Township boards get compensation increases
Members who serve on the Bloomfield Township Planning Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) and Wetlands Board will soon see an increase in their compensation.
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Refinance of bonds could save taxpayers money
The Bloomfield Township Board of Trustees voted Monday, March 21, to allow treasurer Michael Schostak to refinance the township’s outstanding general obligation unlimited tax bonds for a second time.
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Tamar, Western Market liquor permits okayed
Liquor licenses were unanimously approved for both Tamar Mediterranean Kitchen and Bar, and Western Market during the consent agenda at the Bloomfield Township Board of Trustees meeting on Monday, March 23.
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Fashion visionary Linda Dresner passes away
Birmingham businesswoman Linda Dresner, recognized locally as well as in the New York and international fashion world as a fashion visionary, passed away on March 30 at the age of 88.
Township police seeking bank robbery suspect
The Bloomfield Township Police Department on Wednesday, April 1, was dispatched at approximately 2:03 p.m. to Mi Bank located at 3707 W. Maple, for a hold up alarm.
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Packages stolen from home on Brookside
Multiple packages were reportedly stolen the afternoon of Thursday, March 26, off the front porch of a home in the 700 block of Brookside in Birmingham.
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Bloomfield Hills woman arrested at Target
Bloomfield Township police made an arrest on Sunday, March 29, for retail fraud at the Target located at 2400 S. Telegraph Road in the township.
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Police investigating man for liquor thefts
Birmingham police are actively investigating the alleged theft of several bottles of tequila on Friday, March 27, from a grocery store in the 600 block of E. Maple.
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Thief from multiple states caught in downtown
A 29-year-old woman from Tennessee was arrested in Birmingham on Friday, March 20, after allegedly stealing over $700 worth of merchandise from a clothing store in the 100 block of S. Old Woodward.
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Thief flees store when confronted by manager
An investigation is ongoing into the alleged theft of $166 worth of merchandise from a Birmingham grocery store located in the 600 block of E. Maple Road.
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TJ Maxx suspect arraigned in district court
A retail fraud suspect was arrested by Bloomfield Township police on Thursday, March 26, at TJ Maxx, 2139 S. Telegraph Road.
Ice comes to Oakland which raises concern
The violent actions of Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers that led to the deaths of American citizens Renee Good and Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, Minnesota, are still vivid in the memories of people living in Southeast Michigan.
There’s campaign money, boots on the ground and positions on issues but a key and often overlooked ingredient in any election is also endorsements. A number of studies have shown announced public support from others can mean as much as 13-15 percent when it comes to influencing voters – at least in primary contests in which dedicated party voters cast ballots.
