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‘Let the journey begin:’ White coat ceremony welcomes OUWB Class of 2028
The OUWB Class of 2028 White Coat Ceremony was held Friday — a day full of excitement that centered on welcoming 129 new future physicians to the field of medicine. The ceremony was held on the campus of Oakland University and attended by nearly 1,000 in person and online.
Mental health, DEI featured throughout orientation for OUWB Class of 2028
The OUWB Class of 2028 spent the last week in orientation learning details about their next four years in medical school with added emphasis on two topics: mental health and diversity, equity, and inclusion. Sessions and events centered on both topics were interspersed throughout the week that also introduced the...
Canton man shot, killed after confrontation with his neighbor
CANTON TWP. — A 35-year-old man died Saturday after a brief confrontation erupted in gunfire in a Cornell Street neighborhood. Police said in a Facebook post they were dispatched to the 200 block of Cornell Street, near the intersection of Cherry Hill and Sheldon roads, around 11:48 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 10, because of "reports of shots fired following a brief confrontation by the suspect toward the victim - both residents of the neighborhood.”
Ninth Annual Cars 108 Roof Sit benefitting Whaley Children’s Center
Grand Blanc, MI —Lisa Marie from the Cars 108 Wake-up Show and President and CEO of Whaley Children’s Center (WCC), Mindy Williams, are gearing up for the Cars 108 Roof Sit to support the children at WCC. The highly anticipated Ninth Annual Cars 108 Roof Sit will begin on August 14 at 6:00 a.m. at the McDonald’s located in downtown Grand Blanc. Mindy and Lisa Marie will continue their stay on the roof until August 16 at 10:00 a.m.
Lawsuit aims to stop Ann Arbor airport project from being cleared for takeoff
ANN ARBOR, MI — A proposed runway extension at the Ann Arbor Municipal Airport is the subject of a new lawsuit. Pittsfield Township and a citizens group known as the Committee for Preserving Community Quality sued the Michigan Department of Transportation and the city of Ann Arbor in U.S. District Court on Monday, Aug. 5, challenging the decision to extend the primary runway at the city-owned airport in the township.
Late Detroit priest Father Solanus Casey could become first U.S. born male to attain sainthood
Father Solanus Casey, a Catholic priest who served Detroiters from the St. Bonaventure monastery on the city’s east side, died in 1957 but many still feel the impact of his service. When Casey passed away at age 86, 10,000 people came to pay their respects. “They feel his presence,”...
What you need to know about the War of the Wake, this weekend’s Mott Lake regatta
GENESEE COUNTY, MI -- Everything is changing at Mott Lake but only for the next few days. The usually quiet, no-wake impoundment of the Flint River is the site of the two-day “War of the Wake,” an inboard hydroplane boat race that will fill the air with roaring engines and feature powerboats speeding up to 150 miles an hour.
Good Sense Coffee To Hold Ribbon Cutting Celebration
A ribbon-cutting ceremony is set next week for a coffee shop in downtown Howell. Good Sense Coffee is located in the old Uptown Coffeehouse located off Grand River at Michigan Ave. The owners thanked everyone who welcomed them with open arms during their soft opening this past week. A post...
WATCH: New Video Shows Former Michigan Wolverines Star Denard Wilson Passed Out At The Wheel
The Michigan Wolverines are entering the 2024 season coming off a national championship campaign. But heading into the new season, the Wolverines are looking much different. Former head coach Jim Harbaugh decided to take his talents to the NFL and take over as the Chargers’ head coach. Now the keys have been turned over to Sherrone Moore, who served as the offensive coordinator under Harbaugh,
Blue Water River Walk celebrates 10 years with free event
It’s been 10 years since the River Walk first opened after three years of construction, 7,000 tons of debris were removed, and more than $6 million in donations and grants were invested into its formation. And next month, local artist Jody Parmann and other community organizers will celebrate that legacy — and the...
Flint Families to Receive $1,500 Stimulus Checks: A Lifeline for Struggling Families
Stimulus Check for Families in Flint: A $1,500 Boost to Get Back on Their Feet. Michigan Introduces Rx Kids Scheme: A Lifeline for Young Parents and Pregnant Women. According to Marca, In a bold move to alleviate the pressure on struggling American families, Michigan is introducing a $1,500 stimulus check for residents of Flint as part of its Rx Kids scheme. The program aims to help young parents and pregnant women, and could even amount to $7,500 depending on household factors.
Roadkill Nights annual drag race show brings booming engines and burnouts to M1 concourse
At Roadkill Nights, if it's silent, it's weird. To a constant backdrop of fans cheering, engines roaring and tires squealing, hundreds poured into the M1 concourse Saturday to watch the annual drag racing event hosted by Dodge and MotorTrend. The event, which started in the Pontiac Silverdome parking lot in 2015, features 11 hours of fast cars and noise. ...
A former Spartan is included on Preseason Biletnikoff Award Watchlist
A former Spartan is considered one of the notable names on the preseason Biletnikoff Award watchlist. UNLV wide receiver Ricky White has been named to the preseason Biletnikoff Award watchlist. The Biletnikoff Award is handed out to the top wide receiver in college football at the end of the season.
Harris Leads Trump in Three Key States, Times/Siena Polls Find
Vice President Kamala Harris leads former President Donald Trump in three crucial battleground states, according to new surveys by The New York Times and Siena College, the latest indication of a dramatic reversal in standing for Democrats after President Joe Biden’s departure from the presidential race remade it.
New Plant to Turn Milk into Ethanol
A Canadian company that got its start distilling a milk byproduct into spirits, along with a large cooperative owned by Great Lakes dairy farmers, broke ground on a new Michigan plant that will unite their businesses to make ethanol. Ontario-based Dairy Distillery and the Michigan Milk Producers Association are building...
Slotkin and Stabenow keep their eyes on the road to November on their ‘Thelma and Louise’ tour
Fresh off her Tuesday night victory in the Democratic U.S. Senate primary, U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin (D-Holly) rallied alongside retiring U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow (D-Lansing) throughout the state, with the lawmakers reaching their final stop Friday in Lansing. After joining U.S. Hillary Scholten (D-Grand Rapids) and Michigan Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks (D-Grand Rapids) in […]
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