84-Year-Old Man Becomes 11th Drowning Victim in Oakland Lake This Year

84-Year-Old Man Becomes 11th Drowning Victim in Oakland Lake This Year

On Friday night, an 84-year-old man became the 11th person suspected of drowning in an Oakland lake this year, according to the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office. Louis William Petro of Sylvan Lake was found in Sylvan Lake around 10 p.m. Authorities confirmed he drowned, but the investigation is still ongoing. Divers from the sheriff’s office … Read more

84-Year-Old Man Drowns in Sylvan Lake: Oakland County’s 11th Drowning This Year

84-Year-Old Man Drowns in Sylvan Lake: Oakland County's 11th Drowning This Year

LANSING, Mich. — Law enforcement recovered the body of an 84-year-old man from Sylvan Lake on Friday night, making it the 11th drowning in Oakland County lakes this year, according to officials. Sheriff Michael Bouchard expressed sorrow over the incident, saying, “This summer has already been extremely tragic. We urge everyone to use flotation devices … Read more

Dodge’s Drag Racing Extravaganza: Inside Roadkill Nights at M1 Concourse

Dodge’s Drag Racing Extravaganza: Inside Roadkill Nights at M1 Concourse

At Roadkill Nights, silence is unusual. With fans cheering, engines roaring, and tires screeching, hundreds of people gathered at the M1 Concourse on Saturday for the annual drag racing event hosted by Dodge and MotorTrend. Since its start in the Pontiac Silverdome parking lot in 2015, the event has featured 11 hours of high-speed action. … Read more