Dog Found in Plastic Bag on 90-Degree Day; PETA Offers $5K Reward: Patch PM

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

Dog Found in Plastic Bag on 90-Degree Day; PETA Offers $5K Reward

• It’s unclear if suspect driving Lexus SUV abandoned Gladys, or if she found the distressed pooch and dropped her off at the shelter.

Toddler Finds Glass in Wendy’s Hamburger: Report

• Restaurant owners say the glass was from a light bulb that was broken during a maintenance operation.

Rochester Hills Student ‘America’s Top Young Scientist’ Finalist

• Ten students nationwide are competing for $25,000 prize and working one-on-one with 3M scientists.

Watch This Armed Robbery of Pharmacy Go Down

• Police seek public’s help in identifying suspect who allegedly demanded money, threatened employees and robbed pharmacy.

4th of July Fireworks Could Fizzle as State Ban Considered

• With only a slight chance of rain through Independence Day, Michigan State Fire Marshal Julie Secontine could ban consumer fireworks.

Just How Bad Are Michigan’s Interstate Highways and Bridges?

• They’re among the worst in the nation, according to a new report marking the 60th anniversary of the Interstate highway system.

Also Worth a Read

• Ex-NFL Player Dies After Accidentally Shooting Himself in Stomach
• 2 Gang Members Indicted in Double Murder
• Stretch Like a Feline at Catfé Lounge ‘Purrlates’ Classes
• Watch: Endangered Polar Bear Tundra Explores Detroit Zoo
• Great Lakes Pose Rip Current Dangers to 4th of July Swimmers
• Confusing Fiat Chrysler Gear Shifter Linked to 266 Crashes
• Mitsubishi Workers Raise $11,750 for Miracle League of Plymouth
• Pedestrian, Dogs Injured in Royal Oak
• IKEA Recalls 29 Million Dressers After Child Deaths

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