252 CommentsLuton Town's previous relegation was perhaps forgivable the Hatters were far from the only side in recent times to find the jump up from the Championship to the Premier League too big a step to make But there will be far less understanding about their second successive relegation a year later, this time to League One, following a disastrous performance and 5-3 defeat at West Bromwich Albion on the final day of the season Luton became just the fourth club in the Premier League era to experience successive relegations after a season in the top flight Supporters began to vent their frustrations as the goals flew in at The Hawthorns and it became evident they were not going to witness the sort of heroic performance required to save themselves from relegation it was the total opposite as they went down with more of a whimper sparking an unsurprising reaction when their demotion was confirmed at full-time including boos and some fans questioning whether the players' were fit to wear the shirt Boss Matt Bloomfield told BBC Three Counties Radio: "Sorry to our supporters for travelling up and down the country We understand their disappointment and anger right now because we needed a big performance today and we didn't deliver one We have to understand there's going be a reaction off the back of it." Luton fans were left dejected after their team's second successive relegation Three successive wins against Derby County Bristol City and Coventry City in the second half of April had revived Luton's hopes of staying up Coming out of it they were outside of the relegation zone by a point with their fate in their hands on the season's last day against opponents with nothing to play for in West Brom to produce a performance like the one delivered at The Hawthorns and for their form to totally desert them Luton had lost just once in nine Championship games heading into the final day They had also conceded three goals in a game just once since a 3-2 defeat at Oxford United on 21 January and that was a 4-0 defeat at automatically promoted Burnley in March No wonder Bloomfield said of their awfully-timed collapse: "I don't know [where that display came from] "We've been incredibly resilient in the last two months to really shore up at the back and unfortunately today it just wasn't there "We've done so well to drag ourselves back into this position and to fall at the final hurdle was particularly painful for everybody involved." Carlton Morris consoles Jordan Clark after Luton's relegation was confirmed Bloomfield is the man who has overseen their relegation but the rot had already set in by the time he was appointed in January given "a generation of Luton Town supporters the greatest day of their lives" when he led them to the Premier League via the play-offs against Coventry in 2022-23 Many more unforgettable occasions followed in their first top-flight season since 1992 even if Luton were ultimately unable to defy the odds and stay up Luton gave Edwards as much time as they could to turn things around when a push for an instant return to the Premier League did not materialise as it had for the two sides they came down with they had little choice other than to act after accepting their season had "clearly not progressed as anticipated" That was particularly the case away from home Luton won just one and lost 11 of their first 13 Championship games on the road this season Four successive league defeats proved the final straw, leading to Edwards' reluctant departure by mutual agreement on 9 January. Luton were 20th in the Championship table at the time of Edwards' departure Despite that perilous position, Bloomfield was tempted enough by the challenge of succeeding Edwards to leave Wycombe midway through their League One promotion push They were just two points off top spot when he changed clubs While he has been unable to preserve Luton's Championship status Wycombe have made the League One play-offs creating the prospect of his former club swapping divisions with his current one once all is said and done in 2024-25 But as the pain and reality of Luton's relegation began to sink in defiant Bloomfield's thoughts were instead beginning to turn to steering the club back in the right direction again They are no strangers to climbing the leagues Their one-season stay in the Premier League under Edwards was the culmination of an incredible 10-year rise from the National League "This club has to bounce back and we will," Bloomfield said we have to stick together because that's what this club is about and we'll find a way." 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The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking. Matt Bloomfield began his managerial career with Colchester United Luton Town boss Matt Bloomfield has told his team to go out and "complete the job" as they look to avoid relegation in their final game of the season A three-match winning run has lifted the Hatters out of the Championship's bottom three heading into Saturday's trip to West Bromwich Albion And they just need to match or better Hull City's result at Portsmouth to make certain of remaining in the second tier in 2025-26 "I'm looking forward to it - this is the reason why I wanted to become a manager," a smiling Bloomfield told BBC Three Counties Radio "Obviously you want to be at the other end of the table fighting but we're really proud of the way it's [their form] been turned and we want to complete the job and I'm relishing the opportunity to do so." Luton's focus on survival scrap before stadium move Championship: Who needs what on the final day Bloomfield said that when teams have momentum "We feel we've had it for a little while now so it's about focusing on the performance focusing on the job and using the psychological benefits from the run of form we've been in - but none of that counts if we don't perform," he continued "When the season is done and dusted we can sit back and assess and analyse what we've done and what we haven't done what's gone particularly well for us and what we need to do better that have needed a high level of resilience "But they are characteristics that a lifetime in this industry gives you And they are absolutely pivotal to try to create an environment to turn around the situation we needed to turn around." Bloomfield moved from League One club Wycombe Wanderers on 14 January to become Luton boss who had departed by mutual consent five days earlier they had just lost four successive games and were 20th in the Championship just two points above the relegation places They soon slipped into the bottom three and though they have only won six games of Bloomfield's 19 in charge their recent run of form has been timely and they have not conceded more than one goal in any of their past nine games "Matt Bloomfield will keep them steady," former Luton boss David Pleat told BBC Three Counties Radio "They'll have enough self belief they know the whole town and county of Bedfordshire is behind them stick their chests out and give it everything "West Brom can't go [up or down] they haven't got an appointed manager at the moment so there's a lot of things you can point in favour (of Luton) You have to go with a very positive mindset and I'm sure they will do." Luton will have midfielder Liam Walsh available after he won his appeal against his sending-off against Coventry which would have resulted in a five-match ban if it had been upheld It was the third time Walsh has been sent off this season and Bloomfield said they could not afford any red cards against West Brom "He's at his best when he plays with an edge," Bloomfield said of Walsh he tackles and drops on second balls - we've got to be careful not to make him too passive and we don't have the same player "He's been in great form recently and that's the Walsh we need on the pitch against West Brom." January loan signing Josh Bowler will not be involved at The Hawthorns because of a knee problem The Chaldean Community Foundation/Chamber of Commerce has opened a $15 million “CCF West” at 2075 Walnut Lake Rd. 