Rick SNYDER“The underlying key to success...is to change our culture.”
Barack OBAMA“The nation that invented the automobile cannot walk away from it - we need Michigan...”
Detroit lawyer Dickinson goes postal »
Don Dickinson, a Detroit lawyer and namesake of the U.P. county, was appointed the U.S. postmaster general on Jan. 16, 1888. He served under President Grover Cleveland until 1889. The New York native, whose family moved to Michigan when he was 2 years old, was a graduate of the University of Michigan.
A keeper of odd things »
You never saw David Josar’s name in this newspaper — because he worked for the competition. As a Detroit News reporter, off-and-on starting during the strike of the 1990s, Josar broke his share of big stories.
Young people step into political leadership »
Candice Rusie ran for St. Clair Shores City Council because issues such as a snow removal ordinance dissatisfied residents and because she thought her background as a litigation attorney would be an asset.
Autopsy set for today in Botsford burn death »
An autopsy was planned for Saturday for a 92-year-old Botsford Hospital patient who died Friday after being found on fire by a nurse in a case that has hospital officials puzzled.
Riddle’s lawyers cite race in case »
Attorneys for Sam Riddle — the embattled political consultant whose trial on federal corruption charges is set to begin Monday — have filed an 11th-hour motion challenging the constitutionality of the jury pool summoned in his case.
Cox reports $1.8 million »
While most of the political attention in Michigan was centered on Democrats last week, since Lt. Gov. John Cherry dropped out of the gubernatorial chase, Attorney General Mike Cox couldn’t resist giving a preview of his campaign for governor.
Charles Green: WWII vet was a dedicated educator »
Charles Adam Green, a psychologist and former special education teacher for Detroit Public Schools, was known for his advocacy of children, especially those whom he believed to be wrongfully placed in special education programs.
Dr. Martin Luther King celebration events »
24th annual MLK Symposium: Opening lecture with Carmen VanKerckhove, Leading Voice on Race & Racism. 5 p.m. Tue. Michigan League, 911 N. University, Ann Arbor. 734-936-1055. www.mlksymposium.umich.edu.
Pointes to try professional trappers to capture coyote »
A company that traps coyotes might start working this week to catch a coyote that Grosse Pointe Woods public safety officials believe snatched a dog from its yard and is living in the area of the Lochmoor Club.
Get involved »
Baker College will hold financial aid presentations at several local high schools over the next two weeks. The program for college-bound seniors and their parents is free and will offer tips on how to apply for federal and state financial aid. In addition, information about grants, scholarships and other types of assistance will be provided.
