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Metro Detroit family pays it forward by donating blood
Read full article: Metro Detroit family pays it forward by donating bloodThe Cogan family shares their journey of daughter Carly's battle with leukemia, highlighting the critical role blood and platelet donations played in her treatment. Carly received numerous transfusions, which significantly improved her condition, leading her family to become dedicated blood donors.
The 4 Leo’s Coney Island branches run by man who shredded workers’ overtime cards
Read full article: The 4 Leo’s Coney Island branches run by man who shredded workers’ overtime cardsFour Leo’s Coney Island branches in Oakland, Macomb, and Wayne counties are owned by a man accused of shredding the time cards that included his workers’ overtime hours.
Leo’s Coney Island operator with history of wage theft accused of more wage theft
Read full article: Leo’s Coney Island operator with history of wage theft accused of more wage theftThe U.S. Department of Labor said Kyriakos ‘Ken’ Vlahadamis has a history of defying overtime regulations and shortchanging employee wages at restaurants in Clarkston, Dearborn, Livonia and Sterling Heights.
Man involved in Howell tattoo shop shooting faces multiple charges
Read full article: Man involved in Howell tattoo shop shooting faces multiple chargesJeremy Michael Heath, 48, of Clarkston, was arraigned in the 53rd District Court in Howell on three counts in connection with a tattoo shop shooting.
Authorities seek tips regarding Troy mother who vanished nearly 40 years ago
Read full article: Authorities seek tips regarding Troy mother who vanished nearly 40 years agoThursday will mark 39 years since Cindy Louise Moore was last seen. Anyone with information is urged to contact the the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office at 248-858-4950.
Make sure your Super Bowl party has chicken wings this year
Read full article: Make sure your Super Bowl party has chicken wings this yearEvery year, chicken wings are a popular dish when football fans sit down to watch the Super Bowl. You might want to take your wing game up a notch with a winning combination of spices and sauces for your wings.
Teen falls asleep at the wheel, crashes into cop car stopped on I-75 in Oakland County
Read full article: Teen falls asleep at the wheel, crashes into cop car stopped on I-75 in Oakland CountyA teenager on Wednesday crashed into a Michigan State Police patrol car stopped on the shoulder of I-75 in Oakland County just after the officer made an arrest.
Michigan Lottery: Clarkston man wins $25,000 a year for life on Thanksgiving
Read full article: Michigan Lottery: Clarkston man wins $25,000 a year for life on ThanksgivingAn Oakland County man is feeling extra thankful this holiday season after winning $25,000 a year for life from the Michigan Lottery on Thanksgiving.
Pine Knob hepatitis A case: Here are the 9 concerts with possible exposure concerns
Read full article: Pine Knob hepatitis A case: Here are the 9 concerts with possible exposure concernsThe Oakland County Health Division is urging anyone who consumed food at the Ivy Lounge between Aug. 26 and Sept. 8 to monitor for symptoms.
‘It’s a miracle’: Teacher donates lifesaving gift to colleague’s son in Metro Detroit
Read full article: ‘It’s a miracle’: Teacher donates lifesaving gift to colleague’s son in Metro DetroitDennis and Pam Klenow of Clarkston have known for many years that their son Adam Klenow would likely need a kidney transplant someday.
‘Those are kids’: Manager pleads for help as teenage thieves constantly target Clarkston gas station
Read full article: ‘Those are kids’: Manager pleads for help as teenage thieves constantly target Clarkston gas stationThe store manager of a Shell gas station has been pleading for help as teenage thieves continue to steal from his store in Clarkston.
Clarkston man dies after loose tire crosses I-75 median wall in Detroit, strikes truck
Read full article: Clarkston man dies after loose tire crosses I-75 median wall in Detroit, strikes truckA 63-year-old Clarkston man was pronounced dead at a hospital Friday night after his truck was struck by a loose tire that crossed a median wall on I-75 in Detroit.
Carlos Santana returning to Pine Knob for concert 1 year after collapsing on stage
Read full article: Carlos Santana returning to Pine Knob for concert 1 year after collapsing on stageLegendary guitarist Carlos Santana is returning to Pine Knob Music Theatre in Clarkston one year after he collapsed on that same stage due to heat exhaustion.
Oakland County man gets prison time for hijacking valuable Instagram accounts, cellphone numbers
Read full article: Oakland County man gets prison time for hijacking valuable Instagram accounts, cellphone numbersAn Oakland County man was sentenced to prison for conducting schemes to hijack valuable Instagram accounts and cellphone numbers.
