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Henry Payne: Corvette ZR1 drops mic with 1,000+ horsepower
STERLING HEIGHTS, Michigan - Corvette has blown past the 1,000-horsepower marker. Chevy introduced its fastest, track-focused, 2025 ZR1 model Thursday with a twin-turbocharged, 5.5-liter V-8 engine that makes a stratospheric 1,064 horsepower - the first ‘Vette to hit quadruple digits. The number puts the mid-engine sportscar in elite, million-dollar-plus hypercar territory along with European rocket ships like the 1,063-horsepower Mercedes-AMG One and 1,160-horse Aston Martin Valkyrie. Yet the Corvette will cost a tenth of these exotics at an estimated $150,000 when it goes on sale this fall.
National Hall of Famer Sails Bayview Race
Aboard a Nelson Merek 68 named OC68, Dawn Riley of St. Clair Shores and her crew sailed from Port Huron to Mackinac Island during the 100th Bayview Mackinac Race. Though the wind was slack, the team crossed the finish line at 2:08 a.m. Monday, July 22. As executive director of Oakcliff Sailing, Riley led a crew of mostly young trainees. […]
Young teenager accused of stabbing female in St. Clair Shores
Police are investigating after a young male was taken into custody after stabbing a female in the arm Thursday afternoon. The incident reportedly happened in the 22400 block of Maxine Street, east of Greater Mack Avenue and south of Nine Mile Road. The attacker, a 13-year-old male, then fled on...
Shelby Township clerk race down to three after Ulrich drops out
With Pamela Ulrich officially dropping out of the Shelby Township clerk’s race recently due to health concerns, three candidates are now competing for the position. Shelby Township voters will choose from political newcomers Jon Robinson and Grant G. Golasa and incumbent Stanley Grot in the Aug. 6 primary election. All three candidates are Republicans.
Richmond 12U Little League team advances to, falls in state semifinals
The Richmond Blue Devils 12U little league baseball team fell one game short of becoming just the sixth team from the town to play for a Little League State Championship, taking a narrow 5-4 loss to Tecumseh. “Most of these boys have been playing since they were four or five...
Trash or Treasure: Detroit artist did public commissions
“My mother had an art gallery in the 1970s and ’80s,” Kristin Anderson explained to Brian Thomczek at a recent appraisal session held at the Michigan Design Center in Troy. When the gallery closed, the piece of sculpture she brought in came home to live with them. Anderson remembers it being in the family house for a long time but has recently been thinking of parting with the piece.
All of a Sudden, This Small Michigan Town Became the Most Dangerous in the State
Nestled along Michigan’s border with Ontario, Port Huron has historically been known for its scenic views of the St. Clair River and its vibrant community life. However, recently, this small city has gained notoriety for an unfortunate reason. With a population of almost 29,000 residents, Port Huron has become one of the most dangerous small cities in Michigan, ranking as the 11th most dangerous small city in the state and the 270th most dangerous in America. This article delves into the factors contributing to this alarming transformation, examines the statistics, and explores the impact on residents and the efforts being made to restore safety reported by witl.com.
St. Clair Shores doctor sentenced to 20 years for fatal overdose
A St. Clair Shores doctor was sentenced in federal court Thursday to 20 years in prison for prescribing a prescription drug on which a patient overdosed, according to federal authorities. Bernard Shelton, 67, received the term from U.S. District Judge Denis Page Hood after he was convicted of 21 charges...
Long-troubled Mount Clemens hotel has a date with the wrecking ball
The dilapidated and empty Victory Inn on the outskirts of downtown Mount Clemens finally has a date with the wrecking ball. City leaders and state officials will gather Tuesday morning at the intersection of North River Road and Gratiot Avenue for the demolition of the former hotel and a groundbreaking ceremony for a $20 million residential development.
Campers in Leonard get visit from former Detroit Tigers OF Andy Dirks
LEONARD – Rainfall on Wednesday morning didn’t delay the hundreds of kids at Echo Grove Camp and Retreat Center from their home-run opportunity to meet former Detroit Tigers outfielder Andy Dirks. The once-versatile OF, who has now found himself in the broadcast booth, provided the opportunity to interact...
Michiganders watching and present for the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris
Among the Michiganders looking forward to Friday’s Opening Ceremony for the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris is Devin Dilger of Macomb Township. “My family and I are very excited for the opening ceremony and ready to watch some great swimming,” said the graduating senior from Eisenhower High School.
Hulk Hogan Launching New Beer In Michigan – Here Is Where You Can Meet Him
Hulk Hogan is hosting several appearances in Michigan. You can catch the former WWE superstar today, July 24th, 2024, and tomorrow July 25th, 2024 in the Great Lakes State. Hogan is promoting his new beer brand, Real American Beer. Where will Hulk Hogan be in Michigan?. Hulk Hogan will be...
BROWN RD. CLOSURE BETWEEN THE NORTH AND SOUTH LEGS OF GIDDINGS RD IS DELAYED UNTIL JULY 29
Dan’s Excavating, the Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC) contractor for the Brown, Giddings and Silver Bell roads reconstruction project, has delayed the closure of Brown between the north and south legs of Giddings Road on the Auburn Hills/Orion Township border until Monday, July 29. The closure had originally been planned for tomorrow, Wednesday, July 24.
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...
Major funders bet big on rural America and ‘everyday democracy’
Someone may need to tell Carlton Turner that he’s working to save democracy. Turner is co-director of the Mississippi Center for Cultural Production in the town of Utica, population 600, where his family has lived for eight generations. The organization, better known as Sipp Culture, is helping breathe life into a region that’s seen schools, grocery stores, and factories shutter or leave. A project in the works: transformation of one of Utica’s oldest buildings into a cultural center and commercial kitchen.
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