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Former state rep dies after his bicycle strikes unmarked pipe in Orion

A former Michigan state representative from Oakland County who struck an unmarked sewer pipe while riding his bike in Orion Township died Friday, Nov. 13, a family attorney said. Former Republican State Rep. John Reilly, 68, was biking to a local church early Wednesday, Nov. 11, when he hit a pipe that lay over the sidewalk on North Axford Street near the Orion Township post office. He suffered a spinal cord injury, two fractured vertebrae and a brain injury, said Orion Township Supervisor Chris Barnett. Family attorney Joe Langlois confirmed that Reilly died after he was taken off life support Friday evening. Reilly, an Oakland Township Republican, represented House District 46 in the Michigan Legislature from 2017 through 2022. The Oakland County Sheriff's Office's Crisis Response Unit documented the scene and is investigating the circumstances of the crash, said Tyler Sweers, an agency spokesperson. John Reilly's wife, Karen Reilly, said her husband was biking to St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Lake Orion, where he leads a men's Bible study on Wednesday mornings. She said her husband "snapped his neck back" when he crashed. "There were no cones or anything around" the pipe, Karen Reilly said. Barnett said the pipe was

Oakland County, MI · 9h

CBS News

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Lockdowns, investigations at Southeast Michigan schools

Ferndale, MI · 2d

Viral Sports News

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Michigan Wolverines, Kyle Whittingham Land Big News on Wednesday

The Michigan Wolverines flipped three-star offensive tackle Braden Chaffin from Stanford on Wednesday, adding the Sterling Heights, Mich., product to their 2027 recruiting class. Chaffin told Hayes Fawcett of Rivals about the decision. The 6-foot-6, 290-pound lineman had been committed to the Cardinal since June 1. His pledge is the 23rd in Michigan’s 2027 class […] The post Michigan Wolverines, Kyle Whittingham Land Big News on Wednesday appeared first on Viral Sports News .

Ann Arbor, MI · 2d

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Big, Bright Light Show in Rochester brings back dazzling lights for families for 2026

The 2026 Big, Bright Light Show returns to downtown Rochester on Monday, Nov. 23, 2026, with more than one million lights, a Lagniappe kickoff and nightly displays running through Jan. 17, 2027. Here’s what families should know before visiting. Key takeaways. The bigger picture: The Big, Bright Light Show...

Rochester, MI · 1d
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Crafting Your Home

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A Michigan Ice Cream Shop Owner Says Customers Photographed Her Baby Behind the Counter, and an Inspector Visited the Next Day and Cited No Violations

Chelsea Howell, owner of Michigan's Modern Cone, says customers snapped photos as she carried her baby behind the counter. A county inspection cited no violations.

Macomb County, MI · 1d

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Blink And You’ll Pass This Tiny Family-Owned Clawson, Michigan Shop Serving Hearty Beef, Chicken, And Veggie Pasties

Some of the best meals in Michigan come from places you could miss with one quick glance at the road. In Clawson, a small shop has been handing out hefty, hand-made pasties for decades, and folks still drive across the state for them. One pasty is often big enough for...

Clawson, MI · 2d

WXYZ Detroit 7 Action News

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Fatal pedestrian crashes hit new high in SE Michigan as officials push roundabouts as a solution

Michigan · 14h

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‘Now We Have Rats’: Angry Michigan Neighbor Crashes Out Over Local House Covered in Trash

A Michigan man called his city to report a mess that’s been piling up in his neighborhood and causing drama. He speaks out about the rental property next to his home and how it’s littered with gallons of trash. Now, rats have moved into the neighborhood and he wants somebody to do something about it.

Pontiac, MI · 1d

Parade

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Michigan Man’s $500K Lottery Mistake Becomes Christmas Miracle

One man from Michigan's lottery win had a lot more zeroes than he initially thought.

Macomb County, MI · 2d

WJR

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Selfridge’s Future in Focus as Benson Prepares to Take Office

November 11, 2026 ~ Jocelyn Benson, Secretary of State and Governor Elect of Michigan joins Paul W. Smith and special guest co-host Mark Hackel. LANSING ~ As Jocelyn Benson prepares to become Michigan’s next governor, leaders across Macomb County and the defense community are closely watching what her administration will do to support Selfridge Air National Guard Base, one of the state’s most important military and economic assets. The base supports thousands of jobs and plays a key role in national defense, making its long-term future a priority for local residents, service members and businesses that depend on its presence.

