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...
View ArticleHenderson 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.
View ArticleMich. 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...
View Article5 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.
View ArticleIn 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...
View ArticlePolice: 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...
View ArticleToledo 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.
View ArticleSupreme 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.
View ArticleReview: 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...
View ArticleAsh 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.
View ArticleSidewalk 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...
View ArticleRaymond, 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.
View ArticleBoston 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.
View ArticleIda 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.
View ArticleLocal Sports: Highers lifts Flat Rock
RaeAnn Highers delivered clutch hits to help Flat Rock split a softball doubleheader with Monroe.
View ArticleSaxophonist to perform at Dundee mill
DUNDEE — Jazz saxophonist Nelson Rangell will headline the second annual Jazz at the Mill April 27.
View ArticleMan pulled by sled falls, dies
Accident happened on private property in London Township
View ArticleMichigan 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.
View ArticleDNR: 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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