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Where's Waldo? Iconic cartoon character hiding in Brighton all month
BRIGHTON — You won’t need a book to find Waldo in Brighton this month. Local businesses are participating in "Find Waldo Local" throughout the month of July. 2 Dandelions Bookshop — 428 W Main St. — is organizing the event, according to a news release. There is no cost to participate.
As Concordia cuts athletics, Cleary adds new programs
HOWELL — As Concordia University cuts athletic programs in Ann Arbor, sports teams at Cleary University in Howell continue to grow. Strong investments in athletics at Cleary have resulted in the creation of 19 programs for men and women, and a recruiting effort by coaches that drew about 320 athletes from around the world to the Howell campus during the 2023-24 school year. ...
Man, woman injured in separate incidents at two Metro Detroit lakes
(CBS DETROIT) - The Oakland County Sheriff's Office is investigating two separate incidents at North Commerce Lake and Union Lake.According to the sheriff's office, the Search and Rescue Team responded to North Commerce Lake at about 5:57 p.m. for a man who was unresponsive and floating in the water.Authorities say the 20-year-old Commerce Township man was on a pontoon boat near a sand bar in the lake when he dove off and hit his head on the lake bottom, about 4 feet underwater. The man, who was not wearing a life jacket, was taken to a hospital for serious injuries.Investigators believe alcohol was a factor.At about 5:43 p.m., the sheriff's office said a 32-year-old Waterford Township man was on a personal watercraft when he fell off. The watercraft continued for a distance before hitting a 24-foot pontoon boat.Authorities say a 29-year-old woman was lying on her back at the teat of the boat when it was struck. She suffered minor injuries and refused treatment at the site.Alcohol does not appear to be a factor.
Frankenmuth DL Derrick Simmons commits to Michigan State
FRANKENMUTH, Mich. (WJRT) - Frankenmuth defensive lineman Derrick Simmons held multiple offers from Big Ten schools such as Illinois, Purdue and Northwestern. He went on visits to each school, but it was the one close to home that peaked his interest. Simmons committed to Michigan State. In our interview above,...
UPDATE: 2nd water distribution set for early Saturday amid continued boil advisory
PORT HURON — After Friday afternoon's distribution at the city's mid-town fire station resulted in massive traffic congestion, residents will have another chance to pick up bottled water early Saturday to help get them through the ongoing boil water advisory affecting residents below the Black River. The city will continue to distribute water...
Summer car shows in Adrian finding a new home at Lenawee County Fair & Event Grounds
ADRIAN — Car shows in Adrian that were once part of the First Fridays summer lineup of events in the city have found a new home. Shows organized and held in and near the East Church Street parking lot of Nova’s Soda Pop Candy Shop, 105 E. Church St., and throughout the downtown streets, have relocated to the Lenawee County Fair & Event Grounds on the east side of Adrian. The first show held at the county’s historic fairgrounds was in June and the next monthly show is scheduled for today, Friday, July 5, from 5 to 8 p.m.
Black Bottom Street View exhibit returns to Bert’s Warehouse in Detroit
The acclaimed “Black Bottom Street View” exhibit returns this summer in Detroit. It will be available for public view at Bert’s Warehouse in the city’s Eastern Market district beginning Saturday through July 28, according to Marcia Black of Black Bottom Archives, a nonprofit that is repository for the history of the noted largely African-American community […] The post Black Bottom Street View exhibit returns to Bert’s Warehouse in Detroit appeared first on Michigan Advance.
Raw sewage found behind Ann Arbor elementary school Wednesday
ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Approximately 75 gallons of raw sewage are estimated to have been released into a grassy area behind Pittsfield Elementary School earlier this week, officials said. City of Ann Arbor staff were told about dried sewage and other debris near a manhole behind the elementary school,...
Man files lawsuit alleging racial discrimination when applying to Shinola Hotel job in Detroit
(CBS DETROIT) - A Black man is accusing the Shinola Hotel in downtown Detroit of racial discrimination when he submitted a resume for a job."The law prohibits discrimination based on race, but as a civil rights lawyer who is very, very busy, I can tell you this happens all the time," said attorney John Marko.Marko represents Dwight Jackson, who applied for a hospitality job earlier this year. He said Jackson was shocked when he did not get a callback, so he switched up his resume."Didn't change anything substantive; he only changed his name to a white-sounding name of John Jebrowski, and...
Veterans, homeless given food, toiletries on Fourth of July
DETROIT, Mich. (FOX 2) - Feeding the Veterans and the Homeless, a charity founded by Michael C. Jones, did just that on the Fourth of July, donating food and toiletries to more than 300 of those in need. Jones, in addition to being a minister, spent six years in the...
On 100th birthday, metro Detroit Tuskegee Airman reflects on changing racial attitude
On his 100th birthday, on the Fourth of July, a West Bloomfield Tuskegee Airman had a message about the racial progress he has witnessed over the past century: Guard it with vigilance. U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Harry Stewart was among the approximately 1,000 first Black Air Force pilots trained at Tuskegee Army...
See the most dangerous intersections in Genesee and Saginaw counties
MID-MICHIGAN (WJRT) - Drivers racked up dozens of crashes at the most dangerous intersections around the Flint and Saginaw areas last year. Michigan Auto Law compiled lists of the top 10 most dangerous intersections in Genesee and Saginaw counties based on crash data reported to Michigan State Police. The most...
WEATHER EXTRA: Stormy conditions ahead
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - As low pressure passes over lower Michigan on Friday, it will bring the chance of widely scattered showers and thunderstorms to Mid-Michigan. The Storm Prediction Center has highlighted the area with a Marginal Risk (level 1 of 5) for severe weather. Widespread severe weather is not expected, but we could see a few thunderstorms that contain gusty winds and hail.
City of Flint bids a fond farewell to City Attorney William Kim
FLINT, Mich.—The City of Flint announced the upcoming departure of City Attorney William Kim today, on June 5, 2024. His resignation is effective July 26. “I wish Attorney Kim the very best in his new position and thank him for his service to the residents of Flint,” Mayor Sheldon Neeley said. “Mr. Kim has helped guide the City of Flint through turbulent times over the past nine years, and I congratulate him on the next step in his career. We continue to cultivate talented individuals at the City of Flint, and I am confident that we will continue to attract top talent, based on the foundation of success laid by our current and former staff.”
Missing Michigan Teen Found on Miami Live Stream
One of the biggest miracles on social media just happened after a missing 17-year-old from Michigan popped up on a live stream in Miami, Florida. Troy Coleman, a teen from Mt. Morris Township went missing from Flint, Michigan on May 21st. To make matters worse, Coleman is schizophrenic, which could put him in more danger without his medication. The missing person case was allegedly becoming a death investigation after he was missing for a couple of months with no leads to his whereabouts. Then like magic, many strange moments came together thanks to social media.
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