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Longtime South Lyon supporter Karen Schwarck killed in snowmobile accident
Longtime resident with strong ties to the South Lyon community, Karen Schwarck was killed Sunday night in a snowmobile accident on Mackinack Island.
Local skaters take first place in Prague
Two Redford teens were confident last weekend when they and other members of the Crystallettes Synchronized Skating Club competed against teams from five other countries at Prague Cup 2010 in the Czech Republic.
Milford native is mascot designer for 2010 winter games
When the world turns its eyes to the 2010 Winter Olympics this month, there will be a hometown connection to Milford for all to see.
BERKLEY: The City Council is to receive a presentation by Associates Architects on the Historic City Hall Feasibility Study, and to proclaim February as Dating Violence Awareness Month.
Businesses get ready for 'super' parties
Have a ball The Hat Trick Pub, inside Hartfield Lanes on 12 Mile Road in Berkley, is helping out with a Superbowl Sunday at 5 p.m. on Feb.
Lines drawn on $168M Berkley school bond
BERKLEY - With each having a background in architecture, one might think that two men speaking out on a nearly $168 million bond issue for Berkley Public Schools would have similar views.
Rules hinder low-income buyers' loans
Lucas Harrison-Zdenek has tried twice since last summer to get a federal loan to buy a foreclosed home.
Dad-daughter dances coming in February
BERKLEY - They'll be dressed to the nines, and their dads could not be prouder. The finery and special hair-dos will mark the occasion of this year's daddy-daughter dances held throughout South Oakland County.
Bonds sought in Berkley, Chippewa Valley schools
Technology upgrades, increased classroom space and repairs to aging buildings are some of the needs Chippewa Valley and Berkley public schools officials are citing as reasons for voters to approve bond issues on Feb.
Charges pile up for party store owner accused of selling drugs
Louie Kamposh, the former convenience store owner charged with selling drugs out of his Berkley business, will head back to Oakland County Circuit Court next month once the charges stemming from three different cases are ready to appear before a judge.
BEF fund-raiser to benefit students
BERKLEY - The Berkley Education Foundation is presenting "Off to the Races," a fund raiser for the Berkley School District, on Saturday, Jan.
From ribs to sliders, where to go for tasty takeout
Carryout, takeout, getting it to go -- whatever you want to call it -- it's what you do if you don't want to sit in a restaurant, but you don't want to cook, either.
From http://spotcrime.com - Other - Greenleaf and Woodward, Southfield
Perp Search/Chase. U/D: PD stating 1 in cust. 6 or 7 bailed on foot. Unk wants. M/A: Royal Oak, Oak Park, Berkley View Source Email this page to a friend Google Map Loading ... Google Streetview Disclaimer: This is a Google Maps Street View of the approximate area where the crime occurred.
Resident group questions districta s bond numbers
Members of a new organization opposed to the Berkley School District's $168 million bond proposal believe the district is presenting inaccurate information to voters, but district officials stand by their numbers.
County clerk coming to Royal Oak library
ROYAL OAK - THE RECENTLY CREATED OAKLAND COUNTY CLERK'S MOBILE OFFICE WILL RETURN TO THE ROAD IN JANUARY FOR A VISIT TO THE ROYAL OAK PUBLIC LIBRARY.
Preh, a supplier of automotive driver controls, sensors and electronic control units, named Nick Lontscharitsch the new president.
8 Oakland school districts may opt out of Race to the Top grant
Lansing -- On the eve of a deadline for Michigan in the federal competition for $400 million in federal education reform money, eight Oakland County school districts Thursday night decided not to participate.
Protect kids from dangers of sexting
Remember when a kiss was just a kiss and a phone call was just a phone call? Look around any school or mall at kids staring at their cell phones while rapidly moving their thumbs and it's clear times have changed.
Resolve to take part in community
So you've made the usual New Year's resolutions - eat less and exercise more, right? How boring.
Funny film documents Detroit Comedy Festival
If you didn't attend the second annual Detroit International Comedy Festival last March at Mark Ridley's Comedy Castle in Royal Oak, you missed: Washington, D.C., comic Alycia Cooper chanting the "repeating verses" and "dumb rhymes" in Beyonc©'s songs; Vancouver comedian Tim Nutt telling a silly tale about shopping for a toilet plunger; New ...