Panhandlers Begging for Money Could Face $100 Fines: Patch PM

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

$100 Fine for Panhandling: 5 Things Michigan Officials Said

• Birmingham lawmaker says panhandling is increasing along Woodward Corridor and residents “don’t like it.”

A Kiss, A Proposal and Life Happily Ever After in Plymouth

• At the Kellogg Park fountain, Jasper Recto leaned in, kissed his sweetheart and asked to marry her. The couple return annually for photos.

Memorial Day Gas Shortage Possible in Michigan

• Gov. Rick Snyder declared a state of emergency in the wake of a major fuel pipeline shutdown and unplanned refinery outage.

Memorial Day Travel, How to Get Around Road Construction

• No matter where you’re traveling in Michigan for Memorial Day, this guide will get you around road construction.

11 from Michigan in 2016 Scripps National Spelling Bee

• Three Metro Detroit students are competing for prizes at the 2016 Scripps National Spelling Bee in National Harbor, MD.

Carjacking Suspect 'Armed and Dangerous': FBI

• Angelo “Two Head” Allen may be in the Columbus, OH, area, the FBI said, announcing reward for his capture and conviction.

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• Holocaust Survivor Sings National Anthem for Detroit Tigers: Watch
• 'American Pickers' to Film in Michigan: How to Get on the Show
• World War II Veteran's Stolen Medals Restored
• Administrator's Tutoring Business Scammed DPS Out of $1.2M: Feds
• 5 Plead Guilty in Casino Cheating Conspiracy
• Judge in Bitter Custody Case Alleges Prosecutorial Misconduct
• Statewide Police Crackdown Starts with Memorial Day Travel
• 14 Arrested in Busy Weekend for Ferndale Police

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