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Giant maple tree falls, narrowly misses man
ALMONT — Call it divine intervention. Call it luck. Call it God watching over him. Whatever you want to call it, Almont resident Daryl Eastman is very thankful and counting his blessings after narrowly avoiding disaster. Last month, Eastman, who lives adjacent to the First Congregational Church near the...
Utica High graduate Crittenden qualifies for Olympic 110 meter hurdles final
From the halls of Utica High School to the biggest track stage in the world, Freddie Crittenden has emerged. The UHS Class of 2013 member won his repechage heat of the men’s 110 meter hurdles in the 2024 Paris Olympics on Tuesday, affording him the opportunity to compete in Wednesday’s semifinal round for a chance to compete for a gold medal on Thursday.
JD Vance accuses Tim Walz of ‘stolen valor garbage’ for retiring before Iraq War deployment
SHELBY TWP, MI – In J.D. Vance’s first public appearance following Tim Walz’s selection as the Democratic nominee for Vice President, he accused Walz of embellishing parts of his military career. “What bothers me about Tim Walz is the stolen valor garbage,” said Vance, the Republican nominee...
Dozens of volunteers unveil Summer Fest ‘24
IMLAY CITY — Summer Fest 2024 is upon us, taking place this Friday and Saturday in downtown Imlay City. Dozens of volunteers have stepped up to help make sure the festival marches forward and have donated countless hours in recent days. The Summer Fest committee would like to extend...
ELECTION UPDATES: Unofficial primary results roll in
This November's local contests for state representative take shape after Tuesday's primary wins Updated 8:45 a.m. ET, Aug. 7, 2024 November's general election contest for the 64th District state representative...
Panduren, MSU to start season
ALMONT — Ava Panduren, a 2024 graduate of Almont High School, will continue her playing days with the Michigan State University women’s soccer team this fall. In addition to MSU, Panduren also received recruiting interest from Michigan, Bowling Green, Xavier, Cincinnati, LSU, Syracuse, Kentucky, Louisville, Kansas and Grand Valley State University.
McLaren Health Care reports cyberattack affecting some patient services
McLaren Health Care, which operates 13 hospitals in Michigan, has confirmed a criminal cyberattack that is affecting some patient services. McLaren hospitals are in Pontiac, Mount Clemens, Mt. Pleasant and other locations around the state. The health care company also operates a facility near Clarkston that has an emergency department, outpatient surgery center and more.
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.
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...
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.
Mount Clemens names a portion of Macomb Place in honor of late bar owner
The Mount Clemens City Commission has taken steps to approve a commemorative street naming for a portion of Macomb Place as “Paul Boone Way” in honor of the late bar owner and city booster. Those who knew the Harrison Township businessman say Boone was equally known for grumbling...
Sterling Heights hopes to build a ‘Pathway to Play and Preservation’ at the ballot box this November
What’s happening: This past June, a ballot proposal was authorized by the Sterling Heights City Council, putting the fate of the city’s Visioning 2040 strategic plan in the hands of Sterling Heights voters. That ballot proposal now has a name, “Pathway to Play and Preservation,” and its future will be decided on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 5.
Family Fun in the Sun this Week at the Village of Rochester Hills
Guests enjoy music and yard games in Festival Park at The Village of Rochester Hills on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings. The Village of Rochester Hills, metropolitan Detroit’s premier outdoor lifestyle shopping and dining destination, is celebrating Summer with a variety of events and musical performances all summer long. Enjoy yourself and join in on the fun as you stroll around the beautiful landscaped outdoor shopping center with over 50 unique and sought-after retailers and a wide collection of restaurants. Make The Village of Rochester Hills your go-to shopping and outdoor spot this summer!
Vance says Trump can ‘deliver security in our streets’ during Shelby Township stop
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Surrounded by local law enforcement and airing his intent to “back the blue,” Republican vice presidential candidate and U.S. Sen. JD Vance stopped by the Shelby Township Police Department Aug. 7 to pitch Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump’s campaign platform on crime, immigration and more.
McLaren patients say they can't get cancer treatments, heart tests in wake of cyberattack
Cindy Pitcher's radiation treatments for throat cancer are indefinitely postponed along with a bronchoscopy procedure to check a suspicious growth in one of her lungs. For Shianne Wiles, who has had heart palpitations and fainting spells, cardiac testing scheduled for later this week was canceled. Both are caught up in...
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