Take a Look at This Incredible Shrinking Man: Patch PM

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

Surgery, Follow-Up Support Help Man Shed 270 Pounds

After years of struggling with different diet plans, Dennis Piccin decided to have bariatric surgery. But that was only half the battle.

Highland Township Ice-Fishing Tragedy

A father and son were fishing on Alderman Lake when they fell into the water.

5 Restaurant Co-Workers Die in Novi House Fire

Both the cause of the death and the origin of the blaze are undetermined.

Filmmaker: Don’t Send Flint Water, Declare Martial Law

Michael Moore renewed his call for governor’s arrest, says Flint water crisis result of state effort to “take over majority-black cities.”

‘Furries’ Get Lewd with G-Rated Tony the Tiger

Not gr-r-reat. Not gr-r-reat at all, Tony growls back after “furries” ask him to get down and very dirty.

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• Radio Station, School, City Team for Glenn Frey Drive

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