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Voters in 4 Genesee County communities to decide on public safety millage proposals
GENESEE COUNTY, MI – Public safety-related millage proposals will come before voters in four Genesee County municipalities in the August 2024 primary election. Clayton Township has a proposal to purchase fire department vehicles, while Flint Township has a proposal to fund fire safety protection equipment. Montrose Township has three...
Clarkston motorcyclist killed in crash
It’s been a deadly past few weeks for motorcyclists in Oakland County, with yet another killed in a crash. On Thursday evening, a 41-year-old Clarkston man died at an area hospital after he was hit by another vehicle on Telegraph Road near 12 Mile Road in Southfield while on this motorcycle, officials said.
5 great picnic spots to enjoy the great outdoors in Genesee County
GENESEE COUNTY, MI – What better way to enjoy the outdoors than having a picnic?. Laying out a blanket, packing food in a basket, busting out the Bluetooth speaker and drinking beverages from a cooler in public parks can be a cheap alternative to going out to lunch. If...
Sheriff candidate says licensing complaint, investigation ‘a made-up thing’
WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI – The state is investigating a Washtenaw County sheriff’s candidate for allegedly misrepresenting himself as a social worker. A complaint filed May 14 with the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs pointed to Derrick Jackson’s campaign material and social media as evidence he has been improperly saying he is a social worker, according to documents obtained by a Freedom of Information Act request. A representative from LARA said the department does not comment on ongoing investigations.
Charlie Woods tee times for US Junior Amateur at Oakland Hills Country Club
Charlie Woods has his tee time next week for his first two rounds at Oakland Hills County Club in the U.S. Junior Amateur. Charlie, the son of Tiger Woods, is making his United States Golf Association championship debut, and will tee off at 8:28 a.m. Monday on the North Course first hole. The...
Longtime Bay City restaurant closes, Build-A-Bear opens and more local business news
BAY CITY, MI — From a longtime Bay City restaurant closing its doors to the region’s first Build-A-Bear Workshop opening in Frankenmuth, here’s some recent business news you might have missed. What’s that? Build-A-Bear coming to Frankenmuth tourist destination. If you purchase a product or register...
Speeding SUV blows through red light on Michigan Avenue, killing pickup driver
DEARBORN, Mich. – A speeding SUV blew through a red light on Michigan Avenue and killed a woman who was driving a pickup truck, officials said. The crash happened at 7:59 a.m. Friday, July 19, 2024, at Michigan Avenue and Nowlin Street in Dearborn. Officials said a 26-year-old Taylor...
Hip Hop Icon KRS-One to Rock Avalon Village Stage July 30 in Highland Park
Legendary hip-hop icon KRS-One will perform at Avalon Village in Highland Park on Tuesday, July 30. This special outdoor concert, hosted by 2D Productions and Avalon Village, promises a night of unforgettable beats while raising funds for a great cause. KRS-One, also known as Lawrence “Kris” Parker, is highly respected...
45% of high-ranking officials in Duggan's office don’t live in Detroit, analysis shows
The leader of Detroit’s public transit system lives in a different time zone, roughly 300 miles away from the city in a Chicago suburb. The official overseeing city property assessments resides with his wife more than 100 miles from Detroit, outside of Lansing. ...
Hazen's Blueberry farm in Howell welcomes generations of pickers for timeless tradition
From 1 to 97. That was the age differential of blueberry pickers at Hazen’s Blueberry farm in Howell on a recent Thursday. Hazen’s has been a tradition for many families in metro Detroit. Tori Robbins, 33, of Livonia, had to stop and do the math: “My mom has been bringing me here ... ” ...
Barnes & Noble takes play from independent competitors, opens new Lake Orion store
Barnes & Noble, once viewed as the Goliath to independent bookstores' David, is now making a nostalgia-filled return with the opening of dozens of bookstores across the country, including one in Lake Orion that opened Wednesday. About 150 stores closed in the 2010s, — including the Barnes & Noble bookstore...
R&B on the river, Michigan jazz talent and drinks at the zoo: This weekend in Detroit
Heavy summer storms this week gave way to gorgeously mild weather, perfect for outdoor activities or chill artistic pursuits. As usual with summer in The D, there are many big things going on, including Concert of Colors and the Ann Arbor Art Fair, but here are four fun, fresh options you might not know about. ...
Reparations-focused panel urges Detroiters to ‘raise your voices’
Since the abolition of chattel slavery in 1865, there have been conversations about reparations for Black people who were harmed by the system. For Kevin Dunn, that answer is simple: Cash. The Detroiter stressed to a reparations-focused panel that Black people have and continue to be exploited physically, mentally and...
Former River Rouge student wins Miss Michigan Junior Preteen Queen
Mariah White-Ogunmola is just like any other nine-year-old on a sunny July afternoon — she can be found outside, riding her bike around her neighborhood with her siblings. White-Ogunmola, though, is not your typical nine-year-old. At the beginning of July, White-Ogunmola traveled to Columbus, Ohio where she competed in her first ever pageant and was crowed the 2024 National American Miss Michigan Junior Preteen Queen.
Man with dementia stabs wife, grandson and himself in Sterling Heights
STERLING HEIGHTS, Mich. (FOX 2) - A 74-year-old man with dementia attacked his wife with a knife after he was awoken by her, according to police. When his grandson interfered, the suspect stabbed him and then later turned the knife on himself. The attack took place around 7:20 p.m. Thursday,...
Sheriff candidate taken to court for $21K in debt, says it makes her relatable
WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI – Capitol One sued a Washtenaw County sheriff candidate for owing nearly $21,000, court records show. The credit card company filed a lawsuit against Alyshia Dyer, one of three Democrats appearing on the Aug. 6 primary ballot, in February. The debt was primarily daily living costs incurred while she was in graduate school, Dyer said, and she believes her the debt makes her more relatable to voters.
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