Metro Detroit mother on mission to raise awareness about dangers of fentanyl after death of son
Read full article: Metro Detroit mother on mission to raise awareness about dangers of fentanyl after death of sonA Clarkston woman is making it her mission to raise awareness about the dangers of synthetic opiods, like fentanyl.
Clarkston Junior High School under shelter-in-place after threat written on bathroom wall
Read full article: Clarkston Junior High School under shelter-in-place after threat written on bathroom wallClarkston Junior High School is under a precautionary shelter-in-place after someone wrote, “I’m going to shoot up the school” on a bathroom wall.
Oakland County inspector found guilty of ‘pleasuring himself’ with Elmo doll in family’s nursery
Read full article: Oakland County inspector found guilty of ‘pleasuring himself’ with Elmo doll in family’s nurseryAn Oakland County home inspector has been found guilty of “pleasuring himself” with an Elmo doll in an Oxford Township family’s nursery.
Former Western Michigan University hockey captain pleads guilty to lesser charge in rape case
Read full article: Former Western Michigan University hockey captain pleads guilty to lesser charge in rape caseA former Western Michigan University hockey team captain has pleaded guilty to a lesser charge in a rape case.
Oakland County woman charged with fraud after reporting car stolen, forging title to hide lien
Read full article: Oakland County woman charged with fraud after reporting car stolen, forging title to hide lienAn Oakland County woman is facing fraud charges after she reported her car stolen and forged a title to hide that there was a lien on the vehicle in order to collect $42,000 from her insurance company, officials said.
Break out your leather and lace -- Stevie Nicks to perform at Pine Knob
Read full article: Break out your leather and lace -- Stevie Nicks to perform at Pine KnobPine Knob Music Theatre announced Monday that the rock ‘n’ roll icon along with Vanessa Carlton will have a show in honor of the venue’s 50th anniversary.
Michigan men schedule sex meetings with Oakland County deputies posing as young girl online, police say
Read full article: Michigan men schedule sex meetings with Oakland County deputies posing as young girl online, police sayThree Michigan men were arrested after they agreed to meet with a girl under 16 years old for sex at a motel in Oakland County, only to find out deputies were posing as the girl online, officials said.
Police: 3 men tried to set up meetings for sex with 16-year-old girl at Oakland County motel
Read full article: Police: 3 men tried to set up meetings for sex with 16-year-old girl at Oakland County motelPolice said three men from Michigan were arrested after they spoke with an undercover officer posing as a 16-year-old girl online and set up meetings to have sex at a motel in Oakland County.
Clarkston man critically injured when motorcycle leaves road, crashes in Oakland County
Read full article: Clarkston man critically injured when motorcycle leaves road, crashes in Oakland CountyA Clarkston man was critically injured over the weekend when his motorcycle left the roadway and crashed in Oakland County, officials said.
Carlos Santana ‘doing well’ after collapsing due to heat exhaustion, dehydration at Pine Knob
Read full article: Carlos Santana ‘doing well’ after collapsing due to heat exhaustion, dehydration at Pine KnobLegendary guitarist Carlos Santana is “doing well” after he collapsed on stage Tuesday night during a performance at Pine Knob Music Theatre in Clarkston.
Oakland County woman wanted in murders of boyfriend, brother found dead -- what we know
Read full article: Oakland County woman wanted in murders of boyfriend, brother found dead -- what we knowAn Oakland County woman who was wanted in connection with the murders of her boyfriend and her brother has been found dead in the woods, sources told Local 4.
Source: Suspect wanted in Clarkston double homicide found dead in woods
Read full article: Source: Suspect wanted in Clarkston double homicide found dead in woodsA woman wanted in connection with the fatal shooting of her brother and her boyfriend at a Clarkston apartment complex has reportedly been found dead near the scene of the crime.
Police search for woman who allegedly fatally shot brother, boyfriend at apartment complex in Clarkston
Read full article: Police search for woman who allegedly fatally shot brother, boyfriend at apartment complex in ClarkstonOakland County Sheriff’s Office is searching for an Independence Township woman who they believe has fatally shot her boyfriend and brother Sunday morning.
Buy a Powerball ticket in Clarkston last year? Winner is running out of time to claim $150K prize
Read full article: Buy a Powerball ticket in Clarkston last year? Winner is running out of time to claim $150K prizeSomeone with a winning Powerball ticket only has until 4:45 p.m. Monday (April 25) to claim their $150,000 prize from the April 24, 2021 drawing.
