Sunday, October 31, 2010
Monday, October 18, 2010
4 found guilty in NYC synagogue bomb plot case
Four guys - James Cromitie, David Williams, Onta Williams and Laguerre Payen - were found guilty today of planning to bomb a synagogue and Jewish center in New York and plotting to shoot military planes with missiles. All men are from Newburgh, New York.
http://www.cnn.com/2010/CRIME/10/18/new.york.synagogue.plot/index.html?hpt=T2
Rich Rodriguez believes youth is too much for Michigan
A report from The Detroit News said that Rich Rodriguez believes the youth on his 2010 Michigan Wolverine football team is "too much for Lombardi to overcome.
The Wolverines are ranked 105th in defense in all of college football, however Rodriguez trusts his defensive coaches. "I certainly want to know what we're doing defensively and can always have some input, but those guys spend a lot more time watching that film and studying that and have got expertise."
Two Chinese students killed, three injured in Michigan crash
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A report from The Chicago Tribune informs about a car crash in Ann Arbor, Michigan that killed two Chinese students and left three injured.
Four of the students were enrolled at the University of Michigan and one was enrolled at Michigan State University. The cause of the crash is unknown.
Local Democratic Party leaders meet to name a replacement for Robert B. Jones
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The members of the Democratic Party will “put forward nominations and see if anybody is willing to run as a replacement” for Robert B. Jones due to a recent death from esophageal cancer. The meeting will be held at 7 p.m. at the Communications Workers of America, Local 4123 office, 3530 Douglas Ave.
http://www.mlive.com/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf/2010/10/democratic_party_leaders_to_me.html
Search for black Tahoe after Flint carjacking
First Amendment case against Flint supervisor going to federal appeals court
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A Flint Township supervisor is being taken to a federal appeals court to determine whether he decision to fire an employee violated that employee's First Amendment right.
Jackson-Hardy house fire deemed "highly suspicious."
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The Jackson-Hardy house that was destroyed by a fire early Sunday morning has been deemed a "highly suspicious" fire by the Flint fire officials. The fire started in the basement.
http://www.mlive.com/news/flint/index.ssf/2010/10/jackson-hardy_fire_highly_susp.html
Jackson-Hardy House Fire
This is what the Jackson-Hardy House looked like prior the fire that deastroyed it Sunday morning. This photo was taken by sarrazak6881 on 10-17-2010 and used here under a Creative Commons License
Sunday, October 17, 2010
Fire Destroys Home in Carriage Town Neighborhood, Also Destroys UM Flint Urban Alternatives House
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The Jackson- Hardy House, a 36 room boarding home that was set to receive a $330,000 grant for restoration, was destroyed by a fire early this morning. The home next door, used as the UM Flint Urban Alternatives house, was also destroyed. There were no injuries and it is not clear if this was a case of arson.
For more on this story from the Flint Journal, Click Here
Freedom Skater
A graduate from Kettering University is skating across America to inspire his generation to forge their own paths in the world. He began his trip starting at the statue of liberty last month.
http://www.mlive.com/news/flint/index.ssf/2010/10/kettering_university_graduate_2.html
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Saturday, October 16, 2010
This graphic is used thanks to Creative Commons and is the property of >ange< (http://search.creativecommons.org/#)A Trenton woman is behind bars tonight after trying to run over a neighbor with her car. Jennifer Petkov made the news recently for cyber-bullying her terminally ill 7-year-old neighbor, among other things. According to mlive.com, she was arrested for assault with a deadly weapon.
Petkov and her husband apologized after 'receiving death threats', but that didn't stop the news from going viral online, prompting several stories to be done about the issue.
Some good did come out of this though. Kathleen Edward, who is in the final stages of Huntington's Disease, was given the red carpet treatment when a local toy store gave her a shopping spree.
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Friday, October 15, 2010
Film shot in Grand Blanc
The film 'Tetherball', produced by Manifest Productions in Flint, filmed a scene in a Grand Blanc home Friday night.
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The movie, which according to mlive.com is supposed to be like "American Pie" with sports, has already filmed scenes with the likes of Andy Dick and Dustin Diamond. The movie will continue to shoot in the Flint and Ann Arbor areas through the end of the month.
Thursday, October 14, 2010
33 Bridges in Genesee County Found Structurally Deficient
A recent report from the Michigan Department of Transportation listed 33 of Genesee County’s bigger bridges as structurally deficient. Throughout the state, 429 of 4,401 bridges have been considered structurally deficient or obsolete.
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This article can be found at http://www.mlive.com/news/flint/index.ssf/2010/10/state_report_60_bridges_in_gen.html.
Underage tobacco and liquour sales rise
A recent crackdown on underage liquor and tobacco sales led to the ticketing of fifty-seven local party stores, bars, and restaurants.This image is licensed under the Creative Commons on Flickr and can be found here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/thetruthabout/2727681008/
An article on ConnectMidMichigan.com lists all the businesses that received citations.
Stranger at local junior high
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Two teenage girls were approached by a strange man at approximately 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2010. After the stranger inquired if the girls needed a ride, they ran to a home nearby where the homeowner attempted to chase the man down. Local authorities are asking for anyone with information to come forward. ConnectMidMichigan.com described the man as a "white male in his 30's with red hair and a scruffy red beard."
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
New Book "Lost Detroit" Features Historic Buildings
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Wednesday, October 6, 2010
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Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Pistons tap Ilitch to buy team; Talks continue
The rumors have swirled around the city of Detroit for months, even years. Could the Detroit Pistons be bought out? Will they be bought out by an out-of-state buyer who will relocate the team? Or will a hero come from Detroit to keep the Bad Boys in the D?
