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The Oakland County Child Killer -- Case Background Published:  Tags:  Someone killed at least four children in Oakland County, Mich. between 1976 and 1977. Investigators have been working for decades to determine who the serial killer is and if he is still alive. Those who knew the victims -- their families, friends, classmates, teachers, coaches and neighbors -- have been forever changed by what happened during the 13-month period from February 1976 to March 1977. In that time, the four ...

Some marijuana grow houses causing a stink in West Bloomfield Advertisement WEST BLOOMFIELD — With illegal marijuana grow houses raising concerns among some West Bloomfield residents, on Feb. 8 the township board imposed a moratorium against any more medical marijuana grow homes in residential areas by a vote of 6-0. The moratorium is effective through Aug. 7. However, prior to that date, township Supervisor Steven Kaplan anticipates there will be an ordinance in place to deal with the issue...

COVID-19 changes some Ash Wednesday traditions at Detroit area churches Some Metro Detroit congregations chose to continue Lenten traditions despite risks from COVID-19 while others adapted their practices. In downtown Detroit, St. Aloysius Catholic Church held close to some Ash Wednesday rituals by holding an in-person Mass but sprinkled ashes on parishioners heads rather than Archbishop of Detroit Allen Vigneron using his finger and ashes to make the traditional cross on the forehead. Abou...

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“The concept is it’s an all-inclusive’ park, where not only people with disabilities but children that don’t have any disabilities could all join together,” said city Solicitor Richard Tonetta. “For example, it might have a swing set that would hook up to a wheelchair. “It’s really a really cool thing,” Tonetta said recently. “Now, we’re taking it a little bit further. We are including not only for children, but for adults. Because you can have someone that’s developmen...

A Detroit resident wearing a gas mask plus bulletproof attire was arrested Tuesday for allegedly trying to rob a bank branch in Bloomfield Township.

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One of Michigan’s most famous attorneys is going after Bloomfield Township and its former elected clerk because of a fatal September pedestrian crash. Jan Roncelli, who was on track to retire after not seeking reelection last year, was at the wheel of a township-owned Jeep Grand Cherokee when the vehicle struck a Rochester man in Birmingham at about 3:30 a.m. Sept. 22. Bradley Wade Bauer, 32, apparently was hanging out with a friend just before he purchased cigarettes from a Rite Aid stor...

Leaders hope to leave 2020 behind in healthier, more stable year There are dozens of office buildings on Telegraph Road in Bingham Farms, and many have lost tenants during the COVID-19 pandemic. Photo by Tiffany Esshaki OAKLAND COUNTY — On Jan. 1, the world celebrated the start of a new year. But let’s get real: We were really toasting the end and good riddance of 2020, a year filled with illnesses, upheaval and general misery. Alas, we get a chance to start over and keep working toward som...

DRUGS worth around £1,600 were allegedly found following a chase in Greenock.