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BOULDER, Colo. >> Ironman triathlete Tim Don carries a constant reminder of the accident with him - besides, of course, a neck that can only turn to the left and the fading marks from where screws painfully dug into his forehead.It's tucked away in his wallet: A driver's license that features a photo of Don wearing a halo device to stabilize his broken neck.

Stan Yee Jr. is leaving nothing to chance in a bid to win the Late Model auto race he wants most.The Clinton Township resident has put in extra practice time and enlisted help from a chassis-building buddy in an attempt to beat a quality field in the Stan Yee Memorial 150 at Flat Rock Speedway on Saturday night.

A former Sterling Heights City Council member recently filed a police report alleging Mayor Michael C. Taylor "intentionally" had the new amphitheater at Dodge Park configured to have the sound system pointed at his house in retaliation for lingering hard feelings from political differences.Paul Smith, a controversial political figure, called 911 on July 19 to complain about loud noise coming from the park's activities, including the Music in the Park concert series and Farmers Market.

Warren city officials are touting the experience and racial and ethnic diversity of the newest group of officers in the Police Department.In a special ceremony, the dozen new officers -- with combined experience of 96 years -- formally were sworn into office. Each of them prepared to hit the city's streets for the first time Monday on active duty starting with a few weeks field training orientation.

A Macomb Township woman UAW big wig admitted Monday to conspiring with others in the UAW and FCA to receive illegal payments for personal expenditures, federal authorities said.Nancy A. Johnson, 57, the second highest former official with UAW-Fiat Chrysler, pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in Detroit to conspiracy related to receiving illicit monies that she used for luxuries including trips to a California resort, lavish parties and meals, and purchase of expensive items.

A restaurant in the Mall at Partridge Creek in Clinton Township has apologized to a woman who was asked by workers to cover up while breastfeeding her son.California Pizza Kitchen issued an apology to Ashlie Hanel, saying the restaurant welcomes breastfeeding mothers. Hanel says she was eating at the restaurant July 13 when the manager asked her to cover herself with a napkin or towel while nursing her 7-month-old.

A Chesterfield Township man was arrested in Marine City July 13 and faces multiple charges of criminal sexual conduct in connection with the June 26 disappearance of a 15-year-old Pennsylvania girl. The FBI, with the assistance of Marine City police, located the girl inside of a house in the 600 block of Pearl Street.

Art came to Kelly Wittenberg at a dark time in her life. She'd lost her job, and then lost her father.But in a time of sadness, the Highland artist found hope and inspiration through the mixed media angels she makes. They gave her comfort, and upon taking them to art fairs and galleries, she found they made an impact on others, as well.

Absence made fans' hearts grow fonder for L7 -- and vice versa.The all-female alt.rock troupe, best known for its 1992 hit "Pretend We're Dead," reunited in 2014 after a 13-year break. After re-establishing itself on the road the quartet has released a pair of new songs -- the politically charged "Dispatch From Mar-A-Lago" and "I Came To Bitch" -- and is working on its first new album in 19 years, which is being funded via a PledgeMusic campaign with hopes of an early 2019 release.

The Arab American and Chaldean Council recently awarded 30 scholarships to graduating seniors from throughout southeaster Michigan.The Troy-based nonprofit organization announced the winners at its 16th annual golf outing and awards dinner, which raises funds for the scholarships, as well as other youth programs.