by orionontv | Sep 12, 2023 | Feature Writers, High School Sports
Written Saturday September 9th at 12:30 AM
AROUND THE OAA TOP TEN-Week Four
- West Bloomfield
- Southfield Arts and Tech
- Lake Orion
- Avondale
- Seaholm
- Groves
- Clarkston
- Pontiac
- Adams
- Harper Woods
WEEK THREE RECAP.
SCORES
FERNDALE 1, PONTIAC 0.
TROY 21, ROYAL OAK 0.
AVONDALE 35, BERKLEY 0.
OAK PARK 30, TROY ATHENS 24 OT.
SEAHOLM 56, NORTH FARMINGTON 20.
ROCHESTER 21, BLOOMFIELD HILLS 14.
SOUTHFIELD ARTS AND TECH 34, HARPER WOODS 26.
GROVES 26, FARMINGTON 7.
CLARKSTON 28, ADAMS 7.
WEST BLOOMFIELD 40, STONEY CREEK 33.
LAKE ORION 38, OXFORD 14.
BEST WIN: Seaholm: The Maples exploded scoring 56 points in a 56-20 win over North Farmington on Friday night. Colton Kinnie had a monster night accounting for five touchdowns while Jack Lewis had a big night in the air. The Maples have Berkley looming next week.
TOUGH LOSS: Bloomfield Hills: The Blackhawks lost a tough one to Rochester 21-14 on Friday night in Rochester. Bloomfield Hills has a really rough road ahead of them. Kierran Crossley played well. They have Farmington looming next week.
TEAM THAT NEEDS A HUG: Troy Athens: The Red Hawks lost a tough one to Oak Park in overtime on Friday night 30-24. Troy Athens is in a real tough spot. They need to win now if they want to make the postseason. The Red Hawks have North Farmington looming next week.
VALENTI RANT: Adams: The Highlanders were exposed on Friday night in Clarkston against the Wolves. Clarkston beat Adams for the second time in two years with a 28-7 shocker. The Highlanders have a really tough game looming with Oxford next week.
ARE YOU KIDDING ME: Berkley: For the third week, the Bears were shut out but this time by Avondale 35-0. Berkley has been shut out 112-0 in the last three weeks, that’s not good. The Bears could be in some serious trouble going forward especially with Seaholm looming next week.
by orionontv | Sep 12, 2023 | Regional News
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Attorney General Nessel Shuts Down Internet Gambling Corporation’s Illegal Michigan Operations
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LANSING – Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, through her office’s Alcohol and Gambling Enforcement Division (AGED), secured an Assurance of Discontinuance on September 1st, effectively shutting down the illegal Michigan operations of Massachusetts based Golden Hearts Games, Inc. The out-of-state corporation was informed by the Department of Attorney General, working with the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB), they were operating in violation of the law by offering their online gambling games to Michigan consumers without the requisite licensure.
State gaming regulators began investigating Golden Hearts Games in August 2021 and found Golden Hearts’ activity constituted illegal gaming, as they did not hold a license to offer gaming in the state of Michigan. In 2022, the Department of Attorney General issued a cease-and-desist letter to Golden Hearts advising that it was illegally operating. Despite the letter, Golden Hearts continued to offer its gaming product to Michigan residents. The Department subsequently sent notice under the Michigan Consumer Protection Act of its intent to file an action in state court. Faced with the intended lawsuit from the State of Michigan for violating the Lawful Internet Gaming Act by conducting internet gaming without a license, Golden Hearts thereafter agreed to halt its activity, signing an Assurance of Discontinuance stating that it would no longer offer its games in Michigan. The Assurance of Discontinuance was filed in the Ingham County Circuit Court on September 1, 2023. The complaint also alleged that Golden Hearts’ conduct violated the Michigan Consumer Protection Act by deceiving Michiganders into thinking that they were participating in legal gaming.
“Unlicensed gaming robs our schools and our government of essential funding and leaves consumers unprotected,” Nessel said. “When companies like Golden Hearts attempt to circumvent Michigan’s gaming laws, they create the false impression that their games are legal and safe for consumers. My office is committed to ensuring that our gaming laws are strictly enforced and those who violate those laws are held accountable.”
Golden Hearts’ decision to sign an Assurance of Discontinuance is the culmination of the Department of Attorney General’s collaboration with MGCB to hold accountable individuals who try to take advantage of Michigan consumers by offering unregulated and unlicensed gaming. Michigan’s Lawful Internet Gaming Act imposes stringent standards on those who are both eligible and suitable for licensure. The highly regulated industry ensures that Michigan residents are offered fair and honest gaming.
