insurance company engineering experts.
“(The district) failed to clean up the debris, repair the collapsed ceiling and reinforce similar ceilings with modern screw nails, a standard and inexpensive practice,” Sonneville said.
In response, Mullins said he feels the incident and extent of work to be done actually illustrates why the building should no longer stand.
“You can spend a whole lot of money trying to keep people in that building, or you can recognize that the building is way past its operational lifespan as a modern educational facility,” Mullins said. “It’s not safe for any use in its present state. To repurpose, you’d have to do all the asbestos abatement and basically tear the entire building down and rebuild, anyway.”
Call Staff Writer Andy Kozlowski at (586) 498-1046.
Dr. Monoseta C. Burwell
Recycling
from page 3A
According to Roos, the MI Healthy Climate Plan serves as Michigan’s “roadmap” for decarbonization and making the economy 100% clean energy by 2050 to provide public health benefits as well as lower residents’ utility costs, make renewable energy more accessible and aid in job creation.
According to Roos, the recycling rate has gone up, and he would like to increase it even more.
He said that it was 14% as recently as 2018, and that it is now close to 25%.
Roos shared that he would like for the rate to increase to 45% at some point.
“Recycling trucks and recycling efforts are a key part of that,” he said.
Roos emphasized the importance of implementing the change in order to improve air quality.
“We know that diesel as an emission can cause scent, respiratory issues, (and) asthma,” he said. “It also, of course, emits carbon into the air. This will make a big difference on all of those fronts.”
According to EGLE, replacing the diesel-fueled trucks with electric trucks is expected to cut 1.19 metric tons of nitrogen oxides and 1,545 metric tons of carbon dioxide per vehicle over their 15-year lifespan.
In addition to the environmental benefits of implementing EV recycling trucks, there are also more career opportunities in Southeast Michigan for drivers to operate the vehicles. The $4.4 million funding includes training for 30 drivers and mechanics
through partnerships with the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity’s Electric Vehicle Jobs Academy.
LEO Director Susan Corbin explained the impact that this transition will have on job creation. “There will be an investment of nearly $400,000 to support training efforts for up to 30 people who will be using this equipment,” Corbin said. “So we know that as a state, by making investments in our workforce like this, we are putting people on really terrific career pathways that are going to put more people into the middle class. So that’s what I’m really excited about with this activity.”
Corbin shared that around three years ago, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer created the EV Jobs Academy to champion the effort across the state.
According to Corbin, $5 million has been invested to prepare the state’s workforce to make the transition from internal combustion engines to electric vehicles.
“We’ve had nearly 100 stakeholders working on the EV Jobs Academy,” she said. “It’s not just preparing our workforce, it’s preparing all of our partners. Our community colleges have been strong partners in this.”
Corbin also shared that unions have been supportive of the effort. According to her, training will be provided to 30 people under the grant.
“Michigan has demonstrated time and again that it is a leader in clean energy advanced manufacturing, and part of what is required to maintain that edge is deploying technologies that haven’t been widely used before in new contexts and demonstrating that they work,” said Zachary Kolodin, who
is the director of the Michigan Infrastructure Office.
According to the state’s website, Michigan’s EV infrastructure is growing faster than the national average.
In 2023, the state increased the number of public direct current fast charging stations by 52%, and is now home to 3,900 charging ports.
With the implementation of the 15 new EV recycling trucks, 15 fast-charging stations will be installed.
Kolodin explained that in order to deploy the EV recycling trucks, they have to have a large enough battery to complete a circuit of a neighborhood or multiple circuits.
“We need an EV charging station that can replenish their batteries quickly enough so that they can be reused on an appropriate
schedule,” Kolodin said. “This is one reason why you see EV school buses being such a success, because EV school buses have two defined routes that they have to run every day. So you’ll get the morning route that charges up overnight, and then an additional charge to run the afternoon route, and then the school buses are done. So that’s a really great-use case.”
Kolodin also added that, “I think demonstrating that this technology works in this new context is useful in part because refuse collection is also fairly predictable, and so you can fairly easily deploy electrified vehicles in that context.”
For more information on the new EV recycling trucks, visit www.michigan.gov/ egle and search “Electric Recycling Trucks.” Call Staff Writer Kathryn Pentiuk at (586) 498-1070.
City of Keego Harbor Board of Review
The City of Keego Harbor Board of Review will meet on the following dates for the purpose of reviewing the 2025 property tax assessments.
