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Indiana foster mother charged in 10-year-old boy’s death is arrested in Michigan
In April, a 10-year-old boy passed away and now the cause of his death has been revealed. On Saturday evening, authorities arrested an Indiana foster mother who was wanted in connection with the death of a 10-year-old boy. The arrest took place in Michigan. The Berrien County Sheriff’s Office reported...
CertiPUR-US Executive Director to Retire
Michael Crowell, who has served as CertiPUR-US executive director for the past 10 years, will retire by the end of the year. Under Crowell’s decade of leadership, the Rochester Hills, Michigan-based CertiPUR-US foam certification program participation has expanded from 29 foam producers in five countries to more than 100 foam producers in 17 countries, now encompassing much of the foam supplied to the U.S. bedding and upholstered furniture markets. Crowell has played a key role in transforming the flexible polyurethane foam, bedding and furniture industries to make foam products used in the home safer and more sustainable. In May, the Alliance for Flexible Polyurethane Foam’s board of directors honored Crowell with the CertiPUR-US program’s Outstanding Leadership Award.
Japan-Based FANUC America Expands Auburn Hills, Michigan, Operations
FANUC America, a subsidiary of Japan-based FANUC CORPORATION, a global robotics and automation systems company, expanded its operations in Auburn Hills, Michigan. The $110 million project will include a new 650,000-square-foot robotics and automation campus that will provide advanced product manufacturing and customized automation systems. "This major expansion represents our...
5K for firefighters set for Family Day in New Haven
Families and firefighters will come together in New Haven on Aug. 10, when Haven Place will host its annual free Family Day event downtown. Family Day will get bigger and better this year, said Haven Place CEO Tina Nagy, with more added to traditional activities such as kids entertainment and a 5K as well as another fundraiser for firefighters.
Richmond parish festival on the go with fan-favorite events
St. Augustine Catholic Church is on the go with golfing, a cruise-in and cornhole this summer, as the church’s annual Parish Festival returns to Richmond Aug. 8 to 11. Festival Chairperson Valerie Oehmke said via email on July 5 that the St. Augustine Parish Festival remains the church’s largest fundraiser of the year. Although there is no cost to attend the festival as a whole, proceeds raised from individual activities at the festival benefit the church.
Q&A: The journey of Community Correspondent Harold Powell
The Community Correspondent role provides readers with on-the-ground and inclusive stories about the Port Huron area. This is made possible through funding provided by the Community Foundation of St. Clair County. In the heart of Port Huron, a man named Harold Powell has become a beloved figure. Known for his...
Wendling: St. Clair County prosecutor's office facing 'an employment crisis'
St. Clair County Prosecutor Mike Wendling said his office is facing “an employment crisis,” and he wants help from the county’s board of commissioners to better recruit and retain staff attorneys. “I am not here bargaining for my employees,” he said Thursday. “I’m here trying to get tools within my office to carry...
Schoenrock sentenced to prison for torture, rape and attempted murder
Circuit Court Judge Daniel Damman said he had never met a defendant quite like Aaron Schoenrock. The judge told Schoenrock, 42, as much Monday morning, just before sentencing him to a minimum 60 years in prison for rape, torture, attempted murder and several other felonies. "There is nothing I have seen that...
'This is tragic': Pregnant woman, 2 others shot at Detroit gas station
DETROIT (FOX 2) - A triple shooting at a Detroit gas station Monday night left four people hurt, including a pregnant woman. Police believe the shooter, a man in his 60s, was in the midst of a mental health crisis when he entered the Sunoco on Gratiot and Van Dyke just before 9 p.m. Police said the man appeared agitated and was complaining about being followed before going to his vehicle and getting a gun.
‘Shrek the Musical Jr.’ carries the message of acceptance
Stagecrafters Youth Theatre is gearing up to present “Shrek the Musical Jr.” at the Baldwin Theatre in downtown Royal Oak from July 19-28. “Shrek the Musical Jr.” is based on the DreamWorks Animation film and the book by William Steig. It tells the tale of an unlikely hero, Shrek, an ogre who’s a bit grumpy, but lovable. He finds himself on the unlikely mission of rescuing Princess Fiona, and themes of friendship, bravery and self-acceptance abound.
Allegiant announces new route from Flint to Florida
FLINT, Mich. (WNEM) - Airline service, Allegiant, announced eight new nonstop routes to 13 cities around the country on Tuesday, July 16. To celebrate, the company is offering one-way fares as low as $59. Beginning Nov. 15, 2024, Flint Bishop International Airport (FNT) will service trips to Destin-Fort Walton Beach...
Teen injured in motorcycle crash in Birmingham parking structure
A man in his late teens remains hospitalized Monday, July 15, after he crashed the motorcycle he was riding into a wall at a Birmingham parking deck, flipped over the edge and fell four stories to the pavement. The crash happened Friday, July 12, on the top level of the...
Jameson's landlord wants to set the record straight
BRIGHTON —A downtown building owner in Brighton says news of Jameson's Irish Pub and Grill's closure left people with the wrong impression. Eric Siegel of EDS Investments — whose family owns the building at 110 E. Grand River Ave. — said "the notion that we kicked Jameson’s out of the building has somehow circulated the market."
Malcolm X's childhood Inkster house gets $80K from state to finish rehab
INKSTER, Mich. (FOX 2) - Not many know the house where Malcolm X once lived, is in Inkster. There's a new effort to restore it in the works with help from the State of Michigan. "I just want to thank everyone that believes in us in making this house a...
Belle Isle slide reopens on Friday; offers free rides for residents
One of Detroit's jewels, the giant slide at Belle Isle is reopening this week and offering free rides for local residents. The six-lane slide at Belle Isle Park will allow you to ride for free on Friday, July 19 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The slide will resume regular...
The Drew Crew golf scramble is July 26 as spinal cord injury fundraiser hits 12th year
OAKLAND COUNTY, Mich. (FOX 2) - Calling all golfers - the Drew Crew is back with another charity golf scramble - this is the 12th year for the event which began after Drew Clayborn's spinal cord injury 14 years ago. "We all have things we have to fight through every...
Riverfront Conservancy closer to complete riverwalk after Morouns walk back concrete plant plans
The path is clearing for the Detroit Riverwalk’s bridge-to-bridge vision. After years of negotiating, the Detroit International Bridge Co., owned by the Moroun family, announced they would pivot from their initial plans for building a concrete crushing plant along the west riverfront. This decision takes the Riverfront Conservancy one step closer to its goal of creating a 5.5-mile path along the Detroit River in hopes of taming the formerly industrial strip of land for a bridge-to-bridge riverwalk.
Lapeer charter school fires teacher for inappropriate messages as legal investigation gets underway
A music teacher at a Lapeer charter school has been fired from his position amidst an investigation into inappropriate messages sent by the teacher to a decoy. The Chatfield School, located in Lapeer, announced several weeks ago on Friday, June 21, that they had been informed of social media posts about a teacher’s behavior and that he had been suspended.
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