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Twice fired DPSCD teacher wants her job back and a seat on the school board
A veteran teacher is hoping to get her job back and a spot on the school board this fall after she was fired for refusing to conduct classes in person. The Detroit Public Schools Community District Board of Education voted during a meeting this month to fire math and science teacher Nicole Conaway for failing to report in-person to her latest school assignment, Mumford High, for the 2022-23 and 2023-24 school years.
Macomb County restaurant opening 2nd location in Royal Oak as The Morrie closes
ROYAL OAK, Mich. (FOX 2) - The Morrie in Royal Oak is closing soon, but a new restaurant is already lined up to take its place. Sunday will be the last day for the restaurant known for regular live music and DJ performances as owner Aaron Belen shifts his full focus to his real estate development business.
Clare Superintendent Walter on administrative leave
Following a second closed session at the end of the regular board meeting July 15, Clare Board of Education President Loren Cole released a statement, citing an “employment issue” as the reason for an ongoing investigation using a third party. Superintendent Jim Walter II was placed on administrative leave at the same time (a month ago) but the investigation was not given as the reason for Walter’s being placed on the leave.
Resurgent Tigers dealt brutal blow with Riley Greene injury update
The Detroit Tigers are in a weird position ahead of the upcoming trade deadline. At 51-53, they aren't completely out of the Wild Card race, but also don't sit close enough to warrant pushing their chips in. One of the biggest reasons why the Tigers have been able to hang around in 2024 despite disappointments elsewhere on the roster (looking hard at you, Javy Baez) is the play of Riley Greene.
Detroit Lions Boost Defense by Signing Ex-Commanders Lineman
The Detroit Lions have officially signed ex-Washington Commanders’ defensive lineman David Bada. The Detroit Lions have announced the addition of defensive lineman David Bada, formerly with the Washington Commanders, on Thursday afternoon. Bada, 29, is signed through the NFL’s International Pathway Program, and thus does not count against the team’s 90-man roster limit.
The big Lions competition that nobody expected to be a competition is about to make the preseason really fun
The Detroit Lions are set with their starting quarterback spot with Jared Goff. So set that they made him one of the league's highest paid players this offseason. It seemed that the Lions were going to be totally set with Hendon Hooker at their number two spot, but it turns out that might not be ...
‘I do it for the community’: Michigan teen crowned back-to-back Coney eating champion
FLUSHING, MI— A question hangs in the air: Who will devour the most Coney dogs in only three minutes?. Nine contenders, hoping to be named the next Coney dog-eating champion, stared at their plates which contained six beef frankfurters heaped with meat sauce wrapped in a single layer of aluminum foil.
ALERT: Michigan Residents Targets Of New Door-To-Door Scam
I've never understood why some people have made a living out of scamming other people but honestly, I hope to never be in a position to where I would understand their motives. Scams have been around since humans found out that some people are very gullible, and they could con people out of their things. Whether simple or complex, these scams have been multiplying over the years, making it hard to keep up with them.
‘Snap’ faces Democratic primary opponent for Saginaw County board seat
BRIDGEPORT TOWNSHIP, MI — Incumbent Sheldon “Snap" Matthews will face a political newcomer for a seat on the Saginaw County Board of Commissioners during the Tuesday, Aug. 6, primary election for Democrats. Democrat Eddie Jackson will campaign to take Matthews’ seat, District 4, which largely covers Bridgeport Township...
Michigan’s UP Faces Unseasonably Warm and Muggy Weekend
Marquette, MI – Residents of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula are in for an unseasonably warm and muggy weekend as high pressure and elevated dew points move into the area. Temperatures are expected to soar into the lower 90s in many parts, with cooler conditions near Lake Michigan and the Bay of Green Bay.
Bank of America announces 2024 metro Detroit Student Leaders
Three Oakland County students were among five metro Detroit-area high school students selected for the 2024 Bank of America Student Leaders program. The five students were selected to serve as interns for an eight-week paid summer internship for Focus: HOPE, a civil and human rights nonprofit, according to a press release.
Thumb region’s hoops stars hone skills
MILLINGTON — A pair of former Thumb-area basketball standouts hosted a camp on Tuesday at Millington High School for highly-touted local basketball players. A pair of former 1,000-point scorers – 2020 Millington High School graduate Zac Yorke, and 2020 Kingston High graduate Evan Neff – put together the invitation-only camp. Yorke and Neff work for Cramer Basketball Camps in the Thumb area.
2024 Little League state tournament pairings, scores for age 11-and-under
YPSILANTI, MI -- The 2024 Little League age 11-and-under baseball state tournament brings together 12 district champions for one grand showdown July 27-Aug. 1 at Ypsilanti National. The tournament features three games of pool play for each team, with the top four teams from each o the two pools advancing...
How to watch Claressa Shields fight for world heavyweight championship
FLINT – Two-time Olympic boxing gold medalist Claressa Shields of Flint will take the ring tonight for perhaps the biggest fight of her professional career. Shields, who has already won championships in three divisions, will move up two weight classes to try and win a heavyweight belt. Shields, 29,...
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