Week In Review: Pediatrician Accused of Criminal Sexual Conduct and More

Are you spending your Sunday catching up with last week's news? Here's the top 10 stories you may have missed about the Greater West Bloomfield area this week:

Crime

Car Crashes Through Keego Harbor House

Family was home at the time of car crash Thursday; no serious injuries were reported.

Novi Pediatrician Accused of Criminal Sexual Conduct

Jeffrey Lee Dembs to be arraigned in Oakland County Circuit Court on three charges of criminal sexual conduct.

Officials Urge Caution on Oakland County Lake Ice After Recent Accidents

Ice remains dangerous despite recent freezing temperatures, according to Oakland County Sheriff's Office.

Business

Planning Commission to Consider Lubavitch Campus Expansion

Michigan Jewish Institute to come before West Bloomfield planners next week.

Schools

Walled Lake Central Drummer Picked for All-American Band

Senior Michael Rockwell achieves a dream he has had since starting high school; will march in football halftime show Jan. 5.

Government

Bloomfield Legislator Lambasts GOP Over 'Cliff' Delay

U.S. Rep. Gary Peters votes in favor of legislation late Tuesday to address expiring Bush-era tax cuts while delaying spending cuts; against legislation to freeze congressional, federal worker pay.

Local Sen. Mike Kowall Posts Perfect Attendance in 2012 Votes

Kowall did not miss a single one of the Michigan State Senate's 1,082 roll call votes in 2012, according to a nonpartisan vote-tracking website.

Greater West Bloomfield Area Legislators Introduce Bills in 2012

Here's a look at what Michigan state legislators representing the Greater West Bloomfield area did last year.

Community

Henry Ford West Bloomfield and DMC Huron Valley-Sinai hospitals reported their first births of the new year.

Congregation Shaarey Zedek Rabbi Emeritus Irwin Groner Dies

The 81-year-old Southfield resident was elected 'Rabbi of the congregation for life' in 1978.