Organizational Meeting: Tuesday, March 4th, 2025, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Monday March 10th, 2025: 9:00am - 12:00pm and 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Thursday March 13th, 2025: 1:00pm - 4:00pm and 6:00pm - 9:00pm
An appointment should be scheduled in advance for the Board of Review, please contact Oakland County Equalization Division prior to February 28th, 2025, Toll free at 1-888-350-0900, or 248-8580773. Written appeals must be submitted to Oakland County for Board of Review by Thursday, March 13, 2025.
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Published: West Bloomfeld Beacon 01/22/2025
Notice of Posting For
Charter Township of West Bloomfeld Township Board
1. Synopsis of the Regular meeting on: Monday, January 13, 2025
2. Adoption of Ordinance No. C-839, of Ordinance No. C-840, Acceptance of Water Supply and Sanitary Sewer System from EVWB, LLC, Tesla of West Bloomfeld, 6800 Orchard Lake Road, Parcel ID No. 18-34-200- 231
The above Synopsis and Ordinances shall be posted (in their entirety) at the following locations:
(1) Offce of the Township Clerk 4550 Walnut Lake Road
(2) Township’s website: www.wbtownship.org
Debbie Binder Township Clerk
Published: West Bloomfeld Beacon 01/22/2025
CITY OF ORCHARD LAKE VILLAGE NOTICE OF BOARD OF REVIEW
TO THE TAXPAYERS AND PROPERTY OWNERS IN THE CITY OF ORCHARD LAKE VILLAGE:
0245-2504
The 2025 Board of Review for the City of Orchard Lake Village will meet at the City Hall, 3955 Orchard Lake Road, Orchard Lake, Michigan on: Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at 8:00 a.m. for an organizational meeting, appeals begin at 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon and 1:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. And Monday, March 10, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. And Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon and 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m.
For the purpose of reviewing the 2025 Assessment Roll and hearing any objections thereto. Please contact 248 858-0776 to make an appointment if you would like to appear before the Board. Resident taxpayers may fle a Board of Review protest by letter by 3:00 p.m. on 3/12/2025 at City Hall.
Rhonda R. McClellan City Clerk Publish: West Bloomfeld Beacon 01/22/2025
File photo by Sarah Wright
Thanks to a $4.4 million grant from the EPA’s Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicles Program, streets in Macomb, Oakland and Wayne Counties will see new electric recycling trucks in 2025.
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
15A/ WEST BLOOMFIELD BEACON • JANUARY 22, 2025
FEB. 2
Music @ Main: Free concert featuring folk singer Katie Geddes, 2-3 p.m. (doors at 1:30 p.m.), West Bloomfield Township Public Library - Main Branch, 4600 Walnut Lake Road, (248) 682-2120, wblib.org
FEB. 6
‘College Admissions Tips & Tricks: Curriculum Planning’: Presented by Empowered 4 College Counseling, for students in grades 9-12, 7-8 p.m., West Bloomfield Township Public Library - Westacres Branch, 7321 Commerce Road, registration required, (248) 2322410, events@wblib.org, wblib.org
FEB. 15
Fireworks and Flannels: Winter festival includes Kids 1K and entertainment at 3:30 p.m., Flannel Fun Run 5K at 4 p.m., horse-drawn wagon rides from 5-7:30 p.m., illuminated walking path, The Art Experience, live entertainment, food trucks, beer tent and more from 5-8 p.m., and fireworks at 8 p.m., Waterford Oaks County Park, 2800 Watkins Lake Road in Waterford, facebook.com/ocparks
FEB. 16
Talkin’ Broadway discusses ‘The Wiz’: Monthly play discussion group featuring performances and expertise from visiting Broadway veterans, 2-4 p.m., West Bloomfield Township Public Library - Main Branch, 4600 Walnut Lake Road, (248) 682-2120
ONGOING
Oakland County Farmers Market: 7 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Saturdays, 2350 Pontiac Lake Road in Waterford, (248) 858-5495, ocmarket@oakgov.com
Open Play at The J: Drop-in program for ages 4 and younger, 9 a.m.-noon most Mondays while school is in session, The J (formerly Jewish Community Center of Metropolitan Detroit), 6600 W. Maple Road in West Bloomfield, jlive.app/events/9144
Live music: 8 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays, Fork n’ Pint, 4000 Cass-Elizabeth Road in Waterford, (248) 7913256, forknpintcasslake.com
Game nights: For Sylan Lake residents only, 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Sylvan Lake Community Center, 2456 Pontiac Drive, (248) 682-1440, sylvanlake.org/ community_center
• 5-6:30 p.m. every first and third Wednesday of month, Commerce Township Community Library, 180 E. Commerce Road, (248) 669-8108, commercetwp. com/library
