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Warren Man, 44, Fatally Injured in Chesterfield Township Motorcycle Crash
A tragic incident unfolded on the evening of August 2 when a 44-year-old man from Warren succumbed to injuries from a motorcycle crash in Chesterfield Township. The collision, which involved a motorcyclist and a car, took place around 8:10 p.m. at the intersection of 21 Mile Road and Gratiot Avenue. The Detroit News reports that after the crash, the motorcycle rider was transported to McLaren Hospital in Mount Clemens, where he was pronounced dead.
Josh Berry looking to be latest driver to grab walk-off win, playoff berth at Richmond
There might be four races remaining in the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series regular season, but Josh Berry is likely focused on one of them a little more than the others. A win for Berry at the Richmond Raceway would catapult him into the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series playoffs, but he wouldn't be the first driver to clinch a postseason berth with a massive win at Richmond. In 2004, it was Jeremy Mayfield who broke through for a huge win that clinched him a spot in the inaugural Chase for the NEXTEL Cup. As a short-track ace, the 0.75-mile track plays right into...
Man arrested for walking around campground naked
GRANT TOWNSHIP — A 65-year-old Manistee man was arrested for indecent exposure after several campers reported seeing him walking around naked and drinking beer at the group camping area at the Lake Michigan Recreation Area campground on Lake Michigan Drive Friday, Aug. 2, around 5:30 p.m., said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole.
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These news headlines brought to you by these fine sponsors:. Brown City Schools is ready for the next school year. The Brown City Community School District's Board of Education readies for the start of the 2024 - 2025 school year. The district will host a "meet the teachers night" from...
Watch This Alien-Like Bug Crawl Across a Michigan Man’s Floor
There’s no doubt that Michigan is home to countless weird and creepy bugs. However, it seems rare to come across one that you’ve never encountered before in your life. Simon Rix of Shelby Township shared a video he took of a strange bug crawling across his floor the other day. It was unlike anything he had ever seen before. Honestly, it's like nothing I've ever seen either. It’s a white bug with what looks like four legs that move in a unique fashion. Its body appears to be covered in a material resembling children's Playfoam.
Stormy weather to follow hot, mostly dry weekend in Metro Detroit
A hot Saturday sent the thermometer to 90 degrees at Detroit Metro Airport, and the above-average heat will stick around for Sunday. Saturday night, under mostly clear skies, lows will range from around 60 degrees in Ann Arbor and Port Huron to around 70 degrees near Downtown Detroit. Sunday. Sunday...
57-year-old swimmer drowns at Lake St. Clair Metro Park
HARRISON TOWNSHIP, Mich (FOX 2) - A man who was swimming at the Lake St. Clair Metro Park beach slipped underwater and drowned just before 5:30 p.m. Aug. 3. According to police, a friend saw it happen and pulled the 57-year-old man to the surface. Once back to shore, life-saving measures were taken, but were unsuccesful.
Critical Motorcycle Crash in Addison Township Leaves One Severely Injured
Addison Township, MI — A 21-year-old woman from the Village of Romeo is in critical condition following a motorcycle crash on Rochester Road near Betts Road. The accident occurred around 4:20 p.m. when Faith Ann Womble was traveling northbound on her 2024 Honda CMX500 motorcycle. According to the Oakland...
Newell Parker: Setting Riverside’s Tone for Nearly a Century
Newell Parker started music lessons as a four-year-old in Port Huron, Michigan. Music turned out to be a significant part of the rest of his life, a span of over ninety years. Newell was born on June 18, 1894, in Port Huron to George and Nettie Parker. He had two brothers, Russell and Floyd. The young Parker attended Port Huron High School and played the cornet in the orchestra and the city band. He graduated in 1911.
'You may kiss your bride': 1 couple gets married, 5 renew vows at Maritime Days
MARINE CITY — Framed by a white arch and backed by the bright blue St. Clair River, the soon-to-be Josh and Ashley Skinner were married early Saturday evening before a crowd of strangers. He wore all black with a backward cap and dark sunglasses, holding their 2-year-old daughter Luna at the hip, while...
Macomb County teen sentenced to seven to 20 years for crash that killed Plymouth man, injured six others
A Macomb County teen has been sentenced to seven to 20 years in prison for a crash that killed a Plymouth man and injured six others, including the man’s wife, their baby and a pregnant woman in Imlay City.
A Summer Weekend with Finsterwald at Maritime Festival
Over fifty crafters from around Michigan (and slightly beyond) display their work at this weekend’s Finsterwald Arts and Crafts Fair in Marine City. Meet a few of the artists and find out details on how you can still catch the show through (8/4). [Sponsored by Marine Parts Source]
Ms. Carol J. Park (’65)
This obituary was originally posted by Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc. and can be found here. Carol J. Park, 86, after a life dedicated to music, service to others, and advocacy for human and civil rights, passed away peacefully after a long illness on June 30, 2024, in Clinton Township, Michigan. Born to Baptist missionaries, Dorothy and Fred, in Assam, India, Carol’s early life and that of her family would be challenging.
Inauguration & Awards Luncheon planned
The State Bar of Michigan will conduct the 2024 Presidential Inauguration & Awards Luncheon as it bestows its highest honors and swear in the new Board of Commissioners, president, and officers. Tickets are now available for the luncheon set for noon on Tuesday, September 19, at the Detroit Marriott Troy.
OU professor recognized by American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine as 2024 Fellow
Dr. Christina Papadimitriou, professor of Interdisciplinary Health Sciences (School of Health Sciences) and Sociology (College of Arts and Sciences) at Oakland University, has been selected as a 2024 Fellow by the American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine (ACRM). The designation recognizes active ACRM members with an outstanding record of professional service to ACRM who have also made contributions of national significance to the field of medical rehabilitation.
Tyler Sobeski (Emmett Township Treasurer, Michigan, candidate 2024)
Tyler Sobeski (Republican Party) ran for election to the Emmett Township Treasurer in Michigan. Sobeski was on the ballot in the Republican primary on August 6, 2024.[source]. Tyler Sobeski did not complete Ballotpedia's 2024 Candidate Connection survey. Elections. Republican primary election. Republican primary for Emmett Township Treasurer. Toni Gore and...
Joe Stevens (Casco Township Supervisor, Michigan, candidate 2024)
Joe Stevens (Republican Party) ran for election to the Casco Township Supervisor in Michigan. Stevens was on the ballot in the Republican primary on August 6, 2024.[source]. Joe Stevens did not complete Ballotpedia's 2024 Candidate Connection survey. Elections. Republican primary election. Republican primary for Casco Township Supervisor. Donna Nepper and...
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