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Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy Press Room University News Graduate Spotlight: From grit to greatness Daniela Vidal is using every opportunity to build a future beyond the field – and lift others with her Posted in: Homepage News, University This story is part of a series celebrating Montclair State University’s Spring Commencement 2025 graduates – students who embody the University’s mission to broaden access to exceptional learning opportunities and contribute to the common good she credits the sport with teaching her grit – the mindset that defines her approach to life keep on going until it happens,” says Vidal “I’m 100% sure I got that from softball.”  And if there is any word that describes her, grit is it. As a McNair Scholar Vidal faced the responsibilities and pressures of college life with resilience and gratitude But that worldview wasn’t softball’s only gift “Softball’s the reason why I came to college,” says Vidal who enrolled in Bloomfield College of Montclair State University in 2021 with an athletic scholarship “I didn’t have to pay much to come to college choosing Business Administration as a major felt like a natural fit I saw my grandpa crunching numbers with his calculator,” Vidal recalls But balancing her coursework with the demands of being a student-athlete was far from easy “I was late to practice all the time,” she remembers That’s when Vidal found her first of many mentors: Phil Delgado her former softball coach whose tough love got her back on track “My coach actually pulled me aside and told me ‘you just need to prioritize,’” she recalls Vidal went on to achieve 100 hits as a junior and started every game throughout her college career – all while balancing two academic concentrations she led the Bloomfield softball team as a captain “This year I was telling the freshmen – from the jump from the first day they came – don’t be late Her journey on the field taught her discipline – but it was off the field where she discovered how much she loved helping others grow Vidal’s passion for helping others sparked in 2022, when she worked as a counselor at the Boys & Girls Club She loved taking the kids outside for games – often getting so caught up in a game of wiffleball that they’d run past their scheduled time she realized that she loved being a positive influence on the kids That desire to help others led to her peer financial consulting role – using her gift for numbers to help fellow students overcome their fear of managing money “A lot of people are scared of their finances – scared of losing power over their finances,” says Vidal “I wanted to let people know that it’s a common fear Her sophomore year, Vidal received an email from the McNair Scholars Program and at first dismissed it as a scam But a conversation with Bloomfield’s McNair Scholars program director “I never knew a PhD was for me,” Vidal admits ‘We’ll help you on your PhD journey,’ I was like And I think this program is going to help me do it.”  While the McNair Program gave Vidal the tools to thrive academically some of her most meaningful support came from unexpected places ‘Study for it or you’re going to fail.’ I needed that.” He also coached her through job interviews asking her hard questions and helping her prepare Vidal credits her growth to the tough love of the people who believed in her – from her softball coaches to her McNair mentors – and who pushed her to believe in herself she will earn a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with two concentrations – Marketing and Finance she’ll wear a picture of herself and her grandfather with the words It’s a tribute to the grandfather who instilled in her both a love of numbers and the grit she needed to succeed After graduation, Vidal will begin working full time at BNY Pershing the division of BNY Mellon where she interned in the summer of 2024 Her next goal is to combine her passion for finance with her budding interest in law After being accepted to more than six graduate programs, she chose the University of New Haven’s Cyber Threat Intelligence and Financial Crimes Investigations online master’s program  – the only one of its kind in the United States Vidal hopes to one day coach girls in softball – passing down the confidence “Because sports did such a big thing in my life The University will celebrate its graduates at Commencement exercises on Wednesday Story by Jayda Brown, University Communications and Marketing Prospective Students or Parents: Learn more about Bloomfield College of Montclair State University Journalists: Contact our Media Relations team to request assets or schedule an interview with a member of the Class of 2025 Montclair State University Policies Return to Top Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInBLOOMFIELD (KTIV) - The judge in the case of a Bloomfield says the case is on course for trial in July Alias Reed is charged with the February 2024 shooting deaths of 77-year-old Curtis Strom and 49-year-old William Reffett at Strom’s bowling alley in Bloomfield His charges include two counts of first-degree murder and two counts of using a firearm to commit a felony have agreed on a number of points ahead of that trial Among the agreements: Reed will be dressed in civilian clothing during his trial to reduce the risk of bias among jurors Another hearing is scheduled for May 27 to address defense motions to suppress some evidence in the case Want to get the latest news and weather from Siouxland’s News Source? Follow these links to download our KTIV News app and our First Alert Weather app MyWabashValley.com (WTWO/WAWV) — Final/7: Sullivan defeats Bloomfield 8-0 Sullivan junior Ty Hamilton threw all seven innings picking up 15 strikeouts while only surrendering one hit Hunter Mason led the way offensively with three hits for the Arrows Sullivan will be back in action on May 6th against Northview these are the actual most popular baby names so far in 2025 Whether it’s a short vacation or they’re jetting off to begin their career show the future traveler you care with a meaningful graduation gift National Teacher Appreciation Week begins May 5 take advantage of these freebies and deals Pittsburgh Police were dispatched to the 5100 block of Cypress Street in Bloomfield in response to reports of a gunshot wound victim officers located an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound to the head He was alert and communicative with medics at the scene Pittsburgh EMS transported him to the hospital in critical condition The initial investigation indicates that the shooting occurred in the driveway of a nearby residence the adult male fled on foot and knocked on a neighbor’s door requesting help The Mobile Crime Unit responded to the scene to process evidence and recovered a firearm as well as shell casings Violent Crime Unit Detectives are investigating Chanel bags, auto memorabilia, crystal, antiques and a 1997 Detroit Parade clown suit are primed for the taking at the estate sale of esteemed former Ford Motor Co. CEO Donald Petersen. Petersen’s Bloomfield Hills home with his wife, Jo Anne Petersen, is open to the public April 25-27 for one of the most breathtaking estate sales its organizer has had, according to the online postings by the group AOM Estate Sales. The group is also known as Antiques on Main The home, dubbed “Aerie,” was the longtime abode of the Petersen couple. They died at the ages of 