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Warren Consolidated seeks applicants to fill school board vacancy
The Warren Consolidated Schools Board of Education is looking for applicants to be considered for appointment following the resignation of a longtime trustee. Dr. Megan Papasian-Broadwell, a 14-year member of the school board and former board vice president, announced she was stepping down from office at the board’s meeting in June.
Police release ages, places of residence of victims of wrong-way crash that killed 4
Michigan State Police have released the ages and places of residence of the victims of a wrong-way car crash that killed four people early Sunday morning, according to a post on X. The incident happened around 2:50 a.m. Sunday when the Detroit Regional Communication Center received calls about a wrong-way...
Case advances against Pontiac teen charged with drive-by fatal shooting of child
The case against one of two men accused in a drive-by shooting that left a young Pontiac girl dead recently advanced to Oakland County Circuit Court for possible trial. JaJuan McDonald, 19, is charged with 10 crimes including first-degree murder and assault with intent to murder in connection with the March 18, 2022 fatal shooting of Ariah Jackson, 7, outside her home in Pontiac. Ariah’s mother, Lashawn Jackson, was also hit by the gunfire and survived.
Gabby Giffords stumps for Kamala Harris in Rochester Hills
Rochester Hills — Gun reform advocate and former Arizona U.S. Rep. Gabby Giffords stopped in Rochester Hills on Sunday to campaign for Vice President Kamala Harris' fledgling presidential campaign in Michigan. Giffords has become a leading advocate for gun control laws since she survived a mass shooting in January...
Barbacoa, al pastor, alligator and more: Sunday's Taco Showdown was a feast of flavors
Patience and persistence paid off for two cousins who run El Taco Dojo in Clinton Township. They walked away with the golden championship trophy at the Taco Showdown at Eastern Market on Sunday. The Clinton Township taqueria has been in business for a year in a half but started as...
Lengthy prison sentence handed to Pontiac murderer
A Pontiac man will spend decades behind bars — and perhaps the rest of his life — for murdering a 20-year-old whose body was recovered from a Pontiac lake six years ago. At a hearing Monday in Oakland County Circuit Court, Judge Daniel O’Brien handed down a sentence of 36.5 to 80 years in prison for Angel Jose Alvarez for the slaying of 20-year-old Emilio Valdez. Valdez’s body was found in Osmun Lake in Pontiac on June 7, 2018, but it was four years before Alvarez was charged.
Southfield man, canine team earn silver medal at World Dog Agility Championship
Don’t be fooled by Maverick’s first name. The Pembroke Welsh Corgi is a team player. Working with his Southfield-based trainer, Maverick was part of Team USA which brought home a team silver medal from the 2024 World Agility Championship in Bourgbarre, France. The annual event was a showcase...
Michigan Rosie the Riveter went on to build a career as an airplane mechanic
Every resident at Michigan Veteran Homes of Chesterfield Township has a story to tell and whether they’re talking about their experiences during the war or about their journey through life they are worthy of your time. On Thursday everyone was anxious to hear more about Fran Metcalf. An original...
These crayfish are a delicacy in the South, but they're a threat to Michigan waters
Royal Oak — Knee deep in a pond behind Royal Oak High School, Mikela Dean split open a tubular wire trap she had extracted from the mucky water. Dean, watershed ecologist for the Clinton River Watershed Council, was on the hunt for crayfish during her Wednesday morning trip to Tenhave Woods nature preserve. Finding none wasn't necessarily bad — it meant the pond isn't overrun with red swamp crayfish, an aggressive invasive species that threatens to upend aquatic habitats in Michigan.
Gabby Giffords stumps for Kamala Harris in Michigan
Gun reform advocate and former Arizona U.S. Rep. Gabby Giffords stopped in Rochester Hills on Sunday to campaign for Vice President Kamala Harris' fledgling presidential campaign in Michigan. Giffords has become a leading advocate for gun control laws since she survived a mass shooting in January 2011 during a meeting...
Incumbent McFall, longtime former Mayor Fouts face off in 14th House District Dem primary
The former longtime Warren mayor is challenging a Democratic incumbent in the state House in a newly drawn district that shuffles the chances of both men in their races for the lower chamber. Jim Fouts, who served as Warren's mayor for 16 years, is challenging state Rep. Mike McFall of...
Man shot multiple times in Farmington Hills; suspect arrested
A man is in police custody following a non-fatal shooting Saturday morning at The Retreat at Farmington Hills apartment complex. According to Farmington Hills police, the victim suffered multiple gunshot wounds and was transported to Corewell Health Farmington Hills Hospital. The shooting was first reported to police as family trouble...
Clinton Township cop, citizen to be recognized for saving man’s life
Clinton Township police will recognize and officer and citizen whose efforts led to saving the life of a man who was found unconscious, police said Monday. The efforts of township Sgt. Paul Collins and Richard Blackwell will be subject of a press conference Thursday at the township police station so Ed Fortuna, whose life was saved, can thank the pair for their efforts earlier this month.
West Bloomfield product Maxwell Hairston looks to build on breakout season at Kentucky
A year ago heading into training camp Maxwell Hairston was just trying to get in the lineup to make his first SEC start at cornerback for Kentucky. Now, heading into his junior year, Hairston finds himself as SEC first-team preseason selections by multiple publications, including Athlon and Lindy’s. That’s...
EARLY VOTING DAYS and HOURS
PRIMARY/GENERAL ELECTIONS – TUESDAY, AUGUST 6, 2024. With the passage of Proposal 22-2, voters now have the right to vote in-person prior to Election Day. EARLY VOTING HOURS IN THE CITY OF FLINT WILL BEGIN SATURDAY, JULY 27TH AND CONTINUE FOR NINE (9) CONSECUTIVE DAYS THROUGH SUNDAY, AUGUST 4TH, 2024.
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