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Clash between Romeo board, clerk leaves village without a clerk
The village of Romeo will hold a write-in candidate election for clerk on Nov. 5 after its former clerk resigned in July amid conflict between her and the village’s Board of Trustees over a contract some say they were in the dark about, though she says she was targeted.
These Have Been Crowned the Best Michigan Gas Station Restaurants
When you picture gas station food, you might think of stale sandwiches and overcooked hot dogs - well, these Michigan joints are offering up WAY more than that! Two Michigan eateries have been ranked among the 31 best gas station restaurants in the nation. Foodie publication Lovefood.com sought out the...
Macomb County woman critically injured in motorcycle crash in Oakland County
The family of a Macomb County woman who was critically injured over the weekend in a motorcycle crash in neighboring Oakland County has launched a fundraiser to help her pay for upcoming medical costs. Faith Ann Womble, 21, of Romeo was riding her 2024 Honda CMX500 motorcycle on Rochester Road...
Minnesota joins states pushing Musk to fix AI chatbot over election misinformation
Secretaries of state from five U.S. states urged billionaire Elon Musk on Monday to fix social media platform X’s AI chatbot, saying it had spread misinformation related to the Nov. 5 election. Why it’s important. Social media platforms, including X, have been under scrutiny for years over the...
Troy’s Motion Picture Institute among 17 schools nationwide to receive distinction award
A round of applause is in order for Troy’s Motion Picture Institute for gaining fresh national recognition as one of America’s elite career schools. The institute, now in its 25th year, was among 17 schools nationwide selected for a 2023-24 School of Distinction Award from the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges.
Buca di Beppo has abruptly shut down 13 underperforming restaurant locations nationwide
Buca di Beppo, the popular Italian-American restaurant chain best known for its family-style dining and eclectic ambiance, has permanently closed several restaurants in the last week. The closures include 13 underperforming locations in Sacramento, California; Salt Lake City and Midvale, Utah; Livonia and Utica, Michigan; Springs Township, Pennsylvania; and Colonie,...
Ira Township Little League team wins state championship
Ira Township’s 11U Little League team claimed a state championship on Aug. 1. The team beat Grosse Pointe Farms City 3-2 for the title at Ypsilanti National Little League. “This victory is a testament to the hard work, dedication, and sportsmanship of our talented players, committed coaches, and supportive families,” team leaders said in a social media post.
Sunsation Sun Run Street Party: Three Variations On One Great Theme
Having been there since noon, I was ready to bail on today’s Sunsation Powerboats Sun Run street exhibit and party in New Baltimore, Mich., by 6 p.m. But there was one small problem: I had no story. The 80-something Sunsation sportboats and center consoles displayed were plenty cool, as were their happy owners. But “plenty cool” isn’t a story.
Detroit Teen Lauded for Heroic Lifesaving Effort in Macomb County
A 13-year-old Detroit boy has been recognized for his life-saving actions after helping to save a 55-year-old Macomb County man who was in a critical state following a cardiac arrest. The incident took place last month at a car wash on Harper Avenue in Clinton Township where the boy, accompanied by his cousin, came upon the man in distress.
Teenager sentenced after deadly crash in Imlay City more than a year later
IMLAY CITY, Mich. - A teenager has been sentenced for reckless driving after causing a crash that injured several and resulted in one death in Imlay City. The crash happened back on Sunday, January 29th, 2023 on M-53 near Borland Rd. Police say a then 17-year-old from Washington, MI caused...
Pleasantrees Mount Clemens Presents The 1st Annual Gibraltar Car Show
Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form. Pleasantrees Mount Clemens is hosting the 1st Annual Gibraltar Car Show on September 21st at the historic Gibraltar Trade Center in Mt. Clemens. The event aims to bring back memories of old Gibraltar with a variety of activities for the...
'My young super hero'; Teen's quick thinking in Clinton Township saves man's life
CLINTON TOWNSHIP, Mich. (FOX 2) - Ed Fortuna promised the crowd and his savior on Thursday that he would make the most of the second chance he was afforded after a brush with death. Speaking at a press conference in Clinton Township, Fortuna told the audience that doctors said he...
Parade of Lights sails Saturday
HARRISON TOWNSHIP — The 10th annual Parade of Lights is set to sail the Clinton River at 9 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 3. The annual parade of illuminated boats will sail the Clinton River upstream from Lambrecht Marina at 9 p.m. to Bridgeview Street, head downstream to the river’s mouth at the Harley Ensign boat launch around 10 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. and return to Lambrecht Marina.
Gratiot Cruise returns for 21st year
CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Polish up that classic car in the garage: August 4 is its time to shine. The Clinton Township Gratiot Cruise will be returning for the 21st year. The annual event revs up at 8 a.m. and comes to a halt at 6 p.m. The opening ceremony for the event is set for 11 a.m. at the southeast corner of 16 Mile Road and Gratiot Avenue.
Pawsitive Vibes: Therapy Dogs Bring Joy to Community Center
On Thursday, July 28th, the community center had some extraordinary furry guests! For the second year, the Mid-Michigan Therapy Dog (MMTD) organization visited to provide their unique services to everyone at the Community Center. The visit included five teams of dogs and their owners. They let the Summer Camp kids and seniors love on them. The kids loved to lie down with the dogs, ask questions, and trade the dog’s playing cards. That’s right! Each dog had a trading card with their name, some of their favorite things, and their story. By the end of the visit, everyone left with five trading cards and smiling faces!
Charming Or Challenging? $300K Castle In Port Huron Might Be Your Next Big Project
A castle for sale in Michigan seems to have "good bones", but that's not all it's got... I'll be honest, when I first saw a picture of the Port Huron, Mich., home scrolling through Facebook, I thought, "Wow, it's gorgeous! $300K seems like such a good deal. Someone could turn this into a really wonderful home - or bed and breakfast!"
Driver in deadly 2023 crash in Imlay City sentenced
LAPEER COUNTY, Mich. (WJRT) - A Washington Township man was sentenced earlier this week for a deadly crash in Imlay City that killed one person and injured several others. Court records show that 19-year-old Mark Wayne Goedge III was sentenced to 5-15 years in prison for reckless driving causing death. Goedge was also sentenced to two to five years for reckless driving causing serious impairment of a body function. That sentence will be served concurrently with his reckless driving causing death charge.
Jeopardy! host Ken Jennings kicking off 70th Port Huron Town Hall season
PORT HURON — A former contestant and current major gameshow host will kick off this year’s Port Huron Town Hall events next month for the speaker series’ 70th season. According to a news release, Ken Jennings, whose long winning streak on Jeopardy! and involvement with the show preceded his eventual inheritance of host...
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