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Detroit woman, 73, convicted after stealing over $90,000 in Social Security benefits, officials say
(CBS DETROIT) - A 73-year-old Detroit woman was convicted by a jury in connection to stealing more than $90,000 in Social Security funding, officials said. Ernestine Hogue, who is also known as Ernestine Calhoun, was convicted after a two-day trial in Ann Arbor, marking her fourth federal felony conviction for fraud. From 2003-2015, Hogue collected disability benefits under a second name, even though she was working under her actual identity, the complaint said.She used a second Social Security number under the name Ernestine Calhoun to carry out the scheme.Hogue also made several false statements to the Social Security Administration to hide her employment status. Over the course of this scheme, Hogue obtained $91,461.60 in government funding that she wasn't authorized to."This defendant worked (and lied about working) while receiving Social Security disability benefits—benefits meant for people who are unable to work," said U.S. Attorney Ison. "Our office stands ready to aggressively prosecute those who steal from taxpayers and programs designed to help those in need."
Northern Lights Will Glow This Week And Be Visible In Michigan
If you always wanted to see the northern lights and missed the opportunity the last time Michigan caught a glimpse of this incredible experience, you may have a chance to see them soon. The odds are in our favor that parts of Michigan may get to see the aurora borealis.
Veteran Storm Chasers Predict First Michigan Snowfall of 2024-2025 Winter
While it may be the middle of summer as this article is being written, winter is coming. It does every year. So when the winter of 2024-25 strikes Michigan, when will we see the first wrath of snow and ice?. The question came up recently on the Michigan Weather Facebook...
MDARD Hosts Roundtable to Develop New ‘Farm to Family’ Program Under Governor Whitmer’s Bipartisan Budget
$3 million invested for program to grow MI food and agriculture businesses and bring supply chains home. LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) recently held a roundtable at the Georgia Street Community Collective in Detroit to bring together thought leaders, local companies, non-profit organizations, municipal leaders and more involved in food production and distribution across the state. A key piece of Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s recently signed bipartisan Fiscal Year 2025 budget is the development of the “Farm to Family” program to bring Michigan crops to family tables across the state.
EV road trip update: Low battery, high tension; reliving our scariest moment
Last updated: Thursday, July 25 at 6:20 p.m. Follow along as Bridge Michigan’s Paula Gardner, Kelly House and Asha Lewis take a 1,000-mile trek around Lake Michigan in a rented EV. Check here throughout the day for their latest adventures. Why are we doing a road trip? Why did...
Macomb County restaurant opening 2nd location in Royal Oak as The Morrie closes
ROYAL OAK, Mich. (FOX 2) - The Morrie in Royal Oak is closing soon, but a new restaurant is already lined up to take its place. Sunday will be the last day for the restaurant known for regular live music and DJ performances as owner Aaron Belen shifts his full focus to his real estate development business.
Man accused of selling fake Native American art was vendor at Ann Arbor Art Fair
MADISON, WI – Federal agents say a Florida artist who sells Native American-made art is lying to potential buyers across the Midwest, alleging his art is fraudulent and he has no connection to any tribe. A federal grand jury indicted Jose Farinango Muenala June 26, in U.S. District Court...
Lions kicker Michael Badgley suffers season-ending injury
Detroit Lions kicker Michael Badgley suffered a major injury on Thursday, and he will miss the entire 2024 season as a result. Lions head coach Dan Campbell told reporters on Friday that Badgley injured himself “getting ready for practice” and will undergo surgery. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Badgley suffered a torn hamstring. Injury update:... The post Lions kicker Michael Badgley suffers season-ending injury appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
St. Clair Shores doctor receives 20 years for causing patient’s drug overdose death
DETROIT – St. Clair Shores Dr. Bernard Shelton, 67, was sentenced to 20 years in federal prison after being convicted at trial of a patient’s overdose death that resulted from his unlawful prescribing. Shelton was also convicted on 21 charges related to the unlawful distribution of Schedule II,...
Here comes the heat: See how hot it could get next week
A hot week is in store for much of the state next week as high temperatures surge well into the upper 80s and possibly the lower 90s. Overnight low temperatures will not provide much relief either. Given that this aligns with late July and early August, this heat is nothing unusual for Michigan.
In 13th District, Shri Thanedar faces different primary challenge than expected
U.S. Rep. Shri Thanedar, D-Detroit, will try to fend off an effort to unseat him as he seeks a second term in his Detroit-based congressional district. But it isn't the one that many voters expected or that some top Democrats wanted. Several months ago, prominent Democrats coalesced around former state Sen. Adam Hollier's...
Flint Police Cracking Down on Illegal Street Racing
A city ordinance in Flint on illegal drag racing is in full effect this summer. Flint police seized three vehicles recently for racing on city streets. In 2023, the city passed a zero-tolerance ordinance against reckless driving and illegal street racing after receiving numerous complaints about drivers putting others in harm’s way for racing up and down city streets.
Veteran Storm Chasers Predict First Michigan Snowfall of 2024-2025 Winter
While it may be the middle of summer as this article is being written, winter is coming. It does every year. So when the winter of 2024-25 strikes Michigan, when will we see the first wrath of snow and ice?. The question came up recently on the Michigan Weather Facebook...
Northern Lights Will Glow This Week And Be Visible In Michigan
If you always wanted to see the northern lights and missed the opportunity the last time Michigan caught a glimpse of this incredible experience, you may have a chance to see them soon. The odds are in our favor that parts of Michigan may get to see the aurora borealis.
Miles Bridges, JJ Green to host backpack giveaway, ice cream social at Flint barbershop
FLINT, MI – Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges is teaming up with Flint actor and recording artist JJ Green to host an backpack and ice cream giveaway this weekend. The giveaway will take place from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, July 27 at Wayne’s Barbershop, located at 111 W. Second St. in downtown Flint.
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