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GOP optimistic in heavily Dem Oakland County state House district

Republican Bob Gray, left, gives his campaign literature to Rick Rabe, 23, of Auburn Hills on Monday. “I believe we’ve got a message. We’ve got a great agenda for the next nine months,” Gray says. Clarence Tabb Jr. / The Detroit News

Pontiac — A Republican teacher will battle a longtime Democratic county commissioner at the polls Tuesday to fill a vacant state House seat. More

3 accused of West Bloomfield attack charged with ethnic intimidation

Bloomfield Hills — Assault charges were upgraded Tuesday to felony counts of ethnic intimidation for three West Bloomfield men accused of attacking and shouting slurs at an African-American man last year. More

SUV crashes into West Bloomfield Twp. beauty salon

West Bloomfield Township— The fire and police departments are responding to a crash Wednesday morning in which a sports utility vehicle was driven into a beauty salon. More

Pontiac boy, 15, and man, 22, charged in double slaying

Howard, left and Moran Oakland County Sheriff's Office

Pontiac — Two residents — one a 15-year-old boy — were charged Monday in the fatal shooting last week of two women in their Pontiac home. More

3 accused of West Bloomfield attack charged with ethnic intimidation

Bloomfield Hills — Assault charges were upgraded Tuesday to felony counts of ethnic intimidation for three West Bloomfield men accused of attacking and shouting slurs at an African-American man last year. More

Family, friends struggle with Pontiac pair’s murder

Pontiac -- The Oakland County Sheriff's Office said a 22-year-old man was taken into custody early Saturday in connection with the deaths of Luann Robinson and Loretta Culpepper Fournier. Investigators are also seeking a possible second suspect. More

Pontiac sprouts new growth

Real estate developer Greg Cunningham is using $2.4M in federal funds to convert this Pontiac office building into loft apartments. Charles V. Tines / The Detroit News

There are signs Pontiac might be on its way back. The positive developments include dozens of new businesses, planned loft apartments downtown and new houses sprouting in a neighborhood pocked by abandoned and demolished homes. More

Pontiac boy, 15, and man, 22, charged in double slaying

Howard, left and Maron Oakland County Sheriff's Office

A second suspect has been arrested in the slaying of two Pontiac women who were found shot to death in their home, authorities said today. More

Bloomfield Township crash leaves driver critical

Bloomfield Township— Police are investigating a morning crash that critically injured the 58-year-old driver. More

Police probe fatal shootings of 2 Pontiac women

Pontiac — A 22-year-old man is being held in connection with the shooting deaths of two Pontiac women. More

Worker falls into hole at Dick's Sporting Goods in Bloomfield Twp.

Bloomfield Township— Fire personnel have swarmed to a construction site after reports that a worker has fallen into a 12-foot deep hole. More

Dad IDs his son in court in roller rink shooting that wounded 6

Waterford Township — A Pontiac man charged in a roller rink shooting that wounded six people was identified Wednesday in court through rink surveillance camera photos viewed by a security guard and his own father. More

Michigan voting district law tossed by judge for favoring GOP in Oakland Co.

An Ingham County Circuit judge on Wednesday overturned controversial legislation that would have shifted control of Oakland County’s voting districts from Democrats to Republicans. More

Pontiac mother held in kidnapping case; boy, 2, recovered

Pontiac — A woman wanted in a parental kidnapping case out of Pennsylvania was arrested Wednesday in Pontiac along with the missing 2-year-old boy, Oakland County Sheriff's deputies report. More

Seven city fire departments battle industrial blaze in Madison Heights

Madison Heights— Firefighters from seven different cities had their hands full with a three-alarm blaze that broke out in an industrial park Tuesday night. More

Police release suspect in slaying of woman, 81, pending tests

Southfield — A 45-year-old man questioned last month in the Thanksgiving weekend slaying of an elderly Southfield woman was released pending testing of forensic evidence that could ultimately lead to a warrant, police said. More

Waterford Twp. shooting defendant's dad, guard ID him in roller rink photos

Waterford Township— A Pontiac man charged in a roller rink shooting that wounded six people was identified Wednesday in court through rink surveillance camera photos viewed by a security guard and his own father. More

Judge overturns law giving GOP control of Oakland Co. redistricting

An Ingham County Circuit Court judge on Wednesday overturned controversial legislation that would have shifted control of Oakland County's voting districts from Democrats to Republicans. More

Petition language filed to recall Troy mayor

Daniels

Troy — Recall petition language was filed Monday in an effort to oust Janice Daniels from office, while Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson waded into the fray over the controversial Troy mayor. More

Downed line causes 1,400 to lose power in West Bloomfield Twp.

West Bloomfield Township— DTE Energy officials say about 1,400 customers will be without power until about 5 p.m. today as crews work to repair a power line. More

Police release suspect in slaying of woman, 81, pending tests

Southfield— Police said a 45-year-old man questioned last month in the Thanksgiving weekend slaying of an elderly Southfield woman was released pending testing of forensic evidence that could ultimately lead to a warrant in the slaying. More

State: Film studio in Pontiac fails to make bond payment

The state says an $80M film studio that opened last year at the site of a former GM complex has failed to make a $630,000 payment to bondholders. More

Shelby Twp. woman, 20, dies of injuries from Oakland Twp. crash

A 20-year-old Shelby Township woman has died from injuries she suffered in a traffic crash Sunday, Oakland County Sheriff’s deputies report. More

Funeral set today for author Zaslow

A funeral is planned today at a Metro Detroit synagogue for best-selling author Jeffrey Zaslow, killed when he lost control of his car on a snowy northern Michigan road. More

Authorities say neglect forced amputation of puppy's leg

Waterford Township— The Oakland County Animal Control office is investigating a case of alleged animal cruelty involving the owner of a 10-month-old yellow Labrador puppywhose lower leg had to be amputated last Friday. More

Petitions filed to start recall bid against Troy mayor

Troy— A group that hopes to remove Troy Mayor Janice Daniels filed recall petition language Monday with the Oakland County Clerk's Office. More

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Candidates reiterate auto bailout opposition in GOP debate

The auto bailout and other economic issues dominated the start of the Republican candidates’ debate Wednesday night. More Repcom20120222..c3202220462.article.politics01NoLabel

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