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by orionontv | Sep 8, 2023 | Regional News
Gov. Whitmer Lowers Flags to Honor Fallen Detroit Police Sgt. Shannon Wright
LANSING, Mich. – Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer has ordered U.S. and Michigan flags within the State Capitol Complex and across all public buildings and grounds to be lowered to half-staff on Saturday, September 9 to honor and remember Detroit Police Sergeant Shannon Wright, who passed away from a medical emergency on duty. The flag lowering will coincide with the date of Wright’s funeral.
“Michigan will lower flags on Saturday to mourn the loss of Sergeant Shannon Wright, a dedicated public servant, mother, and daughter,” said Governor Whitmer. “Sergeant Wright was one of Detroit’s finest officers who put her life on the line every day to keep working families and communities safe. Our hearts go out to Sergeant Wright’s family, friends, and fellow officers through this difficult time and the entire community that has been impacted by her passing.”
Sergeant Wright joined the Detroit Police Department in October of 2000 and became a detective in 2014. Wright was then promoted to rank of sergeant in May of 2020. During her career, she received the Major League Baseball All-Star Recognition Award, the National Football League Super Bowl XL Recognition Award, the Rosa Parks Funeral Recognition Award, and was awarded a Citation, given out for service in the line of duty and required unusual thoroughness, conscientiousness, determination, and initiative in the performance of a difficult assignment. Wright was also a devoted mother to her two daughters.
The State of Michigan recognizes the duty, honor, and service of fallen Detroit Police Sergeant Shannon Wright by lowering flags to half-staff. Michigan residents, businesses, schools, local governments, and other organizations also are encouraged to display the flag at half-staff.
To lower flags to half-staff, flags should be hoisted first to the peak for an instant and then lowered to the half-staff position. The process is reversed before the flag is lowered for the day.
Flags should be returned to full staff on Sunday, September 10, 2023.
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by orionontv | Sep 6, 2023 | Regional News
County seeks community input at Opioid Listening Sessions to guide future prevention, treatment and recovery spending
Post Date:09/06/2023 3:06 PM
Pontiac, Mich. – Oakland County is hosting a series of community-based opioid listening sessions aimed at gathering input from Oakland County residents about the impacts of the opioid epidemic; resources needed to prevent opioid misuse and supports needed for people in treatment and recovery; and how to best use funding from opioid settlements.
Oakland County is estimated to receive approximately $35 million over the next 20 years as a result of settlements reached in class action lawsuits filed against opioid prescription drug manufacturers and pharmacies.
“The scourge of opioid addiction has been devastating for so many Oakland County and Michigan families and this settlement funding will help to provide some justice for those who have been impacted by prescription addiction with intervention, treatment, and other services,” said Oakland County Executive David Coulter. “We will work with residents, local health care systems, community partners, and the Oakland County Board of Commissioners to develop a plan to use these funds to address treatment and prevention of future addiction.”
Opioid Listening Sessions are open to people who live or work in Oakland County and are 18 years and older. Session locations, dates and times are listed below and are open-house style. Registration is recommended at oakgov.com/health or by calling Nurse on Call at 1-800-848-5533. Walk-ins are welcome.
• Waterford Town Hall, 5200 Civic Center Drive, Waterford, on Sept. 12, 11 a.m. – noon
• Affirmations, 290 West Nine Mile Road, Ferndale, on Sept. 13, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
• Pontiac Public Library, 60 East Pike Street, Pontiac, on Sept. 13, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
• Southfield Public Library, 26300 Evergreen Road, Southfield, on Sept. 18, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
• Costick Center, 28600 Eleven Mile Road, Farmington Hills, on Sept. 19, 10 – 11 a.m.
• White Lake Public Library, 11005 Elizabeth Lake Road, White Lake, on Sept. 21, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
• Oakland University, 318 Meadow Brook Rd, Rochester, on Sept. 26, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
In 2021, more than 75% of the nearly 107,000 drug overdose deaths in the United States involved an opioid. During that same year, Oakland County had 180 drug overdose deaths involving synthetic opioids, which was a 119.5% increase in synthetic opioid-involved deaths over 2020.
EMS administered 1,156 units of Naloxone to patients in Oakland County from June 2022 to June 2023, while Oakland County’s Harm Reduction program distributed 2,670 Narcan kits resulting in 188 reported rescues to date in 2023.
“Comprehensive substance use prevention, treatment and recovery efforts are vital to the health and safety of our community,” said Oakland County Health and Human Services Director, Leigh-Anne Stafford. “Together with community input, key partnerships, and opioid settlement funds, we anticipate providing life-saving services for years to come.”