That hero may well be Mike Ilitch, known currently as owner of Little Caesar's Pizza chain, along with the Detroit Tigers and Red Wings. Now, there is a very good chance that Ilitch could soon be the owner of three out of the big four Detroit sports franchises.
Current Pistons owner Karen Davidson had been in talks with Ilitch earlier in the year to purchase the team left to her by her late husband, Bill.
The deal is not only the Pistons, but the entire Palace Sports and Entertainment empire, which includes The Palace Of Auburn Hills, DTE Energy Music Theatre and Medowbrook Music Theatre.
Now the question is if the team will relocate from the suburb of Auburn Hills to downtown Detroit, alongside possible future sibling teams, Tigers and Red Wings.
Ilitch to buy Pistons
Melvindale High School football players facing sexual assault charges
The incident took place after the homecoming dance last weekend. Two teenagers, 16 and 17, are in custody, accused of assaulting a girl, 14, at a Comfort Inn at an after party.
Police are looking for others who may have been in the room while the girl was being attacked. They say there may have been as many as 10 other males in the room at the time.
The superintendent and principal of Melvindale High School have yet to comment.
Police are also looking for the parents who reserved the room.
ClickOnDetroit.com coverage of charges
Supporters push for more coverage for Autism patients
Supporters of the expanded coverage are hoping to see the changes approved by the end of the year. Nearly half a dozen states in the United States currently have the legislation in the books.
Some say that Autism should not be singled out as a disorder that will require special attention, while others worry about the mounting costs for mandating the treatments.
Advocates Push For More Autism Coverage
Teen Accused of killing classmates faces judge
Those friends, 18-year-old John Muro and 15-year-old Anthony Larkin Junior, were killed April 2 as they were walking down Seymour Road in Teymouth Township. The driver at the wheel was Quaderer.
The prosecution is arguing that the act was not premeditated and was not intentional, but Quaderer's actions caused the boys' deaths.
Teen accused of killing classmates faces a judge: "Josh Quaderer waves his right to a preliminary examination"
NBC25 MidMichigan
Missing girl found safe in California, according to Fresno police
However, her rescue turned from joyful to bittersweet when authorities stated the victim had been sexually assaulted.
Descriptions of the girl, the suspect and his vehicle had been made public. Police Cheif Jerry Dyer said a good samaritan recognized the suspect's vehicle and noticed a girl pop her head up in the window. The driver then cut off the suspect's pickup truck, the girl then "took the moment of opportunity, opened up the passenger door, and jumped out and ran," he said. A second good Samaritan stayed with the girl, Dyer said.
The suspect, Gergorio Gonzalez, 24, of Fresno will face charges of kidnapping, false imprisonment and sexual assault.
Earlier reports via Twitter had identified the girl, but due to the developing charges, those reports have been removed as CNN does not release the names of possible sexual assault. When the story broke, the charges had not been announced. CNN is now taking steps to no longer identify the girl.
Monday, October 4, 2010
Request for National Guard Shot Down by Governor’s Office
Gov. Granholm’s spokesperson has announced that the request of a single individual is not enough to trigger activation of the National Guard in Flint. While the governor has yet to see the request sent by former state representative Vera Rison, her spokesperson says that the move would need far more support, such as from the police department before it would be considered. Rison’s most recent request came after Flint police announced that there have been 50 murders in the city in only nine months.
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New Movie to Film Some Scenes in Flint Area
Flint is once again going to see lights, cameras, and film crews out and about, as filming is set to start for the movie “Tetherball.” Today marks the first day of local shooting of the movie which stars Andy Dick. The film is about four telemarketers who find fame as tetherball players. Don’t expect to see the movie in many theaters though. While it may have a small release, it is expected to be primarily a TV and DVD release.
Origional Source
Flint Islamic Center Reaching Out
The Flint Islamic center is trying to end Islamophobia in light of workplace discrimination occurring across the country and the controversy over the new Islamic center near ground zero. The group has and continues to hold frequent open houses to introduce people to what Islam really stands for and answer questions that they may have. They are trying to do away with the misconceptions that people may have about the faith, of which 1 billion people practice. The next planned event is set for Nov. 16th, 2010, or in Islam, the second Eid.
Origional Source
First Embryonic Stem Cell Line Created at UM Ann Arbor
The University of Michigan has confirmed this past Sunday that it has created the first human embryonic stem cell line. It is hoped that the cells like these can one day be used to treat conditions such as Parkinson’s disease and other life-altering illnesses. Scientist were able to do this impart because of a constitutional amendment in 2008 that allowed surplus embryos from fertility clinics to be used in scientific research.
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University of Michigan Flint to Receive Grant for Advanced Nursing Education
Today, US Sens. Carl Levin and Debbie Stabenow, both D-Mich., announced the allotment of just over 1.4 million dollars to the University’s Department of Nursing. The money is part of the 13 million dollars given to select programs in the state to expand training of medical personnel and comes from the passage of the Affordable Care Act six months ago. The money is expected to support 30 to 60 full-time nurse practitioner (NP) and nurse midwife (NMW) students for up to 2 years.
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Friday, October 1, 2010
National Guard in Flint?
http://abclocal.go.com/wjrt/story?section=news/local&id=7700680
Woman Shot
http://www.mlive.com/news/flint/index.ssf/2010/10/one_woman_hospitalized_after_b.html