97 just weeks apart at the home in 2024, according to their obituaries. Donald Petersen has been called one of the most successful auto executives in history and is credited with saving Ford in the 1980s More: Former Ford CEO Don Petersen, who spent 41 years with automaker, dies at 97 The Taurus was launched during his tenure, and the Thunderbird was redesigned, the Free Press previously reported Petersen was praised at the time of his death for having worked closely with the union and encouraging equal treatment between the lowest worker on the assembly line and management Outside of his work in the auto industry, Donald Petersen and his wife are known for the Jo Anne and Donald Petersen Sculpture Garden at the Marshall M Fredericks Sculpture Museum at Saginaw Valley State University Donald Petersen befriended the famed sculptor and displayed the artist’s work throughout his Michigan and California homes, according to his obituary. Petersen established a nonprofit foundation and support group for breast cancer patients and survivors called Sharing and Caring at what is now Corewell Health She also funded a program for gerontology at Oregon State University Jo Anne Petersen was also remembered in her obituary for “transforming spaces with her expertise in interior design,” “nurturing vibrant landscapes” and collecting work from graduates of the nearby Cranbrook Academy of Art The estate sale includes numerous pieces of art, including a Marshall Fredericks "Model T" bronze relief and miniature bronze sculpture, according to an event listing at EstateSales.net. Ferragamo and Polo Ralph Lauren will be available Hermes and Giorgio Armani will also be available Other items for sale include Louis Vuitton vintage suitcases each day from April 25-27 at the home at 703 Lone Pine Hill in Bloomfield Hills A search warrant affidavit for the West Bloomfield home where three siblings died in a fire in February revealed that the first 911 call came from the family's 16-year-old daughter The West Bloomfield police and fire departments have denied Freedom of Information acts requests related to the fire and its investigation Police executed a search warrant at the Oliora home on Feb No findings have been submitted to the Oakland County Prosecutor's Office More: Three siblings die in West Bloomfield house fire. No working smoke alarms found Hannah told 911 dispatchers that the fire started in the living room Authorities haven't revealed what caused the blaze the next day and learned that Jeremiah had been diagnosed with nonverbal autism He'd previously attempted to climb out of a second-story window of the home on Pembury Lane and left the home unsupervised through the front door He was found in their neighborhood by a passerby To prevent similar incidents from happening again the parents told police they installed window locks and an interior front door lock The key to unlock the front door was kept in a lockbox inside Only the parents and their oldest daughter had access to the lockbox Hannah's initial 911 call came in around 8:05 p.m Her father had left the home around 2:40 p.m and her mother left at the same time for work as a nurse Hannah called her father to ask about the family's dinner plans She told her father that she would start cooking hamburgers for her and her brothers and her dad said he would come home after completing a few more DoorDash stops Liz was working when she was told about the fire by a neighbor and the police She told police that her three children were inside and that she was on her way home and called her husband to alert him at 8:27 p.m When police arrived on the scene of the fire and learned about the children trapped inside the home they attempted to extinguish the flames in the back of the house but couldn't Firefighters then arrived and were able to enter the home and extract the kids Hannah and Jeremiah were taken to Detroit Receiving Hospital while Jacob was taken to Henry Ford Hospital in West Bloomfield An autopsy by the Oakland County Medical Examiner's Office revealed that Jacob's preliminary cause of death was accidental and due to smoke and soot inhalation Autopsies for his brother and sister had not been conducted when the search warrant affidavit was filed they could hear the ignitor of the gas stove clicking By on May 4 2025Comments Off on Bloomfield HS boys volleyball team is No NJ — The Bloomfield High School boys volleyball team received the No Junior Nasir Swiney had six kills; senior Pedro Silva had 15 assists three kills and three digs; senior Desmond Comer posted five kills; senior Miguel Ganhito collected four digs and three digs; junior Adrian Santos had five digs and senior Lucas Glogowski and junior Pedro Herrera each had two kills It was the Bengals’ first match in nine days who improved to an 8-3 record on the season were scheduled to host a quarterfinal match on Tuesday 7 seed East Orange Campus in the quarterfinals on April 29 hosted by West Essex in North Caldwell on Friday    Bloomfield HS boys volleyball team is No. 1 seed in Essex County Tournament added by on May 4, 2025View all posts by Joe Ragozzino → It’s not uncommon for autistic children to wander away from home But experts are speaking out about efforts to keep kids inside after the Detroit Free Press revealed preliminary police findings about a West Bloomfield Township fire in which three children were later declared dead Fire and police investigations remain underway, but search warrant affidavits issued in the days after the Feb. 2 fire show the parents of Hannah, Jeremiah and Jacob Oliora told police that their middle child was diagnosed as autistic was nonverbal and had a habit of leaving the house unannounced So, the parents placed a lock on the inside of the front door put the key to leave in a lockbox that only they and the eldest child could access The eldest of the three teenage and preteen children told 911 they couldn’t get out of the house during the fire and one child was found behind the front door Police say they have since learned additional information “including about the measures the parents took to keep their developmentally disabled children safe” that “appear to have been taken at the recommendation of knowledgeable experts.” They asked the public not to cast judgment without all of the details and with work still ongoing to determine official causes Parents of children with autism are between a rock and hard place trying to make decisions about the best way to keep their kids safe, confirmed Lori McIlwain, cofounder of the nonprofit National Autism Association. Until someone is dealing with a child trying to get out 24/7 It’s not a daily concern — it’s minute-to-minute More: Parents of 3 in fatal West Bloomfield house fire: Extra locks were due to son's wandering More: Uncertainty in Michigan looms over Trump promise to dismantle US Department of Education It's called "elopement," and it's when children or even vulnerable adults leave the care of a responsible person or safe area Data shows serious risks with death by drowning or traffic injury when they do And McIlwain noted her own child with autism eloped from schools that avoid locks on certain doors due to fire safety “This gets to be such a gray area because for so many families the greater risk is elopement,” she said “And it's difficult to give them advice when you're trying to keep the child from getting out of the house.” There are options and free resources available Last year was the deadliest year recorded for children with autism who wandered escaped or eloped from the safety of a responsible adult Her organization has tracked this data since the mid-2000s The group determined 82 children with autism died in 2024 amid an elopement, about double from the prior year, she said. Of