‘Exit Laughing’: Show about three women who “borrow” ashes from funeral home to give deceased friend one final — and unexpectedly wild — time out with the girls, 8 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays Feb. 7-9, 14-16 and 20-22, Farmington Play-
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ers Barn, 32332 W. 12 Mile Road in Farmington Hills, (248) 553-2955, boxoffice@farmingtonplayers.org, farmingtonplayers.org
Ice skating: 10 a.m.-10 p.m. daily, special events include Glow Skate from 7-9 p.m. Jan. 25 and Valentine Skate from 2-3:30 p.m. Feb. 8, Riley Park, 33113 Grand River Ave. in Farmington, free but donations encouraged, facebook.com/rileyparkicerink, (248) 474-5500
Grief and loss support group: 4:30-5:45 p.m. every second Tuesday of month through April, Adat Shalom
Synagogue, 29901 Middlebelt Road in Farmington Hills, jfsdetroit.org/upcoming
Health workshops: Hosted by Corewell Health, free and virtual, corewellhealth.org/classes-events/ southeast-michigan
Lupus support groups: 10 a.m. every second Tuesday of month and 7 p.m. every last Wednesday of month, Zoom, (248) 901-7299, milupus.org/support-groups
ADHD meetings: Hosted by CHADD of Eastern Oakland County, for adults and parents, 7:30-8:30 p.m., Zoom, schedule at chadd.net/chapter-events/527 Main Office:
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Vehicle crashes into courtyard
HAZEL PARK — According to a police report, around 8:13 p.m. Dec. 15, officers were sent to the Country Boy Restaurant at 821 E. Nine Mile Road on report of a vehicle crashing into the courtyard where the restaurant’s outdoor seating area is located.
Officers arrived and spoke to a witness who had observed a gray Chevrolet Trailblazer that had been traveling west on Nine Mile Road before jumping the curb and crashing through the fence around the courtyard. The witness had called 911 and remained on scene to point out the driver. No injuries were reported.
Upon speaking with the female driver of the suspect vehicle, police learned that she had been driving home from work prior to the accident. Officers allegedly smelled a heavy odor of intoxicants from the driver. She reportedly admitted to having two beers and one shot of liquor earlier that night. She failed roadside sobriety tests and was arrested for operating while intoxicated.
Vehicle stolen and recovered
WEST BLOOMFIELD — On Dec. 11, an officer was dispatched to the 5400 block of South Piccadilly Circle to take a report about a stolen vehicle.
The reporting party told the officer that their unlocked vehicle was parked overnight Dec. 10-11 in front of their home with the keys in the ignition.
Once they discovered the vehicle missing, they called the police.
The vehicle was recovered in Detroit Dec. 21.
According to a report, police were investigating.
Vehicle reported stolen
WEST BLOOMFIELD — On Dec. 11, an officer was dispatched to the 5500 block of Beauchamp Place to take a report about a stolen vehicle.
The reporting party informed the officer that their vehicle was parked overnight in their driveway, possibly unlocked and possibly with the key fob left in it.
Once they discovered the vehicle missing, they called the police.
The vehicle was recovered in Detroit the following day.
According to a report, police were investigating.
Physical fight breaks out after crash
BIRMINGHAM — At approximately 8:30 a.m. Dec. 20, an officer was dispatched to Frank and Pierce streets for a report of two women fighting after their vehicles collided near Barnum Park.
One of the drivers, a 25-year-old Clawson resident, said that the road was icy and her vehicle slid into the back of another vehicle, driven by a
and began fighting in the street.
The 36-year-old woman said that the 25-year-old spit at her and bit her finger. The 25-year-old said the 36-year-old grabbed her hair and punched her.
Both were issued citations for disorderly conduct, with the 25-year-old receiving an additional ticket for failure to stop within an assured clear distance ahead.
Police find weapons, drugs in vehicle
BIRMINGHAM — At approximately 6 a.m. Dec. 31, officers were dispatched to a gas station in the 34700 block of Woodward Avenue for a reported family dispute.
A 51-year-old Birmingham woman said that her husband took her cellphone after they bought and snorted cocaine, the remainder of which was in his vehicle.
The 56-year-old Birmingham man confirmed his wife’s statements and told police to check his trunk. There, officers found several containers of cocaine and cocaine paraphernalia.
They handcuffed the man, who repeatedly asked officers to collect his backpack from his vehicle. They did, and in it discovered a switchblade, a stun gun and pills in an unmarked prescription bottle.
The man was arrested and taken into custody.
Drunk man headbutts woman
BIRMINGHAM — Officers were dispatched to a bar in the 400 block of North Old Woodward for an assault on Dec. 20 at approximately 7:30 p.m.
