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West Bloomfield sets election turnout record

WEST BLOOMFIELD — Record numbers were set for voting in West Bloomfield Township during the Nov. 3 election. “With approximately 40,000 ballots cast, participation in the 2026 general election has surpassed West Bloomfield Township’s previous gubernatorial general election turnout record of 36,407 ballots set in 2022,” said Debbie Binder, West Bloomfield Clerk and trustee. “We have also exceeded the total number of ballots cast in several previous presidential election years, including 2008, 2012 and 2016.”

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West Bloomfield Schools receive top marks in audit

WEST BLOOMFIELD — At the Oct. 26 meeting of the West Bloomfield School District Board of Education, the consulting firm Plante Moran presented its audit for the fiscal year ending June 30. Then, at the meeting Nov. 3, WBSD Superintendent Dania Bazzi discussed what the findings mean for the schools.

West Bloomfield Township, MI · 1d

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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 Crash Reconstruction Unit is investigating the circumstances of the crash, said Tyler Sweers, an agency spokesperson. At approximately 6 a.m., the Orion Township Fire Department was dispatched to a reported medical emergency involving a bicyclist near the post office on Lapeer Road, the sheriff's department said in a statement late Friday. Reilly was riding his bicycle along the pedestrian safety path when he struck a large bypass pipe extending across the pathway as part of an

Oakland County, MI · 17h

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This Metro Detroit Deli Piles Corned Beef High and Serves Old-School Jewish Classics

Corned beef sandwiches are the main attraction at Siegel’s Deli in Commerce Township, where the portions are big enough that ordering a half sandwich makes sense. This Metro Detroit spot also serves traditional Jewish deli favorites, including matzo ball soup, chopped liver, potato latkes, and Reubens. The menu has...

Commerce Charter Twp, 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 · 1d

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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

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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 · 10h

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Southern Michigan communities turn to regional management of growing deer herds

On opposite sides of the state, Kent County, and the cities of Farmington Hills, Farmington and Southfield, have turned to regional coalitions to manage growing deer populations.

Kent County, MI · 2d

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Farmington, Farmington Hills decide school board races

OAKLAND COUNTY — The Nov. 3 general election has been put to bed, and with it, contested school board races have been settled. Farmington and Farmington Hills are served by the Farmington Public Schools. Part of Farmington Hills is also served by the West Bloomfield School District and the Walled Lake School Board results.

Farmington, MI · 14h

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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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Oakland County License Restoration Attorney Paul J. Tafelski Explains How Treatment and Relapse History Affect Michigan License Restoration

BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI - Drivers seeking to regain their revoked Michigan driver's license often worry that a past relapse or an incomplete treatment record will end their chances before a hearing begins. Oakland County license restoration attorney Paul J. Tafelski of Michigan Defense Law (https://www.michigandefenselaw.com/blog/treatment-relapse-history-license-restoration/) has released a guide explaining how the Secretary of State evaluates treatment history, sobriety, and past setbacks when deciding a restoration case.

Oakland County, MI · 18h

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Metro Detroit home sales drop & future of the GOP post-Trump

Metro Detroit home sales were down 13.9% in October. REMAX of Southeastern Michigan President Jeannette Schneider discusses what’s driving the trend. Plus, Troy Mayor Ethan Baker discusses what the Republican Party could look like post-Trump, and Detroit Regional Chamber President & CEO Sandy Baruah discusses what businesses hope to see from the Democratic-controlled government.

Metro Detroit, MI · 1d

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'West Wing,' 'Breaking Bad' stars in Metro Detroit this weekend

A former TV president, a pair of pro wrestling legends from Michigan and the man who created the supervillain Thanos are just a few of the famous faces scheduled to greet fans this weekend in Metro Detroit. The Motor City Comic Con takes place Friday, Nov. 13-15 at the Vibe Credit Union Showplace, (formerly the Suburban Collection Showplace) in Novi. Here's a look at which notable celebs are set to appear at the long-running event, which also features top comic book creators; autograph and photo opportunities; panel discussions; and other attractions for pop-culture obsessives. More: Things to do this weekend in Metro Detroit, Nov. 13-15 Movie stars and wrestling royalty Martin Sheen — Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 14-15 Sheen has enjoyed a decades-long career on screen, with memorable roles in films such as "Apocalypse Now" and "The Departed," as well as the TV series "Grace and Frankie." He's perhaps best known for playing President Josiah Bartlet in the acclaimed political drama "The West Wing." More: Bedrock kicks off holiday attractions in downtown Detroit Aaron Paul — Sunday, Nov. 15 Paul became a household name playing Jesse Pinkman, Walter White's partner in crime, on "Breaking Bad." The role earned him three

Detroit, MI · 1d

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M-14 back open at I-275 after semi crash in construction zone

Michigan State Police say a semi crash in a construction zone has closed both directions of M-14 near I-275 near Plymouth and Livonia.

