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Lyon Township students face charges over social media threats
Read full article: Lyon Township students face charges over social media threatsThree 16-year-old students at South Lyon East High School appeared in juvenile court to face charges stemming from their arrests after making social media posts threatening to either bomb or shoot up their school.
40 years ago: 16-year-old Livingston County girl found murdered near Island Lake Recreation Area
Read full article: 40 years ago: 16-year-old Livingston County girl found murdered near Island Lake Recreation AreaIt has been more than 40 years since 16-year-old Kimberly Louiselle was found murdered and her body left near the Island Lake Recreation Area in Livingston County.
โSLHS is getting bombedโ: South Lyon High School evacuated after 3rd threat in 10 days
Read full article: โSLHS is getting bombedโ: South Lyon High School evacuated after 3rd threat in 10 daysFor the third time in 10 days, a threat was written on the wall of a bathroom inside South Lyon High School, this time claiming the building was going to be bombed.
South Lyon student in custody after writing threatening message in high school bathroom
Read full article: South Lyon student in custody after writing threatening message in high school bathroomA student was taken into custody after he wrote a threatening message in the bathroom at South Lyon East High School.
$45,000 grant to help improve broadband access for Oakland County residents
Read full article: $45,000 grant to help improve broadband access for Oakland County residentsOakland County has been granted $45,000 to help improve broadband access for residents to help provide more detailed information on the coverage and access.
Police: 2 boys killed, 3 hurt when pickup runs through stop sign, crashes in Livingston County
Read full article: Police: 2 boys killed, 3 hurt when pickup runs through stop sign, crashes in Livingston CountyTwo teenagers were killed and three others were hospitalized over the weekend when a pickup truck went through a stop sign and caused a collision in Livingston County, deputies said.
South Lyon High School student charged for Snapchat threat: โTime for Columbine part 2โฒ
Read full article: South Lyon High School student charged for Snapchat threat: โTime for Columbine part 2โฒA South Lyon High School student has been charged for a Snapchat threat in which he said it was โtime for Columbine part 2,โ according to authorities.
East Lansing High School football players endured slurs, vulgarity at South Lyon game
Read full article: East Lansing High School football players endured slurs, vulgarity at South Lyon gameSouth Lyon High School and East Lansing High School went head to head in a district championship football game last Friday.
South Lyon parents who lost son to mental illness push for awareness, education in schools
Read full article: South Lyon parents who lost son to mental illness push for awareness, education in schoolsFrank and Claire Domanico lost their son Eric to suicide when he was 19 years old. As they struggle through a year of firsts without him, they are pushing for a change in the education system to raise mental health awareness.
South Lyon parents push for full-time in-person learning
Read full article: South Lyon parents push for full-time in-person learningSOUTH LYON, Mich. โ Parents in South Lyon are urging their district to go back to full-time in-person learning. Gretchen Whtimer encouraged schools to reopen in-person learning by March 1. Andrew-Shevitz said she and her family built a home in South Lyon 11 years ago because of the South Lyon school district. However, she and her husband became so frustrated, that they moved their two youngest kids to the Brighton district where in-person learning is full time. READ: High schoolers in Utica Community Schools return to class amid pandemicREAD: Metro Detroit schools torn on Whitmerโs goal to return to in-person learning March 1โTheyโre learning.
Racial profiling focus of 2021 Washtenaw Reads book
Read full article: Racial profiling focus of 2021 Washtenaw Reads bookANN ARBOR โ The Washtenaw Reads program is an initiative by local public libraries to encourage reading and civic dialogue. One book is selected each year and participating libraries include Ann Arbor, Chelsea, Dexter, Milan, Salem-South Lyon, Saline and Ypsilanti. This yearโs Washtenaw Read is โAll American Boysโ by Jason Reynolds and Brendan Kiely. For more information about the book, to see the authorsโ websites and to discover related titles for people of all ages, click here. According to the Ann Arbor District Libraryโs website, Washtenaw Reads books should meet the following criteria:
Ann Arbor teen charged with murder after turning himself in, second suspect at large
Read full article: Ann Arbor teen charged with murder after turning himself in, second suspect at largeSOUTH LYON, Mich. โ Fadi Zeineh, 19, of Ann Arbor has been charged with 10 offenses in the shooting death of 17-year-old Dylan Stamper of South Lyon. The boyโs father, Kevin Stamper, 43, remains in critical condition in the hospital. According to police, a woman called 911 around 9 p.m. to report a break-in and that shots had been fired. Zeineh was arrested after he turned himself in to the Ann Arbor Police Department on Friday morning. Investigators are now in search of a second suspect who was allegedly with Zeineh at the time of the shooting.
