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• Oxford's Connor Bandel launches into record books with 67-feet-5.75 in shot put

  04-06-2016 22:43
  
  HUDSONVILLE, MI -- Not even a runaway shot put could prevent Connor Bandel from making history on Friday. Bandel, a senior thrower from Oxford, came into the meet held at Baldwin Street Middle Scho...
  
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• Dog tattoos, treats and a 5K run draw pet owners to Paws in the Park

  04-06-2016 22:30
  
  Like many summer outdoor events, there were competitions, photo booths, a 5K run, vendors, snacks, and a tattoo station -- but this time, it was it was all tailored for dogs.
  
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• Miss USA 2016: See photos of all 52 contestants in this year's pageant

  04-06-2016 22:19
  
  The 52nd contestant is a new addition to this year's event.
  
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• EPA concerned about 'urgent' situation with chlorine levels in Flint water

  04-06-2016 22:00
  
  The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has concerns about the city of Flint's ability to distribute chlorine throughout the water system during the summer months.
  
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• Bloomfield Hills Academy of Sacred Heart wins fourth state championship in past five seasons

  04-06-2016 21:48
  
  "Winning never gets old and it certainly doesn't get old in tennis," Sacred Heart coach Judy Hehs said after her team claimed its fourth Division 4 state championship in the past five seasons. "We ...
  
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• Bloomfield Hills Marian girls tennis team makes 'statement' with 2016 D2 state title

  04-06-2016 21:45
  
  Marian won its first D2 team title since 2013 with a total of 32 points. The Mustangs ran away four of eight flights to dominate the final round.
  
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• How to protect gardens from hungry deer: 'Deer Doctor' offers tips

  04-06-2016 21:15
  
  With so much attention this year on the damage of doe, deer proofing tips are just what the doctor ordered. "Deer Doctor" Sandy Baker, to be exact.
  
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• Midland Dow wins head-to-head battle with Northville for Division 1 girls tennis state title

  04-06-2016 20:26
  
  After settling for second in 2015, the Chargers' focus remained on overcoming Northville.
  
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• Anika Yarlagadda turns freshman status into advantage for No. 1 singles state title

  04-06-2016 18:35
  
  Yarlagadda finished off an undefeated season without losing a set.
  
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• PHOTO GALLERIES: Best of the Detroit Grand Prix

  04-06-2016 17:44
  
  Check out the best photos from the 2016 Chevrolet Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix.
  
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• Summer Begins: 30 things to do in Michigan

  04-06-2016 17:29
  
  John Gonzalez of MLive is always searching for things to do, especially now that it's summer in Michigan. Here are 30 things to do in June 2016.
  
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• President Obama commutes sentence of Michigan drug dealing convict

  04-06-2016 17:19
  
  President Barack Obama on Friday commuted the sentence of a Michigan man who admitted to dealing cocaine in 2006, reducing his original 23-year sentence and allowing his release after 11 years behind bars.
  
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• Boxing legend Muhammad Ali's strong Michigan ties

  04-06-2016 16:22
  
  Muhammad Ali died on Friday, June 3
  
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• Man charged with kidnapping after 13-year-old found dead

  04-06-2016 15:53
  
  One of three suspects in the kidnapping of 13-year-old Deontae Mitchell has been charged with kidnapping.
  
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• Man charged with kidnapping Detroit teen

  04-06-2016 15:29
  
  The man who was arrested for kidnapping 13-year-old Deontae Mitchell in Detroit late Tuesday night has been officially charged.
  
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• Detroit Zoo has trained, armed response team ready if needed

  04-06-2016 15:00
  
  A Detroit Zoo official confirmed they have an emergency response team in place to deal with the "rare occurrence" of someone making it into an animal's enclosure.
  
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• Vernors celebrates 150 years in business

  04-06-2016 14:23
  
  Vernors Ginger Ale is turning 150 years old this year, making it the oldest soda pop in America!
  
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• Thon Maker, first NBA preps-to-pros candidate in 11 years, has Pistons visions

  04-06-2016 14:14
  
  The Sudanese-Australian big man met NBA requirements for the draft by graduating in 2015 then staying at an Ontario prep school.
  
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• Some of the coolest finds at Michigan's first 'The Container Store'

  04-06-2016 14:08
  
  The Container Store opens its first Michigan location at 43525 West Oaks Dr. in Novi on Sat., June 4, 2016 at 9am. Here are some of the coolest things we found there.
  
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• 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows' review: Dude, whatever

  04-06-2016 14:07
  
  It's violent kiddie piffle. But really, what did you expect?
  