those, 75 drowned and McIlwain said the figures are likely low Kids with autism have been found to elope or wander away more frequently than unaffected siblings and do it for reasons including enjoyment, to explore, and sometimes to avoid uncomfortable stimuli, according to a 2012 survey cited by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. More: I lost my autistic son in a terrible accident. I hope his death prompts change. | Opinion More: Her boy wandered from home and died. This mom wants you to know the perils of 'elopement.' Nearly half of youths with autism spectrum disorder attempted to elope at least once after age 4 the survey found 24% were in danger of drowning and 65% were in danger of traffic injury a study from Columbia University found children with autism are 160 times as likely to die from drowning as other children There are also concerns about autistic children with limited communication skills who elope and encounter police, as miscommunication can lead to escalation, USA TODAY reports. Some children with autism try to get out of the house so frequently their parents sleep on a couch pulled in front of the door hoping to slow their kid’s run when they do get out One family even put a lock on their dog door to prevent their child from leaving The child still got out when it was unlocked for just a few brief moments felt the need to nail and drill windows and doors closed but a former fire marshal who is also the father of a child with autism said people need to understand that fires spread quickly a fire can overtake a room to the extent that even a firefighter in full gear can’t survive who spent about 20 years as a deputy state fire marshal in Minnesota And most people actually die of the smoke inhalation you just don't have time to grab a key before you're overtaken,” he said “And that's where I teach now about having sprinklers there's a perception out there that ‘Firefighters will be there to save me if there's a fire in my house.’ are dead before the fire department even arrives on scene.” More: 3 children killed in West Bloomfield Twp. house fire: What we know More: He tried to help as West Bloomfield Twp. home burned — now he grapples with deaths Swanson has worked on Minnesota code changes related to the issue of elopement and fire safety He now works as a code and standards specialist for the National Fire Sprinkler Association where he conducts trainings for fire marshals That work includes discussions on fire safety with autism Swanson remembers well the time when his autistic son wandered away He and his wife noticed the front door was open and found their son had wandered into the driveway on a cold January day the family installed piercingly loud door alarms His son has an aversion to loud sounds and his son hasn’t wandered since Swanson said he understands that the alarms won’t work for everyone he is against the use of locks that would require keys to leave and locking kids in a Michigan doctor who works with families with autism says she has recommended locks as part of grander and ongoing discussions on safety Tisa Johnson-Hooper is a pediatrician and the medical director of Henry Ford Health's Generational Resilience Opportunity and Wellness Center for Autism and Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities She said parents have to weigh the most immediate danger and devise a plan should they need to emergently get a child out families have to make a decision of how are they going to keep their child safe with an immediate potential danger … recognizing you could potentially be impeding access to getting out of the house Some families put locks on their child’s bedroom doors because at night they can be at risk of wandering the house getting into medicine or knives But safety planning has to be a part of that including discussions about placing keys around a caregiver’s neck or otherwise making them immediately accessible Swanson emphasized his concern with having to get a key out People think they can get a key out in time to escape it can take time for your body to react and realize what’s happening “You’re losing valuable time in those situations,” he said It’s something parents wrestle with every day and a lock should not be a one-and-done solution but the goal is to provide a child who is eloping with enough support and skills that a lock will no longer be needed Professional services can help address the behavioral needs behind elopement, said Erik Gallery, director of statewide access and early identification at the Autism Alliance of Michigan whether it's based around something that that person is trying to access … So we want to ensure that their needs are being met and they have an appropriate communication system that's been established so that if it is a matter of access they can communicate what that is rather than engaging in the elopement.” Gallery said autism isn’t the same for everyone and he couldn’t confidently say a locking system would never be warranted he takes a top-down approach looking first at the least restrictive options The Autism Alliance of Michigan has a scholarship program to give away GPS trackers that can alert parents when their kids leave the property and alert first responders if they leave the area The trackers are available in different styles depending on what works best for an individual child More: My son sees the world differently. Being Black delayed his autism diagnosis. | Opinion More: What an autism diagnosis in adulthood revealed to these Michiganders Another resource: The alliance has a free service called MiNavigator that can help connect families with local service providers including behavior analysts who can help make safety plans specific to a family’s needs Navigators can also help direct families to make sure the financial aspect of that is covered Stop signs placed at entrances can give children enough time to reconsider an impulse or be stopped Families should also familiarize neighbors with their child their speaking status and what to do if they see them out alone This could even include giving neighbors a photo of their child with instructions on the back Door and window alarms can be cost prohibitive, but the National Autism Association gives away free alarms to families “We recommend door and window alarms and adequate locks,” she said I mean locks that can be out of reach of the child but doesn't go so far as to create a safety hazard.” health agencies and others to help families finance better security systems for families with autistic children  “To help pay for security systems with more robust features that can help them keep their child safe so that (families) don't have to take extreme measures,” she said How to prepare in case of emergencyHomes need to have multiple smoke alarms She recommends having them in every room in the house especially inside and outside of where a child with autism sleeps It did not appear there were working smoke alarms in the West Bloomfield home where the Oliora children lived Multiple experts including Gallery and Johnson-Hooper recommended families create safety plans and repeatedly practice what to do in emergencies Several also discussed developing “social stories,” with illustrated guides showing their kids what a situation will look like and what to do Multiple also discussed connecting with local police and fire departments directly And Bruce Ferguson, a former Dewitt police chief who has a nonverbal daughter with autism and is on the board of directors for Autism Support of Michigan, said families need plans A and C if they are doing something special in their household to keep an eloping child inside That means training siblings on how to get out or how to break a window telling those neighbors which