19-year-old charged in shooting that killed 17-year-old, injured his father in South Lyon
Read full article: 19-year-old charged in shooting that killed 17-year-old, injured his father in South LyonSOUTH LYON, Mich. โ A 19-year-old has been charged in a shooting that killed a 17-year-old boy and injured the boyโs father in South Lyon. The Oakland County Prosecutorโs Office issued a 10-count felony warrant for Fadi Zeineh, of Ann Arbor, including homicide -- felony murder -- which is a life sentence without parole. PREVIOUS:According to the South Lyon Police Department, Zeineh turned himself in to the Ann Arbor Police Department on Jan. 1, accompanied by his attorney. South Lyon police, along with the Oakland County Sheriffโs Office, investigated the shooting that happened overnight on Dec. 30 in the 300 block of East Liberty Street. Both the South Lyon police and Oakland County deputies are requesting any information on the individual who drove away from the home in a 2011 Ford Escape, Michigan license plate No.
South Lyon police: Arrest made in fatal shooting of teen
Read full article: South Lyon police: Arrest made in fatal shooting of teenSOUTH LYON, Mich. โ Police in South Lyon have made an arrest in the shooting that killed a 17-year-old boy and injured his father earlier this week. South Lyon police said Friday that a 19-year-old subject has been taken into custody and is currently being held at the Oakland County Jail. UPDATE: A 19-year-old subject responsible for the shooting and death of 17-year-old South Lyon resident Dylan Stamper... Posted by South Lyon Police Department on Friday, January 1, 2021The South Lyon Police Department, assisted by the Oakland County Sheriffโs Office, was investigating the suspected homicide that happened overnight on Thursday in the 300 block of E. Liberty Street. Police said a 17-year-old South Lyon resident was shot and died during the incident. Any tips should be directed to the South Lyon Police Department at 248-587-2775.
South Lyon police: 17-year-old killed, father injured in shooting; no arrests yet
Read full article: South Lyon police: 17-year-old killed, father injured in shooting; no arrests yetSOUTH LYON, Mich. โ Police in South Lyon are looking for information after a 17-year-old male was killed and his father seriously injured in a shooting incident overnight. The South Lyon Police Department, assisted by the Oakland County Sheriffโs Office, is investigating the suspected homicide that happened last night in the 300 block of E. Liberty Street. UPDATE: South Lyon police: 19-year-old arrested in fatal shooting of 17-year-oldPolice said a 17-year-old South Lyon resident was shot and died during the incident. A second victim, his father who is 43-years-old was critically wounded and is in critical but stable condition at a local hospital. Any tips should be directed to the South Lyon Police Department at 248-587-2775.
Local familyโs Facebook rap videos bring joy during pandemic
Read full article: Local familyโs Facebook rap videos bring joy during pandemicThe Klemmer family has released eight rap videos on Facebook since the pandemic began. SOUTH LYON, Mich. โ The Klemmer family has been making waves on Facebook with their original rap videos that theyโve been creating since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic. Dad Bobby Klemmerโs oldest daughter, Sienna, was given a homework assignment in the spring using an online vocabulary tool that engages children through hip-hop. โOne of the options was to write a rap,โ said Klemmer. They also did one for Motherโs Day, one to celebrate teachers, a video to encourage people to vote, and, most recently, a Christmas rap.
Musicians around the world perform to honor South Lyon musician lost to suicide
Read full article: Musicians around the world perform to honor South Lyon musician lost to suicideSOUTH LYON, Mich. โ World-class saxophonist Eric Domanico would have turned 20 years old on Monday, but he unfortunately lost his battle with mental illness over the summer. Musicians across the globe are honoring the South Lyon teen while bringing awareness to depression among the youth. The childhood photos of Eric Domanico are like any other familiesโ -- birthday parties, playing outside, friends, family and just being a kid. To honor Ericโs memory, 40 saxophonists from around the world came together to perform with Eric in a virtual tribute. โI was with my sister-in-law when we played it,โ said Claire Domanico, Ericโs mother.
