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Police release name of 20-year-old woman shot, killed at Flint gas station
FLINT, MI – Police have released the name of the 20-year-old woman who was shot and killed at a Flint gas station early Sunday morning. Isis Destine Walker died at a local hospital after being taken for treatment after being shot while at the Marathon gas station at 7022 N. Saginaw St. early May 26.
Cemetery visitors pull up a chair, honor their beloved veterans for Memorial Day
HOLLY, MI – Solemn overcast skies and sporadic drizzles of rain matched the fallen tears of loved ones, who stood around the graves of veterans this Memorial Day. Hundreds of people visited their family members at the Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly, where thousands of veterans are laid to rest.
OK, who stole the doughnuts? Police are suspects in Crime Stoppers fundraiser
GENESEE COUNTY, MI – Who stole the doughnuts from a school safety meeting at Flint Powers? Next month, you can help find out – and raise money for a good cause. The Crime Stoppers of Flint and Genesee County “WhoDonut” fundraiser takes place from 5-8:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 13, at Powers Catholic High School, 1505 W. Court St. in Flint. Money goes toward Crime Stoppers in its effort to provide anonymous tipster services for people in the Genesee County area.
Memorial dedicated to veterans in Fenton’s Freedom Park
FENTON, Mich. (WNEM) – Communities across mid-Michigan are marking this Memorial Day by reflecting and remembering our fallen heroes, including in Fenton where a new space was just dedicated. The Veteran’s Memorial at Freedom Park has been in the works for nearly a decade. The memorial is a...
Fisherman drowns in local lake, police say
*The above video shows important information about swimming safety* SUMMIT COUNTY, Ohio (WJW) — Springfield Township Police are investigating the death of an Akron man who drowned while fishing in Springfield Lake early Sunday morning. Around 1 a.m. on Sunday, a witness notified a Springfield Township Police Officer of a fisherman in distress in the […]
Navy ship named after Oakland County man
Friends and family of a longtime Farmington Hills resident gathered in San Diego in early May for the christening of a U.S. Navy ship named in his honor. The USS Robert E. Simanek bears the name of a former Marine who threw himself on a grenade during the Korean War to protect his fellow servicemen.
Genesee County spends Memorial Day honoring those who gave the ultimate sacrifice
GENESEE COUNTY, Mich. - Memorial Day is a day of reflection and remembrance of those who died while serving in the U.S. military. Throughout mid-Michigan, service members, their families, and the community gathered at ceremonies, parades and more on Monday, honoring those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for freedom. In...
Macomb County Sheriff's Marine Division shares water safety tips
We have seen two drownings in southeast Michigan this Memorial Day weekend. On Saturday a child drowned at the Holly Recreation Area. Also at Galloway Lake in Auburn Hills, a 28-year-old drowned.
Great Lakes National Cemetery hosts annual Memorial Day ceremony
HOLLY, Mich. (CBS DETROIT) - The Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly held its 19th annual Memorial Day ceremony on Sunday to honor those who lost their lives fighting for our freedom.Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial start of summer family fun, but those who visit the Great Lakes National Cemetery around this time each year are reconnecting with family members who gave their lives for the rest of us.Thousands of flags placed at the headstones of American soldiers at the Great Lakes National Cemetery signify the freedom we all enjoy today at the cost of their sacrifice.While hundreds listened to...
Michigan State Police host Murph Challenge to honor fallen trooper
LAPEER, Mich. (WJRT) - Michigan State Police Lapeer Post participated in the Murph Memorial Day workout, raising money for Trooper Joel Popp's family. The challenge is a tough workout to honor our fallen heroes. It started as started as a memorial to Lt. Michael Murphy, a seal, who lost his life in 2005.
See homes sold in the the Flint area, May 20 to May 26
The following is a listing of all home transfers in the the Flint area reported from May 20 to May 26. There were 34 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,363-square-foot home on Hidden Cove Court in Grand Blanc that sold for $281,500.
Best Cookies Just a Bite Away Near Rochester Hills
Set off on a delicious exploration in and around Rochester Hills to find the best cookies in town. Whether you crave the comforting simplicity of a classic chocolate chip or the thrill of innovative flavors, this guide will lead you to the top cookie havens. Ready your taste buds for...
Back to the Bricks remembers creator of 2023 feature car
GENESEE COUNTY, Mich. (WJRT) - A Richfield Township car enthusiast and double amputee is being remembered a year after his 1953 Chevrolet Bellaire served as the feature for Back to the Bricks. Michael Neeley died May 16 at age 78. He stepped on a landmine and lost both of his...
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