Morning 4: Disabled veteran fatally struck in Oak Park, driver sought by police -- and other news
Read full article: Morning 4: Disabled veteran fatally struck in Oak Park, driver sought by police -- and other newsMorning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day.
Disabled veteran fatally struck in Oak Park, driver sought by police
Read full article: Disabled veteran fatally struck in Oak Park, driver sought by policeA 71-year-old disabled veteran was struck and killed by a vehicle in Oak Park early Saturday morning. The incident occurred at 5:20 a.m. on West Nine Mile Road near Harding Street.
Happy National Sandwich Day! Here are the top 5 delis to get a sandwich at in Metro Detroit
Read full article: Happy National Sandwich Day! Here are the top 5 delis to get a sandwich at in Metro DetroitHappy National Sandwich Day! If you’re looking to celebrate today in Metro Detroit, we’ve got the top five delis in the area, as voted on by those who know best: You!
Happy National Sandwich Day! Here are the top 5 delis in Metro Detroit to celebrate
Read full article: Happy National Sandwich Day! Here are the top 5 delis in Metro Detroit to celebrateHappy National Sandwich Day! If you’re looking to celebrate today in Metro Detroit, we’ve got the top five delis in the area, as voted on by those who know best: You!
List: Trick-or-treat times, trunk-or-treats happening in Metro Detroit
Read full article: List: Trick-or-treat times, trunk-or-treats happening in Metro DetroitHalloween is just around the corner, and many communities in Metro Detroit have announced its recommended trick-or-treat times and Halloween-themed events.
‘I am asking for help before this goes too far’: Detroit woman killed by ex-husband following delayed PPO
Read full article: ‘I am asking for help before this goes too far’: Detroit woman killed by ex-husband following delayed PPONumerous questions remain after the tragic killing of 40-year-old Latricia Denise Green Brown last Friday morning at Henry Ford Hospital.
At least 6 Oak Park stores accused of selling fake high-end items, police say
Read full article: At least 6 Oak Park stores accused of selling fake high-end items, police sayMichigan State Police executed search warrants at multiple Oak Park businesses on Tuesday after receiving a tip about several stores selling high-end counterfeit items.
How woman says Oakland County bookstore worker showed up at her home, pestered her for months
Read full article: How woman says Oakland County bookstore worker showed up at her home, pestered her for monthsA woman said she met an Oakland County bookstore worker offered to help her, but that led to him showing up to her home unannounced, harassment, and stalking, according to police.
Who makes the best sandwich in Metro Detroit? Vote for your favorite deli finalist here
Read full article: Who makes the best sandwich in Metro Detroit? Vote for your favorite deli finalist hereWho makes the best sandwich in Metro Detroit? You can now vote for your favorite deli among our Vote 4 The Best finalists!
Southfield, Oak Park host ribbon-cutting for projects connecting communities
Read full article: Southfield, Oak Park host ribbon-cutting for projects connecting communitiesOn June 25 at 11 a.m., the cities of Southfield and Oak Park will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate two major infrastructure and beautification projects.
Best deli sandwich in Metro Detroit: Finalists for this year’s Vote 4 The Best
Read full article: Best deli sandwich in Metro Detroit: Finalists for this year’s Vote 4 The BestWho has the best deli sandwich in Metro Detroit? We’ve got our finalists for this year’s Vote 4 The Best category for best deli sandwich.
Doctor behind Oak Park ‘Pill Mill’ convicted on 11 federal charges
Read full article: Doctor behind Oak Park ‘Pill Mill’ convicted on 11 federal chargesA federal jury convicted Dr. Charise Valentine, 69, of Southfield, of conspiracy to distribute prescription opioids, including Oxycodone and Oxymorphone, unlawfully.
Go 4 It: Oak Park students send ‘Love’ to troops with letters
Read full article: Go 4 It: Oak Park students send ‘Love’ to troops with lettersA fourth-grade class at Key Elementary in Oak Park, Michigan, participated in a special writing lesson where they composed heartfelt letters to servicemen and women.