Family, community stunned over South Lyon high school swimming coachโs sudden death
Read full article: Family, community stunned over South Lyon high school swimming coachโs sudden deathSOUTH LYON, Mich. โ A young swimming coach from South Lyon East High School died suddenly over the weekend. Kacie Van Buskirk was a swimming and academic all-American and left South Lyon East High School with half a dozen records. Kacie Van Buskirk married the love of her life in August. First, as a record-breaking, award-winning athlete for the South Lyon East Cougars and then as an assistant coach for her high school swim team. On Saturday, Kacie Van Buskirk and her husband spent the evening with her parents.
Michigan General Election Results for South Lyon on Nov. 3, 2020
Read full article: Michigan General Election Results for South Lyon on Nov. 3, 2020The 2020 General Election will be held on November 3. You can find results for South Lyon here. Live results: Michigan General Election Results for Nov. 3, 2020 Find Race ResultsFind more election results and news on the Decision 2020 page. ๐ Become an Insider ๐Introducing WDIV Insider: A new way for loyal Local 4 fans to gain access and customize your ClickOnDetroit news experience. Learn more about WDIV Insider - and sign up here!
Unit a complete loss after fire at senior community in South Lyon, multiple people transported to hospital
Read full article: Unit a complete loss after fire at senior community in South Lyon, multiple people transported to hospitalSOUTH LYON, Mich. โ A fire at a building in a senior community in South Lyon has displaced nine residents. READ: More local news coverageA fire at a building in a senior community in South Lyon has displaced nine residents. (South Lyon Fire Department)A fire at a building in a senior community in South Lyon has displaced nine residents. (South Lyon Fire Department)A fire at a building in a senior community in South Lyon has displaced nine residents. (South Lyon Fire Department)
Protest held in South Lyon as parents, students push for return to classroom amid COVID-19 pandemic
Read full article: Protest held in South Lyon as parents, students push for return to classroom amid COVID-19 pandemicSOUTH LYON, Mich. โ South Lyon Community Schools is getting push back from its open ended plan to start the school year remotely with no set time for students to return to in-person learning. The school board voted on a plan early Tuesday morning. Members of the board voted shortly after 2:30 a.m. in favor of starting the school year virtually. READ: More return to school coverageThe board heard public comments on Monday, a majority of parents urging them to allow students to return to class. About 60 parents and students peacefully protested in the heart of downtown South Lyon, advocating a return to the classroom.
Protest held in South Lyon as parents, students push for return to classroom amid COVID-19 pandemic
Read full article: Protest held in South Lyon as parents, students push for return to classroom amid COVID-19 pandemicProtest held in South Lyon as parents, students push for return to classroom amid COVID-19 pandemicPublished: August 10, 2020, 11:23 pmSouth Lyon Community Schools is getting push back from its open ended plan to start the school year remotely with no set time for students to return to in-person learning.
Watch Local 4 News at 11 -- Aug. 10, 2020
Read full article: Watch Local 4 News at 11 -- Aug. 10, 2020Heres whats coming up on Local 4 News at 11:Protest held in South Lyon as parents, students push for return to classroomSouth Lyon Community Schools is getting push back from its open ended plan to start the school year remotely with no set time for students to return to in-person learning. The school board voted on a plan on Monday night, but before the vote a protest was held. Parents are divided when it comes to how the school year should look.
Spike in COVID-19 cases linked to grad parties in Oakland County
Read full article: Spike in COVID-19 cases linked to grad parties in Oakland CountySOUTH LYON, Mich. โ There has been a spike in coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in parts of Oakland County. The health department said the rising number of cases in the South Lyon area can be traced to summer parties -- specifically graduation and prom parties. There have been 50 new cases in South Lyon alone, which is a rate of 15 cases per 10,000 people. In Lyon Township, there are 16, which is almost 23 cases per 10,000. Several of them tested positive for COVID-19 and that started a domino effect.
Spike in COVID-19 cases linked to grad parties in Oakland County
Read full article: Spike in COVID-19 cases linked to grad parties in Oakland CountySpike in COVID-19 cases linked to grad parties in Oakland CountyPublished: August 3, 2020, 11:19 pmThere has been a spike in coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in parts of Oakland County.