window is the room to your special needs child or putting a sticker on your window to let firefighters know that room “I can't fault the parents for trying to save their child,” he said “It’s just when you're living that situation and you're every day — every day — you're hoping and praying that they don't elope and get hurt … people shouldn’t be afraid to reach out to a second set of eyes to evaluate what they're doing “But you’re just — you're inundated with anxiety … It's just that you need to do that little extra.” (WXYZ) — Car thefts have been rising steadily across Oakland County for years but now West Bloomfield police say criminals are using increasingly advanced technology to get away with your vehicle Police say they're using a tool called a ProPad a legitimate locksmith device that can be used to clone key fobs and program new ones The warning comes after a car theft early Friday morning involving a well-known member of the community says she watched thieves steal her vehicle right out of her driveway around 2:30 a.m “I watched somebody drive off with my car,” Rinaldi told 7 News Detroit She said she initially thought she was hearing an Amazon delivery when a white Dodge Charger pulled up to her home ‘wait… what’s going on?’ And I see a young male I’m yelling ‘hey!’ and then I hear a male voice from the Charger shouting ‘Let’s go the suspects drove off with both the Charger and Rinaldi’s Suburban her primary vehicle for transporting rescued dogs She says West Bloomfield police arrived almost immediately after using traffic and street cameras to track the suspects’ movements Deputy Police Chief Scott Mong said it’s part of a troubling trend “We’ve had three of these in the last two weeks,” Mong said “It’s called a ProPad.” He explained that the ProPad is designed to help locksmiths program keys but thieves are using it to gain access to vehicles parked in driveways and returning later at night to drive them away Rinaldi’s SUV was involved in a police chase that went through Eastpointe and ended in Detroit Rinaldi says she’s just relieved the individuals responsible have been caught Police are urging the public to remain vigilant West Bloomfield police encourage you to report it They say community tips are one of the most effective tools they have in stopping car theft rings This story was reported by a journalist and has been converted to this platform with the assistance of AI Our editorial team verifies all reporting on all platforms for fairness and accuracy UPDATE: Experts weigh in on keeping autistic kids safe after West Bloomfield fatal house fire A nonverbal child with autism kept leaving his home unannounced His dad even spotted him trying to crawl out of a second-story window the parents put a lock on the inside of their front door put the key to leave in a lockbox and installed window locks That child and his siblings were later pronounced dead after one told 911 they couldn’t get out during a Feb. 2 fire at their West Bloomfield home. And one of the kids was found behind the front door according to court records newly obtained by the Free Press Exact details on the fire and deaths of 16-year-old Hannah 14-year-old Jeremiah and 12-year-old Jacob Oliora have not been released but search warrant affidavits obtained by the Free Press are shedding new light on the police and fire investigations 3 police interview with the children’s parents and details passed along from firefighters who responded to the scene at the white Police used that information as part of their probable cause argument to get a magistrate to sign off on their Feb 4 search of the home to look for the cause of the fire and any evidence of a crime Deputy West Bloomfield Police Chief Scott Mong called the deaths a “tragedy” and said that since the search warrant affidavits were written officials have obtained additional information “including about the measures the parents took to keep their developmentally disabled children safe.” “These measures appear to have been taken at the recommendation of knowledgeable experts,” he said The investigation is ongoing and the results will be released when it is complete and that we all avoid making a judgment about the children’s parents without all of the relevant information,” he said A parent of the children reached by phone Monday said they could not speak about them and the line disconnected Further attempts to give the parents a chance to comment were not returned The West Bloomfield fire marshal said this week that he could not yet comment on any determinations surrounding the cause or origin of the fire Official causes of the deaths have not been released by medical examiner offices both were working Sunday when the fire happened according to the synopsis of what they told police for their respective shifts — nursing for Liz and DoorDash deliveries for Don Hannah told him that she would start cooking hamburgers for herself and her younger brothers He had a few more DoorDash stops left and then would return home “There’s a fire in our house!” she told the 911 dispatcher Locks and Children’s Protective ServicesBesides Don and Liz Oliora Hannah was the only other person who had access to the key to unlock the front door from the inside They kept it in a lockbox in the home near the garage Wandering is not uncommon for children with autism Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the nonprofit Autism Speaks have pointed to a 2012 survey that found nearly half of youths with autism spectrum disorder wandered away at least once after age 4 and did so more frequently than unaffected siblings The children who did so did it for enjoyment and sometimes to avoid uncomfortable stimuli There were numerous close calls with drowning or traffic reported in the survey Police had prior contact with the West Bloomfield family in connection to a wandering child police got a call for a possibly lost 9-year-old child in the area according to a West Bloomfield police report tied to the address and obtained through the Freedom of Information Act More: Freezing deaths, living in squalor and shocking murder: Are Michigan's children OK? including the child’s name and his connection to the other person in the report were redacted — blacked out — so they could not be viewed But the report showed someone called to say a child was possibly lost about 10:45 a.m the child’s father had caught up with them The redacted reports indicate that police were told the child had run out of a back door and the responding officer told dispatchers to make note of a “condition” at an address police were called to the neighborhood for a small boy walking in the roadway More: Michigan man cleared of murder now fights for compensation Police found a 10-year-old boy with no socks shoes or coat on and took him to the police station according to the redacted police report for that incident Police used a tablet the boy had and found a phone number to call his dad A sergeant also drove out to find a family member of the child in person and found a front door standing wide open A sergeant knocked on the door for several minutes before going in Children’s Protective Services was contacted firefighters forced their way through the front door West Bloomfield Fire Marshall Byron Turnquist previously said Firefighters could hear the ignitor of the gas stove clicking They pulled Hannah, Jeremiah and Jacob Oliora from the home as neighbors watched Those neighbors later told the Free Press how they tried to save the kids themselves how the parents of the kids collapsed in grief when they arrived home A possible origin of the fire was spotted in the home’s living room when Turnquist arrived at the scene There were burn patterns between a couch and a wall but there was heavy smoke and heat