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More than 200 Marathon refinery workers strike in southwest Detroit
Read full article: More than 200 Marathon refinery workers strike in southwest DetroitRoughly 200 Marathon refinery workers hit the picket line, citing labor dispute concerns, including seniority rights, subcontracting language, and union security.
Marathon Oil reaches $241 million settlement with EPA for environmental violations in North Dakota
Read full article: Marathon Oil reaches $241 million settlement with EPA for environmental violations in North DakotaThe federal government announced a $241.5 million settlement with Marathon Oil on Thursday for alleged air quality violations at the company’s oil and gas operations on the Fort Berthold Indian Reservation in North Dakota.
Michigan Theater to host documentary, question session with ALS athlete Andrea Lyle Peet
Read full article: Michigan Theater to host documentary, question session with ALS athlete Andrea Lyle PeetOn May 7, the Michigan Theater will have a screening of “Go On, Be Brave," which follows Lyle Peet’s journey as she completes her goal and cycles through her 50th marathon.
Civil rights groups warn tourists about Florida in wake of 'hostile' laws
Read full article: Civil rights groups warn tourists about Florida in wake of 'hostile' lawsThe NAACP over the weekend issued a travel advisory for Florida, joining two other civil rights groups in warning potential tourists that recent laws championed by Gov_ Ron DeSantis and Florida lawmakers are “openly hostile toward African Americans, people of color and LGBTQ+ individuals.”.
‘You deserve better’: Police department gets new women’s locker room in Melvindale
Read full article: ‘You deserve better’: Police department gets new women’s locker room in MelvindaleEleven years ago, Melvindale police hired their first female officer. Lockers were added to a bathroom to create a ladies’ locker room. It wasn’t meeting the needs of the three female officers who currently work with the department.
Cuban migrants flow into Florida Keys, overwhelm officials
Read full article: Cuban migrants flow into Florida Keys, overwhelm officialsMore than 500 Cuban immigrants have come ashore in the Florida Keys since the weekend, the latest in a large and increasing number who are fleeing the communist island.
Ann Arbor’s Probility Marathon returns with focus on mental health
Read full article: Ann Arbor’s Probility Marathon returns with focus on mental healthRunners will dash through the University of Michigan central campus, in Nichol’s Arboretum, along parts of the Huron River, and all the way to (and from) Washtenaw Community College.
Runner who had heart attack during Detroit marathon reunites with officers who saved him
Read full article: Runner who had heart attack during Detroit marathon reunites with officers who saved himTommy Kornieck said he feels lucky to be alive after having a heart attack during the annual Detroit Free Press Marathon.
Detroit police officers recount comforting baby after finding parents murdered inside vehicle
Read full article: Detroit police officers recount comforting baby after finding parents murdered inside vehicleWhen a young couple was shot and killed Monday night at a Marathon gas station on Detroit’s west side, police officers were not expecting to find a baby in the car.
Detroit officers step in to help save marathon runner who went into cardiac arrest
Read full article: Detroit officers step in to help save marathon runner who went into cardiac arrestNeighborhood police officers Dario Sharp and Troy Wesley recall the crucial moments they had to spring into action to revive a runner who nearly died at the 2021 Detroit Free Press Marathon.
Detroit marathon returns to city after in-person race canceled in 2020
Read full article: Detroit marathon returns to city after in-person race canceled in 2020In a typical year 26 runners cross the finish line. Last year about 4,000 participated virtually. This weekend 14,000 runners made their way through the Motor City.
Metro Detroit weather: Saturday marks coolest day of the week
Read full article: Metro Detroit weather: Saturday marks coolest day of the weekThis morning will be soggy and chilly followed by drier weather and cool conditions. Tonight becomes chillier, then tomorrow becomes brighter. Warmer weather returns early next week.
Couple emotional after new puppy stolen in Highland Park carjacking
Read full article: Couple emotional after new puppy stolen in Highland Park carjackingHIGHLAND PARK, Mich. – A Metro Detroit couple was carjacked Tuesday morning at a Marathon gas station in Highland Park. Surveillance video from the gas station shows the moment Henry Warren left the store. Highland Park police are asking anyone who has any information to come forward. You can contact Highland Park police at (313) 852-7338. READ: More Highland Park crime coverage
Metro Detroit runners to participate in 2020 virtual Boston Marathon
Read full article: Metro Detroit runners to participate in 2020 virtual Boston MarathonAlex Beired trained for the Boston Marathon, only to have to run it in his own backyard when he qualified. That’s the reality of the 124th Boston Marathon, which went virtual due to the coronavirus pandemic. Sept. 11, 2020: Michigan coronavirus (COVID-19) cases up to 110,832; Death toll now at 6,578Qualifying for the Boston Marathon is a big deal. “I’m still looking forward for that real, real marathon in Boston next year,” Beired said. “I’ll use the virtual race to to prove myself and see how fast I can do it.”
