Accused teen sues dead woman’s estateSunday, August 1, 2010 @ 3:10AMIn an unusual legal maneuver, Justine Winter — the Evergreen teenager charged with deliberate homicide in the traffic deaths of Erin Thompson and her 13-year-old son — has sued Thompson’s estate and the construction company that built the U.S. 93 overpass at Church Drive where the accident occurred.
Public comes out for young lemonade sellers in PontiacSunday, August 1, 2010 @ 2:37AMCustomers crowded the sidewalk. DJs broadcast from the driveway. Cars rolled up from across metro Detroit for roadside service. And a lemonade stand outside a Pontiac home Saturday became a symbol of a community rallied against crime on behalf of four little girls.
Archaeological digSunday, August 1, 2010 @ 2:35AMOakland University history major Ryan Johnson measures an archaeological dig Saturday, behind the mansion of former Michigan Gov. Moses Wisner in Pontiac. Johnson, 24, of Rochester, Wisner's grandnephew, began excavating the remains of the estate's icehouse in May. Old photos helped locate the building.
River Run runs despite rainSunday, August 1, 2010 @ 2:18AMThe Muddy River Run lived up to its name Saturday, as rain assured that only true car enthusiasts showed up for the 36th annual event.
Yang overcomes mistakes to win at WoodlandsSunday, August 1, 2010 @ 2:16AMSMARION@yourjournal.com
Shooting at ShakersSunday, August 1, 2010 @ 2:15AMFour victims have been transported to the hospital after shots were fired at Shakers bar in North College Hill.
Looking Back -- Aug. 1, 2010Sunday, August 1, 2010 @ 2:14AMLeaf rust is now prevalent and other diseases are appearing in western Manitoba crops because of the prolonged spell of wet weather. Lodging is prevalent in all grain crops.
ReunionsSunday, August 1, 2010 @ 2:11AMSend reunions at least three weeks in advance to events@freepress.com or by mail to Detroit Free Press, 615 W. Lafayette, Detroit 48226. For complete listings, go to www.freep.com/reunions.
Me and My Car: 1940 Ford Deluxe CoupeSunday, August 1, 2010 @ 2:10AMWhen Norman Prickett was in high school, he wanted a 1940 Ford Coupe, but he couldn't afford one.