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Father and son make history by teaming up to train as deputies in Wayne County
Read full article: Father and son make history by teaming up to train as deputies in Wayne CountyDamon Barber Sr. and Damon Barber Jr. are father and son at home, but in the classroom, they’re recruits making history in the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office’s Jailers’ Training Academy.
Nuclear memories: Russia, war and childhood fears rekindled
Read full article: Nuclear memories: Russia, war and childhood fears rekindledThe war in Ukraine, especially Russian President Vladimir Putin’s references to Moscow’s nuclear arsenal, have awakened memories that many of a certain age thought were buried.
This wireless security camera kit is perfect for tech-loving dads and it’s price just dropped $200
Read full article: This wireless security camera kit is perfect for tech-loving dads and it’s price just dropped $200This wireless security uses very little power and it's the perfect last-minute Father's Day.
15 simple ways new dads can help new moms
Read full article: 15 simple ways new dads can help new momsWhether your family just welcomed a baby, or your partner is about to give birth, it's safe to say that it's a really exciting time for everyone involved. Infants are snuggly and sweet, they have that classic new-baby scent and bringing home your first child is definitely a little surreal, in a good way!
Still wondering what to get dad? Here’s what one jeweler says has been most popular for men
Read full article: Still wondering what to get dad? Here’s what one jeweler says has been most popular for menFather’s Day is Sunday, and we are saluting all the dads this week for the Dad Days of Summer contest.
Former Metro Detroiter creates new puzzles that will inspire kids
Read full article: Former Metro Detroiter creates new puzzles that will inspire kidsParents will go above and beyond to make sure their kids have everything they need to have enriching educational experiences. One dad, who used to call Metro Detroit home, is no exception.
What your dad really wants for Father’s Day: 5 of the best ideas (all cheap or free!)
Read full article: What your dad really wants for Father’s Day: 5 of the best ideas (all cheap or free!)Father’s Day is almost here, but if it’s been a tight year, money-wise, just know that you’re probably not alone in feeling like you’d rather save the more expensive festivities for another time.
Walter Gretzky, father of NHL star Wayne Gretzky, dies at 82
Read full article: Walter Gretzky, father of NHL star Wayne Gretzky, dies at 82(Photo by B Bennett/Getty Images)TORONTO – Walter Gretzky, the father of hockey great Wayne Gretzky, has died. Wayne Gretzky said in a social media post Thursday night that his father battled Parkinson’s disease and other health issues the past few years. “It’s with deep sadness that Janet and I share the news of the passing of my dad,” Wayne Gretzky said. As Wayne’s star ascended, Walter remained a blue-collar symbol of a devoted hockey parent in a country filled with them. “Sometimes, I swear to you, I have to pinch myself to make sure I’m not dreaming,” Walter wrote in his 2001 autobiography “Walter Gretzky.
Jason’s 12 Days of Christmas: Day 7
Read full article: Jason’s 12 Days of Christmas: Day 7One Christmas I got my first abject lesson in doing the right thing when reacting to a gift. Thankfully it had nothing to do with a deranged nightmare of a pink bunny suit like Ralphie in A Christmas Story. My cousin Nick has my tricked-out, blazing fast, fully-operational Death Star of an R/C car with full-motion and steering wheel remote and levers and lights and switches. Of course my cousin was so engrossed in quite possibly the greatest Christmas present he ever received, he didn’t notice our exit. My cousin did indeed fall asleep, the switch was made, and in the years we spent growing up visiting each other, never a word was spoken about the Great R/C Car Christmas Mix-Up of 1978.
'Are you Sebastian’s father?' Korda, 20, takes on idol Nadal
Read full article: 'Are you Sebastian’s father?' Korda, 20, takes on idol Nadal(AP Photo/Peter Dejong)PARIS – Sebastian Korda was 9, heart set on a hockey career, when he went with his father, Petr, to the 2009 U.S. Open. By then, Petr — 1998 Australian Open champion, 1992 French Open finalist — had retired as a competitor and turned to coaching. Went home, came back the next year, and said, ‘This is exactly what I want to do,’” Korda said. “Everybody is always asking him: ‘Are you the son of Petr Korda?’ Which I would love to change in the future,” Dad said in a telephone interview, “so that people ask me, ‘Are you Sebastian’s father? On Sunday, Korda plays 12-time champion Rafael Nadal, while Gaston meets U.S. Open champion Dominic Thiem.