Go 4 It: Help us Send Some Love with cards for those who need them during winter blues
Read full article: Go 4 It: Help us Send Some Love with cards for those who need them during winter bluesThis time of year, it can be hard to escape the winter blues. But even the smallest light can brighten someone’s day.
Oakland County woman wins $4 million on scratch-off lottery ticket her dad bought her ‘just because’
Read full article: Oakland County woman wins $4 million on scratch-off lottery ticket her dad bought her ‘just because’A 26-year-old Oakland County woman is a millionaire after her dad decided to gift her a lottery ticket “just because.”
Police find meth, throwing knives in Oak Park man’s car during arrest in Northern Michigan
Read full article: Police find meth, throwing knives in Oak Park man’s car during arrest in Northern MichiganAn Oak Park man who had outstanding warrants for his arrest allegedly had throwing knives and small plastic containers of meth in his car, according to police.
How a wrong-address eviction turned a family vacation into a nightmare in Oakland County
Read full article: How a wrong-address eviction turned a family vacation into a nightmare in Oakland CountyErica Montgomery found herself in a situation she never imagined on the other side of an eviction. The Oak Park mom has lived in the Oak Park Manor apartments with her husband and son for four years.
Family vacation turns into nightmare after wrong-address eviction in Oak Park
Read full article: Family vacation turns into nightmare after wrong-address eviction in Oak ParkErica Montgomery found herself in a situation she never imagined on the other side of an eviction. The Oak Park mom has lived in the Oak Park Manor apartments with her husband and son for four years.
Attorney, shooter co-defendants sentenced to life for killing Oak Park jeweler
Read full article: Attorney, shooter co-defendants sentenced to life for killing Oak Park jewelerAttorney Marco Bisikis has been sentenced to life in prison without parole for orchestrating the murder of Oak Park jeweler Daniel “Hutch” Hutchison and the attempted murder of his wife.
Oakland County store accused of buying, reselling stolen jewelry from 30+ smash-and-grabs
Read full article: Oakland County store accused of buying, reselling stolen jewelry from 30+ smash-and-grabsAn Oakland County store is accused of buying stolen jewelry from more than 30 smash-and-grabs over the span of several years and reselling it to customers as part of a “fencing” operation.
Group works to expand program by giving Metro Detroit students access to music education
Read full article: Group works to expand program by giving Metro Detroit students access to music educationA group of performing artists and producers are working to expand a program that gives Metro Detroit students greater access to music education and the music industry.
Ferndale bouncer accused of throwing customer out of bar, leaving him unconscious at hospital
Read full article: Ferndale bouncer accused of throwing customer out of bar, leaving him unconscious at hospitalA Ferndale bouncer is accused of throwing a customer out of a bar, leaving him unconscious for weeks at the hospital.
Metro Detroit police chiefs host stop the violence community forum in Southfield
Read full article: Metro Detroit police chiefs host stop the violence community forum in SouthfieldWhat can be done to address gun violence within communities was the topic that brought dozens of community members together with Metro Detroit police chiefs and law enforcement leaders.
President of Detroit nonprofit giving away free car, $50,000 ($40 per person) in free gas today
Read full article: President of Detroit nonprofit giving away free car, $50,000 ($40 per person) in free gas todayThe president of a Detroit nonprofit is giving away a free car and $50,000 in gas ($40 per person) on Monday.
Man involved in armed robbery, shooting at the Loop Apartments in Oak Park charged
Read full article: Man involved in armed robbery, shooting at the Loop Apartments in Oak Park chargedPolice have charged Meyer Daevon Thedford, 28, for his involvement in an armed robbery and shooting at the Loop Apartments in Oak Park.
Star Bakery in Oak Park to close after more than 100 years of serving Jewish-style baked goods
Read full article: Star Bakery in Oak Park to close after more than 100 years of serving Jewish-style baked goodsStar Bakery in Oak Park, known for serving Jewish-style baked goods, will close next month after more than 100 years in business.
