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Sinkhole tied to water problems for woman living in Boston-Edison Historic District neighborhood
Read full article: Sinkhole tied to water problems for woman living in Boston-Edison Historic District neighborhoodA homeowner living in the Boston-Edison area says a sinkhole has led to her having water issues in her home. The city, however, is saying theyโre not at fault.
Detroit Bulk Storage leaving Detroit River site after dock collapses, hundreds of violation tickets
Read full article: Detroit Bulk Storage leaving Detroit River site after dock collapses, hundreds of violation ticketsDetroit Bulk Storage is packing up and moving out of its site along the Detroit River after two dock collapses and more than 300 violation tickets.
Single lane reopens on northbound I-75 from I-696 to 12 Mile Road in Madison Heights
Read full article: Single lane reopens on northbound I-75 from I-696 to 12 Mile Road in Madison HeightsOne lane has reopened on northbound I-75 from I-696 to 12 Mile Road in Madison Heights after emergency repairs were done on a sinkhole that damaged the area.
Northbound I-75 closure caused by sinkhole expected to last through Wednesday
Read full article: Northbound I-75 closure caused by sinkhole expected to last through WednesdayโIf you typically travel I-75 in this area southbound, youโre fine, but northbound? I wouldnโt even get on the freeway,โ said MDOT's Rob Morosi.
Area in Rochester Hills reopens to traffic after large sinkhole left roadway closed
Read full article: Area in Rochester Hills reopens to traffic after large sinkhole left roadway closedDequindre Road is closed from Avon to School roads in Rochester Hills due to a large sinkhole, according to the Oakland County Sheriffโs office.
This sinkhole in Mexico has swallowed a house and 2 dogs. And itโs still growing.
Read full article: This sinkhole in Mexico has swallowed a house and 2 dogs. And itโs still growing.Back in May, a farm in Mexico started developing a sinkhole that has since caused the evacuation of a family living in a nearby house, the collapse of that same house and a rescue operation for two dogs that, like the house, were also swallowed up by the sinkhole.
Macomb Countyโs $28M Interceptor project enters key phase
Read full article: Macomb Countyโs $28M Interceptor project enters key phaseThe $28 million Macomb Interceptor project includes installing a giant pipe along 15 Mile Road in Sterling Heights to prevent disasters such as the Fraser sinkhole that opened in late 2016.
Frustration grows over month old sinkhole on Detroitโs east side
Read full article: Frustration grows over month old sinkhole on Detroitโs east sideDETROIT โ Despite millions spent and plans on the drawing board the City of Detroitโs aged water lines continue to cause problems. The mess is leaving Carmenโs Community Mini Market closed and up for sale. โIt is heartbreaking,โ said Carmen Montgomery, owner of Carmenโs Community Mini Market, while crying. It makes us look ugly,โ said Montgomery. โIt makes it look like we are not trying to do anything to fix this problem,โ said Montgomery.
Woman says sinkhole on Detroitโs east side hurting her business
Read full article: Woman says sinkhole on Detroitโs east side hurting her businessDETROIT โ After Detroit residents complained of a sinkhole near the intersection of Goddard and Dearing streets last month, city workers went to the site to address it. However, one woman said the issue still persists and is even impacting her business. Related: Water main break causes sinkhole on Detroitโs east sideโYou can gradually see it over the years that it was going to be a problem,โ Montgomery said. When a water main broke and the pavement finally gave way, it created a sinkhole. โAll we can do is just sit back and wait but how long will we have to wait?โ Montgomery said.
Water main break causes sinkhole on Detroitโs east side
Read full article: Water main break causes sinkhole on Detroitโs east sideDETROIT โ A leak in a water main caused water to slowly break away the soil base underneath a street in Detroit, eventually causing the pavement to cave. It is uncertain when the chunk of the intersection at Goddard and Dearing streets collapsed, but some neighbors said they saw it as early as 5:15 a.m. Monday. โWhen I had seen it this morning, I was shocked,โ said neighbor Fred Washington, who said he had seen the sinkhole at about 9 a.m. Monday. AdSometime after 5 p.m., at least 12 hours after it was first spotted, the first Detroit Water & Sewerage truck arrived to secure the area. A crew will be in the area all night to keep it secured and begin the underground pipe repair Tuesday morning.
Fraser sinkhole: $12.5 million settlement announced in case
Read full article: Fraser sinkhole: $12.5 million settlement announced in caseFRASER, Mich. โ Macomb County Public Works Commissioner Candice Miller announced a $12.5 million settlement for a lot where a home was condemned and demolished because of a 2016 sinkhole in Fraser. It is the largest settlement ever acquired by Macomb County. Overall, 23 homes had to be evacuated -- three condemned including two damaged so badly, they had to be demolished. Neighbors John and Helen Finegen said they are happy to finally find some closure in the situation and thanked the commissioner. What theyโve done, theyโve done a good job,โ said John Finegen.
Local 4 News at 4 -- Sept. 29, 2020
Read full article: Local 4 News at 4 -- Sept. 29, 2020DETROIT โ Hereโs what you missed on Local 4 News at 4 (watch the episode above). Pressure from COVID-19 pandemic raises concerns about teacher burnoutThe coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has put unprecedented pressure on parents, students and teachers. Weโre going to focus on concerns about the risk of teachers becoming burned out.
Settlement reached for 2016 Fraser sinkhole case
Read full article: Settlement reached for 2016 Fraser sinkhole caseFRASER, Mich. โ Macomb County Public Works commissioner Candice Miller will announce a settlement in the Fraser sinkhole case on Tuesday involving three contractors. A sinkhole developed on Christmas Eve in 2016. Nearly two dozen homes were evacuated and three houses later were condemned. At the time, the collapse threatened to dump raw sewage into thousands of basements in the county through the broken pipe. However, the companies argued that that wasnโt the case and they shouldnโt be held responsible.
Large water main break forms crater in Milan neighborhood
Read full article: Large water main break forms crater in Milan neighborhoodMILAN, Mich. โ A water main break on Thursday morning has formed a near-sinkhole in the middle of a Milan neighborhood. The City of Milan reported the large water main break at W. Main St. and Argyle Crescent. โDue to the size and severity of the break some residents in the area may be without water. Please avoid the area until further notice,โ the city said on their Facebook page. The cause of the break is not known.
SUV falls into sinkhole on Detroitโs west side
Read full article: SUV falls into sinkhole on Detroitโs west sideDETROIT โ A water main break on Detroitโs west side led to an unfortunate chain of events for one driver. Video captured at the scene Saturday shows an SUV that had fallen into a sinkhole on Dix Highway, between Shaefer Road and Oakwood Boulevard. The driver was not hurt. Information on why the water main broke and when it will be fixed has not been released.
City of Detroit admits business tied to sinkhole operated without a permit
Read full article: City of Detroit admits business tied to sinkhole operated without a permitDetroit officials said the business tied to the sinkhole operated without a permit. If you need help with the Public File, call (313) 222-0566.