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Highlights from the 2024 Regional Youth Law Enforcement Academy
The 2024 Regional Youth Academy, concluded last week. This year the academy had 22 student participants, aged 14-18, from Auburn Hills, Rochester, Bloomfield Township, and Birmingham, and offered an in-depth look into the world of law enforcement. Over the course of the week, participants received hands-on experience with police equipment,...
Meet & Greet Auburn Hills Golf Pro
Golf Wichita would like to welcome Michael Miller, new Head Golf Professional at Auburn Hills Golf Course to our team!. Michael Miller has served as the Director of Golf Operations for Marriott DFW Hotel and Golf Club at Champions Circle since December 2020 and has been with the club for a total of 6 years. Through a shared vision of success, he and his team worked diligently to transform their facilities and operation into a premier public golf experience in North Texas. In 2023, he helped create Champions Golf Academy, which provides instruction to all ages and ability levels, including a highly sought-after community junior program.
AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Program Filed Over 300 Returns This Year
Every year, a group of amazing AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Program volunteers assist taxpayers in filing their returns. According to AARP, 26,163 volunteers nationwide assisted 1,536,163 people, securing $1.1 billion in refunds for tax year 2023. Seventeen AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Program volunteers prepared 307 returns at the Auburn Hills Community Center...
Man's body pulled from lake in Pontiac, Oakland County Sheriff's Office is investigating
A man has been found dead in an Oakland County lake. Members of the Oakland County Sheriff’s Department and other first responders were on the scene Tuesday, at Baldwin Rd. and Montcalm in Pontiac.
Alleged tattoo studio shooter was suspect in 2009 Oakland County murder
HOWELL — The Daily has confirmed Jeremy Michael Heath, 48, who faces open murder charges for a shooting at Metro Studios Ink in downtown Howell, was also a suspect in a high-profile Oakland County murder in 2009. The open murder charge was announced by the Howell Police Department on Tuesday, July 2, joining charges of carrying a dangerous weapon with unlawful intent, felony firearm and carrying a concealed weapon. Heath was arraigned on those charges Monday. ...
Watch Luke Bryan Dedicate Heartfelt “Drink a Beer” Performance to Fallen Michigan Sheriff
Luke Bryan knows how to tap into his listeners’ sense of patriotism. His 2022 song “Country On” is a tribute to our nation’s often-unsung heroes, such as farmers, firemen and soldiers. However, the “Love You, Miss You, Mean It” singer isn’t merely paying lip service. During a recent concert in Michigan, Bryan took the time to honor a law enforcement officer killed in the line of duty.
Michigan woman, dog die in Oakland County house fire
(CBS DETROIT) - A 37-year-old Michigan woman and her dog died in a house fire Sunday, officials said.Authorities received a call from an acquaintance of Lakeisha Arnae Moton of Pontiac, who reported that she wasn't getting a response when she tried to get in contact with Moton. Oakland County deputies and Waterford fire officials responded to Moton's home in the 600 block of Raskob just after 1 p.m.When they arrived, they found a fresh layer of soot covering the home, and they found Moton lying unresponsive in the hallway of the single-story home. She was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities also say the fire likely began in the home's kitchen. A dog was in a kennel inside the house at the time of the fire and also died. An autopsy revealed that smoke inhalation was the cause of death and that the manner of her death was accidental.
Livingston & Western Oakland Meals on Wheels
Livingston & Western Oakland Meals on Wheels in Brighton is a nonprofit organization that utilizes more than 500 volunteers to deliver daily meals to 1,600-plus homebound seniors 60 years of age or older in the Livingston County and western and southeast Oakland County. It provides a nutritious meal, human contact, and a safety check Monday through Friday. The organization delivers frozen meals on Fridays to be used on Saturday and Sunday. The program is conducted alongside the Livingston County Senior Nutrition Program.
Priority Waste finalizes GFL purchase and takes over some Oakland County routes
Dozens of Metro Detroit cities will now receive garbage pickup service from Priority Waste after last-minute contract approvals last week, including Pontiac, Rochester Hills, Waterford Township, Farmington Hills, Milford Township, Royal Oak, Hazel Park and Oak Park. Priority became Michigan’s largest waste hauler when it finalized its purchase of GFL...
Oakland County Fair set to return July 5-14
DAVISBURG — The Oakland County Fair is scheduled to make its return to Springfield Oaks County Park July 5-14. Rides, glassblowing demonstrations, a saw artist, racing pigs and a petting zoo are among the attractions. “Oakland County has a rich rural heritage,” Oakland County Parks Director Chris Ward stated...
Tate’s Joy event to raise awareness of suicide prevention and pet adoption
ROYAL OAK — In honor of her daughter, who died in 2020 due to suicide, Melissa Ambrose-Eidson created a charity event dedicated to the things that her daughter, Tatum, loved. The event is called “Tate’s Joy” and will be taking place July 20 at the First Congregational Church of...
Michigan man asked to transfer $115K after fake Costco employee says he's a suspect in an international crime ring
(CBS DETROIT) - A Michigan man was accused of being involved in an international crime organization after a scammer told him his credit card had been fraudulently used at a Costco location in China, police said. The Troy Police Department said the man reported the scam on June 21 and said that in early May, he received a call from an unknown man who said he worked in customer service at Costco. This caller allegedly told the victim that his credit card was used at a Costco location in China and that he hadn't paid the card off.Police say the victim told...
‘Zero-tolerance approach’ -- Metro Detroit to see enhanced police presence enforcing firework safety
STERLING HEIGHTS, Mich. – The clock is ticking to Independence Day and ahead of all the family fun, police are reminding everyone to stay safe when lighting fireworks. ---> Warn your dogs: Michigan’s legal fireworks window opens today -- what to know about the law. You’ve probably already...
Pontiac man, 26, charged in police pursuit that killed Warren mother of 2
A 26-year-old Pontiac man has been charged in the fatal police pursuit that left a 42-year-old mom of two dead over the weekend. James L. Hudson Jr. was arraigned Tuesday in 37th District Court in Warren on charges including second-degree murder in connection with the crash that killed Katrina Michael, of Warren, Macomb...
Michigan Street Home of First Paved Mile & 3-Color Traffic Light
For all of us, driving has been the same since we first started, well maybe there have been slight changes but nothing drastic like the early 1900s. We have had the traditional paved two-lane streets, multiple-lane highways, one-ways, 3-color traffic lights, and more the entire time to control the flow of traffic but this was not always the case.
‘Garden Stories’ celebrated through Troy’s 49th annual Garden Walk
TROY — For the 49th Troy Garden Walk, Troy’s Garden Club invites community members to visit six homes in Troy, as well as a bonus venue, on Wednesday, July 10. “Since one of the gardens is nearly adjacent to the Stage Nature Center, located off Coolidge Highway, it has been added to the 2024 Walk and will be worth the stop if time allows and if you have not visited this green space in Troy before,” Judi Milidrag, from the Troy Garden Club, said in an email.
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