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Ex-manager admits to embezzling over $100,000 from Troy grocery store
The former manager of a Troy grocery store who was initially accused of stealing $750,000 from the retailer has pleaded guilty to embezzlement in exchange for an tentative agreement to repay $105,000 and a second charge dismissed. Trevor Alan Beaver, 32, who has had addresses in Roseville and Southfield, entered...
Husky Kickoff Countdown - 48 Days
We're less than 50 days away from the start of the 2024 Football season! Washington will host Weber State on August 31, and to count down the days to kickoff we've decided to take a look at the players that have worn the jerseys of each day in question. Until...
Teacher who memorialized Escanaba D-Day soldier shares experience in Normandy
ESCANABA, Mich. (WLUC) - A student-teacher duo recently memorialized an Escanaba soldier who fought on D-Day. The Albert H. Normandy Institute Fellowship grantees traveled to France to deliver a eulogy for U.S. Navy seaman Auvergne Breault. Breault was just 20 years old when he died during the allied forces invasion of Normandy, France, on June 6, 1944, known as D-Day.
The Annual Lake St Clair Fishing Party is Back!
It’s time for the annual St. Clair Fishing Party! (Saturday July 27th – Selfridge Ramp) This is my favorite event of the year, where friends come together for some casual competition. That’s enough incentive for me, but there’s more…. This event is put on by a...
Children’s Village looks to keep students on the right path
Children housed in the county’s juvenile facility still need an education and the Children’s Village school in Pontiac works to make their experience as normal as possible. The Children’s Village school is owned by Oakland County and operated by the Waterford School District. It serves children in grades...
Clinton Twp. to break ground for inclusive playground on Thursday
More than four years of fundraising and planning to build an inclusive playground in Clinton Township will come to fruition when officials gather Thursday morning at the Civic Center for a groundbreaking ceremony. The $1 million specialized play structure will become Macomb County’s third facility using universal design concepts to...
Lucido doles out donuts, coffee for Tim Hortons Camp Day
Macomb County Prosecutor last Friday participated in the annual Tim Hortons Camp Day fundraising effort by stationing the drive-thru window at two of the restaurant’s locations in Shelby Township. He is expected to do the same again Tuesday. Camp Day, which formally takes place July 17, raises money for...
Trial underway for Auburn Hills hotel homicide case
Trial is underway in Oakland County Circuit Court for a Pontiac man accused of killing a man at an Auburn Hills hotel late last year. The jury was seated and the trial began Monday in the case against Malcolm Otis Draper, 25. Draper is charged with murder and possession of a firearm in the commission of a felony for the fatal shooting of 47-year-old Anthony Russell Holcomb on Dec. 2, 2023 at the Suburban Studios extended stay hotel on Doris Road where Holcomb reportedly had been living.
Oakland Town Hall to present 2024-2025 speaker series in Bloomfield Hills
Oakland Town Hall announces their 2024-2025 lecture series to be held at the Iroquois Club, 43248 Woodward Ave., Bloomfield Hills, to begin their 65th year. Due to the fact there is limited seating of 160, only season reservations will be accepted. Once all reservations are filled there will be a waiting list for those who wish to purchase individual Lecture & Luncheon reservations and will be honored if space becomes available. For registration information, call Nancy Holan at 248-673-5984. When the registration brochure is received, send in the registration form with a check made out to Oakland Town Hall accompanied by a stamped self-addressed envelope which will be used to confirm your admission or inform you that you have been placed on a waiting list. For more information, visit www.oaklandtownhall.org.
Clinton Twp. murder suspect faces amended charges following death of his brother
Macomb County prosecutors on Monday amended the criminal charges filed against a Clinton Township man now that his brother has died from gunshot wounds he allegedly caused. Corey Deyshaun Cook was arraigned earlier this month for the July 5 fatal shooting of his mother and critically injuring his brother. The...
Orion’s Oakview Cyber Dragons Take Teamwork to New Level
Orion’s Oakview Cyber Dragons Take Teamwork to New Level. (Terry Lakins, July 15, 2024) Lake Orion, MI – The Cyber Dragons, a middle school robotics team, is a popular activity amongst the Lake Orion kids. The robotics team will build robots from scratch and use them to complete tasks against opponents during intense competitions every year. Laura Hasselbach, the head coach of the Cyber Dragons, has guided the team for two years. She was quick to point out that the actual building and competing of the robots is only part of the equation. In fact, when it comes to the community outreach the team does, it is often held in higher regard.
The Macomb Foundation announces 2024 Hall of Fame inductees
The Macomb Foundation will host its 23rd annual Hall of Fame Awards at 5 p.m., Aug. 15 at Palazzo Grande in Shelby Township. The Hall of Fame Award Ceremony honors individuals, civic groups, communities and companies that have made outstanding contributions to improving the economic, family, and community lives of Macomb County citizens.
Convicted Macomb Twp. fence company operator accused again of bilking customer
The owner of a Macomb Township fence company who was convicted by plea last year of bilking eight customers for uncompleted projects is accused of committing a similar act again. Laura Dietz in early June allegedly secured a $7,500 deposit for a nearly $15,000 job to tear down a wooden...
Two Royal Oak Leprechauns Make it to the Majors
(Mark H. Stowers, July 15, 2024) Royal Oak, MI – Two Royal Oak Leprechauns were taken in the 2024 Major League Baseball Draft today. Jake Jekielek, a member of this year’s team who was recently selected as a Northwoods League All Star was drafted by the Texas Rangers as the 315 th pick overall in the 10 th round.
Twenty-five Oakland County softball players recognized with 2024 all-state honors by the MHSSCA
State finalist Lake Orion was one of several Oakland County schools to have nearly a handful of players earn postseason all-state honors from the Michigan High School Softball Coaches Association. It was no surprise that its players would be again well-represented, particularly on the Division 1 team after three Oakland...
Waterford mom, 2 sons die after weekend Lapeer Co. crash
Pontiac officials are mourning the loss of a city worker who died over the weekend along with her two young sons after she tried to pass another car and her vehicle rolled over, winding up in a Lapeer County creek, officials said. The Lapeer County Sheriff's Office identified the woman...
Two Republicans vie for Washington Township Supervisor
Incumbent Sebastian Previti will face off against chemistry teacher Troy Kosal in the race for Washington Township supervisor in the Aug. 6 primary. The winner will be unchallenged in November’s general election. The Macomb Daily asked each candidate how their community can balance attracting new business with maintaining the...
Fun Time Cruzers looking for a new location
STERLING HEGHTS — On June 24, the Fun Time Cruzers held their final Monday Night Cruise-In at Lakeside Mall. Knowing it was the last event at the mall location, about 500 classic car owners drove their vintage vehicles into the food court parking lot, where the event had been held for the past two decades.
BWAT offering free rides for Blue Water fest
It’s just become a little easier to get to and from family night and boat night thanks to Blue Water Area Transit. The local transportation agency is providing free rides to and from the festival footprint both Thursday and Friday from 4pm to midnight. There will be a shuttle service that will be running from Desmond Landing to the Blue Water Transit Center. Festival goers are encouraged to park for free at Desmond Landing and then take the bus to the transit center. Fares will also be waived on all routes during those times, For more information, visit bwbus.com.
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