Clarkston Community Schools staffers learn how to field dress wounds in case of mass casualty event
Read full article: Clarkston Community Schools staffers learn how to field dress wounds in case of mass casualty eventClarkston Community Schools received life-saving lessons that may have been unimaginable a few decades ago.
How birth of daughter helped Clarkson woman heal from delivery of twins early in COVID pandemic
Read full article: How birth of daughter helped Clarkson woman heal from delivery of twins early in COVID pandemicA growing family from Clarkston has really been through the wringer during the COVID pandemic.
Clarkston native, Western Michigan hockey captain, faces sexual assault charge
Read full article: Clarkston native, Western Michigan hockey captain, faces sexual assault chargeA Clarkston native and captain of the Western Michigan University hockey team is facing a sexual assault charge after an incident at a party, officials said.
Snow totals for 20 Southeast Michigan communities as of 10:45 p.m. Monday (Jan. 24)
Read full article: Snow totals for 20 Southeast Michigan communities as of 10:45 p.m. Monday (Jan. 24)Several inches of snow have fallen in Metro Detroit on Monday, with a winter storm bringing between 1-5 inches to cities across the area.
Pine Knob Music Theatre is back -- but did the name really ever go away?
Read full article: Pine Knob Music Theatre is back -- but did the name really ever go away?Pine Knob Music Theatre turned into DTE Energy Music Theater 20 years ago, but as the concert venue gets set to celebrate its 50th anniversary this summer -- it’s going back to its roots.
State says hearing on Clarkston group home that shut down over living conditions was canceled at owners’ request
Read full article: State says hearing on Clarkston group home that shut down over living conditions was canceled at owners’ requestThe state of Michigan has shut down a Clarkston senior living center after reports of horrifying living conditions. Now, there’s more action in the case.
‘I was furious, devastated’: Family of woman who died in Clarkston living center speaks out; state shuts down group home over living conditions
Read full article: ‘I was furious, devastated’: Family of woman who died in Clarkston living center speaks out; state shuts down group home over living conditionsThe license was suspended after a report showed unpleasant living conditions that included staff failing to notice that a patient had died.
‘We have been watching and know your every step’: Clarkston man charged with threatening Gov. Whitmer
Read full article: ‘We have been watching and know your every step’: Clarkston man charged with threatening Gov. WhitmerA Clarkston man is facing jail time for sending vulgar, threatening messages to Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, officials said.
Motorcyclist killed, passenger hurt in crash with SUV in Oakland County, police say
Read full article: Motorcyclist killed, passenger hurt in crash with SUV in Oakland County, police sayA motorcyclist was killed and his passenger was injured when an SUV collided with them while leaving a parking lot in Oakland County, police said.
4-car crash at Pontiac railroad crossing: SUV hit by train, pickup leaves after pushing car during U-turn
Read full article: 4-car crash at Pontiac railroad crossing: SUV hit by train, pickup leaves after pushing car during U-turnAn SUV was hit by a train and a pickup truck pushed another car toward the tracks while doing a U-turn as part of a four-car crash at a Pontiac railroad crossing, police said.
This Clarkston restaurant is serving Latin American inspired food on a giant patio
Read full article: This Clarkston restaurant is serving Latin American inspired food on a giant patioInspired by Latin American flavors, with tastes added from around the world- Honcho offers a really unique, and tasty dining experience.
Salvation Army to hold job fairs at multiple locations in Metro Detroit on Monday, May 3
Read full article: Salvation Army to hold job fairs at multiple locations in Metro Detroit on Monday, May 3The Salvation Army Southeast Michigan Adult Rehabilitation Center will be hosting job fairs at multiple locations between 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Monday, May 3.
Metro Detroit homeowner speaks on catching inspector on camera touching himself with Elmo doll
Read full article: Metro Detroit homeowner speaks on catching inspector on camera touching himself with Elmo dollThe incident happened on March 12 at the home in Oxford Township. The family was having their home inspected by Kevin Wayne VanLuven before its sale, police said.
Clarkston home inspector faces charges after caught ‘pleasuring himself’ with Elmo doll in nursery, police say
Read full article: Clarkston home inspector faces charges after caught ‘pleasuring himself’ with Elmo doll in nursery, police sayA Clarkston man is facing charges after a homeowner said she caught him on camera “pleasuring himself” with an Elmo doll, according to police.
