Thursday 11th March, 2010
Judge Resets Hearing In Bridal Salon Brawl Case
Detroit Free PressThree men accused of assaulting the owner and employees of a Lathrup Village bridal shop after a female relative complained about her dress are each facing two counts of misdemeanor assault.
Tearful Teen Gets 15-30 Years In Death Over Pot
Detroit Free PressA sobbing Kevin Antone, 18, told Macomb County Circuit Court Judge Edward Servitto Jr. that an apology wasn't enough to be forgiven for crushing the skull of 46-year-old Michael McCarthy with a basket...
High C-section Rate Spurs Call For Change
Detroit Free PressIn recommendations that could make a dent in the nation's rising C-section rate, a national group of experts called Wednesday for a revision of hospital guidelines to allow more women to avoid a repea...
Finally, A Pledge We Can Believe In
Detroit Free PressThe report, "Taking Ownership: Our Pledge to Educate All of Detroit's Children," reads like a Declaration of Independence for this city's greatest treasures. It was signed by 24 people with money and ...
A Fuming Conyers Files Appeal
Detroit Free PressAfter months of silence, the combative and unpredictable Monica Conyers erupted during her sentencing in federal court Wednesday: first, repeatedly asking to withdraw her guilty plea, then exclaiming ...
Who's Who In Federal Probe
Detroit Free PressSYNAGRO SLUDGE-HAULING CONTRACT Monica Conyers: The former member of the Detroit City Council pleaded guilty to bribery for taking at least $6,000 to vote in favor of giving Synagro Technologies a $1....
Douglas Roby Jr.: A Gentleman Politician
Detroit Free PressGrosse Pointe Farms Councilman Douglas Roby Jr. was a successful businessman and community leader who combined personality and professionalism in both walks of life.
Livonia's Key To Success Is Community, Mayor Says
Detroit Free PressIn his 11th State of the City address, Livonia Mayor Jack Kirksey told a crowd of more than 520 that the city's future is bright -- as long as the community works together.
Michigan News In Brief
Detroit Free PressThe Michigan Secretary of State's Office can't refuse to show individual voting records from the state's 2008 presidential primary to an East Lansing political consultant or anyone else, the Michigan ...
2 Top Dems Say Tax Hike Vote Might Be Necessary
Detroit Free PressLANSING -- Two leading House Democrats said Wednesday that they would consider letting Michigan voters decide on a tax increase in August if the Legislature can't agree on other ways to avoid deep fun...
Bing's Still Willing To Take Over -- As Long As Detroiters Approve
Detroit Free PressDetroit Mayor Dave Bing says he hasn't changed his position regarding Detroit Public Schools -- he's agreeable to accepting mayoral control -- but he will not force such a move.
Ficano Is Urged To End Friday Furloughs
Detroit Free PressThe decision comes as some county commissioners and the president of the county's largest union are urging Ficano to end the practice, even if it would mean permanent layoffs. Alan Helmkamp, assistant...
Conyers' Case: Overheard In Court
Detroit Free PressCohn speaking on Conyers' actions: "In your case, the offense of conviction was not an isolated or aberrant event. It was part of a series of actions in which you used your positions on the City Counc...
Members Stunned By Plan To Disband Dps Board
Detroit Free PressThe Detroit school board is a convenient scapegoat when it comes to what's wrong with the city's schools, board member Tyrone Winfrey said Wednesday, responding to a report calling for its elimination...
Detroiters Can Sound Off On Water Rate Hikes Today
Detroit Free PressDetroiters, whose water rates have increased the past two years, will have the opportunity to weigh in on the latest proposed increase at a public hearing this afternoon.
Macomb County News Briefs
Detroit Free PressMan hit by SUV hospitalized with head injuries A Detroit man suffered serious head injuries Wednesday when he fell to the ground after he was hit by an SUV that was pulling out of a shopping plaza, po...
Crime Stoppers Raises Amount Of Rewards For Tipsters
Detroit Free PressThe nonprofit Crime Stoppers of Michigan has upped the amount it pays tipsters from the current $1,000 to up to $2,500 for information leading to an arrest in homicides where no arrest warrant has bee...
2 Sentencings For Corruption Delayed
Detroit Free PressTwo sentencing hearings that had been scheduled for today in a wide-ranging federal investigation into local political corruption have been postponed for undisclosed reasons.
Fund-raisers Set For Honor Flight Charity
Detroit Free PressOakland County-based Honor Flight Michigan plans two fund-raisers to help pay for a final year of flights to take Michigan's World War II veterans to see the memorial built in their honor in Washingto...
Ideas, Standards For Plan Detailed
Detroit Free Press"Part of being bold means ending what does not work. Closing schools, even when they are not succeeding, is an emotional process. We understand that. But we also believe that the status quo is indefen...
Add A Sound Warning To Caps Lock Key
Detroit Free PressQUESTION: I am aggravated by my caps lock key. I hit it accidentally, then type a bunch of uppercase stuff. Is there some kind of warning when caps lock is turned on?
Game Streaming Is On Way
Detroit Free PressOnLive, unveiled a year ago with much fanfare, embraces "cloud computing," in which software runs on a computer elsewhere, not on the player's own PC or game console. That means players can buy or ren...
Counting Frogs And Toads
Detroit Free PressIT'S CENSUS TIME FOR FROGS AND TOADS, TOO: The Michigan Department of Natural Resources and Environment is seeking volunteers to help with the state's 15th annual Frog and Toad Survey. Observers visit...
Mrsa Staph Infection A Real Threat
ExaminerWikimedia commons Everyone is in danger of contracting MRSA. It is up to each and every individual to learn about what MRSA is and how to protect yourself.MRSA (Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus au...
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