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โWe had no choiceโ: Holly residents hit with sudden tax hike amid budget shortfall
Read full article: โWe had no choiceโ: Holly residents hit with sudden tax hike amid budget shortfallThe Holly Village Council approved a four-mill special assessment this week, forcing residents and business owners to shoulder an immediate tax increase.
Man arrested after found asleep behind wheel of car with crash damage at Oakland County gas station
Read full article: Man arrested after found asleep behind wheel of car with crash damage at Oakland County gas stationA man was arrested for impaired driving after troopers found him asleep behind the wheel of a vehicle with heavy crash damage at an Oakland County gas station.
Oakland County residents endure 24-hour water outage, now under boil advisory
Read full article: Oakland County residents endure 24-hour water outage, now under boil advisoryResidents of Orion Lakes mobile home park were without water for more than 24 hours after the property owners reported that a power outage had disabled the parkโs well.
Grandfathers share heartfelt advice for this generation of fathers
Read full article: Grandfathers share heartfelt advice for this generation of fathersThree grandfathers with decades of parenting experience are sharing their heartfelt advice for todayโs generation of fathers while highlighting the importance of active listening and maintaining strong family bonds.
Oakland County woman found guilty of sexually assaulting 2 boys while working at juvenile jail
Read full article: Oakland County woman found guilty of sexually assaulting 2 boys while working at juvenile jailAn Oakland County woman accused of sexually assaulting two teenage boys while working at a Wayne County juvenile jail was found guilty on Tuesday.
Oakland County jury awards nearly $77M to man who lost fingers in Kroger chemical explosion
Read full article: Oakland County jury awards nearly $77M to man who lost fingers in Kroger chemical explosionPipefitter journeyman and HVAC technician Brian Mierendorf, 37, was awarded nearly $77 million after a devastating refrigerant explosion at a Kroger in Bloomfield Township.
โHis hands were cut offโ: Verdict awarded to Michigan man who lost Hands in Kroger chemical explosion
Read full article: โHis hands were cut offโ: Verdict awarded to Michigan man who lost Hands in Kroger chemical explosionAn Oakland County jury awarded nearly, nearly $77 million to Brian Mierendorf, a 37-year-old pipefitter and HVAC technician, who lost most of his hands in a refrigerant explosion at the Kroger Supermarket in Bloomfield Township in 2022.
Bloomfield Township Animal Control Officer rescues drowning fawn from pool in dramatic save
Read full article: Bloomfield Township Animal Control Officer rescues drowning fawn from pool in dramatic saveBloomfield Township Animal Control Officer Summerfield rescued a drowning fawn from a pool in a dramatic save.
Oakland County man charged with first-degree murder in fiancรฉeโs stabbing death
Read full article: Oakland County man charged with first-degree murder in fiancรฉeโs stabbing deathSeth Thomas Martin, 25, from Oakland County, has been charged with premeditated first-degree murder in the death of his 33-year-old fiancรฉe, Mallory Myers.
The Detroit Zoo brings back a piece of nostalgia to unlock adventure. Whatโs returning?
Read full article: The Detroit Zoo brings back a piece of nostalgia to unlock adventure. Whatโs returning?The Detroit Zoo wants you to experience nostalgia and adventure with the return of a fan favorite. Here's what to look for this summer at the zoo.
CEO charged in Oakland County hyperbaric chamber explosion death appears in court. Hereโs why
Read full article: CEO charged in Oakland County hyperbaric chamber explosion death appears in court. Hereโs whyThe founder and CEO of the facility where a 5-year-old boy was killed in a hyperbaric chamber explosion appeared in court on Monday for a motion hearing about the use of a taint team in this case.
Rochester Hills community continues to heal 1 year after splash pad shooting
Read full article: Rochester Hills community continues to heal 1 year after splash pad shootingRochester Hills residents are marking a somber milestone as they reflect on the mass shooting that rocked their community one year ago at the Brooklands Plaza Splash Pad.
How Oakland County woman lost $8,000 to scammer who showed up to her home
Read full article: How Oakland County woman lost $8,000 to scammer who showed up to her homeAn elderly Oakland County woman was swindled out of over $8,000 in a scheme where the scammer showed up at her house to pick up the money.
Elderly Oakland County woman scammed out $8K; suspect picked cash up from her home
Read full article: Elderly Oakland County woman scammed out $8K; suspect picked cash up from her homeAn elderly Oakland County woman was swindled out of over $8,000 in a scheme where the scammer showed up at her house to pick up the money.