Driver says he was shot at on Southfield Freeway after honking at someone to prevent crash
Read full article: Driver says he was shot at on Southfield Freeway after honking at someone to prevent crashAn Oak Park man said another driver opened fire on him on the Southfield Freeway after he honked to prevent a crash.
Free steering wheel locks issued for Hyundai, Kia owners in Oakland County
Read full article: Free steering wheel locks issued for Hyundai, Kia owners in Oakland CountyThieves have caught up with the technology, which is why police have turned to an old-fashioned tool in hopes of stopping car thefts.
Police: Woman fatally shot at Royal Oak Township dealership, suspect turned himself in
Read full article: Police: Woman fatally shot at Royal Oak Township dealership, suspect turned himself inA woman’s body was found at a Royal Oak Township car dealership on Saturday morning, according to Michigan State Police.
Speeding driver ejected after hitting boat trailer in Detroit; nearby drunken driver then hits Jeep
Read full article: Speeding driver ejected after hitting boat trailer in Detroit; nearby drunken driver then hits JeepA speeding driver was ejected after she crashed into a boat trailer being pulled by a Jeep on a Detroit freeway, and a nearby drunken driver from Oak Park was then arrested for hitting the swerving Jeep afterward.
2 arrested in Oak Park after cops find gun, grocery bag of heroin, acid in car that ran out of gas
Read full article: 2 arrested in Oak Park after cops find gun, grocery bag of heroin, acid in car that ran out of gasA driver and his passenger were arrested when police found a gun and a grocery bag of heroin and acid inside a car that had run out of gas in Oak Park.
Driver loses control on slippery road, causes crash of MSP patrol car on I-696
Read full article: Driver loses control on slippery road, causes crash of MSP patrol car on I-696A driver lost control going too fast on I-696 in Oak Park on Sunday and caused the crash of a Michigan State Police patrol car, injuring the trooper.
Ladder-carrying window peeper suspected in 8 incidents across Macomb, Oakland counties
Read full article: Ladder-carrying window peeper suspected in 8 incidents across Macomb, Oakland countiesA man who has been seen by multiple people carrying a ladder and peering through windows has been linked to at least eight such incidents across Macomb and Oakland counties, officials said.
Oak Park woman has unique, expensive problem with DTE after power surges fried her electronics
Read full article: Oak Park woman has unique, expensive problem with DTE after power surges fried her electronicsA power surge went through her house, frying electronics and appliancesand the problems started when she went to DTE for help replacing them.
Set the perfect mood at this candle shop
Read full article: Set the perfect mood at this candle shopValentine’s Day is less than a week away, and maybe you’re looking for something different to do with your sweetie. Wicks Up Candle Company located in Oak Park is offering up something fun, while creating the perfect mood. The owner of the shop, Aisha Sanders, told “Live in the D’s,” April Morton they are less of a shop that sells candles, but more a candle making business. “We provide a luxurious candle bar experience...you come pick from different scents and create a scent combination as unique as you.,” Sanders said. There are public and private candle making workshops available and several upcoming events such as the “Love is Lit,” Valentine event.
Custom $10K wheelchair stolen from home of ‘severely disabled’ 6-year-old in Oak Park
Read full article: Custom $10K wheelchair stolen from home of ‘severely disabled’ 6-year-old in Oak ParkAn Oak Park child with nine disabilities is without a custom $10,000 wheelchair after someone stole it from the front yard of his family’s home.
4 arrested in connection to shooting outside of Oak Park High School; 2 schools to be closed Monday
Read full article: 4 arrested in connection to shooting outside of Oak Park High School; 2 schools to be closed MondayThe Oak Park school district announced Saturday that four individuals in connection with the shooting that took place outside of Oak Park High School on Friday had been taken into custody.
Police: Victim, suspect of shooting outside Oak Park High School have been identified
Read full article: Police: Victim, suspect of shooting outside Oak Park High School have been identifiedPolice have identified the victim and suspect of a shooting that happened outside of Oak Park High School Friday night.
