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Troy Community Center to host ‘Bingo Bonanza’ fundraising event
TROY — On My Own of Michigan will hold its annual summer fundraising event, ‘Bingo Bonanza,’ at the Troy Community Center. This event will be held 6:30-8 p.m. Friday, July 19. According to organizers, the event is open to the public and offers opportunities to get to know the On My Own community and win various prizes that were donated by local businesses, including Yard House restaurant, Shield’s Pizza, Hollywood Market, Shake Shack, Big Boy of Troy and Einstein Bagels, among other organizations.
Lawsuit filed over handling of ‘The Downs’ redevelopment project in Northville
NORTHVILLE, Mich. – A lawsuit has been filed over the handling of the Northville Downs redevelopment project as residents express concerns over the environmental impacts. The lawsuit names the city of Northville and the project’s developers to transform the old Downs racetrack into a multi-purpose site with housing, parks, and retail.
5-star point guard says Michigan basketball ‘just feels like home’
Michigan basketball was included among the final four teams for five-star point guard Darius Acuff. But now, Acuff, the No. 8 overall prospect in the 2025 class, has trimmed his list down to three teams and the Wolverines are still in the mix. Acuff is 6-foot-3, 180 pounds. He’s ranked...
Section of Clinton River Trail washed away, closed to the public
ROCHESTER, Mich. (CBS DETROIT) – The city of Rochester is left with a major cleanup after this week's heavy rainfall wiped out a significant section of the Clinton River Trail.On Tuesday, the city closed the trailhead between Dequindre Road and Letica Drive after the path gave way."About 100 linear feet of the trail and about 6 to 8 feet down is completely washed away. So, it's pretty substantial damage that's going to take some time to fix," said Rochester Director of Public Works Alek Mizikar.Mizikar says the trail is a former railroad bed lifted up to help with drainage in...
Jack Campbell makes major life change ahead of season with the Red Wings
Former Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Jack Campbell made a major life decision off the ice this summer as he married his fiancé Ashley Sonnenberg. The veteran netminder made it official on July 13th, dedicating himself to his wife for the rest of their lives. Finally, things seem to be looking up for the goaltender after a brutal year on the ice where he lost his job with the Edmonton Oilers, got demoted to the AHL, and was eventually bought out at the beginning of the offseason. Luckily, all those things are in the past now as he looks for a new start with the Red Wings next season as he begins a new era of his personal life as well.
Sheetz plans to open four new locations with diesel lanes
Altoona, Penn. — Sheetz will open four new stores this August, each featuring diesel lanes with high-flow diesel fuel and diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) for commercial trucks, along with a truck scale and free overnight parking spaces for truckers. The new store locations include:. Middletown, Virginia: Located at 121...
Detroit mom pleads guilty after toddler found dead in basement freezer
A mother has pleaded guilty in the death of her 3-year-old son in a case that Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy previously said “astounded even the seriously jaded.”. Azuradee France, 33, pleaded guilty Friday to second-degree murder in the death of the child — whose name is listed as Chayce Allen in court records — as part of a sentence agreement, confirmed Maria Miller, a spokesperson for the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office, in an email.
The Metro: Jazz concert at the Aretha to pay tribute to Ed Love
Back in 2020, during the height of the pandemic, longtime radio broadcaster Ed Love was honored with the Spirit of Detroit award for 60 years of service for jazz in Detroit. In 2021, The Michigan Association of Broadcasters also honored Love with the 2021 Lifetime Achievement Award for an outstanding career in broadcasting.
Taylor Imposes Stage 3 Water Restrictions Amid Pump Failures at Lake Granger
Residents of the City of Taylor are grappling with new Stage 3 water restrictions, a move prompted by pump failures at Lake Granger, as reported by CBS Austin. The Brazos River Authority is now enforcing the limitations due to an electrical mishap that took down multiple pumps. While one was swiftly reactivated, the rest remain out of commission, putting a strain on the city's water capabilities.
One person killed after motorcycle crash in Flint
FLINT, Mich. (WNEM) - A 41-year-old man is dead after a crash happened in the City of Flint on Wednesday night, July 17. Flint police said it happened at 9:42 p.m. on South Saginaw Street and East Atherton Road. The investigation revealed that a black Honda VT1300R motorcycle was traveling...
Hurley Medical Center recognized nationally for stroke care
FLINT, Mich. (WNEM) - Hurley Medical Center has been nationally recognized for its high quality stroke care to its patients. Hurley said it received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines - Stroke Gold Plus Award for its patient care. Stroke is the fifth cause of death and...
BEWARE-Dangerous Viral Disease Now Confirmed In More MI Counties
While many Michigan residents enjoy more outdoor activities with the summer weather, there are some summertime illnesses to be concerned about such as those associated with heat or swimming. There is one concerning viral disease now being detected in more Michigan counties that could cause serious illness or death to people and pets.
Michigan Man Faces 20 Years in Prison for Stealing Mperks Data From Meijer Customers
A 22-year-old West Michigan man has pleaded guilty and could spend 20 years in prison for a massive mPerks theft scheme targeting Meijer customers last year. Nicholas Mui of Grand Haven will also give up $630,000 in cash and cryptocurrency and surrender his computer. mPerks Scheme Costs Meijer More Than...
Money Tight? No State’s Worse For That Than Michigan
If you're in Michigan and struggling to make ends meet, know that you're not alone. A new study finds that Michigan leads the nation with the greatest percentage of people in financial distress. The personal finance website WalletHub recently dug into the data to determine the "States with the Most...
'Let's Go Blue' chant breaks out during JD Vance speech at Republican National Convention
Amid the political divide between parties, the Republican National Convention had a little sports divide, too, Wednesday night in Milwaukee. During his acceptance speech for the Republican nomination for Vice President of the United States, U.S. Sen. JD Vance of Ohio fueled the historic Michigan-Ohio State rivalry. ...
Michigan State Police Reopen Decades-Old Cold Case of The Disappearance of Cassandra Durham
The Michigan State Police announced this week that they are reopening the decades-long missing person cold case of Cassandra Durham. Cassandra has been missing since August 1987. According to officials and the FBI's official missing persons website, she and her boyfriend, identified only as having the initials "E.B." were traveling...
Vote for Your Favorite State Police Cruiser Photo
The Michigan State Police are trying to claim the title of best looking state police cruiser. The annual competition sees cruisers from state police agencies across the country trying to outdo each other in a photo contest. This year, the Michigan State Police cruiser, affectionately known as the Blue Goose, is shown in a photo parked in front of the entrance to the Electric Forest Musci festival in Rothbury on the west side of the state. The 13 states voted to have the best looking cruisers will have the photos added to the 2025 American Association of State Troopers wall calendar.
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