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Farmington Hills man charged with attempted murder for double shooting that left 20-year-old man paralyzed
A 19-year-old man is behind bars in the Oakland County Jail, accused of attempted murder for shooting up a Pontiac apartment, leaving a young man paralyzed.
Walled Lake garage contractor sentenced for scamming homeowners
A Walled Lake garage contractor, Artemio Sessions, was sentenced to 40-240 months in prison for repeatedly scamming homeowners out of tens of thousands of dollars. Sessions, 56, was convicted of felony charges for the scheme he ran through his business, Garages R Us. Sixth Circuit Court Judge Cheryl Matthews delivered the sentence on Monday, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel said in a Wednesday news release.
Chicago's Plymouth Restaurant Transforms into Pancho's Cantina, Plymouth MI's Little Bangkok Bids Farewell
Downtowns across the nation are witnessing the end of eras and the birth of new legacies as renowned eateries flip the script to keep up with changing tastes. In Chicago, after a solid 20-year run, Plymouth Restaurant & Bar at 327 S. Plymouth Court is saying adios to its traditional American menu and hello to Pancho's Cantina, a Mexican-style bar set to spice things up starting this Wednesday. According to Chicago Sun-Times, owner George Liakopoulos plans to lure in the younger crowds with a vibrant new decor and a tantalizing menu, though the core of the business remains untouched. "Everything stays the same, the same owners, the same everything," Liakopoulos assured, with only the name and look undergoing a transformation.
Cars and coffee on the Concourse May 4
PONTIAC — The public is cordially invited to the Cars and Coffee event at 8 a.m. May 4 at the M1 Concourse. The event will feature Japanese and Asian manufactured vehicles. It is free to attend, and all ages are welcome. Complimentary coffee will be offered. The M1 Concourse...
Davison shows off high fashion for prom at Lafayette Grand
DAVISON, MI — High fashion was on full display at Davison’s prom. More than 630 Davison students showed off their outfits to start the 2024 prom in style. Beautiful dresses. Dapper suits. Some couples matched, and others showed off interesting bling and accessories that shined bright. The students...
‘Silent Sky’ tells story of Henrietta Leavitt
ROYAL OAK — Stagecrafters at the Baldwin Theatre will put on a production of “Silent Sky” May 3-12 on the second stage. “Silent Sky” is based on the true story of early 20th century female “computers” at Harvard University, according to a press release.
Brighton Schools to upgrade nearly 100-year-old building
BRIGHTON — The Brighton Education and Community Center, once the district's first modern high school and later a middle school, is getting a facelift. Construction on the BECC Building on South Church Street is expected to begin this fall. The project will upgrade the nearly 100-year-old building with new windows, a new HVAC system, and other updates.
South Lyon Brownie Troop Earns "Tree Promise Badge"
The City of South Lyon held their 24th Annual “Arbor Day Ceremony” on Friday, April 26, 2024, at 4:30PM at McHattie Park at the Witch’s Hat Depot, Museum, and Historical Village located at 300 Dorothy Street. This event has been sponsored by the City of South Lyon...
Healthy Heart Project provides free screenings and doctor consultations
Here's what you need to know, on April 27th, the Healthy Heart Project is happening in Metro Detroit at three locations: Ascension Providence in Southfield Ascension Providence in Rochester Ascension St. John in Detroit.
10 most expensive homes sold in Metro Detroit, April 15-21
A house in Northville that sold for $652,750 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Metro Detroit in the past week. In total, 11 residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past week, with an average price of $406,705. The average price per square foot ended up at $206.
Former Farmington schools coach ordered to stand trial on misconduct charges involving student
PONTIAC — A former Farmington Public Schools hall monitor and coach accused of seeking nude photographs of a young student has been ordered to stand trial. Judge Todd Fox of the 51st District Court in Waterford bound Andre Brown's case over to the 6th Circuit Court in Pontiac after hearing evidence during a preliminary exam that began Wednesday, April 24. The purpose of the exam was to determine if there was enough evidence for Brown to stand trial.
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