Oakland County has many substance use prevention, harm reduction, treatment and recovery efforts underway, including free Narcan vending machines and ‘Save a Life’ stations highlighted on a new, interactive map; the first Harm Reduction and Syringe Service Program clinic in Oakland County; prescription drug disposal locations via Operation Medicine Cabinet; substance use prevention programs for schools and community organizations; and medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for inmates at the Oakland County jail.
More information about opioids, harm reduction services, and substance use prevention programs can be found on the Health Division’s website at oakgov.com/health or by contacting Nurse on Call at 800-848-5533 or [email protected]. Nurse on Call is available 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. For up-to-date public health information, follow @publichealthOC on Facebook and X (formally known as Twitter).
For media inquiries only please contact Bill Mullan, Oakland County media and communications officer, at 248-858-1048.
by orionontv | Sep 6, 2023 | Regional News
Majority of Michiganders Support Paid Family and Medical Leave Proposal in What’s Next Address
Majority of Michiganders support paid family and medical leave so workers can spend time with their newborn, care for a sick parent, or get better after a serious medical procedure
LANSING, Mich. — A majority of Michiganders support the paid family and medical leave proposal in the ‘What’s Next Address,’ a speech Governor Gretchen Whitmer delivered on August 30 to lay out top legislative priorities for the fall and beyond. Paid family and medical leave ensures workers can be there for their families. It helps people bond with their babies, care for an aging parent, or get better after a serious medical procedure.
Paid Family and Medical Leave
Too many Michiganders cannot be there for their families without sacrificing a paycheck. No one should have to choose between their health, their newborn, or a sick relative and paying the bills and putting food on the table.
- What’s next: Enact paid leave so people have breathing room to get better when they’re sick, bond with their newborn, or care for an aging or ill family member. Helps small businesses compete for talent with larger companies who can offer paid leave.
What do Michiganders think?
- A Pew Research survey from May 2023 found that 99% of Americans said spending time with family is one of the most important things (73%), very important (18%), or somewhat important (8%).
- Michiganders have been in support of paid leave for years. In 2015, a poll from Denno Research found 86% of Michiganders support paid sick time.
- Nationally, paid family and medical leave has strong, bipartisan support that has held steady for years.
- A Data for Progress poll in February 2023 found that 79% of American support paid family and medical leave, including 74% of Independents and 72% of Republicans.
- A Navigator Research poll in September 2022 found that 80% of Americans support paid family and medical leave, including 76% of Independents and 70% of Republicans.
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by orionontv | Sep 5, 2023 | Feature Writers, High School Sports
Written Monday August 4th at 5:20 PM
West Bloomfield: The Lakers went to the air on Thursday night in Beverly Hills against Groves in a stunning 41-19 domination of the Falcons. Requan Nance played very well especially in the first half when he connected for two touchdowns to Elijah Durham and Marquis Morris. He went nine of 14 for 214 yards and three touchdown passes. Kamryn Flowers had 115 rushing yards and two touchdowns and Josh Tate added a rushing score. West Bloomfield is rolling right now. They have Stoney Creek next week.
Lake Orion: The Dragons made a statement going into Wayne County and shutting down a very talented Harper Woods team winning 28-6 on their new gray turf field. Lake Orion had a ton of balance offensively. Tristian Hill had two touchdowns while Raymond Payne and Billy Roberson added a touchdown each. Lake Orion was very impressive defensively forcing two interceptions and multiple fourth down stops. The Dragons have Oxford looming next week.
Clarkston: The Wolves defense played very well against the high octane Southfield Arts and Tech offense despite falling 20-17 on Friday night. Desman Stephens got a touchdown and his 10th career interception in the game. The offense is getting better which is a good sign for Coach Justin Pintar. Clarkston will be fine. They have Adams looming next week.
Adams: The Highlanders had no problem with Rochester winning 35-0 on Friday night. Adams has beaten Rochester 27 straight times and hasn’t lost to them since 1996. The Highlanders have a big game looming with Clarkston next week.
Oxford: The Wildcats got a good win at home against Oak Park 37-0 on Friday night. Oxford got some balance scoring on the night. They have Lake Orion looming next week.
Stoney Creek: The Cougars went and made a statement by blowing out Bloomfield Hills 57-7 on Thursday night. Stoney Creek fell 34-21 to Harper Woods last week but the Cougars made sure that didn’t happen twice. Coach Nick Merlo’s team has a tough one looming with West Bloomfield next week.
