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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...
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.
Shelby Township man arraigned for alleged kidnapping of two girls
A 23-year-old Shelby Township man was arraigned Thursday afternoon in connection with two alleged kidnapping incidents involving two young girls. Endi Bala was arraigned in Clinton Township and Sterling Heights district courts and is charged with attempted unlawful Imprisonment, a five year felony and assault and battery, a 93-day-misdemeanor in the Clinton Township incident.
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
OC Restaurant Quest: Cantina El Dorado in Auburn Hills
OC Restaurant Quest: Cantina El Dorado in Auburn Hills. (Crystal A. Proxmire, Aug. 15, 2024) Auburn Hills, MI – Cantina El Dorado is a recently opened Mexican restaurant in Downtown Auburn Hills. For my inaugural visit I opted for the Mexican Pizza – Crispy flat tortilla topped with choice...
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...
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.
Two Michigan Spots Named ‘Best Gas Station’ Restaurants In U.S.
When you think of gas station food in Michigan, you may think of favorites like hot dogs, pizza, and plenty of snacks. But if you're looking for the best gas station food that isn't the average choice, two spots in Michigan are now the best gas station restaurants in the nation.
Women's Soccer Prepares for Season Opener Against Eastern Michigan
ROCHESTER, Mich. - The Golden Grizzlies Women's Soccer Team prepares for their 2024 season opener as they head to Ypsilanti, Mich. to take on the Eastern Michigan University Eagles. Oakland is 7-4-2 all-time against the Eagles, including a 1-0 victory in August of 2023. In the game Oakland's Anuhea Aluli...
Benefit held for families of splash pad shooting victims at Culver's in Rochester Hills
ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich. (FOX 2) - A fundraiser is being held Wednesday to help the families of victims from the mass shooting at a splash pad in June. Culver's of Rochester Hills is hosting the fundraiser all day today until 9 p.m. with 50 percent of sales going to the families at the 92 E. Auburn Road location.
'A preservation miracle': Restoration of historical Fort Gratiot Hospital finally complete
From the outside, the years-long preservation of the historical Fort Gratiot Hospital may have looked done, but organizers said final interior details only came together within the last year. And now, there’s plenty of history to celebrate. ...
Rite Aid to shutter Ferndale location
National pharmaceutical retailer Rite Aid is continuing its march from the state with a list of store closures revealed this week that includes a Ferndale location. Included on a list contained in a group of filings in United States Bankruptcy Court in New Jersey this month is the location at 22346 Woodward Ave., Ferndale. A total of 38 Michigan stores are on the list, including other Oakland County locations in Farmington Hills and Waterford. The closure of more than 120 stores, including several in Oakland County, were on previous lists.
Action Taken Against Oakland County Motorcycle Dealer
Lansing, MI - On May 29, the Michigan Department of State (MDOS) suspended the license of CK Investments LLC, doing business as Ducati of Detroit, for imminent harm to the public. The motorcycle dealership is owned by Charles Knoll and located at 33828 Woodward Ave. in Birmingham. . Ducati was summarily...
2 Of The Best Gas Station Restaurants in U.S. Are Right Here In Michigan
In a country where gas stations are typically synonymous with quick, no-frills convenience food, a trend is emerging that’s redefining roadside dining. Instead of settling for the usual pre-packaged snacks and fast food, travelers find that some gas stations offer gourmet experiences that rival traditional restaurants. These hidden culinary...
New Baltimore to unveil new mural downtown
A massive mural celebrating the spirit of New Baltimore will soon be unveiled downtown. Titled “Welcome to New Baltimore,” the mural measures 32 feet by 12 feet and aims to capture the essence of the city’s life. It will be installed this month at Alfred and Washington streets on the building that houses The Local Goat and Creative Images Salon.
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