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Section of Clinton River Trail washed away in Rochester after storms flood parts of city
ROCHESTER, Mich. (FOX 2) - The Rochester Department of Public Works is warning pedestrians to avoid the Clinton River Trail after recent rains washed a section of the path away. A department supervisor said about 100 feet of the trail was gone after several inches of rain fell over the...
Sports world reacts to epic Lions announcement
On an already unprecedented Monday, the Detroit Lions made headlines. The Lions announced that Hall of Famer Calvin Johnson will enter the team’s Hall of Fame. Johnson will enter the Pride of the Lions, the aptly-coined team Hall of Fame, signaling the end to an icy relationship over nearly a decade.
The Detroit Pistons' all-time best Summer League performances
Bobi Klintman and Daniss Jenkins have already had big Summer League performances for the Detroit Pistons that have drawn plenty of overrections. We all know that Summer League is truly a knee-jerk reaction event. If your newest addition goes off in their first action, your GM is a genius. If they struggle, your rookie is already a bust. We’ve seen players score 30, and never crack an NBA rotation, and vice versa players finish with three points on 1-of-8 shooting, and go on to have legendary careers. Reality is that Summer League is more so about watching playing style than actual performances.
Ann Arbor residents complain about light pollution from new LED streetlights
Ann Arbor is putting the brakes on a move to replace all of its streetlights by converting them to LEDs due to what may residents are calling excessive wattage. The Ann Arbor City Council has been getting flooded with emails and other messages about the plans to replace old DTE streetlights with LED technology. They are being told the 58-watt lights being proposed are far too bright for local neighborhoods that already experience a lot of light pollution.
Residents say City Council is holding up solar panel farm plans for Detroit neighborhood
DETROIT (FOX 2) - Detroit continues to make progress on turning vacant land into beneficial property. One of its east-side neighborhoods is excited about the idea of a solar panel farm. But some on Detroit’s City Council say not so fast, leaving neighbors to wonder what’s the hold up -...
Pistons’ VP Arn Tellem Mourns Death of Joe “Jellybean” Bryant, Kobe’s Father
Pistons Executive Arn Tellem Issues Statement on Passing of Joe Bryant, Kobe’s Father. Detroit Pistons vice chairman Arn Tellem has expressed his condolences following the passing of Joe “Jellybean” Bryant, NBA veteran and father of the late Kobe Bryant. Joe Bryant passed away at 69, as reported by the Philadelphia Inquirer on Tuesday.
LOCS Board of Education appoints Nate Butki to vacant seat
LAKE ORION — The Lake Orion Community Schools Board of Education members appointed Nate Butki to its vacant trustee seat during a special meeting on July 10. The appointment was approved by a 5-0 vote. Vice President Heather Sinawi was absent from the interviews. Six other candidates – Scott Hill, Shawn Wayne, Mark Torres, Jeff Faber, Scott Horning and Joel Cole – interviewed for the position.
John Morgan of Novi repeats as GAM Super Senior champion
FREELAND – Competition brings out the best in John Morgan of Novi, who proved to be the best once again in winning the 10th GAM Super Senior Championship presented by Saint John’s Resort at Apple Mountain Golf Club Tuesday. Morgan, a Michigan Golf Hall of Fame member, won...
OUWB inaugurates renovated O’Dowd Hall and welcomes a new dean
The recently renovated Jan and Don O’Dowd Hall opened its gates on July 11 and welcomed the newly appointed dean of the school of medicine. Oakland University President Ora Hirsch Pescovitz inaugurated the building and introduced Dr. Christopher Carpenter with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Faculty, staff and special guests toured...
Michigan football sets date for beginning of fall camp
Michigan football has set the date when it will formally begin its national championship defense. The Wolverines will begin fall camp on July 31, the program confirmed to TMI. The first practice will be held exactly one month ahead of the August 31 season opener at the Big House against Fresno State.
PHOTOS: 7-on-7 Football at Allen Park w/ Dearborn Heights Crestwood, New Boston Huron, and Warren Woods-Tower
On Tuesday, Allen Park High School was host to 7-on-7 football action as the host Jags welcomed in the teams from Dearborn Heights Crestwood, New Boston Huron, and Warren Woods-Tower for a four-way scrimmage. Photo gallery is courtesy of Alexander Muller.
Grand Victorian in Corktown, once home of a Tigers owner, for sale for almost $2 million
A Victorian home in Corktown, occupied at one time by the owner of the Detroit Tigers in 1900, is for sale for just under $2 million — and, get this — it comes with its own plan to help cover the mortgage: a next-door duplex you can rent. "It's got some great history,"...
Plastic plant set alight in suspicious Ann Arbor apartment fire
ANN ARBOR, MI – The Ann Arbor Fire Department is investigating an apartment complex fire after crews found a plastic plant had been burned in an elevator lobby. Crews were called around 7:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 16, to the Court House Square apartments,100 South Fourth, in Ann Arbor, for a fire alarm, said the Ann Arbor fire department on social media.
LOLA Lighted Boat Parade sets sail on Aug. 23 on Lake Orion
The Lake Orion Lake Association’s Lighted Boat Parade will set sail on Lake Orion Aug. 23 during the Dragon on the Lake festival. LOLA’s parade will begin at Green’s Park at 8:30 p.m. and move counterclockwise around the lake. The event will include activities for all ages, judging, prizes and “dazzling boat displays.” First prize is $300 cash.
Tigers draft former Portage Central, Miami (OH) power-hitting outfielder
Zach MacDonald shattered Portage Central’s single-season home run record in 2021. Three years later, his power continues to soar. And on Tuesday, it sold the Detroit Tigers. The former Portage Central star slugger and Miami (OH) outfielder was selected by his home state Tigers with the 446th overall pick in the 15th round of the 2024 MLB Draft on Tuesday afternoon.
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