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Monroe High School senior creates his own, one-of-a-kind prom outfit
MONROE — Tonight, senior Brandon Miller is going to Monroe High School’s prom in his own creation: a 35-color crocheted outfit. Miller, 17, aspires to have his own fashion brand. Tonight, he’ll pair his handmade pants and button-down vest with a purchased white satin shirt. Miller has been crocheting his outfit for about five weeks. The design includes 62 crocheted squares stitched with a crochet slip stitch. He used about six balls of yarn on the project.
John Ray retires as longtime Monroe High athletic director, and this alum will replace him
John Ray and Chet Hesson have something in common. Both of them have lived in a lot of different places, but never stopped calling Monroe home. Ray is retiring after 21 years as Monroe’s athletic director. He will be replaced by Hesson, and the two are spending a few weeks together before Ray leaves in June.
LaVoys celebrating 50th anniversary
MONROE -- Michael and Rebecca LaVoy are observing their 50th wedding anniversary today. Anniversary plans include touring the New England states and visiting friends. A family dinner also is planned in June. Mr. LaVoy married Rebecca Hurley of Monroe May 10, 1974, at St. Michael Catholic Church. The Rev. Hugo...
Lawsuit: $3M+ in rare coins missing after Bank of America drilled open safe deposit box
After rare coins worth an estimated $3.6 million went missing, a customer of a now-shuttered Bank of America branch in metro Detroit is questioning whether safe deposit boxes, where the coins had been stored, are as "safe" as their name implies. The customer is a rare coin collector who lives near Windsor, Ontario. He kept some of his collection in the U.S. for when he visited coin auctions in the states. ...
16 married couples honored with Anniversary Mass at St. John Church
MONROE — Donald and Patricia Cousino of Erie were the longest-married couple — 70 years — among more than a dozen couples who were honored at a special Anniversary Mass celebrated on Good Shepherd Sunday April 21 at St. John Catholic Church. Rev. David Burgard, pastor of...
Canton Township could be on path to building Michigan's first net-zero fire station
CANTON TWP. — A new addition to the township’s lineup of fire stations could also be Michigan’s first net-zero fire station. Although engineering is still in the research and planning phases, the Canton Township Planning Commission approved a site plan May 6 for a new fire station, the township’s fourth, at the southwest corner of Michigan Avenue and South Lilley Road.
Drummer for legendary punk rock band dies
Dennis Thompson, the drummer and last surviving member for Detroit punk rock band MC5, has died. He was 75. Thompson died Thursday at MediLodge of Taylor in Taylor, Michigan, where he had been staying following a heart attack in April. “He was a true, free-spirited rock and roller up until...
Teen charged in Detroit park shooting that injured 2 children, 2 adults
(CBS DETROIT) - The Wayne County Prosecutor's Office charged a 17-year-old boy in connection with the shooting of four people, including two children, at a park in Detroit last week.The teen is charged with four counts of assault with intent to murder, four counts of assault with intent to do great bodily harm, one count of carrying a weapon with unlawful intent, one count of carrying a concealed weapon and nine counts of felony firearm.He was arraigned on Thursday in 36th District Court and received a $500,000 cash bond. If released, he must wear a GPS tether and be on...
Monroe County Health Department offering free gun safety locks
MONROE COUNTY, Mich. — The Monroe County Health Department is offering free gun safety locks for residents with children in their homes to protect them from unintentional firearm injuries. The cable-style safety locks can be picked up from the health department Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5...
Ypsilanti's police and fire chiefs make case for more funding for training
The Ypsilanti City Council Budget Committee heard from its police and fire chiefs Thursday night to hear the spending priorities for each department. Both Fire Chief Ken Hobbs and Police Chief Kirk Moore made the pitch for more training programs, saying it has proven effective in community relations and staff job satisfaction.
Back to school: IWR superstars talk about dedication, hard work
MONROE — Insane Wrestling Revolution pro wrestlers recently stepped out of the squared circle to meet with students at Arborwood North Elementary. IWR wrestlers Terrance Gerin, WWE superstar better known as Rhyno/Rhino, and Kenny Urban with Goose attended an afterschool program to talk about their careers in the ring. According to Gary Pillette, local...
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