Milford arts venue plan opposed

An old stone church, built in 1903, is sparking controversy in this Oakland County village. Residents of more than 100 homes in a quiet neighborhood are opposed to a proposal that calls for a cultural arts center to be placed in the former St. Mary's Church. - 11/20/2009

Police to investigate death of man who was Tasered

The Oakland County Sheriff's Office is investigating how a man died Thursday night after police say he led them on a chase, struck another car, attacked officers and was Tasered. - 11/20/2009

• Sheriff's department to help in Bloomfield Twp. Taser case

Oakland briefs

Pontiac, Bloomfield Township. - 11/20/2009

Winning Silverdome bidder still hopes to finalize deal

Andreas Apostolopoulos of Triple Properties in Ontario said today he plans to come to Pontiac next week to finalize papers on the deal despite a judge's decision to temporarily block the sale. - 11/19/2009

Oakland

Oakland briefs

Southfield; Commerce Twp.; Pontiac - 11/19/2009

Juror dismissed in Rib Rack trial

Pontiac -- Juror No. 12 was dismissed today from the Rib Rack murder trial against Jerome Adam Hamilton, who's accused of killing Catherine Solinski-Blain in an alleged botched robbery attempt last year. - 11/19/2009

I-75 closing tonight for Nine Mile bridge work

Hazel Park -- The Michigan Department of Transportation has announced it will close both north and southbound Interstate 75, at Nine Mile, from 9 tonight until 5 a.m. Friday. - 11/19/2009

Oakland County judge blocks sale of Silverdome

An Oakland Circuit judge Wednesday temporarily blocked the recent sale of the Pontiac Silverdome and ordered attorneys to submit additional pleadings in the case. - 11/18/2009

• Ex-bidder wants to halt sale of Silverdome

Bouchard blasts plan to dip into crime lab budget for buses

Pontiac -- A plan to fund school bus inspections with $900,000 from the state police crime lab budget is "like robbing Peter to pay Paul," Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard says. - 11/18/2009