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Man thrown from motorcycle, killed in Pontiac; county’s eighth fatal motorcycle crash in recent weeks
For the second time in less than two days, a motorcyclist has been killed in a traffic crash in Oakland County. This most recent incident was reported at approximately 2:40 a.m. Saturday in Pontiac when the motorcyclist — a 39-year-old Waterford Township man — drove off the roadway and was thrown from the vehicle, according to the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office.
Roadkill Nights coming back to M1 Concourse
Cruise Week's legal street drag racing event will return to the M1 Concourse in Pontiac this year. MotorTrend Presents Roadkill Nights Powered by Dodge, which brings drag racing to Woodward Avenue, was moved to downtown Pontiac last year. But on Aug. 10, the event that regularly attracts thousands of gearheads,...
Detroit man dead in Taylor Lake drowning, says Oakland County Sheriff's Office
A 20-year-old Detroit man is dead after drowning at Taylor Lake in Rose Township Saturday morning, the Oakland County Sheriff's Office said. Marsalis Quintin Carter, a resident of Detroit and Tuskegee, Ala., was in a pontoon boat at Taylor Lake when he jumped off the side of the boat and didn't resurface, police said. At least 25 divers participated in an over 13-hour search and discovered the victim's body early Sunday morning.
Faith services for Oakland County area churches and synagogues
The following is a list of in-person and online worship services and events happening at churches and synagogues in the Oakland County area. Visit websites or call for service times and events. • Abiding Presence Lutheran Church, 1550 Walton Blvd., Rochester Hills, 248-651-6550, abidingpresence.org. Sunday worship services at 9:30 a.m....
Umbrella weather: Chance of showers to start workweek in Metro Detroit
After a hotter-than-normal June with a heat wave in Southeast Michigan, temperatures have largely been near normal to slightly below normal this month. Metro Detroit’s seasonable weather will continue through the week. Sunday night into Monday will bring mostly cloudy conditions. Early morning lows will be near 65 degrees in Detroit, Downriver and Monroe, lower 60s for most other communities in Metro Detroit, and mid to upper 50s in the Thumb.
What are metro Detroit voters saying after President Joe Biden drops out?
Metro Detroit voters are reacting to the news that President Joe Biden will drop out of the 2024 presidential race. Biden has thrown his support behind Vice President Kamala Harris.
Michigan Native Explains Subpar Home Run Derby National Anthem
Just a few days ago we all witnessed one of the most unforgettable moments as the national anthem was absolutely slaughtered during the Major League Baseball (MLB) Home Run Derby in Arlington, Texas. Shortly after the questionable performance the jokes and memes began to swirl around the internet, and this is how we all became aware of the singer's origins in the Mitten state.
7 days until Tate McRae performs in Michigan, find tickets for under $100
Tate McRae plays the Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at Freedom Hill in Sterling Heights next Sunday, and there are still some affordable tickets available. Compare prices on Vivid Seats, SeatGeek, StubHub, and Ticketmaster. Tate McRae is a Canadian-born pop star who began as a dancer, even appearing on the reality series...
Michigan Making Money: Salaries Of The State’s Top 1% Earners
Most people have a desire to make as much money as they possibly can to not just take care of themselves and their families but also to have bragging rights as one of the richest people alive or to ever live. I can't lie, it's nice motivation to have in life and money does make life easier and happier but is not the end all be all since we don't get to take it with us after life. Nonetheless, most of us are competing for the best paying jobs for different reasons.
Friends for Animals of Metro Detroit running July adoption specials
DEARBORN, MICH (WXYZ) — Help Friends for Animals of Metro Detroit save more lives by taking advantage of their partnership with BISSELL Pet Foundation for Summer National Empty the Shelters, running $25 adoption specials on ALL animals until July 31, including kittens, puppies and small breeds. Now is the...
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