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Things to do in Metro Detroit, July 3 and beyond
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (1760+ words) " Emmylou Harris & Graham Nash: 7: 30 p. m. July 24, Meadow Brook Amphitheatre, Rochester Hills, 313presents. com, ticket prices vary. " Lynyrd Skynyrd and Foreigner "Double Trouble Vision Tour w/special guest Six Gun Sally: 6: 30 p. m. July 31, Pine Knob Music Theatre, Independence Twp. , 313presents. com, ticket prices vary. Note:…...
Accused killer of teenager London Thomas pleads guilty
1+ hour, 57+ min ago (288+ words) An Inkster man accused of murdering his former teenage girlfriend, whose body was found stuffed in a bin left in an SUV in Southfield last year, opted out of trial with a guilty plea Thursday. At a pre-trial hearing before…...
In blow to schools, Michigan officials miss July 1 budget deadline " again
4+ hour, 15+ min ago (691+ words) By Jordyn Hermani and Simon D. Schuster, Bridge Michigan Another year, another missed budget deadline for the Michigan Legislature after lawmakers and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer failed to finalize a new state budget by Wednesday as required by state law. While missing…...
2 kids, 2 adults killed in I-75 crash in Oakland County
6+ hour, 24+ min ago (75+ words) The Oakland Press Four people including two children were killed Wednesday night in a multi-vehicle crash on I-75 near Grange Hall Road in Holly, officials said. Clickon Detroit is reporting the victims were a Pontiac couple in their 20s and their two…...
Southfield woman sentenced to prison for role in property theft through Wayne County treasurer's office
5+ hour, 26+ min ago (188+ words) A Southfield woman who worked for the Wayne County treasurer's office has been sentenced to federal prison for her role in a conspiracy to steal properties headed for foreclosure. At a hearing July 1 in federal court in Detroit, Jontae Jackson,…...
Huron Valley breaks ground on new middle school
6+ hour, 41+ min ago (210+ words) Huron Valley Schools marked a milestone on June 15 as district leaders, staff, students and community members gathered for a groundbreaking ceremony for the district's new middle school. The project is funded by a $361 million bond proposal. The new middle school…...
Guess Who's key members restore luster to the band's legacy
2+ day, 8+ min ago (441+ words) The Oakland Press After decades of legal and public opinion wrangling, Randy Bachman and Burton Cummings have finally undone what they feel has been wrong about the Guess Who. As of fall 2024, the two veteran Canadian musicians " who were responsible…...
Oakland County community calendar June 28 and beyond
8+ hour, 27+ min ago (544+ words) The Oakland Press " "Telling Troy's Stories" exhibit celebrating America's 250th anniversary, is open during regular hours in June, July and August, at Troy Historic Village, 60 W Wattles Rd. , Troy. (Hours are 10 a. m. to 3 p. m. Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays and 10 a. m. -7 p. m. , Thursdays). Exhibit is…...
Judge orders Pentagon to lift policy that journalists be accompanied by an escort
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (411+ words) By JOCELYN NOVECK, AP National Writer A federal judge has'ordered the Defense Department'to temporarily halt a requirement that'journalists be accompanied by an official escort, another legal setback for the Trump administration's efforts to'restrict media access at the Pentagon. It was…...
Another trench collapse injures worker in Oakland County; second incident in approximately 24 hours
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (240+ words) For the second time in approximately 24 hours, a worker has been injured in a trench collapse in Oakland County. The man sustained injuries to his legs and was transported to Mc Laren Oakland Hospital by a crew from the Orion…...