Michigan · 2d

Guitar World

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Inside Motor City Guitars – the guitar store with the “Magic Strat” played by Eric Johnson and Mark Tremonti

We take a trip to 1565 Crescent Lake Road Waterford, MI, where Marty Minui's store is ready to welcome you – and promises not to sell you stuff you don't need

Detroit, MI · 14h

The Detroit Free Press

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Michigan woman couldn't believe her Powerball ticket was worth $1M

An Oakland County woman scanned her Powerball ticket three times before she could believe she had won $1 million. Alisa Moore, 61, of Hazel Park won the prize after her ticket matched all five white balls drawn Oct. 19: 8, 31, 32, 42 and 48, according to the Michigan Lottery . She bought the ticket at a Michigan Lottery kiosk inside the Kroger store at 2200 E. 12 Mile Road in Royal Oak. More: Where biggest Michigan Lottery tickets in September were sold "The next day, I scanned the ticket on the Michigan Lottery app to check it," Moore told the Michigan Lottery. "When $1 million came up on my phone screen, I almost fell out of my chair! I scanned the ticket again, and then a third time because I couldn’t believe what I was seeing." Moore recently claimed her prize and plans to use the money to pay off her mortgage and save the remainder. This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Michigan woman couldn't believe her Powerball ticket was worth $1M

Michigan · 11h

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Carter’s Is Now Open at The Village of Rochester Hills!

Rochester Hills, you officially have a Carter’s!!. The brand new Carter’s store at The Village of Rochester Hills opened its doors on Thursday, November 12, and I was there for it! If you have babies, toddlers, or big kids at home, this is such a fun new spot to shop for our side of town.

Rochester Hills, MI · 1d

The Detroit News

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Predictions: Michigan State football vs. Washington

Angelique S. Chengelis, Connor Earegood, John Niyo, and Bob Wojnowski of The Detroit News predict the outcome of Saturday's Michigan State-Washington game at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing (4:15 p.m., Big Ten Network/760 AM) . ▶ Angelique S. Chengelis: Most expected MSU head coach Pat Fitzgerald would have his Spartans fired up for the annual in-state rivalry game against Michigan, and he did. The Spartans have not made winning a habit — yet — but considering the number of injury setbacks, Fitzgerald still manages to get them to play hard. The Spartans need to win out to reach bowl eligibility and that starts with Washington, which has had it shares of struggles during Big Ten play (the Huskies are 2-4). Michigan State will have to duplicate its defensive performance and also its run game from the Michigan game, and will have to generate touchdowns, although Liam Boyd's five field goals certainly were enough last weekend. Pick: Washington, 20-16 ▶ Connor Earegood: What will make MSU's win over Michigan even sweeter is if the Spartans can turn this momentum into a bowl game. That's the marching orders heading into this game against Washington, where a mobile quarterback in Demond Williams Jr.

East Lansing, MI · 13h

WXYZ

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Birmingham's historic Hunter House Hamburgers prepares to open doors at new Woodward Avenue home

BIRMINGHAM, Mich. (WXYZ) — Hunter House Hamburgers, famous for its sliders for more than 70 years, is almost ready to open its doors to a new location after more than a year of construction and operating out of a temporary setup. The restaurant rebuilt its space to feel exactly...

Birmingham, MI · 3h

WXYZ Detroit 7 Action News

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Businesses feel the strain as Rochester Road Construction Project faces delays

Businesses along a heavily traveled stretch of Rochester Road say months of construction delays are taking a toll on their bottom line as a major infrastructure project falls behind schedule.

Royal Oak, MI · 2d

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Possible changes to Orion Oaks Dog Park spark petition, Oakland County Parks responds

A Change.org petition with more than 300 signatures is urging Oakland County to preserve Orion Oaks Dog Park’s rustic character as renovation ideas are considered. Possible upgrades include a paved parking lot, fence replacements, permanent pavilions, accessible paths, more water stations and a dog wash. After community feedback, officials...

Oakland County, MI · 1d

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Rochester Hills Village Flips On 800,000 Lights, Santa Arrives Nov. 20

The Village of Rochester Hills is set to flip the switch on more than 800,000 lights next Friday, Nov. 20, marking Santa Claus's first appearance at the outdoor shopping center for 2026. The annual Light The Village celebration runs that evening, and meeting Santa is free for all ages, with organizers encouraging visitors to bring their own cameras.

Rochester Hills, MI · 2d

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Pontiac Breaks Ground on Five Affordable Homes Near Rotary Park

A Pontiac developer broke ground this week on five single-family homes near Rotary Park, aiming to sell them to buyers earning between 60% and 120% of the area's median income. Creek Valley Properties held a ceremonial groundbreaking at the park on Tuesday for homes planned on Walnut Street at Orchard Lake Road, with prices expected around $240,000 once they hit the market next year.

Pontiac, MI · 1d

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MI AG: Former Whitmer Appointee Faces New Felony Charges

The Michigan Attorney General's Office reports the former Michigan Economic Development Corp. appointee of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer was arraigned in the 47th District Court on an additional three felony charges related to the alleged theft of funds from a $20 million state legislative grant awarded to Global Link International. Fay...

Michigan · 21h