Clarkston woman says her autism is a ‘gift,’ shares artwork with the world
Read full article: Clarkston woman says her autism is a ‘gift,’ shares artwork with the worldFriday is World Autism Awareness Day and many of the four million people with autism around the world are sharing their stories in hopes of educating others about what autism is and what it isn’t.
Member of Wolverine Watchmen faces felony weapons charge
Read full article: Member of Wolverine Watchmen faces felony weapons chargeLANSING, Mich. – A known member of the Wolverine Watchmen and Clarkston resident was arraigned on two felony weapons charges Monday, announced Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel. Maxwell Wyckoff, 22, was arraigned Monday in the 52nd District Court, Division 3, in Oakland County before Magistrate Marie Soma. “My office will not hesitate to pursue and prosecute any individual who would go to such lengths.”As a member of the Wolverine Watchmen, Wyckoff attended multiple field training exercises at a location in Munith, Michigan. The FBI and the Michigan State Police conducted an extensive investigation into the Wolverine Watchmen and their activities. As a result of this investigation and the information obtained, search warrants were authorized on the residences of multiple members of the Wolverine Watchmen, including Wyckoff.
Clarkston High School students push to free Michigan man convicted in 1986 murder
Read full article: Clarkston High School students push to free Michigan man convicted in 1986 murderCLARKSTON, Mich. – A man who has spent 35 years behind bars for murder has some unlikely allies working to help clear his name. Students at Clarkston High School believe that there is no way Timujin Kensu could have committed the crime, and they’re hoping to convince Gov. More: Ohio high school students fight for clemency for Port Huron man convicted in 1986 murderFor the second time in the span of about six weeks, grade school students are writing to Gov. AdClarkston High School forensics teacher Chris Brosky brought the case to the attention of his students. More: Man convicted in 1986 murder case fights to have conviction overturned
Ridgewood’s Little Free Pantry: Clarkston community bands together to help neighbors in need
Read full article: Ridgewood’s Little Free Pantry: Clarkston community bands together to help neighbors in needThat need inspired a contagious spirit of giving, which has been displayed in hundreds of acts of kindness. The project started last spring with tomato plant seedlings that were grown in their greenhouse. The roadside table became a small pantry where neighbors could share any extra food they had. Then that small pantry got large. Click here to visit the Facebook page for Ridgewood’s Little Free Pantry.
Road commission investigates sinkhole on busy Clarkston road after video goes viral
Read full article: Road commission investigates sinkhole on busy Clarkston road after video goes viralCLARKSTON, Mich. – A Clarkston man became concerned when he noticed a pothole on a busy road, so he tested its depth with a PVC pipe. “I thought it was a regular pothole, and the more I inspected it, there was no bottom,” said resident Josh Turcsak. Turcsak grabbed a long pipe from his garage and recorded a video of him lowering the pipe into the hole on Clarkston Road -- and that video went viral. READ: Why Michigan is so prone to potholes -- and why repairs seem ineffectiveThe video grabbed the curiosity of others as well, many wondering if it could be the beginning of a sink hole. The Oakland County Road Commission also said there is no danger to the public and that the road is not going to collapse.
Woman’s car hit by falling concrete from bridge on I-75 in Oakland County
Read full article: Woman’s car hit by falling concrete from bridge on I-75 in Oakland CountyOAKLAND COUNTY, Mich. – A Clarkston woman was driving her normal route when a chunk of concrete from an overpass on Interstate 75 smashed into her windshield. Tracie Moonen was at Exit 93 on Dixie Highway at I-75 when the concrete hit her vehicle. Initially, she wondered if someone had thrown something, but the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office went out there and assessed what happened. The bigger issues is why a bridge in Oakland County is in such condition. View more: Oakland County news
Clarkston man hospitalized multiple times with COVID-19 complications
Read full article: Clarkston man hospitalized multiple times with COVID-19 complicationsCLARKSTON, Mich. – Chris Long is a father of three, and at 54 years old he was active and a mostly healthy, decades-long cancer survivor. However, when he was exposed to COVID-19 in the early days of the pandemic, there was no predicting how his life would change. After going in for surgery last February when doctors didn’t have a word for the illness, Long began experiencing symptoms of COVID-19. Long woke up in the hospital three days later and stayed for another two days. When symptoms returned in April, he went back.