throughout the home Two children were found on the first floor Turnquist also previously said there appeared to be no working smoke alarms in the house He urged the public to check their own and plan multiple ways to escape in an emergency The death of the youngest of the three children was preliminarily deemed to be an accident due to smoke and soot inhalation The other children’s autopsies were scheduled for the same day as the search The records also indicate police took two key sets from a dresser drawer in a first-floor guest room and keys from a ground-floor office A Bloomfield man faces eight felony charges related to child sex crimes was arrested April 25 and jailed in the San Juan County Detention Center Beattie is charged with four counts of first-degree felony criminal sexual penetration of a minor under the age of 13 three counts of second-degree felony criminal sexual contact of a child third-degree felony child abuse and a misdemeanor unlawful exhibition of motion pictures to minors The charges are in connection to two cases involving two female children Bloomfield Police learned of the first case Aug when they were called to a home in the 400 block of East Cedar Avenue who confided in her friend that she was “being sexually assaulted,” by Beattie according to the affidavit for arrest warrant the girl said the abuse began when she was 11 years old starting with “touching” and escalated to more aggressive behavior until she was allegedly “raped” multiple times by Beattie The 15-year-old also stated that Beattie at one time reportedly “threw a trash can” at her when she refused him he allegedly held a gun to his head and told the girl “if it was that bad” for her to “grab the gun and shoot him,” the affidavit states Beattie threatened to kill the girl and her mother if she told anyone about the abuse her aunt and her cousin,” if she told on him Beattie allegedly sexually assaulted her from September to February 2024 at home in the 300 hundred block of East Cedar Avenue in Bloomfield The abuse stopped when the girl and her family moved A preliminary hearing for both cases will be at 8:30 a.m The email "' + userEmail + '" could not be added Please try again or email Shane at shane@durangoherald.com for assistance Choose from several print and digital subscription packages We use cookies to improve your experience on our site. By using our site, you consent to our policies Apply News and Announcements Posted in: Homepage Announcements Bloomfield College of Montclair State University’s undergraduate program in Game Design has been ranked one of the Top 50 in The Princeton Review‘s “Top 50 Undergrad Schools for Game Design for 2025.” No.13 on the Northeast regional list and No.48 on the Top 50 undergraduate list The company posted the ranking list on its website on March 18th along with a companion list of “Top 25 Graduate Schools for Game Design for 2025.” “The outstanding faculty and staff of our Creative Arts and Technology programs and our Game Design program are experts in the field and provide our students with an exceptional academic experience,” says Bloomfield Dean Theodorea Regina Berry Schools were chosen for the 2025 lists based on The Princeton Review‘s 2024 survey of administrators at 150 institutions in the U.S. and abroad offering game design studies. The survey requested information in four areas: academics, faculty, technology, and career prospects. More than 40 survey data points were taken in account to determine the school selections and tally the rankings Students majoring in Game Design at Bloomfield build knowledge and hands-on skills that can lead to career opportunities in animation Boasting the state-of-the-art Center for Technology and Creativity Bloomfield provides students with cutting-edge resources to pursue their game ideas and career aspirations in a supportive and inclusive academic environment “To students considering a career in the exciting field of game design we highly recommend Bloomfield College of Montclair State University along with the other outstanding schools that made our lists for 2025,” says Rob Franek The Princeton Review’s editor-in-chief and their alumni include many of the industry’s most successful game designers The Princeton Review developed this ranking category in 2010 with guidance from a national advisory board the company formed to help design the project survey and methodology Advisory board members included administrators and faculty from respected game design programs and professionals from some of the top video game companies The Princeton Review also tallies annual rankings of colleges and business schools in several categories as well as rankings of schools for entrepreneurship studies The company reports non-ranked lists of the best schools offering online degree programs in education Prospective Student? Learn more about our game design programs or take the first step in applying to become a Bloomfield Bear Journalist? Contact the Media Relations team for assets or to schedule an interview Bloomfield College of Montclair State University A rare and beautifully preserved mid-century modern home in Bloomfield Township Designed and built in 1955 by Harold Turner, a noted craftsman who once served as master builder for Frank Lloyd Wright the residence showcases timeless architectural vision This type of property doesn’t come along often,” said Ryan Cooley of O’Connor Realty Detroit in Detroit who listed the property with Patricia Chetcuti More: Frank Lloyd Wright built more than 30 homes in Michigan. Here's how to see 8 of them According to Cooley the listing generated intense interest with three days of showings and over 300 people attending the open house Turner’s influence is evident throughout the design most notably in the steeply pitched A-frame gable that rises dramatically from the ground to the roof peak More: Frank Lloyd Wright designed more than 30 homes in Michigan: Here's how to see 8 of them More: Rare offering on popular Union Lake: Modern home with shoreline lists for just under $4M paired with floor-to-ceiling windows that dominate the front facade floods the interior with natural light and creates a powerful architectural statement while seamlessly blending and integrating the structure into its pine forest surroundings and lush ground cover tranquil retreat that feels like a home within the woods while still being minutes from suburban conveniences “Buyers are going to gravitate towards it,” Cooley said they’ll know that it’s the kind of home they’ve been waiting for.”    red mid-century gates at both ends of the driveway open to the house that features a copper roof and outdoor storage wall with original wooden doors the main living area has custom geometric details and whitewashed pecky cypress wood with hidden built-in storage A central fireplace and original wooden doors add to the home’s period authenticity “You can sense how well thought out this place is,” referring to the design and "nooks and crannies throughout,” Cooley noted The kitchen has been updated with stainless steel countertops and open shelving while retaining its original cabinetry Double windows above the sink overlook the original screened porch and yard which can be accessed from the adjacent living room The hallway with custom tile flooring leads to the primary suite which has a bathroom adorned with period-appropriate tile angled geometric window design that creates the sensation of forest bathing This property is a timeless work of architectural art “The house looks like it's part of the land,” Cooley said referring to the seamless integration of the design with its natural surroundings Brendel Hightower writes about real estate and other topics for the Detroit Free Press. Contact her at