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Melvindale mayor seeks to censor city officials’ social media posts
MELVINDALE – Mayor Nicole Shkira said she would like to establish a policy that would suppress what city council members say about police officers, city employees and her on social media. A study session will be held at 7 p.m. Sept. 16 in the council chambers at city hall,...
International record-breaking haunted attraction in Pontiac seeking scare actors for fall
One of the nation’s biggest, top-rated haunted attractions will reopen next month. It’s right here in metro Detroit, and it needs you to help make it a screaming good time. Erebus, located in downtown Pontiac, will return for its 25th season on Friday, Sept. 13, and it’s currently accepting applications to join its...
Anti-war organization criticizes proposal to build munitions facility in Grayling
(WPBN/WGTU) -- An anti-war organization is encouraging Michigan residents to oppose the potential development of a munitions facility in Grayling. Saab AB, a Swedish aerospace and defense company, announced earlier this year it intends to build a new munitions facility in the U.S., with Grayling as one of the proposed locations.
Math teacher Lissa Avis named 2024 Helen B. Mitteer Employee of the Year
Once again, the highlight of the Stockbridge Schools’ Welcome Back Staff Breakfast, which was held on August 13, was the announcement of the 2024 winner of the Helen B. Mitteer Employee of the Year award. This year, that special award went to Lissa Avis, an extraordinary teacher who heads up the math department and coaches cross country at Stockbridge Junior/Senior High School. Avis has taught for 25 years—23 of those years have been in Stockbridge.
PUPD shares tips on how to stay safe on campus
As Purdue students flood onto campus for the beginning of the school year, some returning, others brand new, some may be wondering how they can stay safe during the new school year. Purdue police Capt. Song Kang said there are several resources for staying safe while walking around campus, including...
First responders in Birmingham are leaving behind naloxone kits after opioid overdoses
Some years ago, a young man with an opioid addiction was well known to staff at the Birmingham Fire Department. Firefighters revived him after overdoses several times. The last time, they couldn’t save him. “It really affects all of us,” said Fire Chief Paul Wells. “We want them (overdose...
This Week in Laker Football | 2024 Season | Episode 1: “It’s Gonna Be a Dog Fight”
The West Bloomfield High School varsity football prepares for the 2024 season kickoff versus Chippewa Valley!. On this week’s show, Head Coach Zach Hilbers provides an overview of his team coming into the season and previews the opening game. Plus, senior wide receiver Elisha Durham talks about encoring an historic 2023 season and helping establish his younger teammates as impact-players.
Walk4Friendship to return next month
WEST BLOOMFIELD — In what has become a summer tradition in West Bloomfield, the Walk4Friendship event is scheduled to return for its 19th year Sept. 1. According to a press release, it is the township’s largest summer event. One element that may appeal to some is the opportunity to combine entertainment with a good cause.
Bonsai tree business destroyed in fire overnight
TOLEDO, Ohio — A west Toledo nursery specializing in Japanese ornamental bonsai trees was destroyed in a fire early on Saturday morning. The fire broke out at T-Town Bonsai on N. Holland-Sylvania Road sometime after midnight on Saturday. T-Town Bonsai’s owner told WTOL 11 the cause of the fire...
Unaka Falls Short In Offensive Showdown
It was an offensive shootout on Stoney Creek Friday night. Unfortunately, Unaka came out on the wrong end. The Rangers dropped a hard-fought 71-46 decision to Chuckey-Doak on opening night at Goddard Field Friday night. Unaka had to battle back from an early deficit. Hayden Roper scored on a 56-yard...
Reasonable expectations for Michigan football’s defense in 2024
Entering the 2024 season, the Michigan Wolverines have some unknowns surrounding its defense. After losing several key starters, and with a new defensive coordinator leading the unit, work needs to be done to produce another elite defense. Here are a few reasonable expectations for what that will look like. Michigan...
Could Michigan football flip a blue-chip cornerback from Auburn?
It hasn't been a great week for Michigan football on the recuriting trail as the Wolverines lost their top-ranked commitment in the 2025 class to Auburn. That's Nate Marshall and the No. 49 overall recruit in the 2025 class is a 6-foot-4, 260-pound defensive lineman who committed in April but flipped to the Tigers.
Michigan GOP selects candidates for key races at convention in Flint
The event follows a leadership dispute at the start of the year. The current head of the party said he wants to unite the party into a winning team. Michigan GOP selects candidates for key races at convention in Flint. The event follows a leadership dispute at the start of...
Election deniers in key states are newly empowered in 2024
Local election officials in key swing states are taking on new power heading into 2024, worrying some legal observers who expect attempts to slow down the certification process in favor of GOP candidates. In the aftermath of the 2020 presidential election, which former President Trump baselessly claimed was rigged against him, local election offices, which […]
Brighton's Tyler Brock wins on Pinckney cross country course he ran 26:03 as freshman
HAMBURG TOWNSHIP — Some of Brighton’s best cross country runners came into the program as prodigies, having flashed potential while in middle school. Then there’s senior Tyler Brock who, although he had been running since fifth grade, didn’t look the part of a future leader for one of the top programs in Michigan. ...
How A Criminal Enterprise Stole $800,000 From Meijer Stores
Retail criminals have gotten better at getting away with their crimes. A group in Michigan targeted Meijer and was able to scam them out of almost $1,000,000. Meijer has suffered over $800,000 in losses due to an organized retail crime scheme that has persisted for several years in Michigan. Court...
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