Oak Park, Michigan News

Look past obvious spots for new dining delectables - Dig deep around Metro Detroit and you'll find other local restaurants, diners and carry-out businesses that haven't gotten as much publicity as some mainstays, but each has a customer base that thinks the food is just as good. - Wed, 12 Jun 2013

WERC Announces 2013-2014 Board of Directors - At the 36th Annual WERC Conference, Warehousing Education and Research Council named logistics professionals to its 2013-2014 Board of Directors. Michael B. Wohlwend of SAP Americas was named President, while Paul M. Avampato of Mondelez International was named Vice President, and Sheila Benny of Optricity Corporation was chosen for Secretary-Treasurer. WERC is the only professional organization ... - Fri, 24 May 2013

Apt: Roxborough State Park a nearby hike replete with red rock views - Spring is a great time for adventures in the foothills. It's still mud-and-slush season in the high country, and temperatures are perfect, before the heat of summer. - Wed, 22 May 2013

SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING for Starke and Marshall Counties until 8 p.m. EDT - THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN NORTHERN INDIANA HAS ISSUED A * SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR... SOUTHWESTERN MARSHALL COUNTY IN NORTH CENTRAL INDIANA... STARKE COUNTY IN NORTHWEST INDIANA... - Wed, 12 Jun 2013

Michael Franti and Spearhead Announce All People Tour - Michael Franti and his band Spearhead have announced a North American fall tour dubbed the 'All People Tour,' which follows-up this summer's run of live dates - Fri, 14 Jun 2013

Bridesmaids Dresses On A Budget - Inside Bella Donna’s as dresses are moved to cleaner. (WWJ:Mike Campbell) So your best friend is getting married? Great, but you’ll need a dress! Check out this list for a variety of places to find a bridesmaids dress in the Detroit area. - Tue, 21 May 2013

Travel Picks: Top 10 golf resorts around the world - If your idea of a nature hike involves driving an elusive ball over acres of meticulously manicured greens, then bookmark this list of premier putting destinations created with golf enthusiasts in mind, ... - Fri, 24 May 2013

Michael Franti & Spearhead Confirm Fall Tour Dates - Michael Franti & Spearhead have announced the dates for the first leg of their All People’s Tour. The group will get started on September 4 in Milwaukee, WI after wrapping up their summer tour. - Thu, 13 Jun 2013

Lighthouse Run 4-mile run - Finish Name City Time - Sun, 16 Jun 2013

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PLAYBILL.COM'S CUE & A: Paper Mill's Little Mermaid Star Jessica Grové - Playbill.com - Grové has appeared on Broadway in A Little Night Music, Sunday in the Park with George (Celeste), Thoroughly Modern Millie (Miss Dorothy) and Les Misérables (Eponine). She starred as Dorothy in the 1990s national tour of The Wizard of Oz opposite ... - Tue, 18 Jun 2013

Charity Briefs for June 18, 2013 - SouthtownStar - Walk It Out For Andrew: A walk to honor the late Andrew Smialek to raise funds for the fight against pediatric cancer at Advocate Children's Hospital in Oak Lawn will be held at 2 p.m. June 22 at West Lawn Park, 4233 W. 65th St., Chicago. This is the ... - Mon, 17 Jun 2013

Things To Do In Dallas Tonight: June 17 - D Magazine - My friends all tried Lark on a weekend I was out of town, so I've yet to experience the restaurant across from Klyde Warren Park for myself. But the reports were extremely favorable. Dave Engbers, co-owner of Founders Brewing Company in Michigan, pairs ... - Mon, 17 Jun 2013

Notes: Michigan State One-Day - Wolverine Insider (subscription) - Blake Williams of Romeo (Mich.) caught the ball well. Ryan Bee of Hillsdale (Ohio) has the type of frame you like in the position, as does Allen Park (Mich.) product Jake Barann. Utica (Mich.) product Mitch Von Zittwitz, Grand Rapids West Catholic's ... - Mon, 17 Jun 2013

GR PE fund buys Oak Park equipment company - Crain's Detroit Business - Oak Park-based Mopec Inc., a maker of pathology and mortuary equipment, has been purchased by the Michigan Prosperity Fund, a new private equity fund based in Grand Rapids. The sale price wasn't disclosed. It was the second acquisition for the fund, ... - Sun, 16 Jun 2013

Former Syracuse star Eric Devendorf reflects on his life, his daughters and ... - Syracuse.com - Devendorf was a McDonald's All-American and a third-team Parade All-American coming out of Bay City, Mich. He played his senior high school season for national champion Oak Hill Academy. He was an integral ingredient in Syracuse University's offensive ... - Mon, 17 Jun 2013

7 Dead, 41 Wounded in Wave of Chicago Weekend Violence - NBC Chicago - Supt. Garry McCarthy talks to NBC Chicago's Stefan Holt and Daniella Guzman about the weekend's violence on Michigan Avenue and the 69 percent decline in murder rate in March. McCarthy on Mob Violence: 'We've Seen It .... In the Marquette Park ... - Mon, 17 Jun 2013

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