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Ali McManus Overcomes Medical Issues To Perform At Arts, Beats And Eats
Oakland University student and singer performed at the Michigan State Fair and Arts Beats and Eats over Labor Day weekend.

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Oakland University student and singer performed at the Michigan State Fair and Arts Beats and Eats over Labor Day weekend.

The 30-year-old man drowned in a lake northeast of Knoxville on Saturday.
Nobody won the jackpot after Saturday's Powerball drawing, but one lucky Michigan player did collect $1 million for matching five numbers.
St. Clair Shores is hoping to avoid future flooding and sewer problems by cleaning the system.
Ford Motor Company has made contributions to the American Red Cross, and The Salvation Army, among others, for relief efforts.
Plymouth Township's Board of Trustees voted to limit street parking after complaints from residents.
Wireless network, computer infrastructure improvements highlight summer projects at Rochester Schools.
Troy elementary and middle school students will have 12 early-release days while high school students will have 13.
The Detroit Tigers traded star pitcher Justin Verlander to Houston Thursday night.
Commemorative engraved brick paver are available for purchase and will be placed at the Hill School bell site.
Novi's Suburban Collection Showplace is hosting the State Fair through Labor Day.
Applications for the township job are due Sept. 11. Starting pay for the position is more than $60,000.
Pare Elementary, closed in 2009, is now home to several local charity organizations.
A dozen Troy teachers took part in a Columbia University writing and ready seminar and are bring ideas to implement in classrooms.
From hundreds of musical acts, great food and art as well as parking options, Patch is your guide to Arts, Beats and Eats.
Temperatures will steadily rise over the Labor Day weekend with rain creeping into the forecast on Monday.
The Detroit Tigers longtime ace pitcher was dealt just before midnight at the trading deadline approached on Thursday.
The Detroit Tigers traded Justin Upton Thursday, and may not be done. Justin Verlander could go before the trading deadline.
Royal Oak Police reported a break-ins at Tokyo Sushi & Grill and a home since Aug. 24.
The former leader of Resurrection Parish on Warren Road will be in court on Sept. 8 and faces three counts of larceny.