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Man tortured, imprisoned woman in closet for months, officials say. ‘Living nightmare’
A Michigan man is accused of torturing and imprisoning a 58-year-old woman over a drug debt, officials said. Darren John Dawson, 34, of Clinton Township, is charged with torture, unlawful imprisonment and larceny, according to an Aug. 8 news release from the Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office. McClatchy News reached...
Armada Fair returns starting Monday
Music, rides, food and entertainment will all be part of the Armada Fair, which opens in the village’s downtown Monday. That same day, the main music attraction, North Carolina native Cooper Alan will take the main stage at 8:30 p.m. Alan, 23, is an up-and-coming country artist whose hits include “New Normal”, “Tough Ones”, “Colt 45” and “Can’t Dance.” Cost to get into the show is $15 for an infield armband, standing room only, sold until 9 p.m.
Trash or Treasure: Clipper ship held record for 135 years
“Just wondering if my grandfather’s treasured boat in a frame has any value?” Patricia Thornton wrote in an email to the column, sending along of photo of a large white ship in a wooden frame. Expert Brian Thomczek took a closer look at an appraisal event held at the Michigan Design Center in Troy.
NASCAR race today? Cup, Truck Series on deck at Richmond after NBC Olympics break. Also, odds
Drivers, restart your engines. NASCAR's two-week summer break is over and it's time to resume motoring toward the playoffs. After two weeks off to let NBC focus heavily on the Olympics, the Cup Series is back and looking at a month of Sundays (well, with one Saturday) before the regular season ends.
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...
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...
81-year-old woman tap dances her way to Ms. Senior Michigan crown
The winner of the 37th annual Ms. Senior Michigan Pageant tap danced her way into the hearts and minds of the audience and pageant judges. Sharon Kay Burdt wowed the audience with her dancing prowess. The 81-year-old from Swartz Creek was shocked when her name was announced as the winner.
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.
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...
UL Solutions Opens State-of-the-Art Battery Testing Laboratory in Auburn Hills, Michigan
NORTHBROOK, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug 7, 2024-- UL Solutions Inc. (NYSE: ULS), a global leader 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. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240805082873/en/ Pictured left to right, Dr. Robert Slone, SVP and chief scientist, UL Solutions; Angela Williams, CISO, UL Solutions; Garlin Gilchrist II, lieutenant governor, Michigan; Donni Steele, state representative, Michigan House of Representatives; Jennifer Scanlon, president and CEO, UL Solutions; Haley Stevens, congresswoman, U.S. House of Representatives; Weifang Zhou, EVP and president of Testing, Inspection and Certification, UL Solutions; Eugene Hawkins III, mayor pro-tem, City of Auburn Hills; Milan Dotlich, VP and general manager, Energy and Industrial Automation, UL Solutions; Jeff Smidt, SVP, Energy and Industrial Automation, UL Solutions; Brendan Johnson, commissioner, Oakland County. (Photo: Business Wire)
Political battle heats up in presidential race as candidates make stops in Michigan
The political battle heated up in the presidential race as candidates made stops in the Rust Belt, including in Michigan. Outside the Shelby Township Police Department, Republican vice-presidential nominee Sen. JD Vance focused on Vice President Kamala Harris’s handling of the U.S. southern border while law enforcement and supporters rallied around him.
UL Solutions Opens Advanced Battery Laboratory in Auburn Hills
A key component in electric and hybrid vehicles, industrial batteries are increasingly present in our everyday lives. Comprehensive battery testing is fundamental to ensuring the safety, efficiency, and reliability of modern vehicles. UL Solutions opened their new North America Advanced Battery Laboratory in Auburn Hills on Wednesday, August 7, to address the growing demand for advanced battery storage solutions and testing in the EV and industrial batteries markets. Located at 4322 New Energy Way near Dutton and Bald Mountain Roads, the new laboratory is strategically positioned near the automotive industry and supports the industry’s push toward sustainable and efficient energy solutions.
Harris and Walz campaign in Michigan, Vance visits Detroit-area police station and more top stories
Kamala Harris and Tim Walz spoke with voters outside Detroit Metro Airport Wednesday night, focusing their message on protecting democracy, the middle class, and reproductive rights. Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance stopped at the Shelby Township Police Department and centered his speech on crime and immigration. That and more on the latest top stories.
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These news headlines brought to you by these fine sponsors:. Lower proposals still rejected in Almont School District. For a second time, voters in the Almont Community School District turned down a millage proposal for upgrades during the Aug. 6 election. The district's board of education came back with a...
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