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LOCS Board of Education appoints Nate Butki to vacant seat
LAKE ORION — The Lake Orion Community Schools Board of Education members appointed Nate Butki to its vacant trustee seat during a special meeting on July 10. The appointment was approved by a 5-0 vote. Vice President Heather Sinawi was absent from the interviews. Six other candidates – Scott Hill, Shawn Wayne, Mark Torres, Jeff Faber, Scott Horning and Joel Cole – interviewed for the position.
Memphis quarterback Seth Henigan talks College Football 25 rating, Tigers wanting the spotlight
All Memphis quarterback Seth Henigan wanted was an 85. In March, the senior from Texas let it be known that he was hoping for a player rating at least that high when EA Sports released its “College Football 25” video game. “The difference between an 85 and an...
Swim advisory in effect for 6 beaches in Fort Gratiot, Port Huron, Marysville
A swimming advisory is in effect for six St. Clair County beaches, according to the county’s health department early Wednesday. Advisories against swimming were issued for Chrysler Beach in Marysville; Holland, Lakeside, and Lighthouse beaches in Port Huron; and Keewahdin and Fort Gratiot County Park beaches in Fort Gratiot, citing elevated levels of E. coli detected in water samples.
Pediatric Dentistry in Rochester Hills Specializes in Adaptive Needs Dentistry
Pediatric Dentistry in Rochester Hills specializes in dentistry for special needs patients and discusses tips for successful dentist visits. Finding a dentist for special needs children and adults can be difficult. The staff at Pediatric Dentistry in Rochester Hills, Michigan caters to patients with adaptive needs. Pediatric Dentistry in Rochester...
OUWB inaugurates renovated O’Dowd Hall and welcomes a new dean
The recently renovated Jan and Don O’Dowd Hall opened its gates on July 11 and welcomed the newly appointed dean of the school of medicine. Oakland University President Ora Hirsch Pescovitz inaugurated the building and introduced Dr. Christopher Carpenter with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Faculty, staff and special guests toured...
Hints from Heloise: How to core a head of lettuce, keep mushrooms fresh and more
Dear Heloise: I use an easy way to core a head of lettuce. Never mind using a knife because this is safer and less likely to cut your fingers. Hold the head of lettuce in both hands with the stem at the bottom facing downward. Then give the stem two or three firm taps on the counter. Don’t be afraid to bring that head of lettuce down hard. Then turn it over and pull out the core with your hand. Wash the lettuce leaves and drain well. -- Wendy T., Phoenix.
Bonds play role in Michigan city's plan to recast a moribund mall
Out of the rubble of one of Michigan's largest regional malls is set to rise a collection of shops, workplaces and homes — with the help of some municipal bonds. Sterling Heights, Michigan, plans to issue $45 million of limited tax general obligation bonds to help finance a $1.06 billion redevelopment of Lakeside Mall.
Secret Tunnel & Room Found Underneath a Home in Marysville, Michigan
When I bought my house, I was told there may be secret compartments in the walls. After looking over every inch of every wall, I finally found one: way down at the bottom between the floor and the wall. I opened it up, hoping to find anything – money, valuables, maybe it was even a weed stash. But no. It was completely empty.
Troy lacrosse gives seniors historic ending
TROY — Troy lacrosse decided it had enough in 2024. After being pushed around in the Oakland Activities Association White last season and eliminated in the Michigan High School Athletic Association Division 1 state tournament in the blink of an eye, the Colts felt some retribution was in order.
Incumbent Lenox Township supervisor challenged in primary
Incumbent Lenox Township Supervisor Anthony Reeder Jr. is facing opposition in the Aug. 6 primary election. Reeder, a Republican, is being challenged by Scott Clifford, a Republican and current township trustee. The winner will advance to compete with Democrat Aaron Scott Bowdich for the supervisor seat in the fall general election.
Fraser gets new full-time clerk
FRASER — Fraser has a new clerk, but its last one isn’t going anywhere. August Gitschlag was sworn in as Fraser’s new clerk at the City Council’s June 13 meeting. Cindi Greenia has stepped down to deputy clerk. Gitschlag said this arrangement helped for an easy transition.
5K for firefighters set for Family Day in New Haven
Families and firefighters will come together in New Haven on Aug. 10, when Haven Place will host its annual free Family Day event downtown. Family Day will get bigger and better this year, said Haven Place CEO Tina Nagy, with more added to traditional activities such as kids entertainment and a 5K as well as another fundraiser for firefighters.
Nordhouse Dunes Wilderness Area selected as a 2024 Leave No Trace Spotlight Area
This weekend the public is invited to participate in Leave No Trace activities at Nordhouse Dunes Wilderness Area as part of the wilderness area being selected as one of 20 “Leave No Trace Spotlight Areas” nationwide. The Congressionally designated, 3,500-acre Nordhouse Dunes Wilderness in the Manistee National Forest...
Eastpointe man gets four years in fatal Detroit drunk driving crash
An Eastpointe man was ordered to serve four to 15 years in prison for causing the death of a man in a traffic crash on the east side of Detroit on New Year’s Eve morning. De-L Alekshay-Makalo Wesley, 49, received the sentence last Friday from Judge Kiefer Cox of Wayne Court Circuit Court in Detroit for the death of Dylan Bradford, 27, of Detroit, in a crash on Hayes Road four blocks north of Houston-Whittier. The incident also injured Christian Peoples, 35, of Inkster, according to court records.
O’Dowd reopened and Carpenter named head of med school
A $9.7 million, 15-month renovation of O’Dowd Hall was unveiled last week at Oakland University. Dr. Christopher Carpenter, the new dean of OU’s William Beaumont School of Medicine, was on hand at the ribbon cutting to reopen the renovated building that houses the medical school, offices for faculty and staff and registrar.
Roseville leaning on Todario Payne’s experience at the point to battle in MAC Red
It’s every basketball coach’s dream to have an experienced point guard running his offense. Roseville coach Greg Boler is living that dream. Todario Payne is entering his fourth season running the point for the Panthers and his presence gives Roseville hopes of improving on last year’s 7-3 second-place record in the Macomb Area Conference Red Division.
Road Department: Expansion of Garfield Road in Fraser to begin next week
A $7 million plan to reconstruct and expand a one mile stretch of Garfield Road between 14 Mile and 15 Mile roads in Fraser is expected to begin next week and take two years to complete. That was the word in a road closure advisory released Monday by the Macomb...
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