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Elwood Charles Sovey Sr.

June 11, 1914-April 19, 2013

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Tigers lose 10-0 to Angels after 9-run 1st

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Rick Porcello's brief stint on the mound against the Los Angeles Angels consisted of three infield hits, some well-placed grounders through the infield — and one towering grand...

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Henderson retains crown with split decision

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Benson Henderson kept his UFC lightweight crown, outpointing Gilbert Melendez with a split decision Saturday night in a fight that lived up to its promise.

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Mich. lawmakers back changes to welfare benefits

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Some low-income Michigan families would have to pass drug tests and make sure their children don't miss too many days of school in order to qualify for welfare benefits, under...

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5 snowboarders killed in Colorado avalanche

GEORGETOWN, Colo. (AP) — Five snowboarders were killed Saturday afternoon after apparently triggering a backcountry avalanche on Colorado's Loveland Pass, authorities said.

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In for the long haul

CARLETON — Kenyon Calender graduated from Airport High School and worked in Ford Motor Co.’s Woodhaven plant before becoming a corporate traffic manager for Masco Corp., the big diversified supplier of...

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Police: 3 Doors Down member charged in fatal crash

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Bassist Robert Todd Harrell of the rock band 3 Doors Down has been charged with vehicular homicide by intoxication after an interstate crash claimed the life of another motorist...

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Toledo Zoo: Public can vote on names for twin polar bears

TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — A northwest Ohio zoo is asking the public to help choose names for twin polar bears that were born in November and are expected to go on display in May.

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Supreme Court cases put spotlight on gay parenting

NEW YORK (AP) — The White House told the Supreme Court it favored same-sex marriage. So did dozens of big corporations, a host of political and legal heavyweights — and 9-year-old Austin Covey.

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Review: Twitter music service uncovers the unknown

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Until now, my problem with social music services has been this: Following friends doesn't really turn up much music I actually want to hear. We didn't become friends because we share...

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Ash Township to decide road tax

Passage of a 1- mill property tax levy in Ash Township will al­low up to 12 miles of roads to be upgraded over the next four years, local officials say.

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Sidewalk repairs to end next week throughout city

A Riverview contractor will wrap up construction on last year’s sidewalk re­placement program in the City of Monroe next week. Crews for Century Ce­ment will make spot repairs in vari­ous locations...

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Raymond, Littlefield tops at Jefferson Invitational

Nick Raymond of Erie Mason and Dundee's Amy Littlefield were named Athletes of the Meet at the Jefferson Invitational.

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Boston bombing suspects were ready for 2nd attack

WASHINGTON (AP) — Boston's police commissioner says the lone surviving suspect in the Boston Marathon bombing is in serious condition and authorities have not been able to try to interrogate him.

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Ida family dog found shot, killed

Someone shot and killed an Ida Township family’s dog that was de­scribed as a friendly yel­low Labrador retriever that rarely barked and never caused problems with neighbors.

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Local Sports: Highers lifts Flat Rock

RaeAnn Highers delivered clutch hits to help Flat Rock split a softball doubleheader with Monroe.

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Saxophonist to perform at Dundee mill

DUNDEE — Jazz saxophon­ist Nelson Rangell will head­line the second annual Jazz at the Mill April 27.

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Man pulled by sled falls, dies

Accident happened on private property in London Township

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Michigan prevails in lawsuit over girl's 2008 death

Child welfare workers can't be sued in the 2008 death of a southwestern Michigan teen who perished in a fire, even if they knew she was routinely tied to her bed by her parents.

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DNR: Heavy snow taking toll on UP deer population

Above-average snowfall in late winter and spring is expected to take a toll on the Upper Peninsula's deer.

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