Plymouth, MI · 1d

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Ford Hides 125 Classics Inside Romulus Warehouse, And You Still Can't Visit

A former Amazon warehouse in Romulus is now home to one of Ford's most prized possessions: 125 vehicles spanning more than a century of the automaker's history, tucked inside a facility the public still cannot walk into. The building, known as the Ford Vault, sits at 11457 Hannan Road and represents the culmination of a multi-year effort to gather the company's scattered heritage fleet under one roof.

Metro Detroit, MI · 14h

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Why Metro Detroit parents are delaying kids' first smartphones

A movement is growing among parents in Metro Detroit — delaying when their kids get a smartphone. Why it matters: Early smartphone use has been linked to depression, detachment and lower attention span, researchers have found . A group called Wait Until 8th is pushing back on the pressure to give kids smartphones at younger and younger ages. State of play: Wait Until 8th advocates for parents to set up local chapters to spread its message in their kids' schools, at PTA meetings, in parent meetups and with local leaders. It has grown from 80,000 pledges nationwide in October 2024 to nearly 160,000 this October. Zoom in: Around 50 public and private schools in Michigan have at least 10 families have taken the Wait Until 8th pledge. Around 20 of those are in Southeast Michigan, with the most in Oakland County. The list includes Ferndale Lower Elementary in Oak Park, Beverly Elementary School in Beverly Hills, Our Lady Star of the Sea Elementary in Grosse Pointe Woods and Burns Park Elementary School in Ann Arbor. By the numbers: More than half of kids 8 and younger have their own mobile device, mostly tablets, according to a Common Sense Media report

Metro Detroit, MI · 22h

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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

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High school football picks, Round 3 of state playoffs

Brandon Folsom, Craig Yuhas, Andrew Graham and Kameron Goodwill of The Detroit News make their predictions for Round 3 of the high school football playoffs. Detroit Catholic Central (10-1) at Clarkston (10-1) Folsom: Detroit Catholic Central Yuhas: Detroit Catholic Central Graham: Detroit Catholic Central Goodwill: Detroit Catholic Central More: Subscribe to “Michigan Sidelines,” our high school sports newsletter Northville (9-2) at Detroit Cass Tech (11-0) Folsom: Detroit Cass Tech (best bet) Yuhas: Detroit Cass Tech Graham: Detroit Cass Tech Goodwill: Detroit Cass Tech (best bet) Rochester Hills Stoney Creek (9-2) at Romeo (11-0) Folsom: Romeo Yuhas: Romeo Graham: Romeo Goodwill: Romeo South Lyon (9-2) at Milford (10-1) Folsom: South Lyon Yuhas: Milford Graham: Milford Goodwill: Milford Orchard Lake St. Mary’s (8-3) at Birmingham Brother Rice (9-2) Folsom: Birmingham Brother Rice Yuhas: Birmingham Brother Rice Graham: Orchard Lake St. Mary’s Goodwill: Birmingham Brother Rice Livonia Franklin (9-2) at Grosse Pointe South (10-1) Folsom: Grosse Pointe South Yuhas: Grosse Pointe South (best bet) Graham: Grosse Pointe South (best bet) Goodwill: Grosse Pointe South Mason (10-1) at Chelsea (11-0) Folsom: Chelsea Yuhas: Mason Graham: Mason Goodwill: Chelsea Warren De La Salle (7-4) at Harper Woods (9-2) Folsom: Harper Woods Yuhas: Harper Woods Graham:

Detroit, MI · 1d

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Pontiac considers ordinance targeting stray golf balls after residents report property damage

PONTIAC, Mich. (WXYZ) — Pontiac city leaders are taking action after residents who live near a golf course raised concerns about stray golf balls damaging their homes, vehicles and other property. WATCH: Pontiac considers ordinance targeting stray golf balls after residents report property damage. City Council on Tuesday held...

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