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Motorcycle driver killed in crash with a car
A 44-year-old man driving a motorcycle was killed after crashing into a vehicle in Chesterfield Township over the weekend, according to police. Chesterfield Township police said in a news release the crash occurred about 8 p.m. Friday when the two vehicles collided at the intersection of 21 Mile Road and Gratiot Avenue.
Small business owner frustrated, says it's been 10 days since garbage pickup
The owners of Penn Station East Coast Subs in Rochester are busy enough serving their sandwiches and fries, and the last thing they want to worry about is whether the garbage is getting picked up.
Demolition underway at blighted motel site
MOUNT CLEMENS — For decades, a motel has sat at the corner of North River Road and Gratiot Avenue, abandoned and left to exist as an eyesore on the doorstep to Mount Clemens. It will be an eyesore no more. The much hyped and awaited demolition of the old...
Pleasantrees to Present 1st Annual Gibraltar Car Show
MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich. — Pleasantrees, a Michigan cannabis brand, will host its first Car Show on Saturday, September 21st at the historic Gibraltar Trade Center located in Mt. Clemens. Bringing back the nostalgia of old Gibraltar and the memories that it holds, the Gibraltar Car Show is one of many events that Pleasantrees will activate within the local community.
5 international crime ring suspects charged after Troy break-in
TROY, Mich. (FOX 2) - Five suspects linked to an international crime ring are facing charges after police say a Troy homeowner caught them inside his home last week. Owen Jean Cortes, Michel Leandro Alba Rincon, Omar Giovvany Rodriguez-Aponte, Geovanny Enreque Castellanos-Forero, and Alberto Franco-Jimenez were all charged with second-degree home invasion. Additionally, Cortes was charged with possession of burglary tools and Franco-Jimenez was charged with driving with a suspended license.
Ninth graders will return to Lapeer High School in 2025-26 reconfiguration, district announces
LAPEER, MI – Lapeer Community Schools has announced a reconfiguration plan returning ninth graders to the high school building that’ll go into effect prior to the 2025-26 school year. The reconfiguration plan coincides with bond projects this summer and next summer in the school district. The “long-overdue” district...
No GTLA immunity for towing company contracted by township
A towing company contracted by a municipal township was not entitled to protection under the Governmental Tort Liability Act, or GTLA, after a homeowner claimed it was negligent or grossly negligent i...
Canadian man stopped in truck carrying 266 lbs. of cocaine at at Blue Water Bridge in Port Huron, arrested: sheriff
A Canadian man is jailed in Michigan on a $3 million bond, after authorities say he was caught at a border crossing transporting a large shipment of illegal drugs.
Celebrate Peppa Pig's 20th anniversary with dance party at Great Lakes Crossing
Peppa's Dance Party, a Hasbro and Amazon partnership, is bringing its celebration to Michigan this month, honoring the 20th anniversary of Peppa Pig. The first event in the series took place last week but the next one is scheduled for this weekend on Saturday and Sunday. The free event is at Peppa Pig...
This Affordable Castle in Port Huron is Exactly The Home Project You Want
We've featured Castles for sale in Michigan a number of times. It's kind of odd how many people have built castles, and put them up for sale, actually. But usually, those are WELL outside of a normal person's price range, well into the million-dollar field, and beyond. BUT, what if...
JD Vance headed to Macomb County on Wednesday
Republican vice presidential nominee and U.S. Sen. JD Vance of Ohio will visit Macomb County on Wednesday to speak at the Shelby Township Police Department. The visit will be Vance's second since becoming former President Donald Trump's running mate and comes on the same day that Vice President Kamala Harris − who is now the Democratic Party's presidential nominee − is also expected to be in metro Detroit on a multistate tour introducing her running mate. Details of that event and another by Harris on Thursday were not yet known.
Bridge Business Credit Names New Senior Executive
Bridge Business Credit in Troy, an alternative commercial finance company, has named Jim Kinnaird as senior managing director of underwriting, in a move designed to help the asset-based lending firm in […] The post Bridge Business Credit Names New Senior Executive appeared first on DBusiness Magazine.
Sub shop frustrated with Priority Waste; Small business owner says it's been 10 days since garbage pickup
ROCHESTER, Mich. (WXYZ) — The owners of Penn Station East Coast Subs in downtown Rochester are busy enough serving their delicious sandwiches and tasty fries, and the last thing they want to worry about is whether their garbage is getting picked up. Bernie Marconi took 7 News Detroit reporter...
‘Culmination of everything:’ Orientation begins for the OUWB Class of 2028
Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine welcomed its newest group of students Monday as a busy week of orientation began for the Class of 2028. The 129 members of the school’s 14th class were welcomed first by Christopher Carpenter, M.D., Stephan Sharf Dean. The day also included an...
266 pounds of cocaine seized at USA-Canada bridge in Port Huron, police say
ST. CLAIR COUNTY, MI – More than 200 pounds of cocaine was seized at the Blue Water Bridge, which connects the United States to Canada in Port Huron. U.S. Customs and Border Protection and Homeland Security Investigations seized 266 pounds of cocaine at approximately 4:30 p.m. on Aug. 1, according to the St. Clair County Sheriff’s Department.
Wonderful Woodwork
When Jeff Smith and Shayn Smith met a decade ago, they discovered they had more than a surname in common. Over the following year, the two highly skilled woodworking artisans collaborated on several projects and found they shared a similar passion for their craft. It seemed a natural next step to combine their talents by launching a fine woodworking company, which they called SmithMade.
LakeVille football preview: Falcons hire coach July 25 but he's only 'interim' as of now
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Tricia Course-Cislo – Fan Club 8.05.24
Tricia Course-Cislo from the Port is the latest listener to join the WBTI Fan Club…congratulations, Tricia! As our newest club member, Tricia will receive her very own custom station gear courtesy of Timmy D at Lakeshore Graphics in Lexington! If you’d like to grab some cool swag and be featured online, CLICK HERE and submit a photo for your chance to win!
Bargain-Priced, Renovation-Ready Castle in Michigan Is the Week's Most Popular Home
Way back in 1892, a Richardsonian Romanesque castle was built in Port Huron, MI. As the story goes, the historic home was originally constructed for John W. Thomson, the city's deputy collector of customs. He is said to have watched over ship traffic on the nearby St. Clair River, from atop the tower.
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