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Orchard Lake Fine Art Show features handmade works from around the nation
Sometimes, success can be salvaged from a setback. Just ask art show and festival promoter Patty Narozny, a force behind the 21st annual Orchard Lake Fine Art Show in West Bloomfield. When the Michigan economy hit the skids a generation ago, she shifted her energy to facilitating art shows in...
Rochester unions seek positive change in picking strong school board slate
For MEA member Linda Key and many others in Rochester, local school board meetings have become “frustrating and exhausting” since 2022 when two candidates endorsed by the far-right political group Moms for Liberty were elected to the board. Now the seat occupied by one of those two trustees...
Candidates run for open school board seats
Four candidates, including two incumbents, are running for three open seats on the Birmingham Public Schools Board of Education, and seven candidates, including three incumbents, are running for three open seats on the Bloomfield Hills Schools Board of Education, in the November general election. The filing deadline was Tuesday, July...
Claressa Shields dreams of turning hometown street into thriving community
After building an untouchable legacy in boxing, Claressa Shields is focusing on building one outside of the sport. Ahead of her fight for the heavyweight title against Vanessa Lepage-Joanisse at Little Caesars Arena on Saturday night — which would make her a champion in four weight divisions — the most decorated woman in boxing history told The Detroit News that she has entered the world of real estate and wants to turn Claressa Shields Street in her hometown of Flint into a thriving mixed-use neighborhood modeled after Sugar Ray Robinson Way in Harlem.
Campers in Leonard get visit from former Detroit Tigers OF Andy Dirks
LEONARD – Rainfall on Wednesday morning didn’t delay the hundreds of kids at Echo Grove Camp and Retreat Center from their home-run opportunity to meet former Detroit Tigers outfielder Andy Dirks. The once-versatile OF, who has now found himself in the broadcast booth, provided the opportunity to interact...
Collaboration brings about 'Christmas in July'
WHITEHALL – Stibiz farm and White Lake Community Library collaborated for their Christmas in July event. Thursdays are family night for the library and they have a different event set up for parents and their children. On July 18, it was at Stibitz Farms. Megan Plummer, one of the...
Supervisor, clerk and treasurer positions contested in Aug. 6 primary
INDEPENDENCE TWP. — The positions of supervisor, clerk and treasurer are all being contested in this year’s Aug. 6 Primary Election. Candidates running for the open supervisor seat include incumbent supervisor Jose Aliaga and newcomers Chuck Phyle, Donald Tillman and Terry Whitney. Candidates running for the open clerk...
The Ultimate Chicago to Frankenmuth Road Trip Itinerary
Get ready to trade the Windy City's towering skyscrapers for Frankenmuth's charming Bavarian-inspired architecture on this 296-mile journey through the heart of the Midwest. As a seasoned road tripper and adventure tour operator, I've crisscrossed this route more times than I can count, and let me tell you, it never gets old.
Griffin Claw Brewing Co. files Chapter 11 bankruptcy, business operations not affected
In an effort to avoid further litigation between partners, owners of Griffin Claw Brewing Co. filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy Friday morning. Co-owner Scott LePage says the filing will not affect business operations or any employees at Griffin Claw Brewing Co., which has restaurants and taprooms in Birmingham and Rochester. The bankruptcy case will allow Griffin Claw to continue with business as usual and preserve jobs, he says.
Sentencing set for Holly woman
Angela Marie Wallace, 54, of Holly, is expected back in Oakland County Circuit Court for sentencing on Oct. 3 at 8:30 a.m. on her embezzlment case. Wallace’s case dates back to Dec. 6, 2023, when she was arraigned on the two counts in Oakland County 52-2 District Court. She appeared in court and stood mute to the charges. A plea of not guilty was entered by the court. She was released on personal bond of $5,000.
Longtime banker retires
The State Bank is proud to announce that Aug. 1, will mark the retirement of John Wendling, vice president and business development officer, after a remarkable 51 years of dedicated service in the banking industry. Wendling’s extensive career, marked by his kindness, passion, and unparalleled expertise, has enriched the lives of countless customers, colleagues, and community members.
‘The Fire Inside’ traces Michigan boxer Claressa Shields’ rise to in-ring glory
DETROIT - Ahead of her title fight at Little Caesars Arena on Saturday, Flint's Claressa Shields is also getting ready for her big screen debut. "The Fire Inside," Shields' biopic about overcoming odds and becoming a two-time Olympic gold medal winning fighter, is due out later this year. The movie stars native Detroiter Ryan Destiny as Shields and Academy Award-nominee Brian Tyree Henry ("Causeway") as her trainer, Jason Crutchfield.
Ousted Pontiac school board president declines re-election bid
Gill Garrett, a long-time member of the Pontiac school board who has recently clashed with fellow board members, will not be running for another term, he told The Oakland Press. His decision comes on the heels of trustees voting to remove him as board president on June 26, though he...
Spencer brothers ready for boxing homecoming at Linden
Linden — If you want to find the Spencer brothers (Joey and Mickel) these days, the best place to look for them is at a boxing ring located in a garage in Linden. The garage door will be open because not much else fits in that garage, and people driving down Ripley Road can get a quick exhibit of the professional boxing siblings when they drive by at about 25 miles an hour.
New $15,000 HVAC system approved
On Monday, July 22, Fenton City Council approved costs for a new HVAC system for the A. J. Phillips Museum. Jason Payne, building and zoning administrator, recommended the bid submitted by K&S Ventures of Rochester Hills for $15,000, which includes labor and city permits.
Contract negotiations with professors stall at OU; mediator set to enter talks
Contract talks between Oakland University and Oakland University American Association of University Professors (OU-AAUP) have advanced to the next step. With only three weeks remaining in the current contract, talks came to a temporary standstill as union negotiators and university officials requested mediation. Both sides sat down to begin negotiations in May.
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