Detroit|News|
Armed Group Protests Outside Home Of Michigan Secretary of State
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson said a group of armed election protesters gathered outside her home Saturday evening.
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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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Detroit|News|
Michigan Adds 8,689 New Coronavirus Cases, 81 Deaths Friday
Michigan reported 8,689 new cases of the coronavirus, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in the state to 389,032.
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Detroit|News|
Here's The Estimated COVID-19 Vaccine Wait Time In Wayne County
The New York Times, the Surgo Foundation and Ariadne Labs used their vaccine tool to calculate what priority you would receive it.
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Royal Oak, MI|News|
Here's The Estimated COVID-19 Vaccine Wait Time In Oakland County
The New York Times, the Surgo Foundation and Ariadne Labs used their vaccine tool to calculate what priority you would receive it.
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Across Michigan, MI|News|
Michigan Soldier Among 2 Found Dead At Fort Bragg Wednesday
Master Sgt. William J. Lavigne II, of Gladstone, Michigan, was one of the two people found Wednesday in a Fort Bragg training area.
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Troy, MI|News|
Oakland County Uses $10M In Funding To Help Businesses
The county is purchasing items to help eateries during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Trenton Grosse Ile, MI|News|
Grounded Freighter Freed, But Detroit River Channel Still Closed
The Harvest Spirit is no longer grounded in the Livingstone Channel, but the channel itself remains closed.
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Detroit|News|
Michigan's Coronavirus Case Total Surpasses 380,000 Thursday
The state also reported 175 new COVID-19 deaths — 112 of which were recognized during a vital records search.
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Clinton Township, MI|News|
Macomb County Receives $300K In Redevelopment Aid From EPA
MCPED plans to use the funds to assess brownfield sites where redevelopment will support environmental improvement initiatives.
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Trenton Grosse Ile, MI|News|
Grounded Great Lakes Freighter Remains In Detroit River Channel
The Harvest Spirit ran aground early Wednesday and has not been able to be moved.
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Detroit|News|
Michigan Has Made 'Significant Progress' Amid Pandemic: Report
Progress has been made in Michigan in protecting communities of color from the spread of the coronavirus, officials said Thursday.
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Detroit|News|
Here's Why Over 15,000 Absentee Ballots Were Rejected In Michigan
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson said more than 15,000 absentee ballots were rejected during the Nov. 3 election.
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Troy, MI|News|
Loaded AR-15, Pistol Found On Man Speeding In Oakland County: MSP
Police said the loaded pistol was found in the driver's waistband and he did not have a license to carry a concealed weapon.
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Detroit|News|
Michigan Adds Nearly 7,000 New Coronavirus Cases Wednesday
The new cases bring the number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Michigan to over 373,000.
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Detroit|News|
Whitmer Becomes Pop Culture Reference In 'Saved By The Bell'
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has been referenced on "Saturday Night Live" and, more recently, an episode of "Saved By the Bell."
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Plymouth-Canton, MI|News|
Michigan Football Cancels Maryland Game, Cites Coronavirus Cases
The University of Michigan will not play Maryland Saturday due to coronavirus concerns within the Wolverines' program.
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Detroit|News|
Judge Refuses To Block Michigan Ban On Indoor Dining
The judge's ruling is the latest blow to Michigan restaurants, which are prohibited from providing indoor dining service until Monday.
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Across Michigan, MI|News|
Illegal Climber On Mackinac Bridge Being Investigated: Police
Police said the act is illegal and the person could be charged with felony trespassing.
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Trenton Grosse Ile, MI|News|
Great Lakes Freighter Reportedly Runs Aground Near Grosse Ile
The McKeil's Harvest Spirit ran aground around 8 a.m. in the Livingstone Channel, according to a shipping news website.
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Troy, MI|News|
Troy Police Investigating Shots Fired Near Hilton Garden Inn
Detectives said a Dodge Durango was seen driving away from the scene.
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