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updated: Sun Jul 06, 2008 10:38 am

Wixom News

Local news for Wixom, MI continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.

4 hrs ago | Detroit News

Wixom man drowns at Caseville County Park beach

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.

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Related Topix: Caseville, MI, Huron County, MI

Sat Jul 05, 2008

Ferndale Pleasant Ridge Mirror

Novi's Lee BeGole celebrates 88 years of life, accomplishments on July 4

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.

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Related Topix: US Military, Fort Snelling, uS Army, Detroit Arsenal (US Army Garrison - Michigan), Detroit Metro, Oakland County, MI

Thu Jul 03, 2008

Spinal Column Newsweekly

Wixom leasing part of fire station to ambulance service

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 ...

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Related Topix: Washtenaw County, MI

Wed Jul 02, 2008

Detnews.com

Oakland Wi-Fi project on hold

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

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Related Topix: Oak Park, MI, Madison Heights, MI, Pontiac, MI

Mon Jun 30, 2008

Westland Observer

Gunman arrested in Milford after 3-hour stand-off

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.

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Related Topix: Oakland County, MI, Milford, MI

Hometown Life

Wixom teen jailed for involvement in Michigan State riot

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.

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Related Topix: Novi, MI

Wed Jun 25, 2008

Spinal Column Newsweekly

Catholic school seeks Wixom rezoning approval

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

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Related Topix: Ann Arbor Metro, Detroit Metro, Lansing, MI

Mon Jun 23, 2008

Detroit Free Press

Heather Newman: Girl, 9, finishes Relay for Life

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.

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Related Topix: Detroit Metro, Medicine, Health, Breast Cancer

Sat Jun 21, 2008

Hometown Life

Police arrest drunk driver involved in Novi hit-and-run

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

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Related Topix: Oakland County, MI, Novi, MI

Thu Jun 19, 2008

Detnews.com

Tom Greenwood: Sunday's good bet: Tunnel trip for free

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

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Related Topix: Grand Rapids, MI, Grand Rapids Metro, St Clair County, MI, Detroit Metro, Opinion

Tue Jun 17, 2008

AutoSpies

2009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1 Spec - Supercar Performance At A Supercar Price

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 ...

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Related Topix: Chevrolet Corvette, Chevrolet, Autos

Wed Jun 11, 2008

Spinal Column Newsweekly

Wixom mulling switch to four-day work week

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

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Related Topix: Oakland County, MI

Mon Jun 09, 2008

Detnews.com

Tom Greenwood: Benstein, M-14 to have closures soon

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 ...

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Related Topix: Oakland County, MI, Commerce Township, MI, Michigan, Washtenaw County, MI, St Clair County, MI, Opinion

Sat Jun 07, 2008

Oakland Press

Motorists flock to Milford for chance at cheaper fuel

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.

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Related Topix: Detroit, MI, Detroit Metro

Thu Jun 05, 2008

Spinal Column Newsweekly

Cassis proposes $50 million for Cobo expansion

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 ...

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Related Topix: Milford, MI, Highland, MI, White Lake, MI, Orchard Lake, MI, Walled Lake, MI

Tue Jun 03, 2008

Detroit News

Tom Greenwood: Error delays opening of Zilwaukee Bridge

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.

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Related Topix: Taylor, MI, Wayne County, MI, St Clair County, MI, Zilwaukee, MI, Opinion

Sun Jun 01, 2008

Detroit News Online

Construction of Milford trail will start this weekend

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.

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Related Topix: Milford, MI, South Lyon, MI, Highland, MI

Fri May 30, 2008

Westland Observer

Hospitality House receives new look, needs donors

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 ...

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Related Topix: Oakland County, MI, Walled Lake, MI

Wed May 28, 2008

LivingstonDaily

Former Marine loses life after fall

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 ...

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Related Topix: Ann Arbor, MI, Ann Arbor Metro, Detroit Metro, Brighton, MI

Mon May 26, 2008

Flint Township/Swartz Creek Advance

General Motors a key to Pontiac development efforts

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

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Related Topix: Oakland County, MI, Automakers, Cable & Satellite, Telecom, General Motors, Television, Pontiac, MI

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