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Michigan Man Arrested After Allegedly Torturing Woman In Apartment Closet For Months
Darren John Dawson purportedly kept her in a closet torturing her while reportedly stealing her Social Security money and food stamps. A Michigan man has been arrested after it was alleged that he kept a woman in his closet for months, torturing her in the process, in his Clinton Township apartment.
EMU Soccer Opening New Era Against Oakland Thursday at Home
YPSILANTI, Mich. (EMUEagles.com) – The Eastern Michigan University soccer team will open a new era under first-year Head Coach Taylor Clarke as the Eagles are scheduled to play Oakland University in the program's first match under new leadership as the teams will face off Thursday, Aug. 15, at 4:30 p.m. at Scicluna Field.
The Friday Five — Aug. 15-18
Officially held 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Aug. 17, participating cities along 16-mile radius of M-1 include Ferndale, Pleasant Ridge, Huntington Woods, Berkley, Royal Oak, Birmingham, Bloomfield Hills, Bloomfield Township and Pontiac, more events for both days at www.woodwarddreamcruise.com. Ferndale | Berkley | Royal Oak | Birmingham. 2. Assumption Greekfest. Aug. 15-18...
Retired Warren police K-9 needs help fighting cancer
WARREN — Police are seeking donations to save their K-9 comrade officer Kantor who needs costly chemotherapy treatments. Kantor, an 8-year-old German shepherd has been with the Warren Police Department for more than five years, working hundreds of deployments, identifying and locating deadly narcotics and locating nearly 100 people in his action-packed career.
UL Solutions begins EV and hybrid battery testing in Michigan
UL Solutions Inc. has opened its North America Advanced Battery Laboratory in Auburn Hills, Michigan to test electric and hybrid vehicle and industrial batteries. The new facility is UL Solutions’ largest laboratory investment in its history. The company said it’s also part of its commitment to help battery manufacturers increase the safety and reliability of their energy storage products.
Oakland University, WDIV Local 4 partner to host ‘Decision 2024: Your Vote’ town hall series
Oakland University’s Center for Civic Engagement and WDIV Local 4 are teaming up to host three voter town hall events surrounding the 2024 election. The “Decision 2024: Your Vote” town hall series will be held on Oakland University’s campus at 12:30 p.m. in the Oakland Center’s Winter Garden. All events are free and open to the public.
U-M star Edwards featured at GreekFest in St. Clair Shores
Greek food, children’s activities, dancing and the whole cultural scene would normally be the biggest attraction at this weekend’s Assumption Greek Orthodox Church GreekFest in St. Clair Shores. This year, however, the festival’s schedule includes a special guest who will have the crowds cheering, “Go blue,” instead of...
Berkley looking for school board applications
The Berkley School district is seeking applicants for an open seat on the board of education. The position became vacant with the resignation of Trustee Ron Justice. Justice served as a board member for the last 13 years and is moving outside district boundaries in September. His seat opens on Sept. 4.
Things to do in Detroit area, Aug. 15 and beyond
• RaeLynn: Nov. 2, Flagstar Strand Theatre, 12 N. Saginaw St., Pontiac, (presale 10 a.m. Aug. 14-10 p.m. Aug. 15), ticket prices vary. • Latto, Mariah the Scientist and Karrahbooo: Nov. 11, Fox Theatre, Detroit, ticket prices vary. • Warren Zeiders: May 16, Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre, Sterling Heights, ticket prices...
Macomb County Pride Fest is Saturday
The fourth annual Macomb County Pride Festival is happening this Saturday, Aug. 17 in downtown Mount Clemens. It will feature entertainment, food, more than 100 vendors and various fun activities for all ages. DJ Gaby Hemlok gets the party started at 11:45 a.m. followed by drag queen story time, Magenta...
Organizers hail first Macomb National Night Out a big success
The Macomb County National Night Out event Tuesday at Freedom Hill County Park in Sterling Heights had a slam dunk finish. “We had great participation from law enforcement and what I would say was a pretty good turnout from the community for our first event,” said Macomb County Sheriff Anthony Wickersham.
Elton Sawyer explains unprecedented NASCAR penalty for Austin Dillon after Richmond
NASCAR senior VP of competition Elton Sawyer explained the Austin Dillon ruling, with the driver docked his playoff berth. The post Elton Sawyer explains unprecedented NASCAR penalty for Austin Dillon after Richmond appeared first on On3.
Rochester Hills resident trains to serve with Navy Chaplain Corps
Lt. David Kang, a resident of Rochester Hills, is training at Naval Chaplaincy School to serve as a chaplain for America’s seafaring warfighters, according to a press release from the Navy Office of Community Outreach. Kang graduated from Rutgers University in 2004 and Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary in 2008....
Royal Oak Shares Dream Cruise Dos and Don’ts
Royal Oak, MI – The City of Royal Oak has shared the following info about the annual Dream Cruise this weekend:. The Woodward Dream Cruise is Saturday, Aug. 17, and runs between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. It attracts more than 1 million visitors, and more than 40,000 muscle cars, street rods, custom, collector and special interest vehicles.
Kittanning women charged for abandoning dogs in Clay Township
State police filed charges against two Armstrong County women for allegedly abandoning six dogs, including three puppies, at a home in Clay Township. Heidi Sue Dunkle, 52, and Tiara M. Dunkle, 31, both of Kittanning, were charged Thursday after police were alerted to the dogs on Aug. 1. Troopers responded...
Berkley School Board Seeking Applicants to Fill Vacancy
Berkley, MI – The Berkley School District is seeking applicants for an open seat on the Board of Education. The position became vacant with the resignation of Trustee Ron Justice, effective September 4, 2024. Mr. Justice served as a Board member for the last 13 years and is moving outside of the Berkley School District boundaries in September.
Lake Orion QB Tristan Hill all business entering senior season
LAKE ORION – With a quiet confidence about him, an incredibly impressive football IQ and two years of experience under his belt, Lake Orion senior quarterback Tristan Hill heads into his senior season as one of the more undervalued prep signal callers in the state. But make no mistake...
MSGCU donates $1,000 to Sterling Heights Police Department
The Sterling Heights Police Department’s Quick Response Team unit got a boost this week when Michigan Schools and Government Credit Union donated $1,000 to the program. This marks the fifth consecutive year MSGCU has donated to the Sterling Heights Police Department. “This money will go towards training and equipment...
Shelby Twp. man arraigned in alleged kidnapping attempt of 7-year-old, 15-year-old
A 23-year-old Shelby Township man was arraigned Thursday in connection with the alleged attempted kidnapping of a 7-year-old girl in Sterling Heights and a 15-year-old girl in Clinton Township. Endi Bala, 23, is charged with kidnapping child enticement; misdemeanor reckless driving; and misdemeanor assault and battery in Sterling Heights. He...
Abandoned Wyndham Gardens Hotel in Sterling Heights Before Demolition
The once-popular Wyndham Garden Hotel in Sterling Heights was the go-to place for visitors and residents for 60 years. The hotel, which featured a restaurant and an indoor water park, closed for good in 2020. The hotel on Van Dyke Avenue in Sterling Heights was built in 1960. It was...
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