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A political power struggle between Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel and county commissioners may have to be settled in court.Hackel sued the Board of Commissioners in March after it appointed members to the new Macomb County Older Adult Advisory Committee created 11 months ago. Hackel contends that under the county charter, the board lacks the authority to form another panel, adding that it will create confusion and waste in county government.

Frankenmuth's Greta Van Fleet has offered up the first taste of its upcoming new album.Early Tuesday morning, July 17, the hard rocking quartet released "When The Curtain Falls," a rhythmic, dynamic and psychedelic-tinged track built on a muscular groove. Frontman Josh Kiska's waiting vocals still hew impressively close to Led Zeppelin's Robert Plant but take on a slightly more metallic edge during parts of the song.

The Armada Police Department is looking to hire individuals to work security during this year's Armada Fair, which is set to run from Aug. 13-19.Applications must be submitted by Aug. 10.Those who are hired must attend a brief meeting scheduled for 7 p.m. Aug. 12.Applications and background waivers can be obtained at the Armada Police Department or Armada Village Offices, which are both located at 74274 Burk St.

Residents who navigate Romeo Plank Road through Clinton and Macomb Townships may again need to find a new route as it will be closed at Hall Road (M-59) for 10 days.The closure will start at 6 a.m. Monday, July 23, and last until 7 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 2, according to a news release issued by the Michigan Department of Transportation on Monday.

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WASHINGTON >> Bryce Harper thrilled the home crowd and surely made his father proud, winning the All-Star Home Run Derby on Monday night with an exceptional display of power that carried him past Kyle Schwarber of the Chicago Cubs 19-18.Harper hit the contest-winning blast in extra time, the reward for hitting two homers at least 440 feet during the 4 minutes of regulation.

MOSCOW >> Kylian Mbappe high-fived a political protester who invaded the field during the World Cup final. French President Emmanuel Macron leapt out of his seat in a VVIP area that included a leader charged with genocide. And Vladimir Putin was drenched in a sudden downpour as the trophy was handed over to the victorious French team.

CARNOUSTIE, Scotland >> Jordan Spieth figured someone from the R&A would be waiting for him when he pulled into the parking lot at Carnoustie to take back the silver claret jug. Instead, he was part of a ceremony with enough pomp to drive home the point.His reign as British Open champion was over.

ATLANTA >> Jimbo Fisher introduced himself to his new Texas A&M team with some insults and frank challenges.Right off the bat, the new coach told the Aggies they were soft in 2017, according to one of his players. Fisher also told his new players they better do things his way, or otherwise they'd be gone.