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Authorities conducted random, unannounced inspections to see if stores would sell tobacco to a minor. Michigan retailers did quite well.
All donated items will be given to the Dearborn Firefighters for distribution to local families through the Burn Drive Food Cupboard.
GETTEES is opening its flagship store.
The investment in the district will generate approximately $7.8 million per year for 10 years to make upgrade in the schools.
The renewal does not raise local tax rate above current levels.
On Nov. 5, Rochester Hills residents were asked to combine three expiring local street millages into one new millage.
Royal Oak Mayor Mike Fournier faced off against Stephen Miller for re-election.
Dearborn Schools asked residents to approve a bond that wouldn't raise taxes but would infuse $240 million into the district.
A look at how your fellow Michiganders voted on Tuesday.
Patch checked in with Dearborn's city clerk midway through Election Day and this is what he had to say about the city's singe-issue ballot.
The store's first customers will get perks like gift cards and giveaways.
These Metro Detroiters were sure to cast ballots in their local elections and they are proud. So are we.
Michigan fires in the month of October claimed the lives of 17 individuals, including seven kids.
Here's a look at the ins and outs of Dearborn's single-item ballot on Tuesday.
A new report looked at a variety of factors to come up with a list on where people should retire in 2019. Six Michigan cities made the cut.
Voters in these four cities will decide on business proposals at the polls Tuesday.
The funding will provide half of the approximately $300,000 needed to move and rehabilitate the depot.
Winter is coming and these are the tips state officials want Michiganders to know to prepare their homes and cars.
U.S. Army veteran Tom Wilson will be honored as Veteran of the Year at the Nov. 11 ceremony.
Get a glimpse of the final farewell to the longest serving African American congressman in history.
