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Michigan splash pad reopens less than three weeks after mass shooting
ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich. - While the Fourth of July brought drizzles and gray skies, it didn't stop at least a couple of families from enjoying the Brooklands Plaza Splash Pad the day after it reopened for the first time since a mass shooting there two and a half weeks ago.
Fourth of July shooting leaves father dead in Clinton Twp.
Clinton Township police investigating after an early-morning shooting left a father dead Thursday in the parking lot of the Peachtree Apartment complex, according to police and social media reports. Township police Thursday night confirmed the homicide and said detectives are deep into the investigation. It wasn’t immediately clear if any...
Pontiac man charged in police pursuit; Eminem's new album; GM's vehicle sales; and more
Good morning, today is Wednesday. We can expect a high of 87 degrees with intervals of clouds and sunshine, breezy, warm and humid with a thunderstorm in spots this afternoon. 🎧 Prefer to listen to the news? Here are today's top stories. Pontiac man charged in police pursuit. James...
Rochester Hills splash pad reopens after mass shooting
ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich. – The Rochester Hills splash pad where nine people were injured in a mass shooting last month has reopened. Nine people, including two children, were shot when a man opened fire at the Brooklands Plaza Splash Pad in Oakland County on Saturday, June 15, 2024. Eight of the nine people who were shot have been released from the hospital.
Anchor Bay Triathlon returning to New Baltimore
Competitors from near and far will soon converge in downtown New Baltimore for the annual Anchor Bay Triathlon. Now in its 39th year, the race includes a half-mile swim in Lake St. Clair, an 11-mile bike and a 3-mile run to the finish line. This year’s event is scheduled to start at 7 a.m. July 13 at Walter and Mary Burke Park. The registration deadline has been extended to July 5.
Jeep-parent Stellantis cuts Warren Truck shift in July, plans adjustments in Toledo
Stellantis says it is cutting a shift at its Warren Truck Assembly Plant north of Detroit during July as the automaker tries to recalibrate its production and sales numbers, which fell sharply in the United States in the second quarter. The automaker also said Tuesday that it is making production changes at its plants in Toledo, Ohio. ...
Pontiac man faces murder charge for crash after running from Warren police
A Pontiac man is charged with eight felony counts after he allegedly crashed into a Jeep Cherokee killing one person and severely injuring three others while fleeing from Warren police. James Lamar Hudson Jr., 26, is charged with one count of second degree murder; four counts of fleeing a police...
Building of Distinction 2024: Family Gathering Compound by Orchard Construction
Orchard Construction helped this family create a memory-making dreamland with this pair of post-frame buildings built on 95 acres in the “thumb” area of Michigan. “They wanted a gathering space for their family and they use it for all kinds of activities,” said Steve Nikkel of Orchard Construction (Armada, Michigan). That includes snowmobiling, fishing in the newly dug pond, hunting, and family events including weddings and reunions.
RV Lost in Greenwood Township Fire
GREENWOOD TOWNSHIP, Minn. — An RV was fully engulfed by flames in an intersection just west of Tower, MN, early Wednesday morning. This happened around 1 a.m. The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office responded to the fire on the intersection of County Road 77 and Lake Vermillion Reservation Road, in rural Greenwood Township.
Fire in Greenwood Township destroys RV
GREENWOOD TOWNSHIP, Minn. (Northern News Now) - A recreational vehicle is considered a total loss after a vehicle fire on Wednesday morning. According to the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office, the agency responded to County Road 77 and Lake Vermillion Reservation Road in rural Greenwood Township at 1:01 a.m.
Good Hope Lions donate to Big Blue Bus
Gary Campbell, the Washington City Schools food service director, recently spoke to the Good Hope Lions Club about the Big Blue Bus meal delivery. Campbell explained that the most recent count available shows that approximately 1,500 breakfasts and 1,500 lunches were served each day in the city and county, and that these numbers were only made possible by the donations and grants received as no funding comes from the Washington City Schools.
Authorities Recover Body of Missing Kayaker
Authorities recovered the body of a missing kayaker on Tuesday. The body, recovered in more than 100 feet of water near Glen Arbor, was identified as Eric Tyler Gabryel, 28, from Capac. Gabryel had been missing since the afternoon of Saturday, June 29. Gabryel, along with a 37-year old woman...
City of Rochester Hills reopens splash pad after nine injured last month in mass shooting
ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich. — The City of Rochester Hills has reopened the Brooklands Splash Pad after last month's mass shooting, where nine people were injured. As of Wednesday, July 3, one of those victims, a 39-year-old woman, is still hospitalized after she was shot multiple times as she was protecting her children. The other eight people have been released. The victims released, who police have not identified, include:
Michigan splash pad reopens after shooting, Detroit-area animal shelter at capacity and more stories
The Rochester Hills splash pad has reopened just over two weeks after a shooting injured nine people, including two children; the Oakland County animal shelter is at capacity with over 150 dogs and 140 cats that need a home and more on the latest top stories.
Blackford Capital acquires Industrial Molding Corporation from NN
Blackford Capital, a lower middle market private equity firm, Wednesday announced the acquisition of Industrial Molding Corporation, an injection molded plastic products manufacturer and subsidiary of NN Inc (NASDAQ:NNBR), as the first add-on acquisition for its portfolio company, Davalor Mold Company. IMC is an independently run subsidiary of global precision...
DHL Express opens retail location in Troy
DHL Express, international express shipping services, recently opened a DHL ServicePoint in Troy. The new location is the company’s first DHL-owned and operated retail store in Oakland County. It is located at 5921 John R Road in a mixed residential and business area. The new location was opened to...
RACER GLOVES IN GOOD HANDS
“After 11 years of operating Racer Gloves USA it is time for me to move on,” says lifelong racer and industry insider Lee Block. “My life has been about motorcycles since a young age. Racing at Loudon in the 80's-90's, working in the motorcycle industry for most of my career, to exploring Nepal in 2024.”
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