No chill for Coco: Gauff ousts 9th seed in French Open debut
Read full article: No chill for Coco: Gauff ousts 9th seed in French Open debut(AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)PARIS – Prepping in the relative warmth of a gym before heading out with leggings and long sleeves to make her French Open debut against the tournament’s No. I realized it’s just a tennis match. Such a far cry from last year’s French Open: Gauff failed to make it out of qualifying, while Konta was making her way to her third Grand Slam semifinal. She also made it to the fourth round at this year’s Australian Open, beating 2019 champion Naomi Osaka en route. The lack of match play coming in.
WATCH: Dads speak on raising Black sons in America
Read full article: WATCH: Dads speak on raising Black sons in AmericaDETROIT – It’s difficult watching what’s happened to Black men in our country. Many young Black men are taught by their parents how some people in the world might view them and the things they should do in hopes of staying safe. We sat down with three Black fathers about how and when they have this difficult conversation with their sons. They all spoke candidly about the challenges or differences raising black or biracial young men in today’s climate compared to their white counterparts. The conversations about race started when their sons began asking questions or as certain incidents, like George Floyd, have made headlines.
Fathers Day giveaway: Tell us what makes him great
Read full article: Fathers Day giveaway: Tell us what makes him greatFathers Day is this Sunday and we want to pamper your dad! Upload a photo of your dad and tell us what makes them so great for a chance to win a prize package! One second prize winner (to be announced Thursday morning) and one grand prize winner (to be announced Friday morning). Second place:MaskMarket.com6 Pack of Masks from MaskMarket.com (Worth $100)Blake Farms -- Dads BBQ Kit2 Blakes BBQ Sauces1 Blakes Mustard1 El Chavo Hot Sauce1 Weber Grill Rub$25 gift cardGrand prize:6 SalonDad Makeover (more details to come) ($200+ value)Stage DeliSlider Sandwich Tray for 10 ($100 value)MaskMarket.com6 Pack of Masks from MaskMarket.com (Worth $100)Blake Farms -- Dads BBQ Kit2 Blakes BBQ Sauces1 Blakes Mustard1 El Chavo Hot Sauce1 Weber Grill Rub$25 gift cardSubmit a photo and tell us what makes your dad great here:
Treetops Resort has a great golfing experience for Dad!
Read full article: Treetops Resort has a great golfing experience for Dad!The advertiser paid a fee to promote this sponsored article and may have influenced or authored the content. The Live In The D Dad Days Of Summer Giveaway includes $2000, and a 2-day golf a vacation for two. Jason Carr spoke with Kevin McKinley, the Director of Golf at Treetops Resort in Gaylord about how they have made the resort safer and more fun for golfers. Treetops Resort is open and has taken certain precautions to assure golfers are safe and practicing social distancing. Enter Dad Days of Summer Giveaway for a chance to win!
Former Auburn football coach Pat Dye dies at 80
Read full article: Former Auburn football coach Pat Dye dies at 80FILE - In this Dec. 6, 2005, file photo, former NCAA college football coach Pat Dye responds to a question during an interview in New York. Former Auburn coach Pat Dye, who took over a downtrodden football program in 1981 and turned it into a Southeastern Conference power, has died. Not only was he a phenomenal football coach, but an even better person, Ivey said. A native of Augusta, Georgia, Dye played football for Wally Butts at Georgia from 1958-60. I never played with a greater football player than Pat Dye, Tarkenton said.
Morning Show Insider: Are you ready for some basketball?
Read full article: Morning Show Insider: Are you ready for some basketball?This just inThe Michigan State Mens Basketball team for the first time in school history just ranked #1 on the AP Preseason Poll! I attended preschool at MSU, multiple sports camps every summer and attended numerous basketball and football games with my Dad. We are a sports family and love attending MSU games. My Dad would alternate which child he would bring to games and some of my fondest memories growing up were our days together at MSU games which spanned my childhood through adulthood. Get to know the Local 4 News Today team betterLocal 4 News Today linksCopyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.
