Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 23rd of September.
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🏘️ Community
Southfield firefighters rescued a cat stuck in an underground pipe on Monday, Sept.
20 using the suction from a shop vacuum. The department said the cat is doing well and praised the crew for their creative solution.
🏛️ Government
New Michigan laws block rental fees and speed up security deposit returns to ease housing costs for renters.
The bills (signed by Gov. Whitmer on Sept. 21) received bipartisan support in the state legislature.
🏥 Health
On Sept. 21, volunteers delivered 1,350 boxes with fresh produce and brain health tips to seniors at several Oakland County sites, including Avon Towers, in honor of World Alzheimer’s Day.
Eli Lilly and Planet Harvest helped improve healthy eating and brain health awareness among older adults.
Fox 2's Ronia Shamona teamed with WE CARD president Doug Anderson yesterday to share tips on preventing youth access to tobacco, vape and nicotine products & boosting proper ID checks.
Their segment offered practical advice aimed at reducing underage sales in our community.
🏈 Sports
The Lions signed veteran safety Bishop Fitzgerald from the Steelers practice squad and released ex‑Michigan State linebacker Joe Bachie as the team seeks to bolster safety depth after Avonte Maddox’s season‑ending injury.
The move comes ahead of a weekend game at Ford Field against the Jets.
The Red Wings recorded a 7-4 preseason win against the Penguins Tuesday at PPG Paints Arena, led by Brandsegg-Nygard's two goals and Johansson’s four assists.
They will wrap up preseason with home games against Buffalo Thursday and Columbus Saturday at 7 p.m.
The Lions expect rookie right tackle Blake Miller to return for Week 3 against the Jets after missing one game.
Coach Dan Campbell said he will monitor Miller's progress in practice to ensure a swift recovery.
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