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Who screams for ice cream? Local creamery to be open for 24 hours straight Sunday
“Ronald Reagan was a huge supporter of ice cream.”. It was a quick history lesson from Matt Faulkner, who co-owns Hippy Dippy Creamery, on Monday, in the run-up to why his family’s Fort Gratiot and Marysville shops will be open a full 24 hours to celebrate National Ice Cream Day this weekend.
Lake Orion Horseshoe Club Celebrates with ‘Red, White, and Blue Night’
LAKE ORION, Mich. – On Tuesday, July 2, 2024, the Lake Orion Horseshoe Club hosted a patriotic-themed “red, white, and blue” night at their grounds. Residents, club-member or not, were invited to join the club for a fun night of horseshoe pitching. The Lake Orion Horseshoe Club...
100th Bayview Mackinac Race
1380 WPHM IS YOUR AUTHORITY FOR THE 100TH BAYVIEW MACKINAC RACE. OUR DOCKSIDE COVERAGE RUNS FROM 6AM TO NOON ON FAMILY NIGHT THURSDAY AND BOAT NIGHT FRIDAY… SPONSORED BY FLAGSHIP COMMUNITY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, TED FITZGERALD AT FARM BUREAU INSURANCE, AND PORT HURON YACHT CLUB. THEN ON RACE DAY...
No students, no schools, no problem. Highland Park board still wants to spend $1M on HQ.
Faith is a wonderful thing, a force that can move mountains. The question in Highland Park is whether faith is reason enough for a school district with no students and few employees to shell out $1 million for a virtually abandoned collection of old buildings that are more art wreck-o than Art Deco.
When to Prepare for Snow Season? All Year
It might sound like a simple philosophy, but when you ask government fleet managers how to make sure their departments are prepared for the upcoming snow season, they say planning well before winter hits is key. “It’s just basic preparedness,” said Bill Coughlin, then-director of fleet maintenance for the City...
Wall Colmonoy acquires Indurate Alloys Ltd.
Madison Heights, Mich.-based Wall Colmonoy Corp., a provider of brazing, surfacing, and engineered materials, has announced the acquisition of Indurate Alloys Ltd., a supplier of hardfacing products in Edmonton, Alta. Indurate Alloys supplies metallic and carbide powders in HVOF, plasma spray, thermal spray, laser, and plasma transferred arc forms, as...
Stony Creek Metropark: 8 Outdoor Activities to Do with Kids
Stony Creek Metropark is one of metro Detroit’s 13 beautiful metroparks. Located about 30 miles north of Detroit in Shelby Township, the park offers more than 4,000 acres of lakes, woodlands, prairies and scenic landscapes, along with exciting outdoor recreation activities that families can enjoy year-round. Quick details about...
‘Shrek the Musical Jr.’ cast prepares for curtain call
ROYAL OAK — Take a trip to the swamp July 19-28 at “Shrek the Musical Jr.” at the Baldwin Theatre in downtown Royal Oak. “Shrek the Musical Jr.” is based on the DreamWorks Animation film and the book by William Steig. The play tells the story of Shrek and his journey to rescue Princess Fiona.
McDonald Named Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach
ROCHESTER, Mich. - Trey McDonald has been named assistant coach of the Golden Grizzlies men's basketball team, the university and head coach Greg Kampe announced. "We're excited to have Trey in our program," Kampe said. "I recruited him when he was a player, he went on to play in the Final Four at Ohio State, and he brings a competitiveness and spirit that will help the team." McDonald joins Oakland from Virginia Tech University where he served as a Graduate Assistant for the men's basketball team. In his role, McDonald was instrumental in designing and implementing on-court workouts and individualized...
Memphis quarterback Seth Henigan talks College Football 25 rating, Tigers wanting the spotlight
All Memphis quarterback Seth Henigan wanted was an 85. In March, the senior from Texas let it be known that he was hoping for a player rating at least that high when EA Sports released its “College Football 25” video game. “The difference between an 85 and an...
Kids to take center stage at New Haven talent show
Potential future “America’s Got Talent” contestants can hone their craft on a local stage this summer, when Haven Place hosts a Kids Got Talent Contest. The Kids Got Talent Contest will be part of Haven Place’s Family Day Event, set for Aug. 10 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in New Haven. The free event will include carnival games, a 5K, a Sud Zone and more. The talent contest is set to be held at 11 a.m. and will offer cash prizes for first, second and third place.
Breaking news … Child killed by bus
At about 4 p.m. today (July 16), Hamtramck police are reporting that a 3-year-old girl was struck and killed by a school bus on Burger St. Police are still investigating the incident. When officers arrived at the scene, the child’s mother was with her, and the child was still breathing,...
Incumbent Lenox Township supervisor challenged in primary
Incumbent Lenox Township Supervisor Anthony Reeder Jr. is facing opposition in the Aug. 6 primary election. Reeder, a Republican, is being challenged by Scott Clifford, a Republican and current township trustee. The winner will advance to compete with Democrat Aaron Scott Bowdich for the supervisor seat in the fall general election.
Calling all cooks and car lovers
MADISON HEIGHTS — A two-in-one car show and barbecue contest will bring together fans of both subcultures at Civic Center Plaza this fall. Registration is now open for those looking to showcase their ride or flex their skills at the grill. The free event is called Revin’ in the...
CATCH Golf Classic Raises Funds for Children Hospitals
ROYAL OAK, MI, July 15, 2024 ~ Hundreds of local sports personalities and legends gathered Monday to help raise money for Sparky Anderson’s CATCH Charity for Children. The CATCH Golf Classic took place at Red Run Golf Club, featuring live broadcasts of WJR‘s “All Talk with Jordan and Dietz” and “SportsWrap.” The golf classic featured a scramble format with the option of a celebrity golfer in each group, with sponsorships ranging from $3,500 to $35,000.
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