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Almont police officer accused of lying to police about son’s crash placed on paid leave
LAPEER COUNTY, MI – An Almont police officer has been suspended with pay after she was criminally charged for giving false information to a peace officer. Amanda Szymanski, 45, and her son were charged in connection with a Dryden Township crash that left a delivery driver with life-threatening injuries.
Bay Area Women’s Center awarded $75K in grant funding
BAY CITY, Mich. (WNEM) - The Bay Area Women’s Center (BAWC) was awarded at $75,000 grant from the Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow Foundation in Midland with annual equal payments until 2026. “We are so grateful for the support of the Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow Foundation....
Protest leader could see clear path to Saginaw council seat despite crowded field
SAGINAW, MI — A former state House candidate could sail to an easy November election victory in her bid to join the Saginaw City Council despite a dozen people seeking terms on the community’s governing body. Unless a write-in candidate joins the fray before a Friday, Oct. 25,...
Bay City Public Schools to debut GPS bus app for parents and guardians
According to a July 24 news release, the easy-to-use app is secured so only authorized users will have access to the school bus information and is fully launched at the start of the 2024-25 school year.
Munger Potato Festival returns for another ‘spud-tacular’ year
MUNGER, Mich. (WNEM) - The Munger Potato Festival is back for it’s 69th year, running from Thursday, July 25 through Sunday, July 28. The four-day event is hosted every year by the Munger Volunteer Firemen Corporation, but it’s supported by the entire community. JB’s Market will be serving...
2nd Ward Bay City commission race features 3 non-partisan candidates
BAY CITY, MI – The race for Bay City’s 2nd Ward Commissioner features three non-partisan candidates competing for a four-year term. The seat is currently held by Joseph Rivet, who is term limited. Voters will decide among Brandy Swartz, Breanna Graczyk and Craig Kokaly on his replacement. Graczyk,...
Saginaw man tries robbing gas station with bomb threat, but clerk doesn't yield
SAGINAW, MI — A Saginaw man is facing a life offense after allegedly trying to rob a gas station by claiming he had a bomb. About 2:47 a.m. on Tuesday, July 23, a man wearing a ski mask entered the Marathon at 1411 Court St., said Saginaw Police Detective Sgt. Matthew Gerow. The masked man approached the clerk, claimed he had a bomb, and threatened to kill him if he did not hand over the register’s cash.
Robbie D’s is leaving Old Town Saginaw. Here’s where it’s going next.
SAGINAW, MI — Robbie D’s is leaving Old Town Saginaw, but fans will still be able to enjoy its popular lemon pepper wings, burgers and cheesesteaks, plus new menu options coming soon. Restaurant owner Robert Delgado opened the restaurant, formerly a food truck, in the Ippel Building, 100...
Bob’s (Guest) Bites: Popeyes first-timer earns his Louisiana-cooked chicken cred
Readers: Bob Johnson is on vacation. In his place this week, MLive reporter Justin Engel will expand his journalistic repertoire and taste-test a task typically assigned to food critics. We hope you find his delivery sweet, not sour. In the shadow of a CubeSmart, I set my eyes for the...
Get ready to shop until you drop in Birmingham
You can put on your walking shoes and start shopping to score a deal during a special event in Birmingham this weekend. Over 90 different merchants will be participating in the Day on the Town shopping event, said Erika Bassett, the executive director with the Birmingham Shopping District. The sidewalk sales have deep discounts and can even be on some big brand name items.
Tecumseh wins Michigan Little League title
GROSSE POINTE FARMS — Two titles down, one to go for the Tecumseh Area Little League to make a trip to Williamsport, Penn. for the Little League World Series. The top Tecumseh all-stars have represented the area well, going 10-0 so far this summer, taking the District 16 title and then representing the District and claiming the Michigan state title in a 5-4 win against Richmond on Thursday. ...
Canton residents say refuse service is garbage; Priority Waste vows to do better
CANTON TWP. — Residents can expect trash, recyclables and yard waste to be picked up on time, every week, starting Monday, July 29. That was the promise from Priority Waste representatives who appeared Tuesday, July 23, at the Canton Township Board of Trustees meeting to explain weeks of missed pickups and poor communication while also assuring the township would see better service going forward.
Kamala Harris' longtime supporters welcome her return to the top of the ticket
Kamala Harris’ ascendance as the Democratic favorite for the 2024 presidential nomination has unleashed a tide of new support for the vice president. Her newfound ‘brat’ pack is relishing endorsements from social-media-age celebrities like Charli XCX and longtime political powerhouses like Nancy Pelosi. Coconut memes — a reference to a speech Harris gave at a White House event last year — are inescapable. ...
Free Dental Exams & X-Rays Offered During ‘CCH Dental Days’
Central City Health (CCH) will host “CCH Dental Days” in August, offering free dental exams and X-rays to the community. The events will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Fridays, August 2, 23, and 30, located at 10 Peterboro St. in Midtown Detroit. This health and wellness initiative is designed to enhance oral health in the community by providing comprehensive dental care to those in need. CCH Dental Days is available to Detroit and Wayne County residents regardless of insurance status or ability to pay.
Ypsilanti’s Donald Scott to compete in 2024 Paris Olympics
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - It is no leap of faith for Ypsilanti’s Donald Scott, who returned to the Olympics. Scott will compete in his second Olympics in the men’s triple jump. He placed seventh in the event in Tokyo. Scott earned a football scholarship to Eastern Michigan University...
Former Michigan offensive lineman and 3 time Pro Bowler was at Lions training camp today
Former Michigan tackle Taylor Lewan was at the Meijer Performance Center this morning taking in day two of Detroit Lions training camp. Lewan was with Michigan from 2009 to 2013 and took home multiple Big Ten honors before being taken 11th overall by the Tennessee Titans in the 2014 NFL ...
Trenton police investigate bomb threat against recreation center
A Trenton teen may be in trouble with the law after he allegedly called in a threat against a municipal recreation center, police said. Trenton police officers were called at about 8:12 a.m. to the Kennedy Recreation Center for a report of a bomb threat, they said. Authorities said officers...
Stateside Podcast: Dearborn Mayor on Harris and "Uncommitted" Voters
Michigan remains a key battleground state in the upcoming election. The city of Dearborn, where thousands voted "uncommitted" in the February primary, sent a strong signal to President Biden and the Democratic Party that the administration's support of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his war on Gaza could cost the party the presidency. The city of Detroit was similarly tepid in regards to President Biden's campaign. With Biden stepping down and Vice President Kamala Harris assuming the role of the Democratic candidate, Stateside's Zena Issa sat down with the mayor of Dearborn, Abdullah Hammoud, to discover what Harris' candidacy might mean for voters in Dearborn.
Allen Park Street Fair charity Zumba event to raise funds for people with disabilities
Allen Park’s second annual street fair will feature a variety of events, one of which combines charity and fitness. On Saturday, Aug. 3, from 10 to 11:30 am, Vibe Fit Studio in Allen Park, in collaboration with the Allen Park Street Fair organizers, will host a Zumbathon charity fitness event that will bring a dance party to the streets of Allen Park — all to benefit the Arc Downriver Special Needs . . .
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