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Michigan man asked to transfer $115K after fake Costco employee says he's a suspect in an international crime ring
(CBS DETROIT) - A Michigan man was accused of being involved in an international crime organization after a scammer told him his credit card had been fraudulently used at a Costco location in China, police said. The Troy Police Department said the man reported the scam on June 21 and said that in early May, he received a call from an unknown man who said he worked in customer service at Costco. This caller allegedly told the victim that his credit card was used at a Costco location in China and that he hadn't paid the card off.Police say the victim told...
‘Garden Stories’ celebrated through Troy’s 49th annual Garden Walk
TROY — For the 49th Troy Garden Walk, Troy’s Garden Club invites community members to visit six homes in Troy, as well as a bonus venue, on Wednesday, July 10. “Since one of the gardens is nearly adjacent to the Stage Nature Center, located off Coolidge Highway, it has been added to the 2024 Walk and will be worth the stop if time allows and if you have not visited this green space in Troy before,” Judi Milidrag, from the Troy Garden Club, said in an email.
Troy welcomes new pavilion, rink amenities at Jeanne M. Stine Community Park
TROY — Community members celebrated the grand opening of the new skating rink and pavilion at Jeanne M. Stine Community Park, on the southeast corner of Town Center Drive and Civic Center Drive June 13. The project has been in the works for around five years, after residents in...
Troy Mayor Ethan Baker Appointed to Advisory Board of United States Conference of Mayors
Troy Mayor Ethan Baker has been selected to serve on the Advisory Board of the United States Conference of Mayors (USCM), the nation’s preeminent organization of city leaders that engages directly with the President and Congress to address the needs of America’s cities. Baker will serve alongside mayors...
Livernois/Square Lake-area residents speak out about flooding problems
TROY — Some residents who live in the Livernois and Square Lake Road area are voicing concerns on the impact of some recent and pending developments, saying that their homes are now subject to repeated flooding because of drainage problems. Walter Storrs III, who lives on Martell Drive, in...
Man's body pulled from lake in Pontiac, Oakland County Sheriff's Office is investigating
A man has been found dead in an Oakland County lake. Members of the Oakland County Sheriff’s Department and other first responders were on the scene Tuesday, at Baldwin Rd. and Montcalm in Pontiac.
Alleged tattoo studio shooter was suspect in 2009 Oakland County murder
HOWELL — The Daily has confirmed Jeremy Michael Heath, 48, who faces open murder charges for a shooting at Metro Studios Ink in downtown Howell, was also a suspect in a high-profile Oakland County murder in 2009. The open murder charge was announced by the Howell Police Department on Tuesday, July 2, joining charges of carrying a dangerous weapon with unlawful intent, felony firearm and carrying a concealed weapon. Heath was arraigned on those charges Monday. ...
Watch Luke Bryan Dedicate Heartfelt “Drink a Beer” Performance to Fallen Michigan Sheriff
Luke Bryan knows how to tap into his listeners’ sense of patriotism. His 2022 song “Country On” is a tribute to our nation’s often-unsung heroes, such as farmers, firemen and soldiers. However, the “Love You, Miss You, Mean It” singer isn’t merely paying lip service. During a recent concert in Michigan, Bryan took the time to honor a law enforcement officer killed in the line of duty.
Michigan woman, dog die in Oakland County house fire
(CBS DETROIT) - A 37-year-old Michigan woman and her dog died in a house fire Sunday, officials said.Authorities received a call from an acquaintance of Lakeisha Arnae Moton of Pontiac, who reported that she wasn't getting a response when she tried to get in contact with Moton. Oakland County deputies and Waterford fire officials responded to Moton's home in the 600 block of Raskob just after 1 p.m.When they arrived, they found a fresh layer of soot covering the home, and they found Moton lying unresponsive in the hallway of the single-story home. She was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities also say the fire likely began in the home's kitchen. A dog was in a kennel inside the house at the time of the fire and also died. An autopsy revealed that smoke inhalation was the cause of death and that the manner of her death was accidental.
Livingston & Western Oakland Meals on Wheels
Livingston & Western Oakland Meals on Wheels in Brighton is a nonprofit organization that utilizes more than 500 volunteers to deliver daily meals to 1,600-plus homebound seniors 60 years of age or older in the Livingston County and western and southeast Oakland County. It provides a nutritious meal, human contact, and a safety check Monday through Friday. The organization delivers frozen meals on Fridays to be used on Saturday and Sunday. The program is conducted alongside the Livingston County Senior Nutrition Program.
Priority Waste finalizes GFL purchase and takes over some Oakland County routes
Dozens of Metro Detroit cities will now receive garbage pickup service from Priority Waste after last-minute contract approvals last week, including Pontiac, Rochester Hills, Waterford Township, Farmington Hills, Milford Township, Royal Oak, Hazel Park and Oak Park. Priority became Michigan’s largest waste hauler when it finalized its purchase of GFL...
Oakland County Fair set to return July 5-14
DAVISBURG — The Oakland County Fair is scheduled to make its return to Springfield Oaks County Park July 5-14. Rides, glassblowing demonstrations, a saw artist, racing pigs and a petting zoo are among the attractions. “Oakland County has a rich rural heritage,” Oakland County Parks Director Chris Ward stated...
Tate’s Joy event to raise awareness of suicide prevention and pet adoption
ROYAL OAK — In honor of her daughter, who died in 2020 due to suicide, Melissa Ambrose-Eidson created a charity event dedicated to the things that her daughter, Tatum, loved. The event is called “Tate’s Joy” and will be taking place July 20 at the First Congregational Church of...
Fireworks, BBQ smoke raise health concerns during the Fourth of July holiday
Fourth of July fireworks and BBQs have always been an annual tradition, but it all comes at a cost to the vulnerable, like the young, elderly, and people suffering from Asthma.
Nothing to prove: Stevenson grad Rochelle Ferris among competitors for upcoming USBC Junior Gold tourney
Rochelle Ferris will be bowling in her first Junior Gold Championship from July 12 to 20. Some of the best young bowlers in the country will converge on Detroit as the young talent will be on display through the Metro area. Ferris, 17, and a Sterling Heights Stevenson graduate, said...
Pontiac man, 26, charged in police pursuit that killed Warren mother of 2
A 26-year-old Pontiac man has been charged in the fatal police pursuit that left a 42-year-old mom of two dead over the weekend. James L. Hudson Jr. was arraigned Tuesday in 37th District Court in Warren on charges including second-degree murder in connection with the crash that killed Katrina Michael, of Warren, Macomb...
Michigan Street Home of First Paved Mile & 3-Color Traffic Light
For all of us, driving has been the same since we first started, well maybe there have been slight changes but nothing drastic like the early 1900s. We have had the traditional paved two-lane streets, multiple-lane highways, one-ways, 3-color traffic lights, and more the entire time to control the flow of traffic but this was not always the case.
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