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A classic board game now in a life-size version at Somerset
Troy — Remember your favorite candy-themed board game from your childhood? Imagine a life-size version. Fans of the classic board game Candy Land can now see a massive upgrade at Somerset Mall through Sunday and actually be part of the action themselves. It features larger-than-life gum drops, popsicles, chocolates and everything in between. The game also includes back-to-school-themed prizes.
Michigan man who drowned while saving life of coworker honored for his courage
OAKLAND COUNTY, Mich. - A man who lost his life after diving into a lake to save a coworker from drowning was posthumously honored for his courageous actions by Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard. The sheriff presented a citizen citation to Daileen Carter of Clinton Township, the mother of Marsalis...
Richmond, St. Clair collect school supplies for kids in need
Ensuring that students have the right gear to gear up for the new school year is a community effort in St. Clair and Richmond, as a local Lions Club and a business are seeking donations. Members of the St. Clair Lions Club are now collecting money for a Backpacks for...
Michigan man accused of holding woman hostage in closet for months over drug debt
MOUNT CLEMENS, MI -- Macomb County Prosecutor Peter Lucido announced charges Thursday against a Clinton Township man accused of holding a woman hostage for months over a drug debt. Darren Dawson, 34, was arraigned on charges of torture, unlawful imprisonment, and larceny by conversion of $1,000 or more but less than $20,000 in connection with the alleged months long abuse.
Nonprofit holds annual ice cream sale, benefiting kids with life-threatening illnesses
TROY, Mich. (WXYZ — A nonprofit making a difference in our community held a fundraiser on Thursday to help continue their mission of granting miracles to families. The Jenna Kast Believes in Miracles Foundation held its 16th annual ice cream sale in Troy. The metro Detroit nonprofit grants wishes...
Marine City Commission approves placing charter amendments on ballot
Marine City commissioners on Aug. 1 approved ballot language for five proposed amendments to the city charter. The five sections that commissioners are looking to amend include Section 3.3, Compensation of Commissioners; Section 3.11, Relationship of Commission to Administrative Service; adding the new Section 3.20, which would be a requirement to set by resolution a list of policies and procedures; Section 5.4, Removal From Office, and Section 13, Contracts and the Purchase and Sale of Property.
Gault prevails in Democratic primary for county board
METRO DETROIT — During the primary election Aug. 6, two Democrats squared off to be their party’s candidate for a four-year term on the Oakland County Board of Commissioners serving District 3, which includes Madison Heights, Hazel Park and parts of Troy. Madison Heights Mayor Roslyn Grafstein challenged...
Area News Headlines
These news headlines brought to you by these fine sponsors:. Two Men Arrested in Major Thumb Narcotics Investigation. A narcotics investigation targeting the sale of methamphetamine, cocaine, and fentanyl throughout the Thumb area has led to the arrest of two men from St. Clair Shores and Detroit. The arrests were made by the Thumb Narcotics Unit (TNU) on August 8th during a traffic stop in Imlay City.
Oct 17 – Auburn Hills Chamber of Commerce Taste Event
Oct 17 – Auburn Hills Chamber of Commerce Taste Event. Oct. 17 from 5pm to 7:30pm Location ABB 1250 Brown Rd, Auburn Hills, MI 48326. Join us for an unforgettable experience at the annual Auburn Hills Chamber of Commerce TASTE event! Savor delightful culinary offerings from top restaurants and mingle with business professionals and community leaders.
UL Solutions Opens State-of-the-Art Battery Testing Laboratory in Michigan
UL Solutions Inc, a global company in applied safety science, officially opened its North America Advanced Battery Laboratory in Auburn Hills, Michigan, one of the most extensive electric and hybrid vehicle and industrial battery testing laboratories in the U.S. The new facility is UL Solutions’ largest laboratory investment in our...
Prep Notebook: Fleetfooted Kam Flowers of West Bloomfield to Toledo; GLIAC snares Troy offensive trifecta
West Bloomfield senior speedster wide receiver Kam Flowers is ready to zoom across the state line to play his college football at the University of Toledo. The 6-foot slick-footed pass catcher nicknamed “Ferrari” committed to MAC power Toledo last week in anticipation of the upcoming 2024 campaign. Considered...
Police seize heroin, fentanyl, cocaine, guns & more after search warrants in Macomb & Wayne counties
Michigan State Police said search they seized drugs, guns, assets and more after search warrants in Wayne and Macomb counties. MSP said the Metro Narcotics Enforcement Team (MNET) executed six search warrants in the two counties. Here's what they seized:. 227 grams of fentanyl. 113 grams of heroin. 153 grams...
Former autism healthcare director pleads guilty to falsifying credentials
LANSING, Mich — A former director of a Michigan health center specializing in patients with autism pleaded guilty to identity theft and impersonating a healthcare professional. The Michigan Department of Attorney General says 38-year-old Kimberly Coden served as the Oxford Recovery Center’s director. The center has branches in Troy...
Former Michigan state champion Freddie Crittenden places 6th in 110-meter hurdles at Paris Olympics
Eleven years ago, Freddie Crittenden stood above all the competition in Michigan when he won the Division 1 state championship in the 110-meter hurdles with the Utica High School track and field team. On Thursday night in Paris, Crittenden showed everyone how far he had come by racing against the...
Pair of New Restaurants Opens in Fort Gratiot
And they’re open! The combination of Happy’s Pizza and Savvy Sliders arrives in Fort Gratiot. Check out a few of the popular menu items and find out about their current deals including free delivery and a special involving the Detroit Lions. [Sponsored by SEMCO Energy]
Vance pushes immigration and crime heavy message in Macomb County
Immigration and crime headlined a media stop from Republican nominee for Vice President J.D. Vance in Michigan on Wednesday. Vance’s appearance in Shelby Township came within weeks of the arrest of a man there who authorities say was in the country without documentation. The suspect was accused of sexually assaulting a child.
Crystal Hardy – Selfie Superstar 8.9.24
Crystal Hardy from St. Clair and her fiancé took a trip up north to Grayling to see family and now they and their doggos are Selfie Superstars with Timmy D at Lakeshore Graphics in Lexington! To win on Monday, submit a picture HERE!
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