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Two vie for Ira Township supervisor seat
Ira Township voters on Aug. 6 will choose between two Republican candidates vying for the supervisor seat. Incumbent James J. Endres Jr. will be challenged by newcomer Isaac Joseph for the seat. No Democratic candidates for supervisor are on the ballot. The annual salary for the Ira Township supervisor is...
Police: ‘Drag racing’ led to chase, fatal crash
WARREN — Two Pontiac men face charges in the 37th District Court after an alleged race led to a police chase and a crash that killed a mother of two on June 29. Damaree Terry and James Lamar Hudson, Jr., both 26, were arraigned July 3 and July 2, respectively, and charged with second-degree murder in the death of 42-year-old Katrina Michael, of Warren, who was riding in the vehicle Hudson hit while he was allegedly traveling at excessively high speeds in an area with a 40-mph speed limit.
America's Best Small Cities To Live In, Ranked
From housing costs to commute times, these are the country's most "livable" small cities. SmartAsset wanted to know which of America's small cities are best to live in, so they compared 281 of them — on metrics like housing affordability, poverty rate and healthcare coverage — and ranked them from most to least "livable."
Try lavender ice cream, lemonade amid 50 acres of the plant at this Michigan festival
IMLAY CITY, MI - Indigo Lavender Farms is welcoming the public into the beauty and aroma of lavender at their upcoming festival, spanning 50 acres adorned with 14,000 lavender plants across six fields. Scheduled for July 19-21, the Lavender Daze festival promises a fun experience for all ages at Indigo,...
Metro Detroit voters react to Trump picking JD Vance as running mate
ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich. (WXYZ) — Reaction is spreading quickly among Republican voters in metro Detroit hours after JD Vance was announced as Donald Trump's running mate on day one of the Republican National Convention. “I love him. I think it’s a great idea,” Karen Beckman of Rochester Hills said....
Macomb County man gets second murder charge after brother dies
A Macomb County man accused of shooting his mother and brother had his charges changed after his brother died from his injuries. The shooting happened at 4:34 p.m. July 5, 2024, at a home on Harper Avenue, just south of King Drive in Clinton Township. Officials said Corey Deyshaun Cook,...
Lake Orion High School Band Plays Wildwood Amphitheatre Show
ORION TWP, Mich. – On Thursday, June 27, the Lake Orion High School Concert Band performed on the stage of the Wildwood Amphitheatre to a large crowd consisting of friends, family and music enthusiasts alike. Band Director Michael Steele welcomed audience members to their “9th Annual ‘Starry Night’ Concert,”...
Attorney general’s office announces probe into Feb. SHPD arrest
STERLING HEIGHTS — The Michigan Department of Attorney General is investigating Sterling Heights police officers’ conduct during a Feb. 25 arrest that followed a domestic violence report and a high-speed chase. According to the Sterling Heights Police Department, its officers arrested suspect Gary Young, who they said was...
Kresge Foundation Seeking Investment Director
The Kresge Foundation, which provides grants to low-income communities and manages more than $4 billion, is seeking an investment director who will focus on public market investments,. according to a job posting. The 100-year-old organization deploys grants and social impact investments across arts and culture, education, environment, health, human services...
Appeals court throws out part of sworn statement by defendant in child death
ROSEVILLE — “I need a lawyer.”. This was the sentence that caused the final part of an hourslong statement by Kimora Hodges to be thrown out of court, overturning the initial ruling by Macomb County Circuit Court Judge Diane Druzinski. On May 30, the Michigan Court of Appeals ruled in a 2-1 decision that the detective interrogating Hodges did not respect her right to an attorney.
McDonald Named Assistant Men's Basketball Coach
ROCHESTER, Mich. - Trey McDonald has been named assistant coach of the Golden Grizzlies men's basketball team, the university and head coach Greg Kampe announced. "We're excited to have Trey in our program," Kampe said. "I recruited him when he was a player, he went on to play in the Final Four at Ohio State, and he brings a competitiveness and spirit that will help the team."
Michigan Has Its First Japanese Cheesecake Store And I Don’t Know If I Can Handle It
There are some desserts out there that are just another league ahead of others. When it comes to dessert, there’s quite a leap from eating a scoop of ice cream to eating a cannoli. There is an elite class of desserts that deserve special recognition and one of them is Japanese cheesecake. this fluffy delectable dessert is probably one of the sweetest things that you put in your mouth.
Trial date set in defamation lawsuit against Encinitas city manager
ENCINITAS — An October trial date has been set for a Michigan city official’s defamation lawsuit alleging several board members of a national association for government professionals, including City Manager Pamela Antil, participated in a targeted and retaliatory censure vote. After nearly a year in federal court, Port...
30 In Their Thirties: Matt Vocino, Owner, FPAV Audio & Visual Electronics, Shelby Township
A teenage obsession with all things electronic has led to a $1.5 million business for Matt Vocino, owner of FPAV Audio & Visual (FPAV) Electronics in Shelby Township. “I had […] The post 30 In Their Thirties: Matt Vocino, Owner, FPAV Audio & Visual Electronics, Shelby Township appeared first on DBusiness Magazine.
Have You Heard of Trash the Clown? One Michigan Town Adores Her
Many Michigan cities and towns have individuals they cherish or dislike for one reason or another. One Michigan town adores "Trash the Clown." I grew up in the small town of Holly on the east side of Michigan. Over the years I have been to many cities and towns across the state and have noticed individuals everyone knows of in town even if they don't know them personally. In Holly, it was a man everyone called F.B.I.
Sign ordinance amendment approved in SCS by 6-1 vote
ST. CLAIR SHORES — The St. Clair Shores City Council voted 6-1 to amend the city’s sign ordinance as it pertains to signs with rotating cylinders, including barber poles, at their June 17 meeting. Councilman Chris Vitale opposed the measure. The item was presented to the council by...
Section of Clinton River Trail closed, completely washed away
ROCHESTER, Mich (WXYZ) — A portion of the Clinton River Trail is now gone and completely washed away after a night of heavy rain. The city of Rochester is warning trailgoers to stay off the portion of trail between the Letica Drive trailhead and Dequindre Road, and it will likely remain closed for quite a while.
Port Huron resident's debut novel captures her grandfather's soul with magical realism
A Port Huron resident will be releasing her debut novel this August. Stacy Elliott wrote and self-published her first book "Grandfather's Whispers" over a 14-year period. She was inspired to write the book after she lost her grandfather when she was 21 years old. She started to write a memoir about him to keep his memory alive for her younger family members, but also because her own memories of him were fading.
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