Tech-driven trailblazer: Southfield Public Schools student heads to Yale with $4.7M in scholarships
Read full article: Tech-driven trailblazer: Southfield Public Schools student heads to Yale with $4.7M in scholarshipsSouthfield Public Schools announced that Marry Kassa, a graduating senior, has been awarded an extraordinary $4.7 million in college scholarships and has committed to attend Yale University on a full-ride scholarship.
Pontiac man convicted of sexually assaulting 15-year-old girl with autism
Read full article: Pontiac man convicted of sexually assaulting 15-year-old girl with autismPontiac resident Ronald Leon Jackson, 59, has been convicted of two counts of criminal sexual conduct for sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl with autism.
Parents of Oxford High School shooter wonโt receive new trials, judge rules
Read full article: Parents of Oxford High School shooter wonโt receive new trials, judge rulesJennifer and James Crumbley, the parents of the Oxford High School shooter, will not receive new trials, a judge ruled Wednesday.
Oakland University police urge evacuation after bomb threat at Beaumont Health Troy
Read full article: Oakland University police urge evacuation after bomb threat at Beaumont Health TroyThe Oakland University Police Department has been informed that a bomb threat has been reported at Beaumont Health in Troy.
Jennifer Crumbleyโs attorney fined for filing improper motion to remove prosecutor from case
Read full article: Jennifer Crumbleyโs attorney fined for filing improper motion to remove prosecutor from caseJennifer Crumbleyโs attorney has been fined for filing an improper motion that sought to remove the Oakland County prosecutor from the case.
Nurses walk off job at Henry Ford Rochester Hospital in labor dispute
Read full article: Nurses walk off job at Henry Ford Rochester Hospital in labor disputeA chorus of car horns greeted the nearly 400 members of OPELU Local 40 who walked off the job at 7 a.m. over what they are calling unfair labor practices.
Exclusive: How a security guard helped thwart graduation day shooting plot in Oakland County
Read full article: Exclusive: How a security guard helped thwart graduation day shooting plot in Oakland CountyA potentially devastating act of violence may have been prevented thanks to the instincts and actions of a security officer during a high school graduation at the UWM Sports Complex in Pontiac.
Bond set for 2 charged in alleged mass shooting plot at Oakland County high school graduation
Read full article: Bond set for 2 charged in alleged mass shooting plot at Oakland County high school graduationThe two men who were charged with weapons violations after being involved in a fight at a Pontiac high school graduation, and having loaded weapons in the parking lot, were arraigned and issued cash bonds.
2 charged after possible mass shooting thwarted at Oakland County high school graduation
Read full article: 2 charged after possible mass shooting thwarted at Oakland County high school graduationTwo people have been charged with weapons violations after loaded guns were found in the parking lot during a high school graduation ceremony in Pontiac last week, officials said.
Metro Detroit nonprofit hosts prom for teens battling life-limiting medical conditions
Read full article: Metro Detroit nonprofit hosts prom for teens battling life-limiting medical conditionsThe organization ensures participants receive everything from formal attire to professional hair and makeup services at no cost.
Oakland, Macomb, Wayne counties linked to 9 sex trafficking arrests. Hereโs what to know
Read full article: Oakland, Macomb, Wayne counties linked to 9 sex trafficking arrests. Hereโs what to knowThe arrest of nine people in recent sex trafficking cases are linked to several cities across Oakland, Macomb, and Wayne counties, according to prosecutors.
Dozens of pets find forever homes at โMeet Your Best Friend at the Firmโ event in Southfield
Read full article: Dozens of pets find forever homes at โMeet Your Best Friend at the Firmโ event in SouthfieldDozens of pets found their forever homes Saturday in an unlikely place where potential adopters lined up early for a chance to meet their new best friend.
Oakland County judge accused of mistreating employees, wrongly dismissing cases in complaint
Read full article: Oakland County judge accused of mistreating employees, wrongly dismissing cases in complaintThe Michigan Judicial Tenure Commission alleges that a Troy judge mistreated employees and wrongly dismissed cases, along with other instances of misconduct, according to a complaint that was filed this week.
Second suspect arrested in alleged mass shooting plot at Oakland County high school graduation
Read full article: Second suspect arrested in alleged mass shooting plot at Oakland County high school graduationTwo people have been arrested in connection with allegedly planning to shoot up a high school graduation ceremony in Pontiac, officials said.
Pontiac mother accused of abandoning kids for years released from jail on bond
Read full article: Pontiac mother accused of abandoning kids for years released from jail on bondThe woman accused of leaving her kids in a Pontiac home for years is finally a free woman after bonding out of jail with a few conditions.
