Once Abused, Hero Dog That Saved Child Will Steal Your Heart: Patch PM

METRO DETROIT, MI – Here are some stories from the Michigan Patch network worth talking about tonight:

Once Abused, Michigan Dog Saves Toddler Alone In The Cold

• Peanut yelped and ran until her owner responded. Outside, he found a 3-year-old girl, naked, shivering and curled up against the cold.

Troy Woman Swindled Out Of $700K In Match.Com Scam

• The victim started sending money to the scammer on Feb. 7 and didn’t stop until her bank advised her of the ruse on March 18.

‘Seinfeld’-Like Michigan Can Deposit Scam Ends In Plea

• "Seinfeld" characters dreamed of scamming the deposit law. A Michigan man actually did for about three years, authorities said.

Cops With A Heart: Royal Oak Police Grow Mustaches To Benefit Kids With Autism

• The Golden Mustache Trophy goes to the community that raises the most funds.

Detroit’s Most Expensive Dilapidated House Lists For $5M

• Next door to the still-under-construction Little Caesars Arena, house’s value is location, location, location, seller says.

iPhone 7 Sting: Men Use Phony Credit Card To Purchase Smart Phones

• Deputies pose as Rochester Hills homeowner to set up sting meeting with suspects.

Also Worth a Read

• Missing Dearborn Teenager Lukas Brown Reunited With Family
• Local Athlete Doesn’t Let Disability Keep Her From Record Books
• Republican Gov. Snyder Asks Congressional Delegation To Reject Obamacare Replacement
• Massage Parlor Under Investigation Tries Another Tact
• Michigan Education Groups Sue To Block ‘Backdoor Voucher’ Program
• NCAA March Madness Basketball Tournament: Oregon Up Next For Surging Wolverines
• Tim Allen Taking Heat For Nazi Remarks Made On 'Jimmy Kimmel Live'
• Motorists Warming Cars May No Longer Be Left Out In The Cold

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