Published February 20, 2021
METRO DETROIT — From a low of leaving a show after just a day to a high of months of great sales, the boating industry has weathered the COVID-19 pandemic better than other industries, likely because its product is designed to be used in the relative safety of outdoors.
Read MorePublished February 19, 2021
EASTPOINTE/WARREN — Eastpointe resident Willian Breeding was homeless, out of a job and unsure what to do about his future. A Salvation Army program changed all of that.
Read MorePublished February 19, 2021
LANSING — Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s veto of a $220 million deposit into the state’s Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund raised questions for some about recent bipartisan legislation that would temporarily extend unemployment benefits for new filers.
Read MorePublished February 19, 2021
MACOMB COUNTY — Samuel Backos said his restaurant, Ernie’s, has been “devastated” by state-ordered closures officials said were put in place to stop the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. He said local restaurant, bar and banquet properties have been left “virtually worthless” and that their employees have suffered through “a very depressing time.”
Read MorePublished February 19, 2021
METRO DETROIT — From a low of leaving a show after just a day to a high of months of great sales, the boating industry has weathered the COVID-19 pandemic better than other industries, likely because its product is designed to be used in the relative safety of outdoors.
Read MorePublished February 18, 2021
TROY — While some people have bounced back from the financial woes of a pandemic that continues to impact the country economically, the need for food and other basic items at local charities persists right here at home.
Read MorePublished February 18, 2021
DETROIT — The Michigan Science Center is welcoming in more people than ever with its free admission days.
Read MorePublished February 18, 2021
METRO DETROIT — Whether it be whiffle ball in the backyard, tee ball for the city team or playing video games on the TV, baseball has been a constant in Dugan Darnell’s life for as long as he can remember.
Read MorePublished February 16, 2021
TROY — Troy police are investigating a homicide discovered during the early morning Feb. 15 at the front entrance of Belle Tire, 4966 Rochester Road.
Read MorePublished February 16, 2021
TROY — Troy police are investigating a homicide discovered during the early morning Feb. 15 at the front entrance of Belle Tire, 4966 Rochester Road.
Read MorePublished February 12, 2021
OAKLAND COUNTY — A Flint man has been charged following a string of robberies at pharmacies across Oakland and Genesee counties.
Read MorePublished February 12, 2021
TROY — Troy officials have approved a settlement in a class-action lawsuit brought against the city, Oakland County’s George W. Kuhn Drainage District, and nine other municipalities related to the 2014 and 2017 floods.
Read MorePublished February 12, 2021
TROY — Athens High School and Troy Union and Bemis elementary schools were recognized with State School of Character awards from Character.org.
Read MorePublished February 10, 2021
ROCHESTER HILLS — Oakland University is offering financial assistance to those working the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read MorePublished February 10, 2021
ROYAL OAK/TROY — When Royal Oak Public Library Director Emily Dumas, who has filled the role for the past two years, saw an opening to lead the Troy Public Library, she jumped on it.
Read MorePublished February 10, 2021
TROY — A local Troy student’s artwork has been featured on the front cover of the Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner’s Office’s 2021 Clean Water Calendar.
Read MorePublished February 10, 2021
METRO DETROIT — Sterling Heights resident Roxanne Hayes has an 86-year-old father who lives with her and her husband.
Read MorePublished February 9, 2021
TROY — A local fitness center has been fined $700 by the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration for allegedly breaking three COVID-19 workplace safety guidelines.
Read MorePublished February 9, 2021
TROY — As a kid, most of us owned a favorite toy, or maybe it was a favorite game played with family. Maybe your favorite toy evolved as you grew, from Lincoln Logs to Legos, Beanie Babies to Barbies.
Read MorePublished February 9, 2021
METRO DETROIT — Families once were busy running from school to dance class to basketball practice, and from family parties to hanging out with friends all weekend, but the past months have made for a change of pace that’s affecting how residents feel about the importance of their yard to their peace of mind.
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