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GM delays restart of Orion Assembly plant, will reopen it as battery-electric truck plant
General Motors is again delaying the restart of its electric vehicle factory in Orion Township as demand for EVs grows more slowly than previously projected. On Tuesday, CEO Mary Barra told Wall Street analysts during a second-quarter earnings call that GM has "decided to reopen Orion Assembly as a battery-electric truck plant...
2 Mich. women face prison in embezzlement of vulnerable adults
A St. Clair County woman charged with embezzling thousands from an elderly woman in her care has pleaded guilty, state officials said. A central Michigan woman has also been charged with stealing property from an adult victim in a separate case. In the first case, Lisa Marie Tramski, 57, of...
Lake Orion man sentenced in attack at woman's home
A Lake Orion man was sentenced Monday to serve up to 50 years in prison in connection with sexually assaulting and beating a woman in her home. Adam Richards Williams broke into the home of the woman who had ended a relationship with him and proceeded to attack her between July 31 and Aug. 1, 2023, the Oakland County Prosecutor's Office said in a release.
Clinton Township rescue slammed with needy animals: ‘I don’t know if we’re going to pull out of this’
At a time when Clinton Township-based nonprofit A ReJoyceful Animal Rescue has seen its resources stretched to the limits, its founder said its longstanding partnership with PetSmart Charities has provided crucial funding and support. A ReJoyceful Animal Rescue was founded in 2007 and has been working with PetSmart Charities for...
Judge exceeds guidelines in sentencing Lake Orion man for ‘horrific’ attack on ex-girlfriend
A Lake Orion man was sentenced this week to at least 26 years in prison for what prosecutors called a “horrific” attack on his ex-girlfriend. Adam Richard Williams, 35, received a sentence of 26 to 50 years in prison after having been convicted on charges of first-degree criminal sexual conduct, home invasion and aggravated domestic violence.
Cairns Cup welcome party set for Sunday at Five Iron Golf
The Cairns Cup – a biannual tournament where golfers with disabilities from the United States and Europe compete – is coming to Macomb County. Five Iron Golf in Shelby Township is gearing up to host a welcome party on Sunday, July 28 at 6 p.m. for those affiliated with the event, which begins the same day and will run through Aug. 3 at Cherry Creek Golf Club.
ARCO begins construction of cold-storage facility expansion in Detroit market
ARCO National Construction’s Detroit division recently celebrated the groundbreaking of a cold storage facility expansion for Weeks Food Corporation, a fifth-generation, family-owned and operated wholesale food distributor. The expansion will add 21,515 square feet of temperature-controlled space to the company’s current meat distribution facility at 36901 Division Road in...
Capac 15U claims runner-up status
CAPAC — The Capac 15U baseball squad earned a second-place finish at the CYBL All-Star Tournament it hosted this past week. Capac started things off Friday with a 6-2 win at Almont’s expense. Saturday’s action saw Capac drop an 8-5 verdict to Imlay City. They then followed...
Meadow Brook Garden Club: Keeping a green thumb through the summer
Summer can be a rewarding opportunity to try new activities and learn new skills, and with Michigan’s sunny summer weather, gardening is a great skill for any Michigander to pick up. For those still living around Oakland University’s campus who are looking to bring out their inner green thumb, an incredible volunteer opportunity is just down the road.
OUR TOWN: Scholarship winners announced
ABCF ANCHOR BAY BAND BOOSTERS SCHOLARSHIPS ANNOUNCED: A part of the Anchor Bay Community Foundation’s scholarship program, here are the 2024 winners: P. David Visnaw Anchor Bay Band Music Scholarship was presented to Eleanor Thomas. Scott Oranchack Anchor Bay Band Scholarship was presented to Aiden Evans. David Kleckner Anchor Bay Bands Supporting Scholarship was presented to Carter Lange and McKenna Sommers. Our Town sends Congratulations to the musicians. May you have music in your life and in your heart, forever.
Stine, Campbell help team to first
TRI-CITY AREA — Imlay City’s Macie Stine and Almont’s Melina Campbell helped Tri-Valley Twisters 14U register a first-place finish at the Fenton Summer Slam recently. The tournament was contested July 12-14. Their team started things off with a 15-0 win against Irish 13U on Friday, July 12.
Thank you letter: July 24
On behalf of the St. Clair Cruisers, we would like to thank all involved for their help with the River Classic Car Show. This year we had an exceptional turnout with 345 registered classic cars. We packed Palmer Park!. We would like to give a shout out to all of...
Cheers to Chesterfield event offers family fun at Brandenburg Park
Family fun is coming to Brandenburg Park this weekend for the two-day Cheers to Chesterfield event. The event is scheduled to take place Friday and Saturday at the waterfront park on Jefferson Avenue. Beginning at 3 p.m. Friday, there will be a fun-filled Kids Zone with a petting farm and bounce houses. A fireworks show is also planned for Friday.
South Foundation Hall: From the oldest to the newest building on campus
First built in 1959, South Foundation Hall has been one of Oakland University’s oldest buildings, standing alongside North Foundation Hall and the Oakland Center as the original three buildings Oakland University had to offer when they first opened their doors. Since February 2021, South Foundation Hall has been shut...
OU faculty contract negotiations: Workload, salary increase and special lecturer status
Contract negotiations between The Oakland University American Association of University Professors (OU-AAUP) and the OU administration began on June 4 to renew the 2021-2024 agreement for at least three more years. “The temperature is lower than it has been in some previous negotiating years,” Kevin Corcoran, interim provost and executive...
Public Input Wanted for Adams Road Options in Rochester Hills
Public Input Wanted for Adams Road Options in Rochester Hills. Rochester Hills, MI – The City of Rochester Hills, the Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC) and Oakland University (OU) are accepting comments on the five potential design alternatives for Adams Road between Hamlin Road and Walton Blvd., that have been identified through an ongoing study of the corridor.
Tiger Woods' son, Charlie, misses cut at US Junior Amateur after shooting 82-80 at Oakland Hills
BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich. — Tiger Woods watched his son, Charlie, shoot a 10-over 80 on Tuesday and miss the cut at 22 over through two rounds at the U.S. Junior Amateur. The 15-year-old Woods, who earned a spot in the 264-player field last month, finished near the bottom of the pack.
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