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Dementia & Alzheimer’s Association Of St. Clair County Gears Up For 5K Run & Walk
The Dementia & Alzheimer’s Association of St. Clair County is set to host its annual 5K Run & Walk on Sept. 21, at Kiefer Park in Port Huron. This event, a staple in the community’s efforts to raise awareness and funds, kicks off with registration at 8 a.m. The run begins at 9 a.m., followed by the walk at 9:15 a.m. Registration fees range from $20 to $35, with special rates available for children and early registrants. Participants can choose to forgo a t-shirt for a reduced fee.
Attempted Michigan kidnapping caught on camera
A security video caught a man trying to kidnap a 7-year-old girl from a Sterling Heights park on Tuesday. The suspect grabbed the child off her bike and carried her to his car before a bystander stepped in and stopped him.
Witnesses intervene in two separate abduction attempts
This photo shows the cousin of the 7-year-old girl in the hospital after he tried to stop her kidnapper. Local law enforcement is applauding multiple people who reportedly helped thwart a Shelby Township suspect’s alleged efforts to abduct two girls in two separate incidents the afternoon of Aug. 13.
Roger Diez: Austin Dillon put a target on his back
NASCAR specified an option tire for Sunday’s Cook Out 400 at Richmond. It was the first time for the rule since a test run at the All-Star race in May. The red-lettered tire was demonstrably faster as Daniel Suarez drove through the field early on to take the lead.
Larson Omegabots encourage team building through robotics
TROY — Middle schoolers with an interest in robotics can work together and build their skills through the Omegabots robotics team at Larson Middle School. The Omegabots, formed in 2016, are one of the many robotics programs available through the Troy School District. Most of the programs are led and supported by parent volunteers.
Man arraigned for allegedly torturing, imprisoning woman
MOUNT CLEMENS — A man has been arraigned in connection with the alleged months-long imprisonment and torture of a woman in Clinton Township. Darren John Dawson, 34, allegedly kept a 58-year-old woman in his Clinton Township apartment from November 2023 to April 2024 over a drug debt, according to a press release from the Macomb County Prosecutor’s office. Dawson allegedly stole the woman’s Social Security money and food stamps.
Sheetz announces 4 more Detroit-area locations
(CBS DETROIT) - The Pennsylvania-based gas station and convenience store chain Sheetz announced its plans to open four new locations in Metro Detroit. This comes after Sheetz previously announced that locations would open in Romulus and Chesterfield. The first Detroit-area store to open will be the Romulus store. It will be located on Middlebelt Road, north of I-94, and is scheduled to open in late summer, according to a release. The Chesterfield location will be on 23 Mile Road, east of I-94.The four new Detroit-area stores will be at the following locations:8200 Telegraph Road, Taylor, MI 48180 20623 Eureka Road, Taylor,...
St. Clair County Drug Task Force arrests five, seizes over 20 grams of meth
Two investigations led to five arrests last week for the St. Clair County Drug Task Force, as well as the seizure of over 20 grams of methamphetamine and analogue pills. The task force concluded an investigation last Tuesday, August 6, into the sale of methamphetamine in Port Huron, executing a search warrant at a home on the 1000 block of 7th Street. While executing the warrant, two Port Huron residents, 36-year-old Matthew Fields and 21-year-old Kaylee Rataj, were found in the home and taken into custody, eventually being taken to the St. Clair County Detention and Intervention Center.
Detroit-Style Pizza Controversy: Why This Viral Recipe Is Sparking Debate
Before I jump into what's going on, let me make my thoughts very clear. Whether what I'm about to show you is Detroit-style or not, I am very pro-whatever it is. Social media food influencer, Seoung Lee, known better as ChowDownDetroit, made a recent visit to Sterling Heights to test out a local restaurant, My Pizza Place. There, they serve a pie called "The Cheesy Detroiter." According to My Pizza Place's online menu, The Cheesy Detroiter is all new, and a "pizza revolution." That's because, unlike most Detroit-style pizzas, this one has cheese on the top, sides, and bottom.
NASCAR revokes Austin Dillon’s Playoff eligibility, fines Joey Logano amid controversial Cup finish at Richmond
NASCAR released the highly anticipated penalty report following this weekend’s Craftsman Truck & Cup Series actions at Richmond Raceway including the controversial finish during Sunday’s Cup event. Per the report, Austin Dillon, winner of Sunday’s Cook Out 400, has been stripped of his Playoff eligibility he initially achieved...
Police: Shelby Twp. man arrested after 2 kidnapping attempts
The 23-year-old man accused of trying to abduct a 7-year-old girl at a Sterling Heights park Tuesday afternoon also tried kidnapping a 15-year-old less than an hour before in Clinton Township, police say.
Fanuc America Establishes $1 Million Scholarship Fund With SME
ROCHESTER HILLS – The industrial automation and robotics supplier Fanuc America has announced the establishment of the Fanuc Automation Endowed Scholarship Fund, in collaboration with the SME Education Foundation. The largest automation scholarship in SME Education Foundation history, this initiative will foster the next generation of skilled professionals in...
Explore Outer Space from the Heart of the Lakes! | Gary Dietz & Kirsten Sonneville-Douglass
Keego Harbor Parks and Rec Chairperson Kirsten Sonneville-Douglass and Oakland Astronomy Club President Gary Dietz preview “Astronomy in the Park,” coming Friday August 23rd to Rose Sortor Park, where Keegosians will have a chance to learn about outer space from local experts!. Stay up to date with our...
Who will win the OAA-Gold in 2024?
With the Michigan high school football team kicking off on Thursday, Aug. 29, here's a chance to learn more about the OAA-Gold:. Five teams will play in the OAA-Gold during the 2024 season: Auburn Hills Avondale, Ferndale, Royal Oak, Berkley, and Pontiac. What football team won the OAA-Gold in 2023?
William ‘Earl’ Jensen
William “Earl” Jensen, 90, Lake Orion, died Aug. 11, 2024. Visitation will take place at Sorenson-Lockwood Funeral Home, Grayling, Aug. 24, at 3 p.m., with the service starting at 4 p.m. A graveside service will follow at Elmwood Cemetery, Grayling, followed by a dinner at Sorenson-Lockwood Funeral Home. He was born March 2, 1934, in Gaylord, to Leonard and Helen […]
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