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Jack Black Says He’s Cancelling All Tenacious D Shows, Including Michigan After Trump Comments
One of the most triumphant concerts returns to Michigan in a very long time. Seems that it may be cut short over comments that were made over the weekend at a Tenacious D show. Tenacious D was playing the ICC Sydney Theater in Australia on Saturday, July 13, shortly after the former president was shot at in Pennsylvania during a rally earlier in the day.
First Human Killed By a Robot in the World Happened in Michigan
Did you know the first human death caused by a robot on record happened in 1979 in Flat Rock, Michigan?. A small portion of our population has passionately argued that robots are a danger to the human race. Some have even said that robots will take over the planet. What happened on January 25th, 1979, to a 25-year-old assembly line worker at a Ford Motor plant probably fueled those beliefs. Robert Williams was the first human killed by a robot according to wired.com,
Lithium-ion battery believed to have caused fire in Milan home’s garage
MILAN, MI -- A charging lithium-ion battery is believed to have caused a fire in a one-story, single-family home in Milan on Tuesday, fire officials said. Firefighters were called to the home on West Miller Avenue at 3:41 p.m., July 16, according to the Milan Area Fire Department. They arrived to see heavy fire showing before calling for assistance, officials said.
Pizza Palooza returns to Sylvania this weekend
SYLVANIA, Ohio (WTVG) - The community will have the chance to decide who has the best pizza in northwest Ohio during the 12th annual Pizza Palooza this weekend. The event will take place on July 19 and July 20 from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. at Centennial Terrace located at 5773 Centennial Road in Sylvania.
Michigan man pleads guilty in mPerks cyber theft that cost Meijer more than $1 million
(CBS DETROIT) - A 22-year-old Michigan man will give up $630,000 in cryptocurrency and cash as well as his computer tower after pleading guilty in a massive mPerks cyber theft scheme that cost Meijer more than $1 million. Nicholas Mui of Grand Haven pleaded guilty on Monday to one count of conducting a criminal enterprise in the theft and sale of information associated with mPerks accounts, the Michigan Attorney General's Office said. Mui was charged in December 2023 following a lengthy investigation by Michigan State Police's Fraud Investigation Section and the FORCE team. He had faced up to 10 felony charges for the scheme. mPerks is...
Swing state voters have low confidence in Biden’s chances while Democratic Senate candidates fare better: Poll
A YouGov poll of seven swing states, including Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin, shows President Joe Biden trailing behind former President Donald Trump by as much as 7%. The poll was conducted between July 4 and July 12 by the University of Stanford, Arizona State University, and Yale University, which was […]
Successful Car Dealership “Drive For VON”
Successful Car Dealership “Drive For VON” Funds Charitable Programs In Erie St. Clair. The second annual Drive for VON fundraising campaign has raised $14,200 for VON programs and services. The campaign saw 14 dealerships provide a donation to VON for every vehicle sold during the campaign. “VON Erie...
Trump campaign files lawsuit against Gov. Whitmer over voter registration sites
Former President Donald Trump’s campaign and the Republican National Committee sued Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D-MI) over her initiative to designate federal Veterans Affairs and Small Business Administration sites for voter registration efforts. In the lawsuit, they argue that Whitmer and Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson exceeded their authority by entering into agreements to use VA […]
Man indicted for fatal 2023 crash at West Toledo intersection
A Toledo man has been charged with two counts each of aggravated vehicular homicide and driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs for another man’s death last year in a collision at Laskey and Bennett roads. Steven Dukett, 63, who lives along the 600 block of Custer Drive a short distance from the crash scene, is scheduled for arraignment in Lucas County Common Pleas Court on July 31 before Judge Michael Goulding. Mr. Dukett is charged for the death of David Heath, 56, of the 1600 block of Champlain Street, who police said was the other driver in a collision of two pickup trucks reported at 6:18 p.m. on Sept. 1, 2023. Mr. Heath died six days later in Mercy Health St. Vincent Medical Center. According to a witness statement included in the Toledo Police Department’s crash report, Mr. Dukett’s pickup was northbound on Bennett and, while running a red light at Laskey, collided “full force” with Mr. Heath’s westbound vehicle. After the collision, the witness said, the northbound vehicle continued “speeding and swerving down Bennett Road” and its driver appeared to be “highly intoxicated.”
Investment firm managers defrauded hundreds of clients out of $72 million, Ohio AG says
CLEVELAND, Ohio – Seven Ohio investment managers have been charged again in a decade-long scheme that defrauded more than 200 investors out of over $72 million, officials said. The defendants were managers of Northwest Capital, a Lucas County investment firm. They are accused of steering clients toward investing their...
Coroner's office seeking family of recently deceased man
The Lucas County Coroner’s Office is asking for the public’s help in finding relatives of a West Toledo man who died July 8. Thomas Brown, 74, was found dead in his home. Anyone who can connect officials with his relatives is asked to call the coroner’s office at 419-213-3900.
Michigan Scam Alert: Ann Arbor Police Warn of Impersonation Phone Scams
Ann Arbor, MI – This week, the Ann Arbor Police Department has received multiple reports from community members regarding scam calls from individuals posing as members of the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office. These scammers are demanding payment via Apple Pay to resolve fictitious urgent legal matters. According to...
July 2024’s Biz Buzz
Here’s what’s happening locally this month in Washtenaw County: openings, closings, and business updates in Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti, Plymouth and more. MoonWinks Tavern held their grand opening on June 28. Located at 5151 Plymouth Rd, Ann Arbor, MoonWinks is a small town cafe and tavern that has been serving the Dixboro community since 2006.
Warner Murder Case Pretrial Date Set
Adrian, MI – Lenawee County Circuit Court Judge Michael Olsaver has set a pretrial date for Dale Warner, the Lenawee County man charged with murdering his wife, Dee Warner. There was a brief pretrial conference Wednesday morning between the Judge, the Prosecutor, and the Defense Council to set a date for the pretrial.
Lodi Township Police Report, June 2024
No change in the number of police calls from last year. In June 2024, Deputies responded to 257 calls for police service in Lodi Township, even with the previous year’s 257 calls. Total calls for 2024 (Jan-Jun) are 1,429, up from 1,375 for the same period last year, a 4% increase.
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