Watch Local 4 News at 11 -- Aug. 3, 2020
Read full article: Watch Local 4 News at 11 -- Aug. 3, 2020Heres whats coming up on Local 4 News at 11:Spike in COVID-19 cases linked to grad, prom partiesThere has been a spike in coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in parts of Oakland County. The health department said the rising number of cases in the South Lyon area can be traced to summer parties -- specifically graduation and prom parties.
ClickOnDetroit Morning Briefing -- August 4, 2020
Read full article: ClickOnDetroit Morning Briefing -- August 4, 2020Michigan Primary Election 2020 is today: What you need to knowVoters who havent already voted by mail will head to local voting precincts today to cast their votes in important local races across Southeast Michigan. Spike in COVID-19 cases linked to grad parties in Oakland CountyThe health department says the rising number of coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in the South Lyon area can be traced to summer parties -- specifically graduation and prom parties. There have been 50 new cases in South Lyon alone, which is a rate of 15 cases per 10,000 people. Michigan Secretary of State addresses concerns ahead of primary electionThe Michigan Primary Election is a major test as residents look forward to the general election in November. Michigans Secretary of State said her team is ready for Tuesdays primary election, but she admitted there will be some challenges.
Take a walk on the wild side at Carousel Acres
Read full article: Take a walk on the wild side at Carousel AcresIf youre an animal lover, this place in South Lyon should definitely be added to your destination list. Kila Peeples visited this hidden gem called Carousel Acres, a farm that is filled with various farm and exotic animals. Carousel Acres has traditional farm animals including horses, pigs, and cows. Not only is Carousel Acres a petting farm, but its also a day camp for kids. Watch the video above to see everything a visit to Carousel Acres has to offer!
South Lyon police report โmajor water main break'
Read full article: South Lyon police report โmajor water main break'SOUTH LYON, Mich. โ The South Lyon Police Department sent out an alert that thereโs a โmajor water main breakโ in the city. The water main break is in the area of Pontiac Trail and Dorothy Street, police said. Residents in the areas of Dorothy Street, Princeton Drive, University Avenue and Harvard Road are affected, according to authorities. Itโs unclear how long it will take crews to fix or replace the broken water main. No additional information was provided.
Graffiti vandals wanted by South Lyon police
Read full article: Graffiti vandals wanted by South Lyon policeSouth Lyon police are searching for two men wanted in connection with graffiti vandalism. The men allegedly spray painted inside a McHattie Park bathroom on June 11. Police released images of both men Monday. Anyone with information is asked to call police at 248-437-1773. Read more:Police released this image of one of the men wanted for vandalism.
Arctic fox spotted in South Lyon taken to Howell Nature Center for checkup
Read full article: Arctic fox spotted in South Lyon taken to Howell Nature Center for checkupSOUTH LYON, Mich. โ An Arctic fox spotted in South Lyon Friday morning was taken to the Howell Nature Center for a checkup. Officers from the South Lyon Police Department came across the animal while responding to an injured dog complaint near a high school. A post on the South Lyon Police Departmentโs page said the foxโs owner was found. The arctic fox is also known as the white fox, polar fox and ice fox, according to the Detroit Zoo. During the winter, their fur color is white and during the summer it turns to a brownish-gray, which allows them to remain camouflaged year round.
$1,000 reward offered for information that leads to arrest in South Lyon crime spree
Read full article: $1,000 reward offered for information that leads to arrest in South Lyon crime spreeSOUTH LYON, Mich. โ A $1,000 reward is being offered for information that leads to an arrest in a number of South Lyon based crimes. Photos were captured of the people wanted for the crimes that happened Feb. 3 in South Lyon. At least a dozen unlocked vehicles were broken into and items including credit cards, wallets and chargers were taken. They attempted to use several of the stolen credit cards. Police say the three then attempted to use stolen credit cards at McDonalds and Walmart in Canton in addition to a Farmington Hills Speedway.
Fire destroys Lyon Cantina restaurant in Lyon Township
Read full article: Fire destroys Lyon Cantina restaurant in Lyon TownshipIf you need help with the Public File, call (313) 222-0566. Copyright ยฉ 2020 ClickOnDetroit.com is managed by Graham Digital and pubished by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings.
