Cleric Influential with ISIS, Pooch Pulled from Sinkhole, Terrifying Ferris Wheel Ride, More Cleanup from the Floods of 2014: Michigan News Digest

This pup named Maxine had a close call in Farmington Hills last week. (Photo submitted)

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In case you missed it, a collection of stories recently on Patch:

• Firefighters Rescue Dog Swallowed by Sinkhole
• ‘Oh My God, They’re Falling’: Terrifying Ferris Wheel Ride
• Feds Go After $250K Owed by Dearborn Cleric with ISIS Influence
• Volunteers Help Cash-Strapped Flood Victims Clean Molding, Stinking Belongings
• April Millsap May Have Been Targeted for Sexual Assault
• Northville Public School District One of Best in the State, Report Confirms
• Royal Oak Officials Call for Parking Meter Upgrades
• Royal Oak Sewer Analysis Could Explain Flood Disparity
• Massive Need for Volunteers to Move Floods of 2014 Recovery Along
• Farm-to-Table Dinners Feature Top Chefs from Metro

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