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Nobody claims ownership of $250K earmark for abandoned church in Michigan budget
(The Center Square) – A $250,000 earmark in the new Michigan state budget is raising concerns, with little information about its use beyond a building rehabilitation project. Event planner Tatiana Grant told the Detroit News she requested the funding to restore the St. Columba Episcopal Church, which has been closed since 2003. However, nonprofit Invest Detroit, which holds the grant funding, says there is no ownership agreement with Grant. The...
Big Lots to close 4 stores in Michigan: List of locations affected
Big Lots plans to close 35 to 40 stores this year, including several in Michigan. The discount realtor headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, has more than 1,392 stores in 48 states as of May 4, according to a filing to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in June where the company noted the...
New law makes it easier for Michigan prisons to release people in poor health
DETROIT (AP) — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed a law Tuesday that would make it easier for people to be released from Michigan prisons if they’re in debilitating health and considered to be a minimal risk to the public. The new law replaces a 2019 law that was seen as vague and hard to apply. Only one person had been released, according to FAMM, an advocacy group that works for changes in criminal justice systems across the country. The Michigan parole board will have authority to release someone to a medical facility, hospice or a home, especially if they have a life expectancy of less than 18 months. “Their needs are too much for the Corrections Department and they’re not a risk to public safety,” said Maria Goellner, director of state policy at FAMM.
Michigan Native Explains Subpar Home Run Derby National Anthem
Just a few days ago we all witnessed one of the most unforgettable moments as the national anthem was absolutely slaughtered during the Major League Baseball (MLB) Home Run Derby in Arlington, Texas. Shortly after the questionable performance the jokes and memes began to swirl around the internet, and this is how we all became aware of the singer's origins in the Mitten state.
Sterlingfest increasing safety, looks to learn from other brawl-filled festivals
Sterlingfest kicks off Thursday with increased safety protocols to help prevent brawls seen at other festivals this summer including at Berkley Days and Marysville Summerfest.
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.
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...
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!
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.
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.
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.
All-decade team: Livingston County's best boys soccer lineup for the past 10 years
Three members of Brighton’s 2023 state Division 1 runner-up boys soccer team are among the 11 players selected to Livingston County’s best starting lineup over the past 10 years. Devlin McGinnis, who led the Bulldogs to the state final, is the only player still active in high school to make the team. While putting...
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...
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