How Metro Detroit Man Made It Into Record Books: Patch PM

DETROIT, MI – Here are some stories to talk about tonight on Michigan Patch:

What Bowler Achieved Hardly Ever Happens

Plaza Lanes in Plymouth fell silent just before David Sewesky, of Dearborn, rolled a strike that sealed a 900 series.

Harbaugh to Sleep Over at No.1 Kicking Recruit’s House

Jim Harbaugh is determined. The Wolverines coach says they’ll watch a movie and he may even accompany Quinn Nordin to high school so he won’t miss classes.

Powerball Jackpot Swells (and Swells) to $1.5B

Biggest jackpot in Powerball history grows more enormous with frenzied sales; get the latest on prize payout, where to get tickets, more.

Canadian Pleads Guilty in Sextortion Case Involving Teens

The West Bloomfield Township police Department was involved in the investigation of a man who enticed teens to perform sex acts on a website, then exposed them to their friends, peers and administrators at their church.

16 Ways to Observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Metro Detroit

From peace marches to lectures to documentary showings and a chance to sit in Rosa Parks’ bus, there’s plenty to do on Jan. 18.

Also Worth a Read

• NBC ‘Dateline’ Explores ‘Dr. Evil’ Web of Lies: Watch
• Warm Winter Means Ice Isn’t 100 Percent Safe
• Royal Oak May Sell City Hall, Police Headquarters
• Homeowner Interrupts Burglary, Fires on Suspect
• Did You Hear? I-275 Noise May Get Worse Before it Gets Better
• Rochester Man Wins $1 Million Powerball Prize
• Birmingham Artist ‘Almost Broke’ David Bowie’s Nose
• 2 Metro Schools Placed on Lockdown Tuesday
• Credit Union ‘Appalled and Dismayed’ by $20M Embezzlement
• Sheriff’s Offices Lost Armored Vehicles, Get Them Again
• Generous Ferndale Leave Policy Competes with Private Sector

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