The Monroe Evening News

The teen whose lifeless body was left at a Carleton park by his two buddies probably died of a drug overdose, police said. An autopsy was scheduled for today, but investigators with the Monroe County Sheriff?s Office believe the death of 16-year-old Joshua Miracle was drug-related. Full Story »

Evening News photo by JESSE OSBOURNE From left, Todd Riggs, Joe Giarmo and Ryan Wilburn all have a role in Giarmo's garage where local boxers train. After 60 years of training boxers, Giarmo is turning over the gym to Riggs and Wilburn. Full Story »

Steve Vander Ark never thought he’d be a poster child for fair use of original published material. But that’s a label he earned as author of “The Lexicon, An Unauthorized Guide to Harry Potter Fiction and Related Materials” released in mid-January. Full Story »

— Evening News photo by DEAN COUSINO The Rev. Marc Gawronski, pastor of St. Mary Catholic Church since 2005, has been appointed the new head of the Monroe Vicariate of Catholic parishes. Full Story »

The Michigan Supreme Court released the names of the chief judges who will head Michigan’s trial courts for the next two years, including three from Monroe County. Full Story »

A new two-year contract with custodians and maintenance workers at Dundee Community Schools will be up for approval tonight. The district’s board of education will consider ratifying the pact at its 6:30 p.m. meeting at the media center in the middle school, 420 Ypsilanti St. Full Story »

A vampire will be coming to Monroe. But instead of being exiled by a torch-wielding mob, this vampire will be greeted by adoring fans. Peter Facinelli, an actor who plays Dr. Carlisle Cullen in the movie “Twilight,” will be a part of Frenchtown Square mall’s grand re-opening celebration. Full Story »

I'm really impressed with the renovation, I think they did a great job. Hopefully the economy will recover soon and some more retailers will start leasing space. Full Story »

- Photo courtesy of Monroe Public Schools Shawntel Young (left), Jessica Foulkrod (middle) and Ryan Berry of Teresa Stewart’s class write letters to veterans returning from a visit to the World War II Memorial. Full Story »

- Evening News photo by DEAN COUSINO The Monroe Multi-Sports Complex has opened an ice rink to "turf sports" such as flag football and indoor soccer. Full Story »

Ed Sommerville has faced some big obstacles as an offensive lineman for the Southern Michigan Timberwolves football team. Big No. 77 on the team blocks 400-pound lineman opposite him on the field and has tough drills in practice. Full Story »

CARLETON — The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office is investigating what led to a teen’s body being dumped Saturday morning in Ash-Carleton Park in the Village of Carleton. Full Story »

— Evening News photo by KIM BRENT Gov. Jennifer Granholm (center) talks with Great Start parent coordinator Amy Zarend following a meeting with school officials and others regarding the impact of the state’s budget on the school system and students at the Monroe County Intermediate School District office Friday. Full Story »

MIHAIL KOGALNICEANU AIR BASE, Romania — Nearly 40 years ago, murals depicting the glory of the Soviet military were freshly painted at the Novo Selo training area in Bulgaria. Full Story »

If children have control over their parents, then there is an imbalance of power in the family. Dr. Beth Grosshans, Ph.D., visited Monroe on Friday night to help parents regain their rightful power over children. Full Story »

Monroe Bank & Trust officials are warning the public about a scam that may affect its customers. “Scammers have employed a technology known as “Smishing,” similar to Phishing (but) using SMS or texting technology,” said Thomas A. Scott, Monroe Bank & Trust vice president. Full Story »

The Monroe County Health Department will hold an H1N1 (swine) flu vaccination clinic from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. today at Monroe County Community College, 1555 S. Raisinville Rd. Full Story »

NEW BOSTON — The H1N1 Influenza flu vaccinations will be offered twice at Huron High School to targeted groups recommended by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). Full Story »

A feud between the Monroe County Commission on Aging (COA) and Monroe County Senior Legal Services has reached a boiling point again. Full Story »

A costly clean-up of the River Raisin is being planned for next year based on the results of a summer study that showed significant levels of industrial toxins remain in the riverbed in Monroe. Full Story »

Beginning next week, a shipment of emergency food will be available for low-income Monroe County residents. Full Story »

— Evening News photo by BRYAN BOSCH Dr. Scott Johnson is preparing to open a temporary office at 53 Cole Rd. Monday after a fire Oct. 24 heavily damaged his 709 Westwood Blvd. office. Full Story »

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— Courtesy photo This surveillance photo shows a suspect using a credit card stolen from a woman’s parked car on Frenchtown Dr. FRENCHTOWN TOWNSHIP — Police are looking for a man who has used a credit card stolen from a woman’s purse while she was at work earlier this week. Full Story »

An Exeter Township man is seeking the recall of all five members of the Exeter Township Board for alleged violations of spot zoning with home occupations and the state's Open Meetings Act. Full Story »