The suspect, a 24-year-old Birmingham man, had reportedly headbutted an acquaintance, a 44-year-old Bloomfield Hills woman, in the face. The victim had been trying to help the suspect, whom she and multiple witnesses believed to be highly intoxicated.
Officers also observed signs of extreme alcohol intoxication in the suspect, which was confirmed by a breathalyzer.
The suspect was charged with disturbing the peace and assault and battery.
Unlocked car, valuables
stolen from driveway
BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — A woman reported that her white 2024 Jeep Wrangler Sahara was parked in the circle driveway of her home in the 5000 block of Provincial Drive when it was stolen Dec. 19.
The car was unlocked with the key fob inside. Inside of the vehicle was a white Louis Vuitton purse, work laptop and black Gucci sunglasses.
The total estimated value is $4,400. On Dec. 19, the vehicle was recovered.
Police were investigating.
Time to check hemlock trees for invasive species
METRO DETROIT — The Michigan Department of Natural Resources and the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development are asking for help protecting eastern hemlock trees from an invasive species.
The pests are hemlock woolly adelgid and the best time to catch them feeding is in the winter months. Robert Miller, an MDARD invasive species prevention and response specialist, said this climate triggers feeding activity, making the adelgids easier to spot.
“As hemlock woolly adelgid feeds, it secretes a white, waxy material that creates ovisacs,” he is quoted as saying in a DNR press release. “The presence of these small, round, white masses makes it possible to identify infested trees.”
The insects, which aren’t native to Michigan, drain the nutrients out of the hemlocks. Infestations have been confirmed in Allegan, Antrim, Benzie, Leelanau, Mason, Muskegon, Oceana, Ottawa and Washtenaw counties. Hemlock trees have the following characteristics: Cone- or egg-shaped trees up to 75 feet tall; drooping or feathery branches; flat needles growing individually from the sides of twigs; needles that are dark green on top with two parallel, white stripes underneath; and papery cones about three-quarters of an inch long that hang downward from branches.
You can report an infestation to the Midwest Invasive Species Information Network, at MISIN.MSU.edu or available as a downloadable smartphone app. Reports can also be submitted by email to MDA-Info@ Michigan.gov or by phone to MDARD at (800) 292-3939.
Car with $7,300 worth of goods inside stolen, recovered
BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — A white 2020 BMW X7 was stolen from a driveway in the 2800 block of Meadowwood Lane Dec. 18.
There were no signs of forced entry. Inside the vehicle were two black Nuna car seats, one black Nuna twin stroller, one black Chanel diaper bag, and one black Moncler jacket with a fur-lined hood.
The items were valued at $7300. The vehicle was recovered on Dec. 21.
Police were investigating.
Fraudulent contractor
MADISON HEIGHTS — According to a police report, an unknown suspect was hired by a Rochester Hills resident, 46, to transport a vehicle from California to a location in the 31000 block of Stephenson Highway in Madison Heights. The suspect, however, never brought the vehicle or answered follow-up phone calls.
The arrangement was reportedly made in mid-December.
Vehicle damaged in dispute
MADISON HEIGHTS — According to a police report, an unknown suspect damaged a vehicle belonging to a Madison Heights resident, 68, when the two got into an argument in the 29000 block of Tawas Avenue around 7:30 a.m. Dec. 13.
Unattended firearm stolen from McDonald’s bathroom
ROYAL OAK — A complainant reported that at 8:51 a.m. Dec. 19, an unknown person stole the complainant’s firearm after leaving it unattended in the bathroom of a McDonald’s at 423 W. 11 Mile Road.
Arrest made in vandalism incidents
FERNDALE — Ferndale police arrested a suspect who allegedly committed multiple acts of vandalism in late December and New Year’s Day. Police stated that a 54-year-old Ferndale resident was arrested for allegedly vandalizing three local businesses.
The vandalism took place at 359 Fit Gym, 918 W. Nine Mile Road, at 10 p.m. Dec. 27; Red Olive Restaurant, 750 W. Nine Mile at midnight Jan. 1; and Dairy Queen, 941 W. Nine Mile, between the evening of Dec. 31 and the morning of Jan. 1.
According to a Ferndale Police Department social media post, surveillance footage showed the suspect throwing rocks at the glass windows of the businesses.
At approximately 9:30 a.m. Jan. 3, a member of the Ferndale Police Department observed an individual
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METRO DETROIT — Michigan has good taste when it comes to pizza.
Recently, the McNair Center at Northwood University partnered with the Michigan Chamber of Commerce to conduct an analysis of who serves the best pizza. According to their report released Dec. 16, Michigan is the pizza capital of the United States and maybe even the world.
