What Are You Telling Your Kids About Ray Rice?

A “Baltimore Ravens Ray Rice” Google search brings up 1.3 million results in seconds. What’s the teachable moment from all the publicity?

Coast Guard's Alarming Warning on Great Lakes Oil Spill

Responders have “almost no capability” to respond to submerged spills, adding urgency to study of pipeline safety, spill preparedness.

Columbus Blue Jackets Sign Plymouth Whalers' Sonny Milano

Milano was selected by Columbus in the first round of the 2014 NHL Draft

Child Passenger Safety Week: September 14th-20th

Is Your Child In The Right Car Seat? Child Passenger Safety Week is this September 14th-20th

Solar Storm: Internet May Flare Up, But So May Northern Lights (Video)

A major solar flare launched off the Sun Wednesday, potentially unleashing a geomagnetic storm that could interrupt communications.

Top 5 Tips for Helping Your Online Student

The following are five easy tips that you can use to make sure your child is learning effectively at home

Stephen Colbert Pans Detroit's Faygo Fire Alarm System, Deer Season About to Begin, Slow-Speed Getaway Vehicle: Michigan News Digest

Also, Oakland County releases a list of road projects.

Plymouth Uptown Players Auditions on September 14

Youth Theater auditions for ages 5-14

Alleged Shoplifter Uses Store's Motorized Shopping Cart as Getaway 'Vehicle'

When police caught up with the suspect, she reportedly said she took the wheelchair “because she didn’t feel like walking.”

Entry into Canada after a DUI Conviction

Entry into Canada after a drinking and driving conviction can be difficult. Learn more about DUI and the law here.

Get Your Grill On! Steak Fry At Plymouth VFW Post 6695

Come on out to the Steak Fry at the Plymouth VFW Post 6695 on Friday, Sept. 12th

Colbert Jabs 'Can-Do Spirit' in Detroit's Fire Alert System: 'Let's Have a Can Do It'

There’s nothing funny about Detroit’s bankruptcy, but this vido from “The Colbert Report” will split your sides.

Plymouth Whalers' Mathew Campagna Enjoys Rejuvenation With New Team

Veteran works well with Sonny Milano.

Severe Weather Alert for Southeast Michigan: What You Need to Know

About 10,000 metro Detroit residents are still in the dark after Friday's gales. More storms are on the way.

Join Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan to Inspire Tomorrow's Leaders

Girl Members and Adult Volunteers Alike Benefit from Their Girl Scout Experiences

Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan Bake-off Cookie Benefit invites you to eat for a good cause

Area chefs to create one-of-a-kind desserts to give all girls an opportunity to be Girl Scouts

Michigan Deer Season Just Around the Corner: What You Need to Do to Be Legal

Deer hunting is a big deal in Michigan, where more than 650,000 deer hunters take to the woods every year.

Reaume & Co. Caving On Amphitheater Is Too Little, Too Late

Was the scrapping of the amphitheater a desperate attempt to stave off a recall effort, or did they just run out of taxpayer money?

Sheriff 'Just Horrified' by Puppy Video, Driver in Road Rage Claims Self-Defense, Whistleblower Alerted State to Disgraced Cancer Doc in 20120, Area Schools on Newsweek's Top High Schools in America List: Michigan News Digest

Also, a body found in a wooded area ends the mystery surrounding the disappearance of a Rochester Hills man last January.

11 Names Will Be Added to Michigan Memorial in 9/11 Ceremony

Etched names of 11 police and fire officials will be added to the granite wall in a ceremony featuring keynote remarks by Gov. Rick Snyder.

Attorney to Argue Self-Defense in Deadly Road Rage: 'Whole Story Has Not Been Heard'

Family of Martin Edward Zale, charged with open murder in the death of Derek Flemming, "completely shocked by his," attorney says.

Detroit, Suburbs Reach Historic Water Deal

After months of wrangling, a $2 billion accord will provide for system upgrades for the next four decades.

Sheriff 'Just Horrified' by Video of 4-Year-Old Repeatedly Tossing Puppy in Street

Video ignites a firestorm online, sparks a question: If adults don’t stop children’s cruelty to animals, are they liable?

Schools with Unique and Flexible Learning Models Host Information Sessions

To ensure your child does not miss one vital day of school, Michigan’s leading virtual and blended learning schools continue to host events

Apparition of Jesus Makes for Ultimate Comfort Food, 3 Held in Bloomfield Township Beating Death, Man Released from Jail After New DNA Tests, Floppy-Eared Weed Eaters: Michigan News Digest

Daytime TV diva Rachael Ray is coming to metro Detroit with charity that gets rescued pets glam-shot ready to enhance chances of adoption.

Cleared of Rape by DNA Evidence, Man Released After 15 Years of Life Sentence

Prosecutor’s office retains the right to refile murder charges against Jamie Peterson, who is mentally impaired, but lawyers aren’t worried.

Global Social Enterprise Returns To Ann Arbor Promoting Artists and Non-Profits

Voxtropolis is a global movement that showcases artists while raising awareness and funding for non-profits.

After Strong Storms, Parishioner Finds Jesus

Holy pierogi! Is that the face of Jesus on that dumpling?

Weeds Got Your Goat? These Goats Will Get Your Weeds

Goats are good farm workers, says a woman who rented a dozen to control weeds on her farm. Plus, they’re cuter than weedwackers.

Girl Defies All Odds and Thrives After Life-Threatening Condition

Fatima Atwi doing well after life-saving procedure at Children’s Hospital of Michigan

Plymouth Whalers Win Saturday Shootout, 2-1, Over Saginaw

Mathew Campagna and Sonny Milano score in the shootout for Plymouth

Supervisor LaJoy And Host of Canton Officials Endorse Fausone for State House Seat

Carol Ann Fausone received some big endorsements in her bid for a State House seat.

Powerful Storms Kill 1, Leave Hundreds of Thousands in the Dark

DTE Energy calls the straight-line winds that rolled through southeast Michigan "the 10th most impactful storm" in its 111-year history.

Blues and Jazz @ The Elks are presented by the Plymouth Ann Arbor Elks Lodge #325 located at 41700 Ann Arbor Rd, Plymouth MI

Blues @ The Elks happens on the second Tuesday of the month and Jazz @ The Elks happens on the last Tuesday of the month from 7 pm to 10 pm

Judie Cochill with Ron Kischuk Trio

Judie Cochill w/ Ron Kischuk Trio at Jazz @ The Elks on December 30, 2014 $10 donation includes hors d'oeuvres from 7 pm to 10 pm

Paul VornHagen Quartet

Paul VornHagen Quartet at Jazz @ The Elks $10 donation at the door includes hors d'oeuvres from 7 pm to 10 pm

Barbara Ware w/ Cliff Monear Trio

Barbara Ware with Cliff Monear Trio at Jazz @ The Elks $10 donation includes hors d'oeuvres from 7 pm to 10 pm

The Bluescasters

The Bluescasters at Blues @ The Elks on November 11, 2014 $5 donation, from 7 pm to 10 pm

Bullet Fired in Rage Ended the Life of a Husband and Father of 2: What Can Be Done to Restore Civility?

Topping our Patch Baker’s Dozen, a collection of 13 posts from Michigan over the past week, is a story of a family’s crushing grief.

Little Girl's Heartbreaking Discovery After Daddy Dies in Road Rage, Former Cop Alleged Serial Rapist, Technology Helps Sheriff's Office Catch a Thief While It Eludes Firefighters in Bankrupt Detroit: Michigan News Digest

On a lighter note, whinny if you want to hear the punch line: Some area firefighters went to see a fellow about a horse …