bhightower@freepress.com. Support local journalism: Subscribe to the Detroit Free Press Bloomfield College The mission of Bloomfield College of Montclair State University as New Jersey’s only four-year Predominantly Black Institution (PBI) and Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) is to educate and engage students to provide stewardship to communities interdisciplinary liberal arts education featuring community-engaged and collaborative learning that provides students opportunities to see the world through multiple worldviews; Engaging students in curricular and co-curricular programs and experiences with the College’s distinctive identity as an urban-situated college environment committed to community engagement; Cultivating an on-campus esprit de corps and sense of community that empowers students’ academic and wellness growth that begins firmly rooted in the students’ collective histories and cultures Bloomfield College of Montclair State University will serve as a national model of a Predominantly Black Institution with 21st century personalized interdisciplinary and cutting-edge liberal arts education A New Bloomfield man was arrested for alleged child molestation the Callaway County Sheriff's Office received a report of a 4-year-old who disclosed that she was touched by Speaks A forensic interview was conducted with the child on March 7 the child said that Speaks touched her inappropriately at his residence The victim shared that it happened outside near the woods The child's mother told authorities that she believed the incident happened in October of 2024 She recalled a day when the child visited Speaks' residence That night the child reportedly complained of vaginal pain she said came from a scratch Speaks was reported by a family member to have done inappropriate or concerning things related to children or female family members in the past The probable cause statement said that Speaks was being investigated by the Callaway County Sheriff's Office for another sexual offense involving a 16-year-old female Speaks was booked into the Callaway County Jail on March 14 He was charged with Child Molestation First Degree Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist II announced Italian automotive design company Italdesign will establish their U.S The announcement comes during Consumer Electronics Show 2025 building on Michigan’s leadership in the mobility sector and marking another milestone for the state’s innovation ecosystem Italdesign’s expansion will bring 24 high-paying jobs to the state and over $20 million in private investment to the local economy The company chose Michigan over competing sites in Ohio and California as part of its focus on advanced automotive design and engineering.  “Italdesign’s decision to ‘make it’ in Michigan demonstrates our position as a leader in the mobility and automotive design sectors not only here in the U.S. but around the world," said Lieutenant Governor Gilchrist II and showing the world that Michigan is the best place to build the cars Let’s keep working together to foster innovation and win more jobs and investments.”  “The United States play a key role in our global strategy: partnering with major automotive players providing the widest range of services today available on the market,” said Antonio Casu Italdesign Global CEO. “From Styling and Engineering to prototyping Who else could provide such a range of services With almost six decades of expertise in the automotive industry customers with innovative solutions and proven excellence We are ready to make a difference.”  "Having an operational headquarters in Michigan is essential to effectively support our American customers,” said Fabrizio Mina Italdesign USA CEO. “This local presence allows us to respond promptly to their needs and to provide a personalized and high-quality service to the large industry or startups wishing to enter the automotive sector.”   Italdesign’s growth in Michigan will be supported by a $200,000 performance-based Michigan Business Development Program (MBDP) grant.  "Michigan boasts an impressive legacy as a global leader in the automotive industry with the metro Detroit region playing a pivotal role by hosting numerous key suppliers and essential contributors to the automotive supply chain,” said State Sen. Jeremy Moss (D-Southfield) “This $20 million investment will allow Italdesign to expand its operations in Bloomfield and unmatched leadership in the mobility sector This expansion is a win for Michigan’s economy strengthening our position as a hub for automotive innovation and ensuring long-term competitiveness in the rapidly evolving automotive landscape.”  “I am thrilled to welcome Italdesign to Oakland County and to Michigan,” said State Rep Samantha Steckloff (D-Farmington Hills) “Their commitment to locating in our community demonstrates our excellence in automotive innovation and we look forward to welcoming these new high skilled jobs to our area.”  Michigan’s presence at CES 2025 highlights the state’s commitment to shaping the future of mobility and technology As the world’s premier showcase for innovation CES provides Michigan with a platform to demonstrate its leadership in emerging sectors such as electric and autonomous vehicles driving and smart infrastructure.  “CES is the perfect stage to announce innovative investments like Italdesign’s,” said Chief Mobility Officer Justine Johnson “Our leadership in the automotive and mobility sectors paired with our relentless focus on workforce development and innovation makes Michigan the premier destination for companies building the next generation of technology we’re showcasing why anyone looking to drive the future of mobility should be ‘making it’ in Michigan.”  This announcement builds on Michigan’s growing legacy of attracting global mobility leaders German-based EV charging station provider EcoG announced the establishment of their U.S These consecutive successes underscore Michigan’s unmatched leadership in advancing electrification and automotive innovation.  About Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) From powerful poetry to award-winning research Bloomfield students proved at the NRHC Conference that when talent meets purpose the impact reaches far beyond the classroom Paula Perez Portero and Tyrese Fletcher-Hewlett are living proof that some of the most exciting young minds in arts creativity and research are being nurtured right here at Bloomfield College of Montclair State University Last month, they joined hundreds of other high-achieving students from 200 colleges and universities across the Northeast, Canada and the Caribbean at the 2025 Northeast Regional Honors Council Conference in Harrisburg Guided by Figen Suchanek Paula Perez Portero — a sophomore Biology major with minors in Mathematics and Psychology — explored a groundbreaking new way to support public health by using technology Her research uses machine learning models to predict air pollution levels in New Jersey cities by analyzing data from nearby pollutant and weather stations “Clean air is everyone’s right — and data helps us protect it,” she says titled “Predicting Air Quality and Public Health Impacts: A Machine Learning Approach to Understanding Pollution and Meteorological Factors in New Jersey” stood out from dozens of others and earned her the Best Poster Award a third-year Creative Writing major with a minor in Expanded Media “Words of Freedom: Poetry as Activism,” at the Performing Arts and Film Showcase Tyrese originally enrolled as an International Business major but an unexpected event sparked a new passion and completely shifted his path it didn’t ignite a passion within me,” Tyrese says “It wasn’t until I attended a poetry event hosted by the Live Poetry Society