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Arc Livingston Launches Inclusive Book List During Disability Pride Month
July marks Disability Pride Month and a local non-profit is not only celebrating but has launched an inclusive book list. The Arc Livingston launched its Inclusive Book List during July’s Disability Pride Month by partnering with local libraries and the 2 Dandelions Bookstore in Brighton to feature inclusive book displays, a bookmark contest celebrating inclusion, and book readings. Libraries participating include the Brighton District Library, Cromaine District Library in Hartland, Howell Carnegie Library, and Pinckney Community Public Library.
New evidence means freedom for a Michigan man who spent 37 years in prison for a murder conviction
Paul Clark was convicted of first-degree murder for the shooting of a man in 1987. A man who served nearly 40 years in prison for a Detroit-area murder won't face another trial after a judge threw out his conviction based on new evidence. The decision by prosecutors this week means...
Red Wings drop back into second, fall to Lehigh Valley, 10-2
ROCHESTER, N.Y. – The Rochester Red Wings had a chance to retake first place in the International League second half on Wednesday but instead fell back into second, as the Lehigh Valley IronPigs pounded Red Wings pitching for 18 hits- the most given up by Rochester this season- en route to a 10-2 win. The IronPigs scored at least one run every inning from the third through the fifth, including five runs in the fourth, while the Red Wings managed five hits all night.
Josh Naylor delivers game-winning hit to lift Guardians over Tigers
CLEVELAND — The Guardians weren’t able to locate their previously productive offense Wednesday night at Progressive Field, but Josh Naylor made sure they found a win. Despite managing only three hits and scoring once over the first seven innings, Cleveland was still able to get past the Tigers, 2-1, after Naylor delivered a game-winning single with two outs in the eighth inning.
PHOTOS: Ice Hockey – Summer League at Southgate Arena, July 23-24
The local high school ice hockey summer league wrapped up its five-week stretch of exhibition games this week at Southgate Arena with two more games taking place each night Monday through Thursday. On Tuesday, the New Boston United co-op team in its penultimate summer game fell hard by a final...
100 Years Ago: Adrian representative one of nine state Republicans included in 'blacklist'
100 Years Ago July 25, 1924: Earl C. Michener of Adrian, Republican, representative in Congress from the Second District of Michigan, is one of nine Republican representatives from Michigan who are “blacklisted” by Senator LaFollette and marked by his third party organization for opposition in their campaigns for re-election. A dispatch to The Chicago Tribune, from its Washington correspondent, published today, indicates that the LaFollette forces have been busy for weeks measuring the radical standard, or lack...
The Southwest Detroit Segment Of the Joe Louis Greenway is Confirmed!
For the past two years, the City of Detroit has been working on the Southwest Detroit portion of Joe Louis Greenway (JLG), an urban greenway project named after the famous Detroit boxer Joe Louis. The recreation path is designed to connect parks, neighborhoods, and public spaces through biking and walking trails. The JLG will span over 27.5 miles into neighboring cities, including Dearborn, Hamtramck, and Highland Park.
Leader of drug ring that ran out of Detroit motel sentenced
DETROIT – The leader of a large drug trafficking ring that operated out of a Detroit hotel was sentenced Wednesday, July 24. Darrick Bell, 55, was convicted in June 2022 on three drug-related charges. He was acquitted on one count of sex trafficking and the jury was unable to reach a unanimous verdict on four other sex trafficking charges.
A Dodgers-Tigers trade for Tarik Skubal that gets Detroit off Javy Baez's contract
The rumors have begun to swirl that the Detroit Tigers are getting incredible amounts of attention on their ace, Tarik Skubal, before the trade deadline. Before, I would laugh at these trade attempts. Skubal has team control for multiple more years and he's been the best pitcher in the league this year. He's an ace, they won't deal him for anything that another team is willing to give up.
$2,500 reward offered for information related to Sunday's shooting
GENESEE COUNTY, Mich. (WJRT) - Crime Stoppers of Flint & Genesee County are offering a $2,500 cash reward for information leading to an arrest from Sunday's fatal shooting in Flint. On July 21, 30-year-old Shanquice "Que Que" Love was found shot to death in the Travel Inn parking lot on...
New Apartments, Yoga on the Lake and Books! | The Splash Live – July 24, 2024
Enjoy yoga with a special twist in Sylvan Lake, learn about new apartments in the heart of West Bloomfield, and celebrate the life of one of the founding members of our local Rotary Club on today’s episode of “The Splash Live.”. Stay up to date with our videos...
FBI Warning Michigan Residents of New Crime Trend Called Jugging
A new crime trend has led to law enforcement warning everyone to be very careful at ATMs in Michigan. I was today years old when I learned of the term 'Jugging.' The FBI describes this new crime trend below,. Jugging refers to a crime in which a suspect, or group...
2024 Little League state tournament pairings, scores for age 10-and-under
ISHPEMING, MI -- The 16 district champions from across Michigan compete for the 2024 Little League age 10-and-under state tournament July 26-31 at Ishpeming. The tournament features three games of pool play for each team, with the top two teams from each pool advancing to the single-elimination portion. If you...
Several people displaced after car crashes into Delhi Township home
DELHI TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WILX) - Six people are displaced, and one person has been hospitalized after a car crashed into a home in Delhi Township. The crash happened at an apartment building in the 2100 block of Phillips Avenue at around 2:45 a.m. The Ingham County Sheriff’s Office said the car was driven by a 25-year-old Lansing woman who left the road and hit the building missing a person who was inside sleeping.
Westborn Car Washes hold fundraiser for fallen Melvindale police officer's family
DEARBORN, Mich (FOX 2) - A Melvindale police officer who was killed in the line of duty will be laid to rest on Friday. Also on that day a Metro Detroit business is raising money to help the fallen officer’s family. A special fundraiser is being held at the...
Whitmer: Harris has ‘more experience than the whole GOP ticket put together’
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D) on Wednesday doubled down on her support for Vice President Harris, touting her years of experience in contrast to the GOP ticket. “Kamala Harris in and of herself has more experience than the whole GOP ticket put together. They only have six years of public service experience, and I often…
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