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Northville Downs neighbors say demolition 'fun to watch'
NORTHVILLE — From his home near the corner of Beal and River streets, Kurt Bartel had a front row seat as excavators reduced the historic Northville Downs clubhouse to rubble. The clubhouse is the last of many buildings on the 48-acre property to face demolition as Hunter Pasteur Homes...
Video shows demolition continuing at Northville Downs clubhouse following oil spill
(CBS DETROIT) - Video shows contractors demolishing the Northville Downs clubhouse after the horse racing facility closed earlier this year. "A tall excavator with industrial shears is cutting the vertical steel beams of the Downs clubhouse and also knocking the dangling debris downward," the city of Northville said in a post on social media Monday morning. As contractors worked on the building, a mister was used to spray water to help contain dust.City officials say the overhang will be the last part of the building to be taken down. Its removal is scheduled for July 13. This update comes as residents expressed concerns...
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...
Third keynote is revealed for SPE ACCE 2024
The Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) Automotive Composites Conference & Expo (ACCE) has announced the third keynote speaker for ACCE 2024, taking place Sept. 4-6 at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi, Michigan. Amanda Nummy, senior materials engineer, sustainable materials, at Hyundai America Technical Center Inc. (HATCI, Superior Township, Mich.,...
Guy Fieri Owned Chicken Guy! Closes Livonia Location
The Guy Fieri-owned Chicken Guy! restaurant in Livonia, Michigan has closed. The fast-casual dining restaurant opened on Saturday, April 1st, 2023. At that time there were plans to open 19 more Southeast Michigan locations. Just over one year later, Chicken Guy! suddenly announced its closure. According to WXYZ, the Tomey...
‘Zero-tolerance approach’ -- Metro Detroit to see enhanced police presence enforcing firework safety
STERLING HEIGHTS, Mich. – The clock is ticking to Independence Day and ahead of all the family fun, police are reminding everyone to stay safe when lighting fireworks. ---> Warn your dogs: Michigan’s legal fireworks window opens today -- what to know about the law. You’ve probably already...
South Lyon teen conquers fears, advances on 'American Ninja Warrior'
LOS ANGELES — South Lyon senior Riley Porter was back in attack mode on "American Ninja Warrior" Monday night. The now-17-year-old made it through the qualifying round on the July 1 episode of the popular NBC reality show, in which contestants tackle multiple ground and airborne obstacles in a race to press a buzzer in the shortest amount of time. She will compete in the semifinals in a head-to-head race; that episode will air July 22.
Man charged with drunk driving after Canton crash that injured 2
CANTON, Mich. (FOX 2) - A Northville man is facing drunk driving charges stemming from a crash in Canton that hurt two other people last week. Police say Ryan Emery, 44, was intoxicated when he hit another vehicle at Canton Center and Ford roads around 11 p.m. Thursday. Two Canton...
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