Dryden
LATEST NEWS
One person dead, another hospitalized after shooting in Flint
FLINT, Mich. - One person is dead and another was rushed to the hospital after a shooting on Sunday afternoon. Flint Police say the shooting occurred shortly after 2 p.m. in the 2000 block of S. Dort Hwy. One woman suffered a fatal gunshot wound. Another victim was hospitalized. "We...
Friday Shooting In Burton Leaves Man Dead
A 47-year-old man was shot and killed in Burton last Friday. Police say the incident happened at the Ten Eleven Food Store at 3280 Lippincott Boulevard shortly after noon. The man was killed in the parking lot of the store following an altercation with the suspect, according to police, who say the suspect fled the area heading west toward Dort Highway. No arrestes were made.
Beavers Walk-Off Mammoths, 10-7
UTICA, Mich. – The Birmingham Bloomfield Beavers (8-18) defeated the Westside Woolly Mammoths (14-9) on a walk-off home run, with a final score of 10-7 on a beautiful Sunday afternoon for baseball at Jimmy John’s Field. The Mammoths would strike first in the ballgame on a Colby Seltzer...
Former Michigan football player, Belleville star drowns at age 22
CACHE COUNTY, Utah – A former Michigan football player and Belleville High School star died in a drowning accident at age 22. Andre Seldon Jr. committed to the Wolverines out of Belleville in June 2018 and eventually enrolled in January 2020. He was a four-star cornerback recruit in the 2020 class.
Oakland Hills Country Club set to host U.S. Junior Amateur Championship
The top teenage golfers in the world will be teeing off in Metro Detroit this week at the 76th U.S. Junior Amateur Championship at Oakland Hills Country Club in Bloomfield Hills.
2 grizzly bears enter restricted area at Detroit Zoo
ROYAL OAK, Mich. – The Detroit Zoo said that nobody was injured when two grizzly bears entered a restricted area. In a statement shared on social media, the zoo said that at 9 a.m. on Saturday, July 20, 2024, two grizzy bears entered an area that was designated only for animal care staff.
Bikers ride to raise money for Flint officer with cancer
Saturday's fundraiser was for Flint Police Detective Maria Reed, who has been with the Flint Police Department since 2016. Bikers ride to raise money for Flint officer with cancer. Saturday's fundraiser was for Flint Police Detective Maria Reed, who has been with the Flint Police Department since 2016.
Detroit police searching for 4 men after fatal west side shooting, canceled Amber Alert
Detroit police are searching for four men after a fatal shooting that prompted an early morning Amber Alert for a missing 1-year-old child. The child has since been found safe, but DPD continues to search for the vehicle involved, authorities say. The Amber Alert was issued early Sunday morning after authorities say four unknown men in a gray Dodge Durango with a Michigan license plate EAD 187, shot and killed a man who was with a...
Rochester Lions Club hosts ‘Rockin Rods n’ Rochester’
ROCHESTER – The Rochester Lions Club is hosting its 24th annual “Rockin Rods n’ Rochester” car show Sunday, Aug. 11 on Walnut Boulevard in downtown Rochester starting at 9 a.m. All proceeds from the car show support Leader Dogs for the Blind and other Lions charities.
LSU aiming to flip a recent Michigan football commitment
Rankings are important. But they don't tell the whole story and in the 2025 class, one of my favorite commitments for Michigan football is Phillip Wright, who just happens to be one of the lowest-ranked commitments for the Wolverines as of right now. Wright has been moving up though. He...
Construction to begin soon on revamped gas station, retail building in Hamburg Township
HAMBURG TWP. — A local gas station owner says construction of a revamped station and new retail building should begin this summer. After it's complete, he'll build 40 townhomes for rent. The rental community will be called Hamburg Village Townhomes. Ronny Hamama of RDH Properties has owned the Mobile...
Detroit Tigers Announce Unfortunate Decision On Reese Olson, Kerry Carpenter
Reese Olson was injured during Saturday’s game against the Blue Jays. The Detroit Tigers have made a series of roster moves, including an unfortunate announcement regarding right-hander Reese Olson. The team has placed Olson on the 15-day injured list with a right shoulder strain, a significant blow to the pitching staff as they continue their season.
YMCA of Saginaw giving back to local veterans
SAGINAW, Mich. (WNEM) - The YMCA of Saginaw is working to help local veterans by offering resources for those who are homeless or struggling with their mental health. July 20th marked their first Veterans Stand Down event. The YMCA partnered with STARS to offer free transportation for vets, along with organizations like the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency and Michigan Veterans of Foreign Wars, providing health screenings, employment services, assistance with DD214′s and more.
Sprong Signs With Vancouver For Half as Much
Former Red Wings forward Daniel Sprong was considered the most desirable player still in the free agent market and yet he didn’t benefit much from that status. Sprong signed with the Vancouver Canucks for one year at $975,000 — that’s a salary cut from the $2 million he earned last season with the Red Wings. Based on his 18 goals and 43 points last season, AFP Analytics projected Sprong might get a two-year deal worth $2.5 million this season.
Last year, I picked Michigan football to win it all. This year? It won't win the Big Ten.
Before anybody in the Ann Arbor area gets too offended by what they're about to read, I have to establish my bona fides. That's right: Last summer, I was bold enough to predict Michigan football would win the College Football Playoff come January. Lucky guess? Probably. There was logic behind...
In it’s 71st year, Manchester Chicken Broil still draws large crowds
MANCHESTER, MI – Crowds of people, plates of chicken and plenty of smiles made up the 71st annual Manchester Chicken Broil on Saturday. The popular event July 20 at Alumni Memorial Field, brought together around 8,000 thousand people as roughly 400 volunteers made 10,000 dinners to raise money to update the field’s facilities and buildings.
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.