CBS Detroit reports that thousands of residents in Southeast Michigan are currently without power following severe storms that swept through the region on Wednesday night. As of 10:30 a.m. Thursday, DTE Energy announced that over 40,000 people have been affected. Consumers Energy reported that nearly 679 customers are also experiencing outages. Oakland County has been...
Emagine Theaters is showing their appreciation for educators and school staff by offering free movie tickets during Educator Appreciation Month in July. This generous promotion allows all educators and school staff to enjoy a complimentary movie experience at participating Emagine Theater locations every Wednesday throughout the month. To take advantage of this offer, educators and...
As Michiana braces for an impending heatwave, local officials in Knox, Indiana, are urging residents to take proactive measures to safeguard their pets from the potentially dangerous conditions. Mayor Dennis Estok has issued a stern reminder emphasizing the responsibility of pet owners to ensure their animals are adequately protected. Under Ordinance 1087, which underscores the...
In a recent legal saga unfolding in St. Joseph County, Indiana, 48-year-old Joshua Gregg has been sentenced to 18 months in prison followed by one year of supervised release. His crime? A decade-long scheme of wire fraud against his former Ohio-based employer, totaling over $500,000. According to the source, Gregg’s fraudulent activities spanned from 2011...
Tragedy struck Detroit’s west side on Tuesday afternoon when a 1-year-old girl was struck by a vehicle and succumbed to her injuries later at the hospital. The incident occurred around 2:30 p.m. on Snowden Street near Puritan Avenue, according to Detroit police. The child was rushed to the hospital following the accident, but unfortunately, she...
NILES — Two guys from the area were given jail time and probation on Monday in Berrien County Trial Court for crimes related to sex. Schanick Gregory Vaughn Schanick, 32, of Buchanan, admitted to having sexually abusive materials and was given a sentence of 45 days in jail, five years of probation, having to file...
When Sara Katherine moved back to her hometown of Valparaiso, Indiana, from New York, she quickly realized that LGBTQ youth in her community faced a significant lack of support and representation. Determined to bridge this gap, she began volunteering as a mentor at a local nonprofit, guiding queer teens who felt isolated and underrepresented in...
A 9-year-old blue and gold macaw renowned for his ability to communicate his feelings caused a stir in Northwest Indiana when he went missing over the weekend. The beloved talking bird, whose family describes him as the “sweetest boy ever,” disappeared on Saturday, sparking a frantic search throughout the community. Joanna’s disappearance was particularly distressing,...
A lot of people in Michigan care a lot about their own health and the health of their loved ones. There is a worrying increase in sexually transmitted infections in several counties in Michigan, even though there are already many illnesses and diseases to be worried about. Health officials in Michigan are worried and strongly...
A woman from Michigan City may potentially be sentenced to prison for the suspected poisoning of her roommate’s dog. The poor animal endured several days of suffering before ultimately succumbing to its fate. A 23-year-old woman named Brienna Comer is facing charges of animal cruelty for domestic violence purposes. The charges have been filed in...