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Grand Victorian in Corktown, once home of a Tigers owner, for sale for almost $2 million
A Victorian home in Corktown, occupied at one time by the owner of the Detroit Tigers in 1900, is for sale for just under $2 million — and, get this — it comes with its own plan to help cover the mortgage: a next-door duplex you can rent.
Storms carrying damaging winds, threat of tornadoes and flooding targets Metro Detroit late Monday into early Tuesday
Metro Detroit may have a rather stormy start to the week. Forecasters say there is a “slight” risk for severe weather starting late Monday night in Southeast Michigan, with the possibility of damaging winds and even the chance of a tornado.
The quest for a quieter pickleball nears a breakthrough in West Michigan
A local 3D printing startup has produced a new lower-pitch pickleball that promises to mollify neighbors concerned about the noise of game play in public places. As the popularity of pickleball spreads like wildfire, so, too, have nuisance complaints in municipalities across the country. Last summer, for example, the Grand Rapids suburb of Walker closed the tennis courts at City Central Park because “unauthorized” noisy pickleball games were drawing neighbors’ ire.
Future of Detroit's Renaissance Center uncertain, but a Dan Gilbert purchase could happen, documents say
(CBS DETROIT) - After General Motors announced they'd be moving their headquarters to the future Hudson's Detroit building downtown, the fate of the Renaissance Center downtown has been up in the air.However, a recent document shows that a potential buy from a Dan Gilbert company could breathe new life into the iconic towers. Resurgence Realty, an LLC owned by Detroit real estate mogul Dan Gilbert, and GM-affiliated Riverfront Holdings, have entered into a put and call agreement, which CBS News Detroit obtained This option only makes it a possibility, but the end result is nowhere set in stone. "A partial demolition is...
Severe storms with tornadoes whip through Midwest, cutting power to 460K
CHICAGO (AP) — Storms spawning multiple tornadoes blew through Iowa, Illinois — including Chicago — and Indiana, Monday downing trees and power poles and cutting power to more than 460,000 customers and businesses. The National Weather Service confirmed that a tornado hit Des Moines, Iowa, as storms rolled through Monday afternoon and into the night. Des Moines police were responding to calls about utility poles that had apparently snapped in two. ...
Two vehicle crash in Martiny Township leaves one injured Monday
On Monday, July 15, at 9:35 A.M., deputies from the Mecosta County Sheriff's Office were dispatched to a two-vehicle crash on 110th Avenue and 17 Mile Road in Martiny Township. The investigation found that a 36-year-old female from Detroit failed to stop at the stop sign, and was struck by...
Michigan Reports Double-Digit Errors in SNAP Benefit Payments
A large number of Food Stamp recipients are not receiving the correct amount of benefits each month, according to new data released by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). About 1.3 million people in Michigan get assistance from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) each month. SNAP benefits help...
Consumers Energy will mobilize crews in West Michigan to deal with upcoming storms
Consumers Energy is mobilizing a collection of company and contract crews to respond to thunderstorms that could arrive tonight and early tomorrow morning. “We are getting our crews ready — and we want the public to be ready — for storms that could bring high wind gusts,” said Chris Laird, Consumers Energy’s vice president for electric operations said in a news release. ...
‘If You Don’t Vote Donald Trump, You Ain’t Black,’ Michigan Rep. John James Says At RNC
Republican Michigan Rep. John James told the RNC audience "if you don't vote Trump, you ain't Black," in a viral moment. The post ‘If You Don’t Vote Donald Trump, You Ain’t Black,’ Michigan Rep. John James Says At RNC appeared first on NewsOne.
Continuous severe storm coverage: minute by minute tracking of need-to-know info
Very severe thunderstorms are in a solid line moving from northern Illinois toward southwest Michigan. This is the article where the MLive weather team will be adding the latest important severe weather info at the top of the article as the line of storms moves across our state. 11:50 p.m....
Canton Police: Spotlight on veterans means better service to community
CANTON TWP. — From small changes on name badges to big changes in the form of academy sponsorship, police say a spotlight on military veterans is benefitting the community in a variety of ways. Last month, Canton Township Police approved a rare change to officers’ uniforms: Those who served...
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