Marathon agrees to $80K fine, $280K community investment after 2019 broken pipe dilemma
Read full article: Marathon agrees to $80K fine, $280K community investment after 2019 broken pipe dilemmaThe event behind all this came in 2019, when a broken pipe spewed fumes and sent residents scrambling for fresh air. READ: Detroit Marathon oil refinery hit with violation notice from state environmental groupThe state levied about $80,000 in fines on top of the cash that Marathon will be spending in the neighborhood. On Feb. 2, 2019 the polar vortex helped split a major Marathon refinery pipe. We feel this is a win win, it brings the dollars back into the community. READ: Enough is enough: People living near Marathon Refinery want out
Watch Local 4 News at 11 -- June 17, 2020
Read full article: Watch Local 4 News at 11 -- June 17, 2020Heres whats coming up on Local 4 News at 11:Police search for killer after dozens of shots fired at Detroit gas stationPolice are looking for a killer on Detroits west side after more than a dozen shots were fired at a gas station. Witnesses said at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday Bernard Holmes, 60, was involved in an argument with another man at the Marathon gas station at West Chicago and Meyers Road in Detroit.
EPA asked to investigate Sept. 2019 chemical release from Marathon refinery
Read full article: EPA asked to investigate Sept. 2019 chemical release from Marathon refineryThe EPA was asked to investigate a Sept. 2019 chemical release from a Marathon refinery. If you need help with the Public File, call (313) 222-0566.
Prize headed to Michigan School Aid Fund after $1 million Powerball ticket expires
Read full article: Prize headed to Michigan School Aid Fund after $1 million Powerball ticket expiresLANSING, Mich. – The prize from an expired $1 million Powerball ticket is going to the Michigan School Aid Fund. Powerball tickets expire a year after the drawing. Officials said the ticket is the fourth unclaimed $1 million prize this year. Two Mega Millions prizes were unclaimed in March and September, and another Powerball prize was unclaimed in October. The record for the highest unclaimed prize in the state is $34 million.
Ancient cup given to 1st marathon victor returned to Greece
Read full article: Ancient cup given to 1st marathon victor returned to GreeceGreece's Culture Ministry said Wednesday the ancient vase has been returned to Athens by the University of Muenster in Germany where it had ended up. (AP Photo/Petros Giannakouris)An ancient Greek cup awarded as a prize to the marathon winner in the first modern Olympics of 1896 has been returned to Athens from a German university. Greeces Culture Ministry says the 6th century B.C. A ministry statement says it was proved beyond any doubt that the two-handled cup painted with ancient runners was the one given to Spiros Louis, the Greek marathon victor in 1896. Following correspondence with Greek officials, the university agreed to return the cup, which was part of a private German collection it had bought in 1986.
Here's how you can get $15 worth of free gas this weekend in Macomb County
Read full article: Here's how you can get $15 worth of free gas this weekend in Macomb CountyMACOMB TOWNSHIP, Mich. - A church in Macomb County has paid for drivers to receive $15 worth of free gas this weekend. All cars that show up at the Marathon gas station at the corner of Hayes and Hall roads in Macomb Township starting at 1:30 p.m. Saturday will receive $15 worth of free gas. The event is being held by the Lakeside Assembly of God Church. "Lakeside Church loves our community and wants to bless them with free gas," the church posted on its Facebook page. Macomb Township police officers and firefighters are expected to be at the scene to help make sure the event goes smoothly.
Leak at Marathon Refinery in Detroit contained, officials say
Read full article: Leak at Marathon Refinery in Detroit contained, officials sayDETROIT - Officials were notified Thursday afternoon of a leak at the Marathon Refinery. The first report came in at 1:38 p.m. to the Detroit Homeland Security and Emergency Management office. The leak was, according to Marathon, emitting an oil vapor cloud in the area that did not pose a danger to the public. Air monitoring resources have been sent out by Marathon in nearby areas as a precaution, according to officials. View video from the scene below:Copyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.