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Motorist pulled from car in lake at St. Clair Shores park
A teen helped save a person who drove a car into Lake St. Clair on Tuesday, St. Clair Shores officials said. The driver was taken to a hospital for evaluation, investigators reported. St. Clair Shores police said officers and firefighters were dispatched to the city's Lakefront Park on Jefferson Avenue...
David Charles Reed Jr.
David Charles Reed Jr., 72, of Chesterfield, passed away Monday, July 8, 2024. True to his nature, Dave made his wife, Kathy, laugh until the very last moment of his life. Born April 25, 1952, in Grosse Pointe, but calling Detroit home for his early years, David became a barber, joining his uncle and father at McCubbin’s Barber Shop in Grosse Pointe Woods. Though he closed the shop in 2015, he continued working on and entertaining his many loyal customers until the end.
Things to do this weekend in Metro Detroit
Here are seven ideas for getting out and about in Metro Detroit this weekend. This annual community festival has a midway, art fair, kids’ tent and a “Sterlingfast” 5K run. This year’s musical headliners include a Taylor Swift tribute show at 7 p.m. Thursday, John Michael Montgomery at 8:30 p.m. Fri. and classic rockers Night Ranger at 8 p.m. Saturday. Festival hours are 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. City of Sterling Heights campus, 40555 Utica, Sterling Heights. Visit sterlingfest.info for more details.
St. Clair Shores city officials to honor teen who helped rescue woman from submerged car
St. Clair Shores city officials next month plan to honor the young man who was involved in a heroic effort to save the life of an elderly woman after she crashed into Lake St. Clair. John Agnello, 15, of Grosse Pointe was one of the people who assisted in the...
Downstate 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...
Thousands expected to swarm Capitol today to protest Netanyahu visit, speech
WASHINGTON − Thousands of demonstrators are expected to gather Wednesday on Capitol Hill to protest the visit of Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and to discourage Congress from further funding Israel's war in Gaza. Netanyahu is scheduled to address a joint session of Congress on Wednesday afternoon. The invitation...
Michigan House primary: Two Dems challenge incumbent Edwards in redrawn 12th District
State Rep. Kimberly Edwards, a Democrat serving her first term in the Michigan House, faces two challengers in the Aug. 6 primary for a redrawn 12th District seat that straddles Macomb and Wayne counties. The district recently changed dramatically: It still centers on Edwards' hometown of Eastpointe, but now extends...
Pointer of Interest: Patriotism, community service are paramount for retired attorney
Deann Newman says it herself: Boredom does not sit well with her. If the Grosse Pointe Farms resident, who recently retired after a career as a corporate tax attorney with Deloitte, finds herself with too much time on her hands, “I find something to do.”. That sentiment was a...
Cairns Cup welcome party set for Sunday at Five Iron Golf
The Cairns Cup – a biannual tournament where golfers with disabilities from the United States and Europe compete – is coming to Macomb County. Five Iron Golf in Shelby Township is gearing up to host a welcome party on Sunday, July 28 at 6 p.m. for those affiliated with the event, which begins the same day and will run through Aug. 3 at Cherry Creek Golf Club.
$1.59M Historic Mansion Has Boathouse With Unique Tiki Bar & More
Dreaming of a summer paradise in Michigan? Look no further! This $1.59M historic mansion just hit the market, offering the perfect blend of luxury, charm, and tranquility. Picture yourself in a 4,050 square-foot haven, nestled on 2 acres of breathtaking beauty and a style that shows off the true craftsmanship synonymous with being built in 1931. Inside you'll find 6 bedrooms and 3.5+ baths with plenty of room for everyone to relax and unwind. Mlive reports that the neighbors say that the home was once the Sears department store families’ summer home.
ARCO begins construction of cold-storage facility expansion in Detroit market
ARCO National Construction’s Detroit division recently celebrated the groundbreaking of a cold storage facility expansion for Weeks Food Corporation, a fifth-generation, family-owned and operated wholesale food distributor. The expansion will add 21,515 square feet of temperature-controlled space to the company’s current meat distribution facility at 36901 Division Road in...
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...
Capac 15U claims runner-up status
CAPAC — The Capac 15U baseball squad earned a second-place finish at the CYBL All-Star Tournament it hosted this past week. Capac started things off Friday with a 6-2 win at Almont’s expense. Saturday’s action saw Capac drop an 8-5 verdict to Imlay City. They then followed...
Stine, Campbell help team to first
TRI-CITY AREA — Imlay City’s Macie Stine and Almont’s Melina Campbell helped Tri-Valley Twisters 14U register a first-place finish at the Fenton Summer Slam recently. The tournament was contested July 12-14. Their team started things off with a 15-0 win against Irish 13U on Friday, July 12.
$1 million of Jeep Wagoneers stolen in SUV heist by teens from Warren plant
WARREN, Mich. (FOX 2) - A broken security fence show the aftermath of 10 high-priced Jeep Wagoneers worth nearly a million dollars combined were stolen. Warren police say all the suspects were kids under 18. The snapshots show the trail of damage from the latest high-priced vehicle heist in Metro...
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