4 things to watch for -- Wednesday, October 23rd
Read full article: 4 things to watch for -- Wednesday, October 23rdThis just inThe Michigan State Men's Basketball team for the first time in school history just ranked #1 on the AP Preseason Poll! I attended preschool at MSU, multiple sports camps every summer and attended numerous basketball and football games with my Dad. We are a sports family and love attending MSU games. My Dad would alternate which child he would bring to games and some of my fondest memories growing up were our days together at MSU games which spanned my childhood through adulthood. Get to know the Local 4 News Today team betterLocal 4 News Today linksCopyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.
Legendary Cream drummer Ginger Baker dies at 80
Read full article: Legendary Cream drummer Ginger Baker dies at 80Ginger Baker attends the funeral of Jack Bruce at Golders Green Crematorium on Nov. 5, 2014, in London, England. (Photo by John Phillips/Getty Images)(CNN) - Ginger Baker, notorious hellraiser and celebrated drummer in the supergroup Cream, has died at the age of 80 at a hospital in the United Kingdom. In 1962, Baker replaced Charlie Watts as drummer in the blues band Alexis Corner's Blues Incorporated when the latter left to join the Rolling Stones. Baker then joined the Graham Bond Organization, a blues band that quickly became popular in the UK with Bond and bassist Jack Bruce with whom Baker had a legendary tumultuous relationship. Cream first reunited in 1993 at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio.
Friday Finds: New music to check out this week
Read full article: Friday Finds: New music to check out this week5 songs we have on repeat this week:Skrillex's first new song in two years is an interesting mix, to say the least. The track opens with Ty Dolla $ign singing lyrics that sound like it's going to be a slow, emotional track. It's an energetic release from the Detroit rapper since he took a break from music to focus on his mental health. Hobo Johnson is slated to drop a new album, "The Fall of Hobo Johnson," on Sept. 13. He'll be at the Royal Oak Music Theatre on Nov. 14.
Friday Finds: New music to check out Aug. 30, 2019
Read full article: Friday Finds: New music to check out Aug. 30, 2019The track opens with Ty Dolla $ign singing lyrics that sound like it's going to be a slow, emotional track. If you didn't know it was a Skrillex song, you wouldn't know what was coming, but 30 seconds in, the mood shifts and the beat changes. It's a combination that I wasn't really expecting, and the singing contrasts with the EDM side of the track, but it works. It's an energetic release from the Detroit rapper since he took a break from music to focus on his mental health. Hobo Johnson is slated to drop a new album, "The Fall of Hobo Johnson," on Sept. 13.
Man in 'Dad' shirt steals $2,900 in jewelry from Shelby Township Walmart, police say
Read full article: Man in 'Dad' shirt steals $2,900 in jewelry from Shelby Township Walmart, police sayA man accused of stealing jewelry from a Walmart in Shelby Township on July 29, 2019. (WDIV)SHELBY TOWNSHIP, Mich. - Shelby Township police are searching for a man who wore a "Dad" shirt to Walmart and stole $2,900 worth of jewelry, officials said. The man was caught on surveillance video wearing a green shirt with "Dad" across the front and gray pants. Anyone who recognizes the man in the photo is asked to call Shelby Township police at 586-731-2121. Copyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.
Bindi Irwin writes touching note to her dad about her upcoming wedding
Read full article: Bindi Irwin writes touching note to her dad about her upcoming weddingChandler Powell, Bindi Irwin and Robert Irwin pose for a photo after Steve Irwin was honored posthumously with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on April 26, 2018. (Mark Ralston/AFP/Getty Images)(CNN) - Bindi Irwin hasn't been able to celebrate some recent major life milestones with her father, the late "Crocodile Hunter" Steve Irwin, but he is never far from her thoughts. The wildlife conservationist gushed about her brother Robert Irwin, and revealed that he would be walking her down the aisle at her wedding. "I know you'd be beaming with pride when the time comes that he walks me down the aisle. Bindi Irwin, for her part, won "Dancing With the Stars" in 2015.
Celebrating Local 4's favorite dads
Read full article: Celebrating Local 4's favorite dadsDETROIT – Members of the Local 4 family salute their dads in celebration of Father's Day. It's one of my favorite days of the year and it's been our tradition for over 20 years! He instilled in me a great work ethic, leadership skills, the importance of giving back to the community and to believe I can accomplish anything I set my mind to. Happy Father's Day, Dad. My father went on to baptize his grand children, along with thousands of other children [This was his favorite part of the job].