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Michigan Little League team disqualified from state Junior League tournament
Major news in the local world of amateur baseball came down on Tuesday as the Taylor North Little League Major Division (12U) team was disqualified from the Michigan tournament. According to Little League, the local association was barred due to having a player on the roster that was deemed ineligible.
Orchard Lake Fine Art Show features handmade works from around the nation
Sometimes, success can be salvaged from a setback. Just ask art show and festival promoter Patty Narozny, a force behind the 21st annual Orchard Lake Fine Art Show in West Bloomfield. When the Michigan economy hit the skids a generation ago, she shifted her energy to facilitating art shows in...
Private Donations Helped Make Brighton Township Park Possible
A new park that opened last month in Brighton Township was made possible, in part, via generous donations from local residents. The park is located at 5330 Old US-23 and boasts a range of amenities that are aimed at providing a space for reflection, recreation, and inclusivity. It features an Armed Forces Tribute Area, an inclusive playground, picnic shelters, a half-court basketball area, a War Dog Memorial, and a dog run.
Grills fired up for Bay City’s Labadie Ribfest
BAY CITY, Mich. (WNEM) - A summer staple has returned to mid-Michigan. The Labadie Ribfest kicked off this afternoon. The four-day event is giving vendors across the area a chance to fire up the grills. You can smell it in the air, the beloved smell of ribs on the grill....
Pinckney schools failed to address racism against students, lawsuit alleges
PINCKNEY, MI - Pinckney Community Schools needs to do more to address alleged permeating racism towards its minority students, according to a federal lawsuit against the district. The lawsuit filed July 7 alleges district leaders such as Superintendent Rick Todd received complaints about what it calls racist behavior and failed...
Metro Detroit native to compete in 2024 Paris Olympics
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - Grace Stark was a state champion runner competing for Lakeland High School in White Lake. She went on to claim a national title while at the University of Florida. Stark now earned a new title—Olympian. Stark is representing the US in the 100-meter hurdles. She...
Michigan man sentenced in rape, beating of woman after breakup
PONTIAC, MI – A Michigan man has been sentenced to 26 to 50 years in prison for the rape and beating of his ex-girlfriend, authorities announced. Adam Richards Williams, 35, of Lake Orion, was sentenced Monday by Oakland County Circuit Court Judge Kwamé Rowe, who exceeded sentencing guidelines due to the “egregious, despicable crimes” that Williams is convicted of, according to the Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office.
25-year-old laborer dies after being hit by beam
ALMA, Mich. (WNEM) - A 25-year-old laborer was killed at work after being hit by a beam structure on Tuesday. The incident occurred on Tuesday, July 23 in Alma, according to the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA). MIOSHA said the preliminary investigation revealed the laborer was hit by...
Site of 3 killings during pivotal, bloody 1967 Detroit riot receives historic marker
DETROIT (AP) — The site of a transient motel in Detroit where three young Black men were killed, allegedly by white police officers, during the city’s bloody 1967 race riot is receiving a historic marker. A dedication ceremony was held Friday in a park several miles north of...
Canton residents say refuse service is garbage; Priority Waste vows to do better
CANTON TWP. — Residents can expect trash, recyclables and yard waste to be picked up on time, every week, starting Monday, July 29. That was the promise from Priority Waste representatives who appeared Tuesday, July 23, at the Canton Township Board of Trustees meeting to explain weeks of missed pickups and poor communication while also assuring the township would see better service going forward.
Sherrone Moore reveals 'force' in Michigan's backfield behind Donovan Edwards
INDIANAPOLIS — With Blake Corum off to the NFL, all indications are that Donovan Edwards is in line for a big year. The rising senior and former five-star recruit has just under 2,500 scrimmage yards in his career in Ann Arbor, as well as 18 touchdowns. And after serving as a backup running back the last three seasons, he is expected to be the lead back in one of the most run-heavy teams in Power-Four football.
Hulk Hogan visits Detroit Lions camp, says coach Dan Campbell missed his calling as a wrestler
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — Hulk Hogan, visiting Detroit Lions practice, said coach Dan Campbell would have been good in the squared circle. The pro wrestling great even came up with a nickname for Campbell: “Dirty Dan.”. “He probably missed his calling,” Hogan said Thursday during a visit...
Kirk Herbstreit Reveals College Football Program 'No One's Talking About' In 2024
The Ohio State Buckeyes, Penn State Nittany Lions, and Oregon Ducks have been discussed as potential Big Ten contenders this offseason. However, Kirk Herbstreit talked about another team in the conference that should be getting more attention. Herbstreit appeared on a recent edition of "The ...
Forgotten Lions QB could be the biggest trade candidate this preseason
The Detroit Lions made quite the investment in former Tennessee Volunteers star quarterback Hendon Hooker in the 2023 NFL Draft, but that doesn't change the fact that some other NFL franchise may want him. With this being Jared Goff's team, it is going to be awfully hard for Hooker to see the field going forward. Factor in Nate Sudfeld being a proven backup, and it presents a wrinkle.
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