that I realized where my true talent and interest lay—in poetry and creative writing I fell in love with the way I can create an image with words and touch people’s hearts.” From the award-winning facilities in the Creative Arts & Technology department to ample opportunities for student-led scientific research guided by experienced faculty Bloomfield College provides all of the tools and support students need to explore their passions Bloomfield College Honors Program provides even more opportunities for students who want to go deeper and take their learning to the next level:  Bloomfield alumni have written Grammy-winning albums, served in Congress, founded non-profits Paula and Tyrese are just two examples of what’s possible when passion meets opportunity And at Bloomfield College of Montclair State University Prospective Student / Parent? Learn more about the Honors Program at Bloomfield College of Montclair State University, plan a visit to our campus, and take the first step toward applying to become a Bloomfield Bear A missing 12-year-old girl from Bloomfield has been located Avah DeLeon was last seen on the evening of April 8 when she told a family member she was going downstairs to get water Bloomfield police on Thursday said she had been found and thanked everyone for their assistance which makes polyester films used to package food and other products is shutting down its facility in Bloomfield according to a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) The closure will begin June 30 and end Oct Relocation of the business is listed as the reason which has plants in the United States and Brazil was acquired in November 2024 by the Oben Group Terphane was founded in 1976. The Bloomfield plant was built by Eastman Kodak in the mid-1980s to produce an ultra-thin film, but the company later decided against pursuing that market, Rochester Business Journal reported Reporter Marcia Greenwood covers general assignments and has an interest in retail news. Send story tips to mgreenwo@rocheste.gannett.com. Follow her on X @MarciaGreenwood – The Bloomfield School Board placed the district superintendent on administrative leave at Monday’s school board meeting questioning the decision made by the board because the stake of all our students is at risk and I just want the best for all the students in the whole district,” said Brooke Nelson They want to know why the school board decided to remove Summers from his position after only about a year on the job “They didn’t have any good accusations against him “ They haven’t given us any answers and that’s what we were kind of just in the commons for this morning Summers has done a lot for the district since he took on the role “Just most of our staff and everybody support our superintendent and we feel like they just did it so abruptly and didn’t try to explain to the public anything So we just want answers,” Nelson said.  The Bloomfield School District confirms James Olivas is now the acting superintendent The district send out a message on social media: “Please be assured that all students are safe at school today Students are in class and participating in their regularly scheduled courses “We were just trying to stand up for what was right,” said Nelson All of the administration and school board showed up to run us out of the commons and we weren’t doing anything but teaching our students.”               Nelson told KOB 4 she and three other Bloomfield high faculty members are now on administrative leave because of the protest and he would not comment on a personnel matter A Public Education Department spokesperson sent us the following statement: “The New Mexico Public Education Department is aware of the situation regarding the Bloomfield Schools Superintendent being placed on leave NMPED will continue to work closely with district leadership to ensure stability and support the district in any way necessary.” Any person with disabilities who needs help accessing the content of the FCC Public File may contact KOB via our online formor call 505-243-4411 Authorities in Bloomfield are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing teenager who disappeared from a local supermarket over the weekend and may be in the Newark area according to a statement released by the Bloomfield Police Department was reported missing by a family member on Sunday Avah was inside the Stop & Shop store with her father when she suddenly ran out of the building and disappeared Avah is described as 5’9” tall with a medium build.  Authorities noted that Avah has a documented history of running away and was previously located in Newark after a prior incident She has been officially entered into the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) database as a missing person Anyone who sees Avah DeLeon or has information about her whereabouts is urged to contact the Bloomfield Police Department at 973-680-4141 — This is the current view driving along US Highway 550 between Bloomfield and Aztec but it will look a little different in the next 18 months It’s pedal to the metal for the company B8D LLC as they begin to build their new sand-processing facility “If you look at the potential for activity from an oil and gas standpoint there is a there is a very strong market potential in this region,” said Mark Curry chief operating officer of B8D. “And this is something that’s never really been done around the northwest part of New Mexico for the San Juan basin and we’re able to put the different pieces it takes to make this processing facility work together.” B8D has promised to bring in around 30 jobs “Everything we’re trying to do is we’re trying to hire local and make sure that we’re giving back to the community,” Curry said We know this is going to be very good for the city This is going to be very good for this region.” After outbidding the City of Bloomfield for the full 157 acres of space the company is giving about 40 acres to the city for a reservoir just north of this property “Currently we only have 30 days of water storage in this lake (and) this reservoir will increase that by five,” Bloomfield city manager George Duncan said Once plans are final it will take two-to-four years until folks can take a dip or visit the park across the way “This will be a huge event and endeavor for us,” Duncan said “It’ll also supply some recreational needs for us The B8D LLC and the City of Bloomfield said they are excited about the partnership An afternoon tornado captured the home of a New Bloomfield family on County Road 362 a close friend of the family who lost their home urged others to view this event as a warning sign "Like a lot of people don't take warnings very seriously and don't take shelter when they should and they think that they're going to have plenty of time They're going to be able to look out the window and see a tornado coming but that isn't how it works," said Hill According to the Callaway County Sheriff's Office Sunday afternoon brought the Guthrie area as a whole these same circumstances They reported no fatalities or serious injuries The Emergency Management Service Director for Callaway County Off of that county road it kind of like drop down she had just barely gotten out of her car and into the house and it was pretty much on top of them," said Kidwell While the storm had the strength to damage a home Within minutes of messages being sent about the family's home community members came together to help clean up the damage "I heard from a friend that their house had been hit and within 30 seconds their daughter called and she's very emotional and devastated seeing what was going on Seeing all these people here coming in and out all afternoon is truly a testament to this very amazing small community of New Bloomfield."