The study, “Michigan: The Unlikely Pizza Capital of the United States (and the World?),” analyzed the size and scope of the U.S. and global pizza industry and the economic role Michigan plays. The study also looked at the history and economic role in growing the U.S. and global pizza markets, and what role eight entrepreneurs from Michigan had in influencing the size, scope, and quality of the growth.
“We found that across the U.S. and around the world, millions of people speaking different languages were brought together by the common pleasure of consuming pizza, whose origins emanated from entrepreneurial activity within a 60mile radius of downtown Detroit, Michigan,” stated Dr. Timothy G. Nash, one of the study’s authors who led the McNair Center for Free Enterprise and Entrepreneurship at Northwood.
The study determined Michigan is home to four of the top 10 U.S. pizza chains by sales in 2023: Domino’s Pizza at No. 1; Little Caesars Pizza at No. 3; Hungry Howie’s Pizza at No. 8; and Jet’s Pizza at No. 9. Those four institutions accounted for 30.5% of the U.S. pizza sales in 2023, recording a combined $14.36 billion of the $46.98 billion industry total. According to the results, the four Michigan pizzerias recorded nearly 15% of global pizza sales with $23.6 billion of the $159 billion total. The headquarters for the “Michigan Four” are all located within less than 60 miles of each other in southeast Michigan in Madison Heights, Detroit, Sterling Heights and Ann Arbor.
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ucators achieve their career goals and scholarships for future first responders and those seeking careers in
and
trades. The credit union plans to award a total of $130,000 in scholarships this year. “Earning a degree or certification requires a great deal of determination and hard work, along with a significant financial investment,” MSGCU President/CEO Steve Brewer said in a press release. “MSGCU is increasing our scholarship awards this year to support more students in the communities we serve. We have provided over $1.25 million in scholarships since our program started 20 years ago, helping more than 600 recipients complete their education.”
For a scholarship application or more information, visit msgcu.org/scholarships.
eastbound on Nine Mile near Paxton Street. Officers reportedly approached the individual, confirmed he was the person seen in the security footage and took him into custody without incident. He has been charged with malicious destruction of property.
Individual arrested after waving a gun in local business
SOUTHFIELD — A business called Southfield police after an altercation ensued at 5:06 p.m. on Dec. 16 in the 24000 block of Northwestern Highway, with one individual reportedly waving a gun in the air.
The individual responsible was located a short time later and taken into custody.
Methamphetamine found on suspect with an arrest warrant
TROY — Officers responded to a report of a suspicious person at a McDonald’s at 36895 Dequindre Road on Dec. 8 at 12:18 a.m.
Upon arrival, officers identified a 37-year-old male from Mount Clemens, and found he had a warrant for his arrest in Warren. The warrant was confirmed and the male was placed under arrest.
During a search of his person, officers located a small container in his hoodie pocket that contained a rock of suspected crystal meth. A small baggie containing additional suspected crystal meth was also found in the suspect’s wallet.
The substance in the baggie later tested positive for methamphetamine.
The male was arrested and transported to the Troy Police Department, where he was charged with possession of methamphetamine.
Intoxicated driver observed striking multiple curbs TROY — At 12:34 a.m. Dec. 13, officers responded to the area of Stephenson Highway and E. Maple Road after a caller reported observing a red Ford F-150 driving all over the road and striking multiple curbs
was arrested and transported to the Troy Police Department lock-up facility. She agreed to submit to a chemical breath test, with results of 0.313% and 0.342%. She was issued a citation for operating with a blood alcohol content of 0.17% or more.
Pups compete in annual dog show
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COREWELL HEALTH CHILDREN’S RECEIVES $1.6 MILLION IN GRANTS
ROYAL OAK — Corewell Health Children’s has recently received $1.6 million in Children’s Miracle Network Grants.
The grants will be used to enhance pediatric programs at Corewell Health Children’s locations, and more than 60 programs received funding.
“The success of the Corewell Health’s Children’s/CMN partnership relies upon the generosity of the entire community,” Matthey Denenberg, M.D., chief of pediatrics for Corewell Health, said in a press release. “Individuals, corporate partners and hospital team members all contribute to provide our pediatric team the opportunity for ongoing advancement in medical care for our youngest patients. Together, we can give children exceptional care that positively impacts their lives.”
The grants included funding for the pediatric social work program, pediatric epilepsy research support, child life therapist program, Corewell Health’s Teen Safe Driving Initiative, more than 480 bike safety helmets for the annual Bike Day event and the purchase of neonatal intensive care unit equipment including ventilators and pediatric vision screeners. For more information on Corewell Health Children’s, visit corewellhealth.org/SEchildrens.
