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Lake Orion man gets 26-50 years in prison for raping, beating ex-girlfriend with baseball bat after she broke up with him
A Lake Orion man will spend the next 26-50 years behind bars after being convicted of brutally beating and sexually assaulting his ex-girlfriend.
Teens Steal $1 Million in High-End Jeeps From Warren Assembly Plant
About 10 high-end Jeep Wagoneers have been boosted from the Warren Stamping Plant and authorities say the thieves are all under the age of 18. Have you ever looked at the price of a new Jeep Grand Wagoner? I have, not because I'll ever be in the market for one, but because I'm a Jeep fan. (They don't give these babies away.) The high-priced, luxury Jeeps are worth close to $1 million.
MI Local: Previewing Sounds Like Detroit concert; High Strung’s Josh Malerman joins the show
This week on MI Local, I start off the show with exclusive premieres of new music by local artists, including the electro-art-rock duo Dirt Room, and the indie-folk singer/songwriter Carmel Liburdi. Along with that, we previewed a couple of shows happening around the region, including nearby at the Outer Limits Lounge in Hamtramck for the Stroh Down Festival, and a bit further out with the Ann Arbor power-pop band The City Lines set to perform in Sault St. Marie!
Highland Park man held without bond after being charged with murder
A Highland Park man is behind bars after being charged with murder. Paul Matthew Williams, 35, was arraigned Wednesday on felony murder and felony firearm charges, Michigan State Police officials announced.
William Seikaly: Shame on Trump Camp For Not Condemning Michigan Supporters Chanting 'We Love Hitler, We Love Trump'
The author is an attorney and a lifelong Democrat. Are you still considering voting for Trump? You might remember your parents' admonition to “Be careful who you associate with.”. There was an interesting story this weekend in the Livingston Daily in Livingston County. One group of White Supremacists demonstrated...
Owner of Several Leo’s Coney Islands Accused of Fraudulent Wage Practices
The franchise owner who operates several Leo's Coney Island locations in Michigan is being accused of fraudulent wage activity, essentially cheating employees out of money they've earned. Kyriakos 'Ken' Vlahadamis is being investigated by the United States Department of Labor for defying overtime regulations and shortchanging employees for wages they've...
Lincoln (PA) hires former NBA player as next men’s basketball coach
The reigning CIAA champion Lincoln (PA) Lions have announced that they will be hiring former North Carolina State standout and NBA player Julius Hodge is expected to be hired as Lincoln’s next head coach. Hodge played four seasons with NC State from 2002 to 2005, helping lead the team...
Missing Michigan Teen Found Two Months Later -- 'Engaged' and Living with 44-Year-Old 'Stranger'
The man she was found with isn't expected to face any charges, despite authorities saying the pair were "actively trying to evade detection." Nearly two months after a 17-year-old girl walked out of her Michigan home and vanished, she's been found. And, according to the teen, she's now "engaged" to the 44-year-old man with whom she's been living.
Detroit woman shares her life story in new movie, 'Silent Scream'
Detroit's own Kimberly E. Mallory shares her deeply personal life story in the new movie 'Silent Scream.' The movie is based on her book, 'There Is No Sound In My Scream: Truth, Drugs and Faith.' You can catch the movie on Sunday, August 18th, at the Riveria Cinema on Grand River Avenue in Farmington Hills. For more, visit kimberlymallory.com.
Lake Orion school board selects Heidi Mercer as new superintendent
LAKE ORION — The Lake Orion Community Schools Board of Education selected Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning Heidi Mercer to be the district’s new superintendent. The 7-0 decision came on July 18 after the board completed five first-round interviews over the course of two evenings. Board members...
Jerry Narsh to step down from public service in November
LAKE ORION — For the first time in 42 years, Jerry Narsh will no longer be in a public service role to the Lake Orion community, a role he says “has been an honor and privilege.”. Narsh, who currently serves as Lake Orion Village Council president, has made...
Orion candidates for supervisor, trustees running unopposed in August Primary
ORION TWP. — When Orion Township voters cast their ballots in the Aug. 6 Primary Election they will see three new names vying for the four trustee positions on the Orion Township Board of Trustees. The four candidates for trustee – incumbent Michael Flood, Jr. and newcomers John Carson,...
Arc Livingston Launches Inclusive Book List During Disability Pride Month
July marks Disability Pride Month and a local non-profit is not only celebrating but has launched an inclusive book list. The Arc Livingston launched its Inclusive Book List during July’s Disability Pride Month by partnering with local libraries and the 2 Dandelions Bookstore in Brighton to feature inclusive book displays, a bookmark contest celebrating inclusion, and book readings. Libraries participating include the Brighton District Library, Cromaine District Library in Hartland, Howell Carnegie Library, and Pinckney Community Public Library.
Macomb County rescue slammed with needy animals: ‘I don’t know if we’re going to pull out of this’
At a time when Clinton Township-based nonprofit A ReJoyceful Animal Rescue has seen its resources stretched to the limits, its founder said its longstanding partnership with PetSmart Charities has provided crucial funding and support. A ReJoyceful Animal Rescue was founded in 2007 and has been working with PetSmart Charities for...
Here's How the Jury in the Samantha Woll Murder Case Voted on the Deadlocked Counts
The jury in the murder case of Samantha Woll last week acquitted defendant Michael Jackson-Bolanos on some of the murder counts but deadlocked on others, resulting in a mistrial on those unresolved counts. Here, according to a source, is how the deadlocked votes broke down:. Felony Murder: 4 Guilty, 8...
Claressa Shields is fired up for this Saturday’s fight in Detroit against Vanessa Lepage-Joanisse
FLINT, Mich. (WNEM) - Today the “GWOAT” Claressa Shields held an open workout at Berston Field House in Flint ahead of her big time fight at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit this Saturday night. If it didn’t already feel like fight week, today the energy was high from...
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