Wixom News

Authorities say a 39-year-old Wixom man who was wading while using a metal detector to search for valuables has drowned in Saginaw Bay at the Caseville County Park beach.

The Fourth of July is a day of celebration for many as people watch fireworks and have barbecues with friends and family in celebration of the nation's Independence Day.

The city of Wixom will be leasing a portion of its Fire Station No. 2 on Pontiac Trail to Huron Valley Ambulance as of July 1. The two-year agreement was approved at a regularly scheduled City Council meeting ...

A sputtering economy and skittish investors have derailed Oakland County's campaign to provide free wireless Internet to all of its households -- for now.

What began as an argument between a husband and wife last Thursday led to a shotgun blast, a 3-hour stand-off with police and, ultimately, the arrest of a 50-year-old Milford man.

According to WWJ Newsradio Shane Patrick Rauss, 18, of Wixom was sentenced to 30 days in jail for throwing an empty beer bottle during an April riot at Michigan State University.

The city of Wixom may be rolling out the welcome mat to another institution in an attempt to galvanize economic growth in the area.

A week or two ago, I challenged metro Detroit to get out and get active - and suggested the Relay for Life was one way to get moving.

A Novi man was involved in a hit-and-run accident with another vehicle, just before 10 p.m. June 1, reports said.

If not, wait until Sunday, when you can travel through the Detroit/Windsor Tunnel for free.

The official Corvette ZR1 numbers are in and they're good. Very good: $103,300 MSRP EPA-estimated fuel economy of 14 city and 20 highway 0-60 mph in 3.4 seconds 0-100 mph in 7.0 seconds Quarter-mile elapsed ...

The Wixom City Council has instructed the city manager to investigate the possibility of structuring a four-day work week for the city offices.

Heads up, fellow commuters: There are two closures on the horizon. Beginning at 7 a.m. Thursday, the Road Commission for Oakland County will close the Oakley Park Road/Benstein Road intersection in Commerce ...

For a week, two Milfordarea service stations have been selling fuel in an oldfashioned "gas price war" at nearly 70 cents per gallon below the region's average.

A lakes area state senator has introduced legislation in hopes of providing a solution to the current Cobo Hall expansion stalemate by offering $50 million in state money, provided the parties involved all make ...

It's time for an update on the condition of the Zilwaukee Bridge. Complications arose when the contractor mistakenly cut into steel rods and cables that workers didn't know were there.

After nearly two years, Milford residents have raised the village's share for a one-mile recreational bike and trail that will connect to Kensington Metropark.

Hospitality House recently opened new and improved space for client services. The additional space was necessary due to the increase in the number of people in Southwestern Oakland county seeking supplementary ...

By Lisa Roose-Church * DAILY PRESS & ARGUS * May 28, 2008 A Brighton Township man died early Sunday morning at an Ann Arbor hospital from injuries he suffered when he fell off a ladder while working on his roof ...

As Pontiac's largest employer, General Motors Corp. is an integral part of any effort to redevelop the community.