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Oct 17 – Auburn Hills Chamber of Commerce Taste Event
Oct 17 – Auburn Hills Chamber of Commerce Taste Event. Oct. 17 from 5pm to 7:30pm Location ABB 1250 Brown Rd, Auburn Hills, MI 48326. Join us for an unforgettable experience at the annual Auburn Hills Chamber of Commerce TASTE event! Savor delightful culinary offerings from top restaurants and mingle with business professionals and community leaders.
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...
Kirk Gibson and Fellow 84 Tigers to Support Golf Classic for His Parkinson’s Foundation – August 19th
Left to Right: Lance Parrish, Kirk Gibson, Dave Rozema, Alan Trammell, and James Piot. Courtesy of the Kirk Gibson Foundation for Parkinson’s. TO BENEFIT THE KIRK GIBSON FOUNDATION FOR PARKINSON’S. Monday, August 19th. The Kirk Gibson Foundation for Parkinson’s is proud to announce their Eighth Annual Kirk Gibson...
A classic board game now in a life-size version at Somerset
Troy — Remember your favorite candy-themed board game from your childhood? Imagine a life-size version. Fans of the classic board game Candy Land can now see a massive upgrade at Somerset Mall through Sunday and actually be part of the action themselves. It features larger-than-life gum drops, popsicles, chocolates and everything in between. The game also includes back-to-school-themed prizes.
MI Dream Home: Oakland Twp. estate has 4+ acres, infinity-edge pool
Once a designer's showhouse, an Oakland Township colonial-style home that's still a showstopper is up for sale. And its more than 4 acres of land, infinity-edge pool with a floating fire bowl and manicured, European-inspired gardens make it a real standout, said Nicholas Asplund, an associate broker with Lux Partners Global and @properties/Christie’s International Real Estate in Grosse Pointe Farms and who listed the estate.
The Goddard School of Macomb provides parents with another childcare option
Alyssa found such things perplexing but instead of applauding the child’s curiosity and gumption her teachers considered her a challenge. “She was kicked out of three preschools,” said Mary Beth Ginzinger of Shelby Township and owner of the Goddard School of Macomb, which will be hosting a carnival Saturday to celebrate the grand opening of its new location.
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.
Strength in numbers: Coaches cite continued postseason success at OAA football media day
ROCHESTER HILLS – Coaches came to the podium at Rochester High School and repeatedly heaped praise upon the strength of the conference at Friday’s Oakland Activities Association football media day. Cliché? Perhaps, but arguably no less true. “Going into the season, we tell these guys every game...
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...
SPE recognizes Tom Russell with 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award
Tom Russell, a founder and retired partner at Allied Composites Technology LLC (Rochester Hills, Mich., U.S.), has been named the 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award winner by the Automotive Division of the Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE). His leadership has led to multiple SPE Innovation Awards Gala (IAG) Grand and Hall of Fame Award-winning applications. Russell has also achieved numerous promotions throughout his career as he ascended to senior management positions and fostered innovation in automotive plastics.
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...
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 accused of holding woman hostage in closet for months over drug debt
MOUNT CLEMENS, MI -- Macomb County Prosecutor Peter Lucido announced charges Thursday against a Clinton Township man accused of holding a woman hostage for months over a drug debt. Darren Dawson, 34, was arraigned on charges of torture, unlawful imprisonment, and larceny by conversion of $1,000 or more but less than $20,000 in connection with the alleged months long abuse.
Nonprofit holds annual ice cream sale, benefiting kids with life-threatening illnesses
TROY, Mich. (WXYZ — A nonprofit making a difference in our community held a fundraiser on Thursday to help continue their mission of granting miracles to families. The Jenna Kast Believes in Miracles Foundation held its 16th annual ice cream sale in Troy. The metro Detroit nonprofit grants wishes...
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.
Gault prevails in Democratic primary for county board
METRO DETROIT — During the primary election Aug. 6, two Democrats squared off to be their party’s candidate for a four-year term on the Oakland County Board of Commissioners serving District 3, which includes Madison Heights, Hazel Park and parts of Troy. Madison Heights Mayor Roslyn Grafstein challenged...
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