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Lansing, MI - Michigan retailers' sales rose slightly in May, stopping a two-month decline, according to the Michigan Retail Index, a joint project of Michigan Retailers Association (MRA) and the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago.

Entertainment

American Power Boat Association Gold Cup Race

Detroit, MI - See Unlimited Hydroplanes race at speeds up to 200 mph for the oldest active motor sport trophy in the world at the 100th running of the prestigious American Power Boat Association Gold Cup race presented by the metro Detroit Chrysler Jeep Superstores July 10-12 along the Detroit River.

Business

Retailers Expect Better Sales In 2nd Quarter

Lansing, MI - Michigan retailers' outlook rose for the 2nd Quarter, despite March sales that remained essentially flat, according to the Michigan Retail Index, a joint project of Michigan Retailers Association (MRA) and the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago.

Community

Detroit FD Presents Arson Reward Checks Detroit, MI - The Detroit Fire Department presented two $2,500 arson reward checks on Thursday, June 18, at 10:30 a.m. at Fire Department Headquarters, located at 250 W. Larned. The information from these two witnesses was critical in the arrest of an arsonist.

Crime

Dearborn Police Officer Arrested For Tax Fraud And Forgery Dearborn, MI - Attorney General Mike Cox has announced the arrest of Gino Soave, an officer with the Dearborn Police Department, for tax evasion and fraud related to the purchase of a 54' boat known as the "Bada Bing V."

Government

SOS Mobile Branch Office Schedules Local Visits

Lansing, MI - Secretary of State Terri Lynn Land has announced that the Mobile Branch Office will serve customers at three senior centers in Milford, Northville and Novi on June 2, 3 and 4.

Health

Air Quality Awareness Week

Lansing, MI - Governor Jennifer M. Granholm has designated the week of April 27 as Air Quality Awareness Week. The week represents Michigan’s partnership with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's National Weather Service to promote better understanding about the air we breathe.

Schools

MET Program Offers Chance To Win $100 Gas Card

Lansing, MI - Take the heat off summer gas prices by sharing the good news about the Michigan Education Trust (MET) with friends, family and coworkers. Participants in MET’s refer-a-friend program will be entered for a chance to win a $100 gas card and help others learn about saving for college with prepaid tuition.

Sports

Wayne County To Salute Spartan Great Greg Kelser

Detroit, MI - The Wayne County Commission and Wayne County Executive Robert Ficano will kick-off NCAA Final Four Weekend in Detroit by honoring Detroit Piston and NCAA college basketball commentator Greg Kelser.

Traffic

Hines Drive Closure Scheduled For June 21

Detroit, MI - Hines Drive will be closed on Sunday, June 21 from 7:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. from Ann Arbor Trail to Outer Drive for a bike event in the park.

Views

John LaFond Writes In Asking For Your Vote Letter to the Editor: Are you appalled by the continuing increases in the cost of higher education? I am - that is why I am running for University of Michigan Regent! Campaigning across Michigan, I have listened to families who face the severe financial challenges of paying college tuition.

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