Southfield Arts and Tech: The Warriors had to survive a tough Clarkston program winning 20-17 on Friday night. Southfield Arts and Tech’s defense has been clutch in key situations which is shocking considering they have a high octane offense. The Warriors have Harper Woods next week.
Harper Woods: It was a rough home opener for the Pioneers on Thursday night falling 28-6 to Lake Orion. Ramonty House had a punt return for a touchdown which was Harper Woods scoring for the night. The Dragons defense shut down the Pioneers high octane offense. Harper Woods needs to bounce back in a big way. They have Southfield Arts and Tech looming next week.
Groves: The Falcons had a rough time with West Bloomfield’s passing attack on Thursday night in a 41-19 stunner in Beverly Hills. Cayden Hardy did have some moments in the game which included seven yard passing touchdown to Noah Woods but the Groves defense had a really tough time as mentioned with Requan Nance and the high octane Lakers offense. They have Farmington looming next week.
Farmington: It was going to be a tough matchup for the Falcons against Muskegon Reeths Puffer on Thursday night but they fought despite falling 34-18 at home. Farmington is going to be fine, no panic for Coach Jason Albright and his program. The Falcons have Groves looming next week.
Bloomfield Hills: The Blackhawks had a rough one with Stoney Creek on Thursday night falling 57-7 to the Cougars. Bloomfield Hills has really struggled as of late which is very concerning for Coach Dan Loria. They have Rochester looming next week.
Rochester: The Falcons extended their losing streak to Adams to 27 games falling 35-0 to the Highlanders. Rochester has a big game looming with Bloomfield Hills next week.
Seaholm: The Maples had it rough on Thursday night in Hazel Park falling to Detroit University-Detroit Jesuit 28-10. The Cubs were motivated for the Maples which it was going to make things very tough for Seaholm. The Maples should be fine going forward. They have North Farmington looming next week.
North Farmington: It was going to be tough for the Raiders against Caledonia on their home field. North Farmington fell 42-7 to the Scotts on Friday night. The Raiders need to win out if they want to think postseason. They have Seaholm looming next week.
Oak Park: The Knights were very disappointing on Friday night in Oxford falling 37-0. Oak Park is in deep trouble right now. They’ve played two tough games but they have only scored 14 points which is a concern. The Knights have Troy Athens looming next week.
Troy: The Colts had no problem with Detroit Mumford winning 39-0 at home on Thursday night. They had balance offensively and have outscored their two opponents by a combined 60-0. Troy hasn’t been battle tested. They have another familiar opponent in Royal Oak looming next week.
Troy Athens: The Red Hawks bounced back after a really disappointing loss to Fraser by winning 35-0 at Hurley Field over Berkley. Troy Athens needed a bounce back game like this to get the bad taste out of their mouths. The Red Hawks have Oak Park looming next week.
Ferndale: The Eagles are struggling defensively in their first two games. They allowed 68 points in two weeks including a stunning 37-20 loss to Holly on Thursday night. Ferndale needs to fix their defense and quick if they want to make a late run. They have Pontiac looming next week.
Avondale: The Yellow Jackets time possession offense and their defense came up huge in Ortonville stunning Brandon 17-14 on Thursday night on Salute to Service night honoring Eric Overall and going 2-0 for the first time since 2018. The Avondale offense controlled the clock most of the game keeping the Blackhawks defense on the field all night and getting the winning field goal from Hunter Petras from 25 yards out with seven minutes to play. Myles Moore had 24 carries for 169 yards and a touchdown for the Yellow Jackets. This is a huge win for Coach Bob Meyer and his program. He has the Yellow Jackets heading in the right direction. Avondale has Berkley looming next week.
Berkley: The Bears had another rough week falling 35-0 to Troy Athens on their home field. Anytime you get outscored 77-0 in two weeks it’s not good. To make matters worse for Berkley they have Avondale looming next week. The Bears and Coach Sean Shields are going through some tough times right now.
Royal Oak: The Ravens needed a defensive stand to beat Taylor 7-6 on Thursday night. Royal Oak has found a formula for success with their defense. Besides the second half of the Holly game, the Ravens have only allowed 13 points. Coach Collin Campbell has to be pleased with his defense. The offense is getting there but a win over Taylor is a good start. They have a tough one looming with Troy next week.
Pontiac: The Phoenix earned their second win of the season on Thursday night in dramatic fashion on their home field winning in triple overtime 44-42 over Detroit Lincoln King Academy on their home field which is the first win on the new field. Kayne Donaldson was the story for Pontiac. He had another masterful performance. The defense needs some work allowing 64 points in two weeks. Bottom line is the Phoenix are 2-0. They have a tough one looming with Ferndale next week.