Crews battle fire at restaurant in Lyon Township
Read full article: Crews battle fire at restaurant in Lyon TownshipSOUTH LYON, Mich. โ Crews were battling a fire at a restaurant in Lyon Township on Tuesday morning. The Lyon Township Fire Department says theyโre assisting, along with the South Lyon Fire Department, on a structure fire at Lyon Cantina, a Mexican restaurant on Pontiac Trail and 9 Mile Road. โFirst arriving units reported flames through the roof. Units were making an interior attack, however conditions worsened and crews were pulled from the building.โOakland County Sheriffโs office tell Local 4 that flames were spotted on the roof. Video from the scene shows smoke billowing from the roof.
Vandals targeting Christmas displays in South Lyon, Green Oak Township
Read full article: Vandals targeting Christmas displays in South Lyon, Green Oak TownshipSOUTH LYON, Mich. โ A vandal or vandals are targeting Christmas light displays at homes in South Lyon and neighboring Green Oak Township. Mike Chezick puts up a dazzling display at his house each year, bringing joy to the neighborhood. โI find it really sad that someone would come out here and cut wires and be a Grinch for Christmas displays. I felt bad for them,โ Chezick said. Chezick posted about the vandalism on the Nextdoor app, only to find out at least three other houses had their decorations vandalized as well.
South Lyon east H.S. football player dies after knee surgery
Read full article: South Lyon east H.S. football player dies after knee surgeryIf you need help with the Public File, call (313) 222-0566. Copyright ยฉ 2020 ClickOnDetroit.com is managed by Graham Digital and pubished by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings.
Michigan Lottery: Eighth time the charm for South Lyon man who won $110K
Read full article: Michigan Lottery: Eighth time the charm for South Lyon man who won $110KThe eighth time was the charm for a South Lyon man who won $110,000 playing the Michigan Lottery Fantasy 5 Double Play game. Joseph Jensen matched the Fantasy 5 Double Play numbers drawn Friday to win the big prize: 06-15-19-21-35. He bought his winning ticket at the Mobil gas station, located at 12500 10 Mile Road in South Lyon. "I started playing Double Play when it first came out earlier this year," said Jensen. The 56-year-old Jensen visited Lottery headquarters Monday to claim the big prize.
Michigan Lottery: Eighth time the charm for South Lyon man who won $110K
Read full article: Michigan Lottery: Eighth time the charm for South Lyon man who won $110KThe eighth time was the charm for a South Lyon man who won $110,000 playing the Michigan Lottery Fantasy 5 Double Play game. Joseph Jensen matched the Fantasy 5 Double Play numbers drawn Friday to win the big prize: 06-15-19-21-35. He bought his winning ticket at the Mobil gas station, located at 12500 10 Mile Road in South Lyon. "I started playing Double Play when it first came out earlier this year," said Jensen. The 56-year-old Jensen visited Lottery headquarters Monday to claim the big prize.
Are you familiar with the orange man on top of a hill?
Read full article: Are you familiar with the orange man on top of a hill?Are you familiar with the mysterious orange man on top of a hill? You might have seen him if you've driven along I-96 near South Lyon. Or, maybe, you've seen one of the several orange men on rooftops all over Detroit. John Sauve created the sculpture along the freeway as part of a larger project called Man in the City. On the first day the man on the hill was installed an angry mother called the South Lyon city manager to complain.
Are you familiar with the orange man on top of a hill?
Read full article: Are you familiar with the orange man on top of a hill?Are you familiar with the mysterious orange man on top of a hill? You might have seen him if you've driven along I-96 near South Lyon. Or, maybe, you've seen one of the several orange men on rooftops all over Detroit. John Sauve created the sculpture along the freeway as part of a larger project called Man in the City. On the first day the man on the hill was installed an angry mother called the South Lyon city manager to complain.
Do you know the mystery orange man on top of a hill?
Read full article: Do you know the mystery orange man on top of a hill?Are you familiar with the mystery orange man on top of a hill? You might have seen him if you've driven along I-96 near South Lyon. Copyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.
Watch Local 4 News at 11 -- July 16, 2019
Read full article: Watch Local 4 News at 11 -- July 16, 2019DETROIT - Here's what is coming up on Local 4 News at 11:Trump tweetsThe house has voted to condemn tweets by President Trump aimed at Democratic lawmakers. Orange man on a hillAre you familiar with the mystery orange man on top of a hill? You might have seen him if you've driven along I-96 near South Lyon. Copyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.