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Thursday, August 7th, 2025
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Good morning, Sterling Heights. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 7th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Jerry Boekhout and Art Siebert reconnected at the Sterling Heights Community Center after discovering they grew up together on Fisher Street in Detroit—having lost touch since second grade—while joining regular walking groups. They have continued to walk together and meet for breakfast to maintain their health. Sterling Heights Sentry
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Javon Timarious Hawk, 21 from Detroit and Joseph Lavar Houston, 23 from Sterling Heights were charged with first-degree murder and felony firearm after Michael Davis, 23 from Hamtramck was fatally shot multiple times at an apartment building on July 8—Hawk is set for a probable cause conference on August 11 while Houston will return to court on August 13 at 8:30 a.m. FOX 2 Detroit
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Michigan Medicine broke ground on a $250 million medical center at the former Kmart headquarters site in Troy. The Frances and Kenneth Eisenberg Troy Center for Specialty Care will open in 2027 to serve about 200,000 Oakland County residents—while mixed use development is planned for the remaining 40 acre property. WXYZ
TRAVEL NEWS
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CAKE Concert
8:00 – 9:30 PM — Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at Freedom Hill — Tickets from $75 — Experience a unique blend of genres with the iconic band Cake live in concert.
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Goo Goo Dolls & Dashboard Confessional Concert
7-9 p.m. — Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at Freedom Hill — Ticket prices vary — Experience the ultimate summer throwback with rock legends performing classics and new hits.
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Taking Back Sunday with Coheed and Cambria
3:00 – 8:30 PM — Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at Freedom Hill — Tickets on sale — Experience the dynamic emo sounds of Taking Back Sunday alongside the unique stylings of Coheed and Cambria.
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Rob Thomas Concert
7-9 p.m. — Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at Freedom Hill — Ticket info available — Experience multi-platinum singer-songwriter Rob Thomas on his highly anticipated solo tour.
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Melissa Etheridge & Indigo Girls Concert
7-9 PM — Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at Freedom Hill — Ticket prices vary — Rock out to iconic hits from these legendary female artists during an unforgettable night.
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Daytime Concert Series Featuring Elvis by Ron Short
2-3 p.m. — Dodge Park — Free entry — Enjoy an hour of great entertainment with classic Elvis tunes at the Daytime Concert Series.
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The White Concert: A Tribute to Frankie Beverly
7-8:30 p.m. — Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at Freedom Hill — Ticket prices vary — Experience performances by Dru Hill, Ginuwine, Stokley, and TMF in a night of tribute and celebration.
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