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The Milford Village Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Thursday, Nov.
An update to a story we brought earlier: Detroit police say a Michigan State University student killed on Thursday was not the victim of a hit and run.
After 44 years, West Bloomfield fire chief to resign
Long-time West Bloomfield Township Fire Chief James Poppelreiter will retire next month.
Three new ordinances dealing with permitting transient merchants to operate, and precious gem and metal dealers and pawnbrokers to set up shop were introduced at a recent meeting of the Commerce Township Board of Trustees.
West Bloomfield, Northville townships join $100K club
Despite growing economic woes in Michigan, two more Metro Detroit communities have seen median household income top $100,000, according to new census data released Tuesday.
Orchard Lake Rd. work still held up by weather
A pair of road improvement projects along Orchard Lake Road in West Bloomfield Township have plateaued in the past week.
Pontiac businessman stabbed to death; homeless man in custody
A Pontiac businessman was stabbed to death Thursday inside his novelty store, and a homeless man is in custody in connection with his death, police said.
Township starting neighborhood watch program
West Bloomfield Township will be holding an informational meeting on the startup of a voluntary neighborhood watch program for subdivisions at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct.
No Cuts for W. Bloomfield Public Safety
W. BLOOMFIELD, Mich. - There are big budget troubles in West Bloomfield, and as many as 30 officers and firefighters were on the chopping block.
Bank of Ann Arbor wins lawsuit over value of foreclosed developments
Bank of Ann Arbor recently prevailed in a court case involving disputed land values in unfinished subdivisions where the bank foreclosed on the developers.
Walled Lake taps Milford for prisoner lockup service
Walled Lake officials have changed course and opted to contract with Milford Village to obtain prisoner lock up services, instead of contracting with Wixom.
Revenue issues hamper township officials at budget drafting time
Declines in state revenue sharing, stagnant or declining revenue streams, and cost-cutting measures are creating headaches for township supervisors and their colleagues as they prepare 2010 fiscal year budgets for their municipalities.
A pre-trial hearing and trial for former Walled Lake Schools Assistant Superintendent of Labor Relations Craig Aleo, who faces charges of possessing and producing child pornography, has been postponed a third time.
A 34-year old woman escaped a burning condominium in West Bloomfield Township on Saturday, Sept.
Marshbank Park work on schedule
Construction crews working on a $5.5 million renovation and construction project at West Bloomfield Township's Marshbank Park are expected to complete much of the project this year.
Seminar being held for riparians
The Michigan Lake and Stream Associations will be holding a seminar on Oct. 17 in Bloomfield Township to discuss issues important to riparians throughout Oakland County.
Additional testing and analysis of soil in the northeast quadrant of Walled Lake's event field, located adjacent to the City Hall, is needed to evaluate lead contamination at the site, according to a consulting firm working for the city.
West Bloomfield tries out a free wind-and-solar streetlight
A new wind- and solar-powered streetlight is illuminating a part of West Bloomfield Township and officials say they want to install more of the off-the-grid structures over the next year.
Welch Road slated for Sept. 28-Oct. 2 closure
A temporary closure of Welch Road between Oakley Park and Pontiac Trail in Commerce Township is planned from Monday, Sept.
Pontiac Notre Dame's curriculum stands out
Pontiac -- Jide Jegede worked carefully on his Tibetan peace flag that was to be included in an International Peace Day celebration at Notre Dame Marist Academy.