Detroit|News|
Retiring Detroit Chief On Run For Governor: 'Not Ruling It Out'
Detroit Police Chief James Craig will retire effective June 1, and he's not ruling out a run for governor in 2022.
Joey Oliver, Patch Staff
Joey Oliver, Patch Staff
- Detroit, MI
I cover Detroit and its suburbs for Patch. Past stops include ABC12, The Argus-Press and the Saginaw Township View. I've also dabbled with FantasyPros and SBNation. I'm a product of Saginaw Valley State University.
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Clinton Township, MI|News|
Macomb County Woman Surprised By $1 Million Powerball Prize
Colleen Wymer, 62, of Clinton Township, said she is in too much shock to know how she'll spend the money she won on March 17.
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Detroit|News|
2021 Gerber Baby Search Is On; How Michigan Parents Can Apply
This year’s Gerber photo search comes with a twist: an honorary C-suite position as “chief growing officer.”
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Dearborn, MI|News|
Ford Recall Affects 2016-19 Explorers, Some Police Vehicles
Roof rail covers may become detached from the vehicle while driving, the company said.
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Detroit|News|
51% Of Michiganders Have Received COVID Vaccine: Monday Briefing
Michigan is growing closer to Step 1 of its coronavirus reopening plan. Read about that and more in today's Monday briefing.
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Detroit|News|
Detroit Chief Craig To Retire, Could Run For Governor: Reports
Detroit Police Chief James Craig is expected to announce his retirement Monday and could potentially run for governor, according to reports.
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Detroit|News|
Michigan Grants Give Charge To Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Thirty-two new electric vehicle charging stations have been approved across Michigan, thanks in part to more than $1.8 million in grants.
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Detroit|News|
17-Year Periodical Cicada Love Song: Where In MI You Can Listen
The cicadas soon to emerge in parts of southeast Michigan have just one job in their short above-ground lives: to continue the species.
Joey Oliver, Patch Staff
Detroit|News|
New Bill Reimburses MI National Guard Soldiers At U.S. Capitol
The total amount donated — $110,000 — will be divided by the number of eligible soldiers deployed to establish an equal grant amount.
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Detroit|News|
2 Right-Wing Operatives To Face Trial In Voter Suppression Case
The two men are accused of intimidating minority voters through a robocall meant to suppress turnout in the November 2020 election.
Joey Oliver, Patch Staff
Novi, MI|News|
Novi Man Filed Unemployment Claims Using Prison Inmate IDs: Feds
The claims resulted in payments of more than $300,000 and would have paid over $800,000 if not detected by law enforcement, officials said.
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Detroit|News|
Wayne County Tax Preparer Charged In Fraud Case
The man is accused of taking more than $849,000 in unemployment benefits.
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Clinton Township, MI|News|
Macomb County Not Foreclosing On Occupied Homes, Businesses
Macomb County Treasurer Lawrence Rocco is withholding all occupied homes and businesses from foreclosure during the pandemic.
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Detroit|News|
Northern Michigan Man Accused Of Spitting On, Assaulting Media
The man was attending an event featuring Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, according to the Leelanau County Sheriff's Office.
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Rochester-Rochester Hills, MI|News|
Mom's Advice: 'Those Who Matter Don't Mind'
Patch readers are recalling the best advice their mothers ever gave them in our extended celebration of Mother's Day 2021.
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Detroit|News|
Michigan Surpasses 18,000 Coronavirus Deaths Thursday
More than 18,000 people in Michigan have died from COVID-19, according to state health officials.
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Dearborn, MI|News|
Dearborn Heights Man Accused In Mother's Death: Prosecutor
A man who was a month into a three-year probation term for assaulting his mother was again arrested, this time for strangling her to death.
Joey Oliver, Patch Staff
Troy, MI|News|
Smoke Alarms Alerted Family To Fire: Troy Fire Department
A family of nine escaped injury Thursday when their Troy home caught fire. Authorities said working smoke alarms alerted them to the blaze.
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Detroit|News|
Detroit Sees Steep Decline In Infant Mortality Rate, Duggan Says
Detroit’s infant mortality rate plunged from 16.7 deaths per 1,000 live births in 2018 to 11 per 1,000 live births in 2019.
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Detroit|News|
Detroit, Rocket Community Fund, Announce $2.2M Housing Investment
A $2.2 million investment into a network of six Detroit-based nonprofits will provide wide-ranging housing and financial stability services.
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