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INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP -- Thin Lizzy's "The Boys Are Back in Town" played on the PA just before Rob Zombie took the stage Wednesday night, July 11, at the DTE Energy Music Theatre -- a fitting overture for the evening's hard rock festivities. The boys in question were Zombie and Marilyn Manson, self-proclaimed Twins of Evil hitting the road again with a The Second Coming Tour sequel to their first joint venture during 2012.

The Detroit Symphony Orchestra will play its annual summer shows this weekend at the Ford House, 1100 Lake Shore Road in Grosse Pointe Shores. The DSO, conducted by Joshua Gersen, plays a Hollywood Night at 8 p.m. Friday, July 13 and "An American In Paris" on Saturday, July 14. Both start at 8 p.m.

Attorneys for Charles Rizzo Sr. say he admits his role in a scheme involving "phantom dumpster" invoices, but then point the finger at a business associate as the person who orchestrated the scam and has not faced any criminal charges.The allegations were made in a memorandum in advance of Rizzo's July 24 sentencing before federal Judge Robert Cleland in Port Huron for one count of conspiracy to commit mail fraud as part of the ongoing public corruption probe centered in Macomb County.

Southbound Mound Road from 14 Mile to 16 Mile roads will have three lanes closed Thursday into Friday afternoon as part of the ongoing construction project, according to the Macomb County Department of Roads.Access will be maintained to residential and commercial properties throughout the project, which is scheduled to be completed by Nov.

The proliferation of crime scene investigation programs on television has produced increased interest among young people to pursue careers in the industry.But Susan Gunn, the dean of the College of Urban Education for Davenport University in Warren, is teaching prospective students CSI is not as easy as it looks on television.

Area athletes will take to the streets of downtown New Baltimore and the waters of Anchor Bay this weekend for the Anchor Bay Triathlon.The 33rd annual event is scheduled to kick off at 7 a.m. Saturday at Walter and Mary Burke Park. Racers of all levels will compete in a half-mile swim, 11-mile bike ride and 3-mile run along paths in and around the city's historic downtown.

DEAR ABBY >> My brother-in-law "Charles" has earned the privilege of being buried in a military cemetery. He lost his wife, "Claire," to cancer 10 years ago; she is buried in their plot in the military cemetery with a headstone. Their children are all adults now. Charles has been seriously dating a divorcee, "Joyce," and they are talking about marriage.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Update your image or show off your creative flair. Make a statement and explore new possibilities. If you've got it, why not flaunt it? LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Check out your options before you make a move. You'll be disappointed if you act prematurely. Too much of anything will weigh you down.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. >> Even after his first three-hit game of the season and a home run, Kevin Kiermaier knew the focus deserved to be elsewhere Wednesday after the Tampa Bay Rays completed a three-game sweep of the Detroit Tigers with a 4-2 victory.C.J. Cron's three-run home run in the seventh inning carried the Rays to their fifth straight win, and five pitchers held the opponent to two runs or fewer for the 12th time in the Rays' past 15 home games, in which they are 14-1.

DETROIT >> A playground-themed basketball league featuring former NBA stars is making a stop at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit.The BIG3 will hold court Friday with four games at the home of the Pistons.This is the second season of the 3-on-3 league that was co-founded by entertainer Ice Cube and features players like Amare Stoudemire, Baron Davis, Kenyon Martin, Nate Robinson and Meta World Peace.