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Madison Heights city council rejects 24-hour Sheetz gas station
On May 13, the Madison Heights City Council moved to reject the latest special approval proposal by Sheetz for a new 24-hour gas station, citing several reasons why it denied the request. Among other items, the council noted that the plan proposed by Sheetz was inconsistent with the intent of...
Man's body pulled from lake in Pontiac, Oakland County Sheriff's Office is investigating
A man has been found dead in an Oakland County lake. Members of the Oakland County Sheriff’s Department and other first responders were on the scene Tuesday, at Baldwin Rd. and Montcalm in Pontiac.
Alleged tattoo studio shooter was suspect in 2009 Oakland County murder
HOWELL — The Daily has confirmed Jeremy Michael Heath, 48, who faces open murder charges for a shooting at Metro Studios Ink in downtown Howell, was also a suspect in a high-profile Oakland County murder in 2009. The open murder charge was announced by the Howell Police Department on Tuesday, July 2, joining charges of carrying a dangerous weapon with unlawful intent, felony firearm and carrying a concealed weapon. Heath was arraigned on those charges Monday. ...
Watch Luke Bryan Dedicate Heartfelt “Drink a Beer” Performance to Fallen Michigan Sheriff
Luke Bryan knows how to tap into his listeners’ sense of patriotism. His 2022 song “Country On” is a tribute to our nation’s often-unsung heroes, such as farmers, firemen and soldiers. However, the “Love You, Miss You, Mean It” singer isn’t merely paying lip service. During a recent concert in Michigan, Bryan took the time to honor a law enforcement officer killed in the line of duty.
Michigan woman, dog die in Oakland County house fire
(CBS DETROIT) - A 37-year-old Michigan woman and her dog died in a house fire Sunday, officials said.Authorities received a call from an acquaintance of Lakeisha Arnae Moton of Pontiac, who reported that she wasn't getting a response when she tried to get in contact with Moton. Oakland County deputies and Waterford fire officials responded to Moton's home in the 600 block of Raskob just after 1 p.m.When they arrived, they found a fresh layer of soot covering the home, and they found Moton lying unresponsive in the hallway of the single-story home. She was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities also say the fire likely began in the home's kitchen. A dog was in a kennel inside the house at the time of the fire and also died. An autopsy revealed that smoke inhalation was the cause of death and that the manner of her death was accidental.
Livingston & Western Oakland Meals on Wheels
Livingston & Western Oakland Meals on Wheels in Brighton is a nonprofit organization that utilizes more than 500 volunteers to deliver daily meals to 1,600-plus homebound seniors 60 years of age or older in the Livingston County and western and southeast Oakland County. It provides a nutritious meal, human contact, and a safety check Monday through Friday. The organization delivers frozen meals on Fridays to be used on Saturday and Sunday. The program is conducted alongside the Livingston County Senior Nutrition Program.
Priority Waste finalizes GFL purchase and takes over some Oakland County routes
Dozens of Metro Detroit cities will now receive garbage pickup service from Priority Waste after last-minute contract approvals last week, including Pontiac, Rochester Hills, Waterford Township, Farmington Hills, Milford Township, Royal Oak, Hazel Park and Oak Park. Priority became Michigan’s largest waste hauler when it finalized its purchase of GFL...
Tate’s Joy event to raise awareness of suicide prevention and pet adoption
ROYAL OAK — In honor of her daughter, who died in 2020 due to suicide, Melissa Ambrose-Eidson created a charity event dedicated to the things that her daughter, Tatum, loved. The event is called “Tate’s Joy” and will be taking place July 20 at the First Congregational Church of...
Fireworks, BBQ smoke raise health concerns during the Fourth of July holiday
Fourth of July fireworks and BBQs have always been an annual tradition, but it all comes at a cost to the vulnerable, like the young, elderly, and people suffering from Asthma.
Nothing to prove: Stevenson grad Rochelle Ferris among competitors for upcoming USBC Junior Gold tourney
Rochelle Ferris will be bowling in her first Junior Gold Championship from July 12 to 20. Some of the best young bowlers in the country will converge on Detroit as the young talent will be on display through the Metro area. Ferris, 17, and a Sterling Heights Stevenson graduate, said...
LTU Creates New Division of Research and Economic Development
SOUTHFIELD – Lawrence Technological University has consolidated its research and economic development activities into a new division. The university’s sponsored research effort has grown from less than $1 million a year a decade ago to nearly $10 million a year today, with research funding coming from both industry and government agencies like the National Science Foundation and the National Institutes of Health.
Pontiac man, 26, charged in police pursuit that killed Warren mother of 2
A 26-year-old Pontiac man has been charged in the fatal police pursuit that left a 42-year-old mom of two dead over the weekend. James L. Hudson Jr. was arraigned Tuesday in 37th District Court in Warren on charges including second-degree murder in connection with the crash that killed Katrina Michael, of Warren, Macomb...
Highlights from the 2024 Regional Youth Law Enforcement Academy
The 2024 Regional Youth Academy, concluded last week. This year the academy had 22 student participants, aged 14-18, from Auburn Hills, Rochester, Bloomfield Township, and Birmingham, and offered an in-depth look into the world of law enforcement. Over the course of the week, participants received hands-on experience with police equipment,...
Stellantis cutting shifts at Warren plant: What we know
Stellantis announced this week that it will reduce its production hours for the month of July at the Warren Truck Assembly Plant. The Warren plant will go from two shifts to one for the month, officials confirmed on Monday, July 1. It was not immediately clear whether more shifts would be added at the plant again in August.
More than 20 shots fired between people in two cars on 8 Mile near Mound Tuesday morning; Warren Police investigating
Warren Police detectives are investigating after more than 20 shots were fired between people in two cars along 8 Mile Road near Mound Rd., Tuesday morning.
Summer reading programs encourage reading, offer prizes
ST. CLAIR SHORES/STERLING HEIGHTS/ROSEVILLE — Summer is in full swing and so is summer reading at local libraries where spending time enjoying a good book could enter you to win prizes. Natasha Rogers, Sterling Heights Public Library public relations and program coordinator, said in an email that the summer...
Detroit Evening Report: EV carsharing pilot project expands in Detroit
A pilot project aimed at increasing mobility options for those who can’t afford their own vehicle has expanded in the city of Detroit. Subscribe to the Detroit Evening Report on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts. The Affordable Mobility Platform (AMP) carshare program, facilitated by...
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