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• Weekend of racing kicks off at the 2016 Chevrolet Belle Isle Grand Prix

  04-06-2016 14:06
  
  Race cars are back on Belle Isle this weekend for 2016 Chevrolet Belle Isle Grand Prix
  
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• These tips will help you take better photos of the northern lights

  04-06-2016 14:05
  
  An Upper Peninsula photographer and a MLive multimedia specialist share their advice.
  
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• Police on cellphone Amber Alerts: 'Damned if you do, damned if you don't'

  04-06-2016 14:00
  
  "We can't push a photo of a child or workable link with more information as we are limited to a specific number of characters," Michigan State Police Detective Sgt. Sarah Krebs explained.
  
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• Join MLive as 2016 state track and field champs will be crowned

  04-06-2016 14:00
  
  As the weather continues to warm, the action on the track is heating up as we barrel towards the final track weekend of the season. Across the West Michigan, state champions will be crowned in Divi...
  
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• Flint water crisis forms strong undercurrent at annual business gathering

  04-06-2016 14:00
  
  Only a few events at the Mackinac Policy Conference were exclusively Flint-focused, but the Flint water crisis permeated discussions throughout the week's events at the Grand Hotel.
  
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• 'The Lobster' movie review: Weirdness trumps emotion in oddball love story

  04-06-2016 13:44
  
  Colin Farrell and Rachel Weisz star in a dystopian story about lonely people being turned into animals.
  
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• Fun facts about Michigan's 20 biggest inland lakes

  04-06-2016 13:35
  
  Michigan's biggest 20 lakes each have something to talk about.
  
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• KWA chief says Flint mayor's comments 'baffling, and simply not correct'

  04-06-2016 13:31
  
  The man at the helm of the Karegnondi Water Authority says recent comments by Flint Mayor Karen Weaver about the KWA "are baffling, and simply not correct."
  
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• $8.9M Old Mission Peninsula home can seat 300 for a dinner party

  04-06-2016 13:30
  
  Owner created computer modem that squawked and buzzed to connect to early Internet.
  
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• Ask a Trooper: What to do when pressured at 'no turn on red' signs?

  04-06-2016 13:06
  
  State police answer readers' traffic questions.
  
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• Stick with MLive for your 2016 girls tennis state finals coverage

  04-06-2016 13:00
  
  With the weather getting warmer, the action on the courts is heating up as tennis programs from across the state strive to reach the ultimate goal: an MHSAA state title. After months of hard work, ...
  
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• In-depth look at 5 players pegged most for Pistons in mock drafts

  04-06-2016 13:00
  
  The Pistons have the No. 18 overall pick in the June 23 NBA draft.
  
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• Everything finally clicks for Tigers in big win over White Sox

  04-06-2016 12:06
  
  The Tigers got strong starting pitching from Jordan Zimmermann, solid efforts out of the bullpen and offensively banged out 14 hits.
  
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• Murdered 2-year-old remembered at vigil

  04-06-2016 04:33
  
  The city wide anger over violence on children continued Friday night. 
  
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• Jordan Zimmermann sharp in return, Tigers pound White Sox late for easy win

  04-06-2016 04:32
  
  The game was the opener of a three-game series between the AL Central foes.
  
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• Woman stabbed to death on Detroit's west side

  04-06-2016 04:17
  
  Detroit police are investigating the stabbing death of a woman on the city's west side.
  
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• MLive regional brackets show who plays who in baseball, softball, soccer next week

  04-06-2016 01:15
  
  This weekend's baseball, softball and girls soccer district winner get a trophy - and more action next week. The district champions advance to a regional play that starts Tuesday for soccer and is ...
  
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• MLive brackets show who plays who in baseball, softball, soccer regionals

  04-06-2016 01:15
  
  This weekend's baseball, softball and girls soccer district winner get a trophy - and more action next week. The district champions advance to a regional play that starts Tuesday for soccer and is ...
  
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• Live scoring, stats: Tigers host White Sox, Alex Avila at Comerica

  04-06-2016 00:40
  
  Chicago is one of the teams ahead of Detroit in the American League Central standings.
  
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• Man has costly confrontation with illegal dumper

  04-06-2016 00:28
  
  With few residents, Forester Street near Farr has become a popular spot for dumpers.
  
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• Suspects in boy's murder part of troubled family

  04-06-2016 00:00
  
  Lillian Lisette Roberts, 43, watched her boyfriend, Gregory Walker, beat 13-year-old Deontae Mitchell, say sources.
  
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