Morning 4: Southfield attorney faces first-degree murder charges in death of Oak Park jeweler -- and more stories
Read full article: Morning 4: Southfield attorney faces first-degree murder charges in death of Oak Park jeweler -- and more storiesMorning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day.
New attractions to check out in Oak Park
Read full article: New attractions to check out in Oak ParkOak Park, a city, known for nestled neighborhoods is petite in size, but there are some pretty big new happenings there. “It’s transforming almost overnight and really neat,” Oak Park City Manager Erik Tungate told “Live in the D’s, April Morton. April paid a visit recently to the city, to get a glimpse of the transformation.
Transit expansion in Oakland County headed to November ballot
Read full article: Transit expansion in Oakland County headed to November ballotA significant expansion in transit is heading to the November ballot in Oakland County. If voters approve the 10-year county-wide public transit millage, communities will not be able to opt-out of the new system.
As gas prices continue to drop here is what Michigan drivers should know
Read full article: As gas prices continue to drop here is what Michigan drivers should knowThe pain at the pump might not be as bad as it was a couple of weeks ago. Some of the skyrocketing gasoline prices we once saw have been decreasing.
City of Oak Park to change trash pick-up after delays
Read full article: City of Oak Park to change trash pick-up after delaysThe City of Oak Park is changing its trash routine after residents complain about several late pick-ups. The trash that was supposed to be picked up Thursday is now getting picked up tomorrow.
Detroit man charged in fatal shooting of Hutch’s Jewelry owner, police say
Read full article: Detroit man charged in fatal shooting of Hutch’s Jewelry owner, police sayPolice say a Detroit man is charged in the fatal shooting of Hutch’s Jewelry Owner Dan Hutchinson. Roy Donta Larry, 44, was arraigned Friday (June 3) at the 45th District Court for first-degree murder and felony firearm.
Video inside Oak Park High School shows violent scene after men push past security, fight students
Read full article: Video inside Oak Park High School shows violent scene after men push past security, fight studentsVideo from inside Oak Park High School shows a violent scene after 8-10 adult men pushed their way past school security and fought with students and security personnel, according to officials.
Oak Park High School closed Wednesday after 8-10 men push past security, fight students
Read full article: Oak Park High School closed Wednesday after 8-10 men push past security, fight studentsOak Park High School is closed to students and families on Wednesday after a group of adults fought with students and security inside the school on Tuesday.
Michigan State Police troopers hospitalized after drunk Oak Park man hits patrol car, officials say
Read full article: Michigan State Police troopers hospitalized after drunk Oak Park man hits patrol car, officials sayTwo Michigan State Police troopers were hospitalized overnight when a drunken driver from Oak Park crashed into their patrol car while they were at the scene of a crash, officials said.
Elderly woman in custody after Oak Park woman killed in hit-and-run crash, police say
Read full article: Elderly woman in custody after Oak Park woman killed in hit-and-run crash, police sayAn elderly woman is in custody after a 59-year-old Oak Park woman was killed in a hit-and-run crash, according to police.
Tenants forced out of unsafe Oak Park apartment after wall caves in
Read full article: Tenants forced out of unsafe Oak Park apartment after wall caves inResidents at an Oak Park apartment complex have been told they need to evacuate after a large crack appeared and an exterior wall has started caving in. The case right now is seeing if the complex’s corporate office can do something.
Man arrested for Oak Park murder after returning to scene during investigation, police say
Read full article: Man arrested for Oak Park murder after returning to scene during investigation, police sayA Detroit teenager was arrested in connection with an Oak Park murder when he returned to the scene hours after the shooting while police were still investigating, they said.
33-year-old Detroit man dies after being shot, crashing car into Oak Park apartment building
Read full article: 33-year-old Detroit man dies after being shot, crashing car into Oak Park apartment buildingA 33-year-old Detroit man has died after he was shot and then crashed his car into an apartment complex in Oak Park.
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Get lost in a good book
Read full article: Get lost in a good bookThere’s nothing like getting lost in a good book and local bookstores can often help you discover unique titles. A bookstore in Oak Park has been helping readers get lost in a good book for nearly four decades and their story is still going on.
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