The story of the 1976 EF4 tornado that ripped through West Bloomfield Township
According to the National Weather Forecast Offices, the tornado took shape near Halstead between 13 and 14 mile Roads making it’s way northeast toward the more populated area of West Bloomfield at the time. Cutting a path nearly four miles long, the girth of the tornado would later be estimated near 350-yards, or the length of 3 ½ football fields. Wind speeds from the tornado would later be calculated between 208-270 mph, determining its classification to be an EF4 on the Fujita scale and the strongest tornado to hit the area since 1950, a record it still holds 38-years later.
5:30 am
Perspectives on Traditional Native American Life: Apple Island
Mi-kwan-dahn (Mike) Jewell, tells stories of his culture and explains the uniqueness and significance of Apple Island in local indigenous culture.
Mi-kwan-dahn (Mike) Jewell, tells stories of his culture and explains the uniqueness and significance of Apple Island in local indigenous culture, providing insight into local history and one of Oakland County and Michigan’s most unique islands.
This is a production of Civic Center TV, in partnership with the Greater West Bloomfield Historical Society. For more information on Apple Island and Historical Society events and resources, please visit GWBHS.org.
6:30 am
Apple Island: Then and Now
The Greater West Bloomfield Historical Society's Christy Forhan details the extensive history of Apple Island!
As part of the September 2020 GWBHS Open House, local historian Christy Forhan led a presentation on the 50th anniversary of West Bloomfield School District’s ownership of Apple Island in Orchard Lake, Michigan. This video takes the viewer along the trails on the island, showcasing the archaeological features that still remain as well as some history on the island’s inhabitants.
7:00 am
2024 Oakland County State of the County
Oakland County Executive David Coulter addresses the past year and the future of Oakland County!
Live, local, social! Weekdays on TV, radio and the web!
The entire Civic Center TV team takes a look at all of the interesting news, events and projects in the Greater West Bloomfield and Oakland County community, taking a deeper, local dive into the news of the day with experts from throughout the local area and the State of Michigan!
12:30 pm
West Bloomfield Tornado of 1976
The story of the 1976 EF4 tornado that ripped through West Bloomfield Township
According to the National Weather Forecast Offices, the tornado took shape near Halstead between 13 and 14 mile Roads making it’s way northeast toward the more populated area of West Bloomfield at the time. Cutting a path nearly four miles long, the girth of the tornado would later be estimated near 350-yards, or the length of 3 ½ football fields. Wind speeds from the tornado would later be calculated between 208-270 mph, determining its classification to be an EF4 on the Fujita scale and the strongest tornado to hit the area since 1950, a record it still holds 38-years later.
1:00 pm
REPLAY: West Bloomfield Parks and Recreation Commission
Watch replays of all meetings the next day at 1:00 PM and in chronological order on the weekends beginning at 9:00 AM
Watch all municipal meetings on Civic Center TV and on CivicCenterTV.com! Join the live meeting at West Bloomfield Town Hall, 4550 Walnut Lake Rd. West Bloomfield, MI 48323.
3:01 pm
REPLAY: Keego Harbor Planning Commission Meeting
Watch replays of all meetings the next day at 1:00 PM and in chronological order on the weekends beginning at 9:00 AM
Watch all municipal meetings on Civic Center TV and on CivicCenterTV.com! Join the live meeting at 2025 Beechmont St, Keego Harbor, MI 48320.
5:35 pm
REPLAY: Oakland County Board of Commissioners Meeting
Watch replays of all meetings the next day at 1:00 PM and in chronological order on the weekends beginning at 9:00 AM
Watch all municipal meetings on Civic Center TV and on CivicCenterTV.com! Join the live meetings at 1200 North Telegraph Road, Pontiac, MI 48341.
7:00 pm
Greater West Bloomfield History through Maps
GWBHS President Gina Gregory connects the dots between original local maps and the development of our four communities!
Greater West Bloomfield Historical Society President Gina Gregory presents a special look through our local history as told by our maps, including Native American connections, development of local home life, and many other areas of our storied history!
8:00 pm
The Splash LIVE
Live, local, social! Weekdays on TV, radio and the web!
The entire Civic Center TV team takes a look at all of the interesting news, events and projects in the Greater West Bloomfield and Oakland County community, taking a deeper, local dive into the news of the day with experts from throughout the local area and the State of Michigan!
9:00 pm
Greater West Bloomfield History through Maps
GWBHS President Gina Gregory connects the dots between original local maps and the development of our four communities!
Greater West Bloomfield Historical Society President Gina Gregory presents a special look through our local history as told by our maps, including Native American connections, development of local home life, and many other areas of our storied history!
10:00 pm
2024 Oakland County State of the County
Oakland County Executive David Coulter addresses the past year and the future of Oakland County!
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