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FRANKENMUTH, MI - Toy arrows flew through the air at Bronner’s Christmas Wonderland to hit a heart-shaped target as local media celebrities competed for the most points in the Hot Shot Local Media Celebrity Archery Contest on Friday, Feb. 3, 2023. While this was an annual event, this is the first year it has been back since 2020. Bronner’s pledged to donate $1,400 to first place, $500 for two runners-up while the rest of the competitors received $250 for their preferred nonprofits. Lounsbury took second place, sending $500 to The Great Start Tuscola Imagination Library and Burke took third place, sending $500 to The Food Bank of Eastern Michigan. The rest of the charities, Youth Haven, Cerebral Palsy Foundation, and Mid-Michigan Children’s Museum, will all receive $250.

An athletic Hungarian farm dog and a tiny pet of bygone Russian aristocrats are the latest breeds to join the American Kennel Club’s purebred lineup.

David Bowie joins the likes of Bruce Springsteen and Bob Dylan in becoming an artist whose catalogue has been sold to a major music company.

Considered to be the first openly gay man in Michigan, Toy’s lifetime of tireless advocacy has impacted the Washtenaw County LGBTQ community in countless ways.

WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI - The person widely considered to be Michigan’s first openly gay man and one of its most prominent LGBTQ activists has passed away, several officials announced. He also was a founding member of the same organization in Ann Arbor. Read more: A look back at LGBTQ activism in Ann Arbor as Braun Court enters new chapterOther work in Ann Arbor included co-founding the Ann Arbor Gay Hotline in 1972, writing the city’s “Lesbian-Gay Pride Week Proclamation” the same year and formulating the city’s non-discrimination policy on sexual orientation. Toy “fought with every bone in his body to support the LGBTQ community,” Dingell wrote. Read more from MLive:Timeline of the Dr. Robert Anderson abuse scandal at University of MichiganTimeline of Eastern Michigan University fraternity sexual assault scandalEmails reveal tension among University of Michigan regents amid Ron Weiser’s Capitol riot controversy

Jim Jolly, Laura Toy, Robert Donovic and Scott Morgan all won seats for Livonia City Council in the Nov. 2, 2021 General Election.

Toy is "like a moment in time captured in an amber of joy, fire and energy", his producer says.

DETROIT – The COVID-19 pandemic has many families spending more time at home together, and that means more time to play and have fun together. As part of this year’s Help Me Hank toy test, we asked our families to share with us the types of toys and games they find themselves playing more. Part 1: Help Me Hank toy test: Testing 2020′s top toys ahead of the holidays“Pre-pandemic, post pandemic, anytime. She said when the pandemic started in March, it was all about puzzles, books and board games. “We have bought more games, especially games that we can play as a family because we have more time to play games now than we ever did before,” said mom Sarah Mayberry.

The Morawski family has three children: Addy, 11; Will, 8; and Jack, 4. “The Child” was a hit with the Morawski family. The Basil family really took to this toy. The Morawski family really enjoyed watching that happen and seeing which puppy would reveal itself. They really liked the all-surface vehicle that could move across the floor on its own.

This years National Toy Hall of Fame finalists have been announced and the group ranges from simple toys to the highly innovative. According to the Strong National Museum of Play," the 12 finalists are:Sidewalk chalkBaby NancyBingoBreyer HorsesJengaLite-BriteMasters of the UniverseMy Little PonyRiskSorry! Fans of these toys can vote on their favorite starting Sept. 10 through Sept. 16. The three top toy fan votes will join the top three submissions by members of the national selection advisory committee. The final 2020 inductees will be announced on Nov. 5.

Zoe is a physical manifestation of everything I never had as a little girl, said Yelitsa Jean-Charles, CEO of Healthy Roots Dolls. I started Healthy Roots Dolls while I was in undergrad at the Rhode Island School of Design. Shes all about curl power, with hair you can wash and style, just like your own hair, Jean-Charles said. With the national spotlight focused on race and race relations, Healthy Roots Dolls seem to be a timely symbol of equality. Jean-Charles said Healthy Roots Dolls are for everyone.

LIVONIA, Mich. - The city of Livonia will have a female mayor for the first time. Tuesday's primary narrowed the candidates to two women, Laura Toy and Maureen Miller Brosnan. I am the youngest person to ever serve on the Livonia City Council," Miller Brosnan said. "I am really, really good at engaging people around a central idea and able to advance creative ideas," Miller Brosnan said. Miller Brosnan has been endorsed by the Livonia Police Officers Association and the Livonia Lieutenants and Sergeant's Association.

Toy maker Mattel is introducing a new line of more ethnically diverse Barbie dolls with varying body types. SVP and global brand manager Evelyn Mazzocco tells CBS News correspondent Mireya Villarreal how this impacted changes to the iconic doll’s fashion, accessories and more.