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Statue of Segregationist Moved / Baby Plan 'None of Your Business' / Cat Hoarders / Trans Teen's Gift / Forbes 400: Top Reads
If you miss a day on Patch, you miss a lot. Catch up on the top stories from the week of Sept. 27-Oct. 3.
Controversial Hubbard Statue Removed, Prepared for New Home
For some, statue of longtime former mayor celebrates the path he paved toward prosperity; to others, it’s a vestige of a racist past.
Internet Loves Woman Who Says Baby Plans ‘None of Your Business’
Michigan woman speaks out about being grilled about children -- or the lack of them.
84 Cats Rescued from Royal Oak Hoarders Too Much for County
Oakland County animal control officials reach out to nonprofit animal rescue groups to take in 84 cats rescued from hoarders, but it’s a tough sell: Most of them have highly contagious ringworm.
Transportation Secretary Calling Auto Execs to Washington
In the wake of a string of recall scandals, official cites lack of confidence in required reporting of vehicle-related deaths.
Metro Detroit Trans Teen Gets Gift of Hormones from Mom: WATCH
“I felt like i was in a box for a long, long time and it was just unlocked,” says teen, who was born a boy, but has identified as a girl.
Michiganders Prominent on Forbes 400 List of Richest Americans
In the Metro Detroit area, the list included Michael and Marian Ilitch, Dan Gilbert, Manuel Moroun and Roger Penske.
Man Claiming to Have HIV Arrested After Allegedly Forcing Teen to Kiss Him
A man who allegedly approached a Wyandotte 15-year-old in Bishop Park and forced her to kiss him twice said he had communicable diseases.
- Hammock Debate in Full Swing at Michigan State
- ‘Gaze,’ Iron Horse, Staying at the Home of the Mustang
- Sheriff: Attorney Trying to ‘Strong Arm’ County in In-Custody Death of Inmate
- County Casual Day Raises Record $7K for Fallen Trooper’s Family
- Girl Who Snagged Foul Ball Melts Boy’s Heart: Watch
Cops & Courts
- Judge in Bitter Custody Dispute Could Recuse Herself
- Judge Rejects Plea of Doc Admitting Unnecessary Surgeries
- Defendant in Sextortion Case Dies Suddenly
- Oakland County Doctor Sentenced in Drugs-for-Sex Scheme
Politics & Government
- MDOT Surveys Motorists on I-275 Construction Options
- Time for Michigan to Adopt Arizona Redistricting Model?
- Heise Challenges Price for Plymouth Township Supervisor
Business
Schools
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