Burning Words, Angst and Other Baggage: Patch Editor's Notebook

Re-reading journals isn’t cathartic. It’s pathetic. Who was that tentative, unsure woman?

What Happened to Turtles Alleged International Smuggler Hid in His Pants?

The 51 turtles and hundreds of others confiscated in international smuggling ring are being cared for at Detroit Zoo.

Blood Moon Centerpiece of Coming Lunar Eclipse: View from the Michigan

The Oct. 8, 2014, eclipse, the second in the lunar tetrad, is also called a hunter’s moon.

Flutist Unfazed By Butterfly Kiss Has Michigan Ties: Watch

Yukie Ota won the world’s heart during unflinching competitive performance with a butterfly perched on her forehead. The video went viral.

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Road Construction Alert: Some Delays Possible Near Oakland County Projects

Projects can change from day to day, and traffic delays can develop in a matter of minutes due to weather conditions.

Think You Missed the MI Great Artist Deadline? Think Again

Because of a bottleneck in the application process, the deadline has been extended to Oct. 10.

3 Heroin Overdoses in 7 Hours Keep Detectives Racing

The deaths are the latest indicator of what officials say is a growing problem in suburban Detroit and throughout Michigan.

Landowner Meets Survey Crews with Shotgun, Local Liberians Hope Americans will Shed Complacency About Ebola, Thieves Steal Puppy: Michigan News Digest

Also, more cities report they’re on the mend economically, according to a new University of Michigan study.

Liberians Urge Americans to Shed Complacency About Ebola

“These are our cousins, our sisters, our nieces,” says an infectious disease expert who moved to Michigan from Liberia at age 12.

Landowner Meets Survey Crews with Shotgun

Police called twice Monday as tensions mount between ET Rover pipeline representatives and landowners.

For Better or Worse: Michigan Communities After the Recession

More officials (40%) think their communities will have good economic times in the coming years than predict bad times (12%).

Out-the-Box Housing That's Literally Made Out of a Box, Has Money Magazine Heard About Fracking in Rochester Hills? Michigan News Digest

Also, a metro police department denies allegations of racial profiling after an ACLU analysis of traffic tickets.

Students: Electric Fence that Critically Shocked Teen Ongoing Problem

Students at the southeast Michigan school district say they’ve known about what appears to be a short in a fence for weeks, but didn’t repor

Metro PD Denies ACLU Allegations of Racial Profiling

Michigan ACLU says review found that blacks were ticketed much more often than blacks in traffic stops, but police deny racial profiling.

Erebus Haunted Attraction Extends Hours to Spread More Fear

Erebus Haunted Attraction expands hours/days of operation as Halloween season ramps up.

Sisters of Your Sunshine Vapor Announces Lineup for ECHO Fest 2014

Some of the best from Detroit's and the Midwest's psychedelic music will be on two stages at 15th annual ECHO Fest on Nov. 15.

GENE KELLY: THE LEGACY in Berkley!

In a few short weeks, we’ll be hosting the wife of Broadway and Film Legend Gene Kelly with her one-woman-show!

Winter Skywarn Training Offered in Oakland County

The chilling season is just around the corner, and Oakland County's Homeland Security Division is offering winter spotting training.

Migrant Workers Think They're Under Fire, Duck for Cover

A couple living nearby was target shooting when one a stray bullet struck a farm worker in the stomach. Charges are expected.

Schools Featuring Optimal Flexibility Hold Informational Events for Michigan Families

Michigan’s leading virtual and blended learning schools have scheduled a variety of information events throughout October.

Oakland County girl promotes college savings in MSU parade

A Rochester Hills girl is continuing her duties as "the face of college savings" in Michigan for 2014.

Detroit Revs Batman's Motor, Jesuit Priest and Former Teacher Charged with Porn: Michigan News Digest

Also, the Farmington Hills City Hall and other green buildings are on the 2014 National Solar Tour.

Detroit Revs Batman's Motor

Ben Affleck gets sentimental about Detroit, where he has been filming Warner Bros. “Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice” superhero showdown.

Jesuit Priest, Former Teacher Charged with Child Porn

New charges could mean 60 years in prison for priest accused of videotaping hockey locker room at all-boys school in northwest Detroit.

Michigan One of Four States Picked to Explore Juvenile Justice System Reforms

Arkansas, Indiana and Tennessee also selected for program to look at reforms to juvenile justice program that will reduce recidivism rate.

Nuns Who Fired Gay, Pregnant Teacher Review Policies; Substitute Teacher Fired for Alleged Bomb Threat Sues School: Michigan News Digest

Also, a Michigan judge will decide skirmish over "rogue" police force in village – where there is1 police officer for every 3 residents.

Looking for Detroit Tigers Playoff Tickets?

Be wary of scams and don’t let Tiger Fever cloud your judgment, the Better Business Bureau warns.

Michigan-Made 'Butcher on the Block' Bratwurst and Gourmet Sausage Now Available Statewide through Kroger, Meijer and Spartan Stores

All 7 flavors of Michigan-made flavored bratwurst and sausage Butcher on the Block available in Kroger, Meijer and Spartan stores

When Is the Last Day to Register to Vote in Nov. 4, 2014, General Election?

Absentee ballots are available for Michigan voters who qualify, but votes need to register to vote by early next month to use them.

The Baronette Renaissance Hotel Offering "Casual" Meeting Spaces for Reservation with Workspace On Demand

New service allows business men and women to reserve meeting spaces (some complimentary) at The Baronette Renaissance Hotel in Novi.

Are Libraries Fading into Oblivion? What's Your Story?

What’s your library story? A Michigan company is collecting personal anecdotes about the power of libraries to change ives.

Judge: Water Isn't a Constitutional Right

Federal bankruptcy judge says he lacks the authority to stop water shutoffs and that Detroit can’t afford “this hit to its revenues.”

Judge to Decide Skirmish with 'Rogue' Police Force

Some Michigan cities struggle to maintain order amid deep patrol cuts. In another, the opposite – 1 officer for every 3 residents – is true

Bank of America Merrill Lynch Museums on Us

Bank of America and Merrill Lynch cardholders can enjoy arts and culture for free with Museums on Us.

Michigan Vets On One Last Mission

More than 140 vets have made Honor Guard Flights in recent days for somber reflection at memorials to their service.

Why Michigan Voters May Not Get Absentee Ballots

State review showed that a quarter of applications to third-party website had not been received by the local clerk.

Tearful College Goodbye, Jubilant Celebration of Life, Harrowing Bridge Collapse, Statewide Cloud 9 Ban Snarled: Michigan News Digest

A lawsuit filed after a bad online review straddles the tricky line between the online persona of a business and freedom of speech.

Oakland Officials Hit Snag in Attempt to Fast-Track Statewide 'Cloud 9' Synthetic Pot Ban

Clever street chemists alter molecular properties of synthetics just enough to remain inside the law.

Fedex Volunteers Support Mobile Food Pantry In Detroit During Hunger Action Month

10th Anniversary of FedEx Cares Week celebrates “Delivering Hope”