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Oakland judge clears way for Silverdome sale to proceed

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:17:00 EST

A judge Monday dissolved a temporary restraining order against the sale of the Pontiac Silverdome to a Canadian development group for $583,000, clearing the way for the sale to proceed.

Jury to reconvene Tuesday in Rib Rack slaying

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:20:00 EST

Pontiac -- Jurors will reconvene Tuesday morning to deliberate for the second day in the second murder trial against Jerome Adam Hamilton.

Southfield Road repairs shift southbound traffic

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:27:00 EST

Southfield -- The city announced lane closures of Southfield Road, south of Lincoln, where a water main break over the weekend shut the southbound through lanes.

Troy mayor gets protection order against resident

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 01:00:00 EST

Troy

10-year-old skates to new heights

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 17:02:00 EST

Southfield -- Estin Baldwin is a published author who dreams of turning his first book about skateboarding friends into a film and cartoon series.

Oakland briefs

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:00:00 EST

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Sheriff's department to help in Bloomfield Twp. Taser case

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:57:00 EST

Detectives and accident experts with the Oakland County Sheriff's department are investigating today the police pursuit of a driver in Oakland County who was Tasered by officers and later died.

Milford arts venue plan opposed

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:32:00 EST

An old stone church, built in 1903, is sparking controversy in this Oakland County village. Residents of more than 100 homes in a quiet neighborhood are opposed to a proposal that calls for a cultural arts center to be placed in the former St. Mary's Church.

Police to investigate death of man who was Tasered

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:47:00 EST

The Oakland County Sheriff's Office is investigating how a man died Thursday night after police say he led them on a chase, struck another car, attacked officers and was Tasered.

Autopsy results awaited for Tasered man

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:08:00 EST

Bloomfield Township -- Forensic investigators are awaiting the official cause of death of a man Thursday who was shocked by police with a Taser gun.