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Hazel Park Raceway to host Shrine Circus
Hazel Park -- The 104th edition of the Shrine Circus will be held at the Hazel Park Raceway in March after an agreement could not be worked out to keep the event at the Michigan State Fairgrounds in Detroit.
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Locals turn to libraries in down economy
As Michigan's economy limps along, libraries are growing legs. For the Madison Heights Public Library, at 240 W. 13 Mile, and Hazel Park Memorial Library, at 123 E. Nine Mile, yearly numbers and librarian observations point toward a correlation between the harsh fiscal climate and mounting interest in career research and affordable fun.
Woman's driving history stuns police
A Hamtramck woman's driving record of 45 license suspensions and 29 traffic warrants left Hazel Park police shaking their heads Friday about how many times she'd slipped away from infractions in other cities.
Schools Close For Teacher's Funeral
Classes at Hazel Park High School and Hazel Park Junior High School were canceled Wednesday as the community mourned the death of an English teacher.
I-696 Open After Crash Involving Ambulance
Eastbound I-696 is back open after being shut down because of a crash near the I-75 interchange in Hazel Park.
Local Teacher Dies from Brain Aneurysm
Kyna Barnett's death brings great sorrow to everyone who knew her. The Hazel Park High School English teacher died Friday from a brain aneurysm.
State debates regulation of medical marijuana industry
The Grand Rapids City Commission decided Tuesday that commercial dispensaries would not play a role in the distribution of medicinal marijuana within the state's second largest city.
Points for Hazel Park's Dakota Ogles in an 88-86 win over Hazel Park. He also had 17 rebounds.
Demolitions can also be sign of hope
Many Detroiters live near condemned homes. Soon, more suburbanites will. Hundreds of substandard homes are coming down or soon will in cities near Detroit, including Hazel Park, Warren and Ecorse.
Water rates to climb an average of 9.5%
Water rates are expected to rise an average 9.5% across metro Detroit. The Detroit Water and Sewerage Department is meeting this morning to propose the rate hikes to offset losses in revenue due to declining water use, which leaves fewer units of water to cover fixed costs such as bond payments and capital improvements.
Louis Elias: From a diner in Hazel Park, he and brothers built Big Boy franchise
Louis Elias lived the restaurant business. Apart from a fleeting passion for thoroughbred horses, Mr.
Police: Woman reports car stolen to cover for boyfriend
FERNDALE - A 21-year-old Southfield woman has been charged with filing a false police report after her boyfriend allegedly fled from the scene of a hit-and-run accident in Hazel Park.
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Warren police: Couple in murder-suicide tried razor blades first
An elderly married couple found dead in their home this morning in an apparent murder-suicide first tried slashing their wrists with razor blades, then turned to a gun when that didn't work, police said.
Apology left in apparent murder-suicide
A son found his Warren parents dead this morning in their bed after the father apparently shot his wife and then turned the gun on himself, police said.
Warren Investigates Murder/Suicide
After a failed suicide attempt, a 61-year-old man killed his 68-year-old wife and then killed himself inside of their Warren home, police said.
Police suspect murder-suicide in couplea s death
An investigation into the fate of a Warren couple found dead in a home near Toepfer and Mound by their son reportedly pointed to a case of murder-suicide, police officials confirmed on Jan.
As Michigan-made 'Youth in Revolt' hits theaters, keep an eye out for local landmarks
'Youth in Revolt' was partially filmed in Michigan in the summer of 2008 and will be full of local scenery.
Schaut's great run continues in Florida
The wisdom of his decision to remain a small stable operator continues to show up with almost every passing start in the 2009-2010 campaign at The Isle Pompano Park for trainer and driver Rick Schaut.

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