Michigan updates Eat Safe Fish Guides: New warnings spark stricter consumption recommendations
Read full article: Michigan updates Eat Safe Fish Guides: New warnings spark stricter consumption recommendationsState health officials updated their Eat Safe Fish Guides after new research. Find out the new recommendations when it comes to eating what you catch.
Oakland County judge mistreated employees, acted beyond her authority, complaint alleges
Read full article: Oakland County judge mistreated employees, acted beyond her authority, complaint allegesA Troy judge is accused of mistreating employees, improperly dismissing cases and acting outside of her authority in a public complaint filed by the Michigan Judicial Tenure Commission.
Oakland County woman accused of leaving loaded gun in 3-year-oldโs backpack
Read full article: Oakland County woman accused of leaving loaded gun in 3-year-oldโs backpackThe backpack was supposed to have the 3-year-old's snack in it, but instead, an employee at a Royal Oak child care center found a loaded gun.
13 cities in Oakland, Macomb, Wayne counties linked to 10 sex trafficking arrests
Read full article: 13 cities in Oakland, Macomb, Wayne counties linked to 10 sex trafficking arrestsThe arrest of 10 people in recent sex trafficking cases are linked to 13 cities across Oakland, Macomb, and Wayne counties, according to prosecutors.
Volunteers, donors gear up for Wheelie Good Cause to get Metro Detroit rolling again
Read full article: Volunteers, donors gear up for Wheelie Good Cause to get Metro Detroit rolling againOur June Go 4 It event is a Wheelie Good Cause. Local 4 is teaming up with Free Bikes 4 Kidz, MI-Cycle, and Back Alley Bikes to collect used and new bikes for both children and adults.
Victims worked 12-hour days in massage parlor sex trafficking ring, Oakland County officials say
Read full article: Victims worked 12-hour days in massage parlor sex trafficking ring, Oakland County officials sayThe operators of two massage parlors in Metro Detroit are facing human trafficking charges after they allegedly forced workers to provide sexual services and work 12 hours a day, seven days a week, officials said.
12 films by 2 iconic directors to be shown at Oakland County theater this summer. Hereโs a list
Read full article: 12 films by 2 iconic directors to be shown at Oakland County theater this summer. Hereโs a listEmagine Entertainment will spotlight the films of Stanley Kubrick and Paul Thomas Anderson at the Birmingham 8 theater throughout the summer.
Teen fights prompt calls for stricter youth supervision at Metro Detroit events
Read full article: Teen fights prompt calls for stricter youth supervision at Metro Detroit eventsMultiple incidents of altercations among teens at the Birmingham Village Fair have prompted some families to raise safety concerns.
Oakland County Circuit Court defends delay in Crumbley decisions, citing legal complexity
Read full article: Oakland County Circuit Court defends delay in Crumbley decisions, citing legal complexityOakland Countyโs Sixth Judicial Court issued a rare public response after receiving a complaint from Jennifer Crumbleyโs attorney.
1 puppy found, 1 still sought after stolen from Oakland County foster home
Read full article: 1 puppy found, 1 still sought after stolen from Oakland County foster homeOne puppy has been found safe, but one is still missing after they were taken from a foster's home in Oakland County on the day they were supposed to be adopted.
Oakland County neighborhood shocked by how easily thief got into locked cars
Read full article: Oakland County neighborhood shocked by how easily thief got into locked carsA mother in Farmington Hills was shocked to discover what her Ring camera captured early Sunday morning. The footage revealed a car thief casually rummaging through her vehicle and her daughterโs, raising concerns among residents about safety in the neighborhood.
Oakland County man who killed kid for โtalking backโ learns how long heโll spend in prison
Read full article: Oakland County man who killed kid for โtalking backโ learns how long heโll spend in prisonHe reportedly shot his 8-year-old sister in the head because she was โtalking backโ to him.
Nice anniversary gift? Oakland County couple wins $2 million lottery prize
Read full article: Nice anniversary gift? Oakland County couple wins $2 million lottery prizeAn Oakland County woman and her husband scratched off a lottery ticket together on their wedding anniversary and ended up winning a $2 million prize.
โNobody wants thisโ: Oakland County residents make passionate plea to save historic dam
Read full article: โNobody wants thisโ: Oakland County residents make passionate plea to save historic damThe Holly dam and mill pond are in need of repair, and the suggestions from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) regulators have upset residents.
Oakland County animal rescue searching for 2 puppies stolen from foster home
Read full article: Oakland County animal rescue searching for 2 puppies stolen from foster homeA Berkley animal rescue group is pleading for the publicโs help locating two Australian Shepherd mix puppies stolen from a foster home in Oxford last week.