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James R. Gibbard, 87
James R. Gibbard, 87, of East Jordan, died Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2011, at his home. He was born July 5, 1924, in Detroit, the son of Russel and Dorothy (Speer) Gibbard. Jim served his country as a tank driver in the U.S. Army during World War II in the...Tags: U.S. Army, Florida, Chicago, Africa, World War II (1939-1945)
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Charges dismissed against Michigan mother in standoff
DETROIT (AP) — Criminal charges were dismissed against a Detroit mother accused of firing a shot at police and keeping them at bay outside her home for 12 hours when they tried to remove her 13-year-old daughter. Judge Ronald Giles dismissed the...Tags: Justice System, Wayne County, Michigan, Prosecution, Lawyers
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Esther Gordy Edwards dies at 91; sister of Motown Records founder
When Berry Gordy Jr. wanted to borrow $800 from his family to found Motown Records in 1959, he knew that the most formidable resistance would come from his oldest sister, Esther.
"You're 29 years old and what have you done with your life?" his sister...Tags: Arts and Culture, Ohio, Museums, Motown Records, The Supremes (music group)
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Potential Red Cross strike could impact state, region
Differences over employee health benefits could send hundreds of Red Cross nurses and blood collection workers to the picket lines next week. The strike would not impact the Northern Lower Michigan chapter in Petoskey.
While the strike would not...Tags: American Red Cross, Health, Nursing, Career and Workplace, Medical Specialization
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Man Accused Of Sexual Assault Takes Photos Of Unsuspecting Women
FOX 17 News Reporter / ProducerA man from Calhoun County was charged last month with sexually assaulting a woman and dumping her at a truck stop, but it's what police found after his arrest that has them worried there may be more victims. Kelvin Hawkins, 45, was charged with...Tags: Michigan, Prosecution, Abusive Behavior, Social Issues, Rape
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Joanne Dissette Zinn, 99
Joanne Dissette Zinn, age 99, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Aug. 17, 2011. At the time of her death, she was a resident of the Saline Evangelical Nursing home in Saline, Mich. Joanne was born on Oct. 4, 1911, in Indianapolis, Ind., to James...Tags: Protestantism, Health, Nursing, Medical Specialization, Indianapolis
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Obama marks Labor Day with speech in Detroit
DETROIT (AP) — President Barack Obama plans to touch down for a few hours in Michigan to speak during Detroit's annual Labor Day festivities. Obama comes to the labor stronghold Monday in the same week he's expected to address a joint session of...Tags: Barack Obama, Career and Workplace, Labor Day, Holidays, General Motors Corp.
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The President Spends Labor Day Talking Jobs In Detroit
FOX 17 Senior Web ProducerThe President made stop in the Motor City Monday, spending his Labor Day talking about jobs in a state that desperately needs them. "A lot of folks have been looking for work for a long time here in Detroit, and all across Michigan and all across the...Tags: Labor Day, Holidays, General Motors Corp., Republican Party
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Blood collection workers walk off the job in Petoskey
A dozen Petoskey based blood collection workers joined hundreds of others from around the state and region today, Wednesday, as they walked off the job. Last week, the Lansing-based Office and Professional Employees International Union Local 459,...Tags: American Red Cross, Health, Health and Safety at Work, Career and Workplace, Labor Legislation
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Campaign launched to show Muslim service to US
DETROIT (AP) — The service by American Muslims to Michigan and the rest of the country is the focus of a new billboard and Internet campaign marking the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks on the United States. Billboards showing American...Tags: Council on American-Islamic Relations, Islam
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State board to consider tougher standardized test scoring standards
LANSING (AP) — The Michigan State Board of Education next week is expected to consider tougher standards for what's considered a passable score on the state's standardized tests. The Detroit News obtained a draft proposal by the state Department of...Tags: School Examinations, Education
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Dorothy J. Brinker
Dorothy J. Brinker has died after a brief illness. She was born June 16, 1923 in Detroit, Michigan, and moved to California in 1946. Dorothy was a bookkeeper in the garment industry of Los Angeles for more than 20 years working for such manufacturers...Tags: Rose Marie, Consumer Goods Industries
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