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This Unassuming Donut Shop Might Just Be The Best-Kept Secret In Michigan
Unassuming yet delightful, this donut shop in Michigan might just be the state’s best-kept secret. Locals know that Max’s Donuts in Lapeer offers a unique experience worth savoring. With each bite, you’ll discover flavors that make your taste buds dance. Beyond the charming exterior lies a cozy...
Candidates who advanced false election claims win Republican primaries in Michigan
A self-proclaimed “constitutional sheriff,” a township clerk facing felony charges, and a county clerk candidate who wants to “hand count every ballot cast at the end of each voting day” sailed through their Republican primaries Tuesday, earning themselves spots on November’s ballot and likely victory.The results are a sign that many local voters in more conservative areas of Michigan don’t consider it disqualifying for local elected officials to spread conspiracy theories or interfere with elections to advance the narrative that the 2020 election was stolen from then-President Donald Trump.In Barry County, north of Kalamazoo, incumbent Sheriff Dar Leaf handily beat...
Delay in reporting election results in Detroit, Wayne and Macomb counties raises concerns
Detroit and Wayne and Macomb counties lagged behind the rest of the state in reporting the results of Tuesday's primary, raising concerns that a similar performance in the Nov. 5 general election could fuel conspiracy theories about election integrity. State lawmakers recently enacted legislation allowing clerks to begin counting absentee ballots up to...
Northbound I-75 closing in northern Oakland County next weekend
OAKLAND COUNTY, Mich. (WJRT) - Drivers heading north on I-75 will have to detour around the construction zone between Clarkston and Grand Blanc next weekend. The Michigan Department of Transportation is closing all lanes of northbound I-75 from 9 p.m. Aug. 16 through 5 a.m. Aug. 19 so contractors can install emergency pull-off lanes and crossovers on the median side in the construction zone.
Changes for liquor licenses for gas stations
As of last spring, Bloomfield Township had never had one of their automobile service stations – gas stations – submit a site plan application for liquor license, causing the board of trustees to wonder why. As of the planning commission meeting on Monday, August 5 – where Patricia...
Director of Michigan autism center pleads guilty to impersonating health professional
(CBS DETROIT) — The director of services at Oxford Recovery Center has pleaded guilty to impersonating a health care professional and witness intimidation, the Michigan Attorney General's office announced.Kimberly Coden, 38, of Berkley, is charged with six counts of unauthorized practice of a health profession, two counts of identity theft and one count of intimidation or interfering with a witness.Coden is currently in the Livingston County Jail until sentencing on Dec. 3.Officials say Coden allegedly presented herself as a board-certified behavioral analyst; however, she was not licensed by the state of Michigan and did not have a requisite educational background. Officials say she also used the certification of a behavioral analyst for employment at Centria Health Care, the Positive Behavior Supports Corporation and then the Oxford Recovery Center.Coden allegedly intimidated a witness via text messages to prevent her from testifying against her."The treatment of children in need of intensive intervention or services must remain in the hands of certified and licensed professionals," said Attorney General Dana Nessel in a statement. "My office will remain vigilant to protect children from unlicensed practitioners who can cause tremendous harm to children due to their lack of specialized training."
Richmond City Council approves formation of code enforcement committee
Code enforcement in the city of Richmond will soon come under review by a newly formed ad hoc committee. On Aug. 5, the Richmond City Council approved the formation of the ad hoc code enforcement committee for a period of up to six months. “We have a lot of new...
Former McCarroll School in Pontiac to be demolished, transformed into recreation center
PONTIAC, Mich. (CBS DETROIT) – It was once a thriving hub for learning, but for decades it has been a beacon of blight."Almost for 20 years now, this has been a shuttered eyesore here in the neighborhood," said Pontiac Mayor Tim Greimel.Since 2005, McCarroll School at 191 North Glenwood Avenue has stood vacant and rundown. However, Greimel says not for much longer."We're going to build a beautiful new recreation center in its place," Greimel said. In the next few months, the dilapidated building will be demolished to make way for a state-of-the-art youth recreation center."It's really an opportunity for this site to...
Gault prevails in Democratic primary for county board
METRO DETROIT — During the primary election Aug. 6, two Democrats squared off to be their party’s candidate for a four-year term on the Oakland County Board of Commissioners serving District 3, which includes Madison Heights, Hazel Park and parts of Troy. Madison Heights Mayor Roslyn Grafstein challenged...
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