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A preliminary exam for the Sterling Heights man charged in a workplace shooting spree that left two dead earlier this year got underway June 26 and is scheduled to continue July 10 in Waterford's 48th district court before Judge Richard Kuhn.Vernest Griffin, 45, faces multiple charges in Waterford for a shootout with police after he allegedly shot to death Keith Kitchen in Taylor and

MACOMB COUNTY ALL-STAR TRACK & FIELD TEAMBOYSDIVISION 2-3-4FIRST TEAMShot put: George Talley III, Center Line, junior.Discus: Nathan Nowik, Armada, junior.High jump: Jaylan Branch, Michigan Collegiate, senior.Long jump: Vince Steinbrink, Armada, junior.

INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP -- John Fogerty's the guy who sings that it "looks like we're in for nasty weather" -- and that's exactly what he and ZZ Top encountered Monday night, June 27, when their tour rolled into the DTE Energy Music Theatre.But both acts still delivered the "rockin' good time" that Fogerty promised near the start of his portion of the stormy evening.

The Detroit Symphony Orchestra's 26th Annual Salute To America brings four nights of patriotic music - and big fireworks - to Greenfield Village in Dearborn starting at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 30. Tickets are $30 and $22.50, free for children 4 and younger. Call 313-576-5111 or visit

American Polish Festival • American Polish Festival and Craft Show July 13-15 on the grounds of the American Polish Century Club, 33204 Maple Lane, Sterling Heights. Features home made foods, games, live music and dancing. July 13 'TGIF After Work Party 4 p.m.-midnight; craft show 4-9 p.

A 34-year-old man serving life in prison for a Shelby Township carjacking murder gained a new trial Tuesday from the U.S. Court of Appeals.Joseph Hendrix, convicted of felony murder for the 2006 death of Evangeline Doen, won a retrial because his statements to police were erroneously allowed during his 2007 trial in Macomb County Circuit Court in Mount Clemens.

L'Anse Creuse Public Schools is hosting a Non-Instructional Job Fair on July 10 from 1 p.m.-5 p.m. at the Harry L. Wheeler Community Center and Administrative Offices.L'Anse Creuse has many open positions at various buildings. The district is looking to hire bus drivers, bus aides, maintenance and grounds workers, custodians, food service workers, mechanics, childcare professionals, SACC (School-Aged Child Care) aides, sports coaches, and ELL (English Language Learning) paraprofessionals.

MILWAUKEE - Marc Skildum is an avid supporter of President Donald Trump who raises alpacas in nearby Dousman, Wisconsin, and rides Electra Glide Ultra Classics with his wife, Stacey. But he doesn't share the president's outrage that Harley-Davidson, headquartered here for 115 years, is moving work overseas to get around Trump's brewing global trade war.

With 37 albums under its belt (and counting), the Kidz Bop troupe is bopping its way into Oakland University's Meadow Brook Amphitheatre for a night of music at 6 p.m. Saturday, June 30. Tickets start at $20. Call 313-471-6611 or visit 313Presents.com.- Gary Graff

DETROIT >> The Oakland Athletics leaned on pitching, defense and Jed Lorie's clutch hitting to overcome their lack of a long ball.Lowrie hit an RBI double in the fourth inning and Chris Bassitt pitched six innings to help Oakland beat the Detroit Tigers 3-0 on Wednesday night.The A's did not clear the fences, ending their major league-record streak at 27 road games.