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Discover the Most Fun Playgrounds in Mount Clemens
Explore the vibrant playgrounds of Mount Clemens, each offering unique attractions for family fun! Enjoy splash pads, skateboarding ramps, and picturesque spots for picnics and sports along the Clinton River. We’ve shared some of our favorite Mount Clemens playgrounds to check out with kids. Shadyside Park. Address: 155 Shadyside,...
Phyllis Ann Jubelt, 91
Phyllis Ann Jubelt, age 91, of Leonard, passed away on July 25, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was born to Erick and Anna Stoyk on Jan. 10, 1933, in Detroit, MI. Phyllis raised her own family of five in Lakeville. Phyllis was a proud mother and grandmother; her family time was of the utmost importance.
The Friday Five — Aug. 9-11
Performances by Damon Terrell (6 p.m.), Michael Brock (7:30 p.m.) and Freda Payne accompanied by Ralphe Armstrong Trio (9 p.m.) Aug. 9, then Sean Blackman and the In-transit Band (3 p.m.), Duane Parham (4:30 p.m.), Lashawn Gary (6 p.m.), Lin Rountree (7:30 p.m.) and Kimmie Horne (9 p.m.) Aug. 10, also fitness activities, food trucks and boutique vendors, front lawn of Southfield Municipal Campus, 26000 Evergreen Road, cityofsouthfield.com/news/kimmie-horne-jazz-festival-returns-southfield-august-9-10.
Charles B. Starrs, 94
Charles B. Starrs of Lake Orion, age 94, passed away on August 2, 2024. Charles was born August 9, 1929 in Brooklyn, New York. His parents were George T. Starrs and Mildred A. Starrs (Dobbins). He had two brothers, James Starrs and George Starrs, now both deceased. He is survived...
Tanya Course-Hernandez – Fan Club 8.07.24
Tanya Course-Hernandez from Lapeer is the latest listener to join the WBTI Fan Club…congratulations, Tanya! Tanya submitted a pic to be shared and now gets the official, limited edition station gear, courtesy of Timmy D at Lakeshore Graphics in Lexington! If you would also like to be featured online and grab some cool swag, just CLICK HERE for your chance to win!
Croswell City Council addresses construction delays, continues discussion on quad bike concerns
With a little under three weeks until the start of the 2024-2025 school year for some districts, the Croswell City Council met this past Monday to provide construction updates and to share concerns about all-terrain vehicle (ATV) use in the city. Construction on Wells Street has been slightly delayed. According...
SMART Seeking Input on SMARTer Mobility Program
Over the past year, the Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation (SMART) has been working to create a full network redesign of the bus system through the SMARTer Mobility Program. This initiative aims to create a more effective and efficient transit system that meets the needs of our community. The...
Oakland County elects Troy councilman, approves 2 library millages and Pontiac charter
Like results in many areas of Michigan’s rain-soaked Election Day, Tuesday’s primary was mostly uneventful in Oakland County. No countywide incumbent was at risk of losing a primary. Still, there were some key local results. Several incumbent county commissioners headed off challenges in their Democratic primaries. In Troy,...
Lynn Burleigh – Selfie Superstar 8.7.24
Lynn Burleigh from Port Huron and the grandkids enjoyed some ice cream at the Ice Cream Saves Lives fundraiser for the St. Clair County Dive Team and now they’re Selfie Superstars with Timmy D at Lakeshore Graphics in Lexington! To win tomorrow, submit a picture HERE!
Shirley A. Lamphere
Shirley A. Lamphere passed away on August 3, 2024, of Sterling Heights. Loving wife of the late Gerald for 70 years. Dear mother of Debra Rogers, Dawn Stewart (Gary), David Lamphere, and Denise Moilanen (Steve). Grandmother of Lauren Novak (sa), Rachel Moilanen, and Sarah Moilanen. A Funeral Service was held...
Raymond “Ray” Pytleski, 88
Raymond “Ray” Pytleski of Allenton died peacefully at home, surrounded by family, on Saturday, July 27, 2024, after an extended illness. He was 88 years old. His parents were Joseph and Helen (nee Kowalczyk) Pytleski. The seventh of nine children, he was born in Detroit, Michigan, on March 31, 1936. Growing up in Detroit, he graduated from Wilbur Wright High School in 1953. Raymond married Florence Laszczak at the Church of the Resurrection on June 14, 1958. Last year they celebrated 65 years of marriage. They lived in Detroit and Warren before moving to Allenton in 1971.
'We are all still alive.' Family continues healing after 8-year-old loses eyesight in splash pad shooting
(WXYZ — It was a mass shooting that injured children and parents at what was supposed to be one of the safest places in Michigan. The Brooklands Splash Pad in Rochester Hills is no longer a place the families who were impacted can view the same way. On June...
OCC Receives Three National Awards for Financial Reporting
The Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) has once again recognized Oakland Community College (OCC) for its excellence in financial reporting. OCC received two top awards: a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for its Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), and an Award for Outstanding Achievement for the College’s Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR), citing specific areas of excellence.
Jeremy L. Wilczewski, 46
Jeremy L. Wilczewski of Lake Orion, Michigan, formerly of Amherst, New York, passed unexpectedly July 23, 2024, at age 46. Jeremy is the loving father of Joslynn, Jayla, and Jillene Wilczewski; dear son of Mary Ellen (nee Petre) and Melvin Wilczewski; brother of Jeffrey (Amanda) Wilczewski; uncle to Andrew and Jane Wilczewski. Jeremy is also survived by loving aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
Screamin Scramble Golf Outing Sells Out For Its 7th Time In A Row
The Screamin Scramble Golf Outing for the Rainbow Connection continues its tradition of selling out for the 7th year!. What an unbelievable golf outing in store for this year’s 7th 2024 Screamin Scott Scramble. At the Fernhill Golf Club. The staff at Fernhill was up for the challenge. We are raising money for children with the Rainbow Connection team.
Innocent driver killed, passenger burned when car smashes into pickup at Macomb County red light
STERLING HEIGHTS, Mich. – An innocent driver was killed and her passenger was burned when a Charger smashed into a pickup stopped at a Macomb County red light, causing both cars to catch fire. The crash happened around 1:50 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024, at the intersection of Van...
Your 7 Weekly Recap: Gas prices, political visits and more stories you may have missed
(WXYZ — Hey, you're busy — we get it. We know a lot happens throughout the week, and you may not catch all of our stories here at WXYZ. So we've decided to gather the most talked-about stories from the past week all in one place that you can check out during your free time over the weekend.
NASCAR race today? Cup, Truck Series on deck at Richmond after NBC Olympics break
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. It's Richmond...
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