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CBS News
22-07-2025
- Climate
- CBS News
Trail repairs continue at Sterling State Park, one fishing pier now is closed
Another section of Sterling State Park in Monroe County has been closed off as the Michigan Department of Natural Resources continues a series of trail and parking area repairs. The trail closings this season are restricting much of the area around Hunt Club Marsh, North Lagoon and South Lagoon that are popular for running, bicycling, bird watching and dog walking. The work includes shoreline stabilization, erosion control, tree root removal and bridge repairs. The goal is to reopen that area in mid-August. The trails that remain open are along the beach, campground and boat launch sections of the park near Lake Erie. "While significant progress has been made, there's still more to do," the park posted on social media Saturday. The new closings that started Tuesday include the Trailhead Parking Lot and the south fishing pier. Contractors are now working on the replacement of the fishing pier area near that parking lot. The north fishing pier will remain open, but anglers will need to park at the beach parking lot and then walk over, the park said. Sterling State Park is near Monroe in Frenchtown Township, east of Interstate 75's Exit 15.
CBS News
24-06-2025
- CBS News
Arrest made in hit-and-run crash that injured two Monroe residents
An arrest has been made in the investigation of a hit-and-run crash that injured two people in Frenchtown Township, the Monroe County (Michigan) Sheriff's Office reported. The two victims had been walking along North Dixie Highway, northeast of I-75's Exit 15, when they were struck by a vehicle Saturday night. Connie L. Cosby, 40, and Anthony R. Keister, 40, both of Monroe, were taken to Corewell Health Trenton Hospital where they were initially listed in critical condition. Deputies said they served search warrants Monday on a home and garage in Frenchtown Township. A 2009 blue Ford Fusion believed to be the vehicle involved in the collision was found in the garage. And the resident, age 36, was found inside the home and taken into custody. The man was taken to Monroe County Jail where he was lodged on two counts of failing to identify leaving the scene of an injury crash. His name will not be released until after an arraignment hearing in Monroe County First District Court. The crash remains under investigation. Deputies ask that anyone with information contact the Monroe County Sheriff's Office Traffic Services Division at 734-240-7541 or CrimeStoppers at 800-SPEAK-UP.
CBS News
23-06-2025
- CBS News
Flat Rock man dies after rollover crash in Frenchtown Township
A Flat Rock man has died as a result of injuries sustained in a traffic accident in Monroe County, the Michigan State Police, Monroe post, reported. The crash happened about 11:30 p.m. Sunday on North Dixie Highway in Frenchtown Township, at Fernwood Street near a residential district known locally as the beach communities. Troopers said a red Ford F-150 was southbound on North Dixie Highway when, for reasons not yet known, the pickup crossed over into the northbound travel lane, jumped a curb on the east side of the roadway, struck a tree and rolled onto its roof. The driver, a 38-year-old man from Flat Rock, was taken by Monroe Community Ambulance to Corewell Health Trenton Hospital, where he died of his injuries. Northbound and southbound North Dixie Highway in the area of the crash was closed intermittently for several hours while troopers did their investigation. "At this time, it is not believed that alcohol or drugs played a factor in the crash," troopers said. Frenchtown Fire Department also assisted on scene. State police ask that anyone who may have information or witnessed the crash contact Trooper Cooper Roberts at 734-242-3500.
CBS News
23-06-2025
- CBS News
Two Monroe residents critically injured after hit-and-run crash near I-75's Exit 15
Two pedestrians were critically injured Saturday night during a hit-and-run crash just off an Interstate 75 exit in Monroe County, Michigan The accident happened about 9:44 p.m. northeast of I-75's Exit 15, in Frenchtown Township. Connie L. Cosby, 40, and Anthony R. Keister, 40, both of Monroe were walking northbound on North Dixie Highway, at the time, the Monroe County Sheriff's Office said. As they were walking, they were struck by a blue, four-door Ford sedan that was driving northeast on North Dixie Highway. After being struck, Cosby was left in the center turn lane and Keister was left in the northeast lane. Both were taken to Corewell Health Trenton Hospital in Trenton, where they were reported in critical condition. While the car sped off from the scene, the driver's side mirror broke off the sedan and was recovered. Frenchtown Township Fire Department and Monroe Community Ambulance assisted on scene, and the Monroe County Sheriff's Office Victim's Service Unit will also assist. "It was reported prior to the crash, the operator of the Ford was driving erratically," deputies said. The Monroe County Sheriff's Office Traffic Services Division is continuing the investigation and asks that anyone with information on the crash call the division at 734-240-7541 or make a tip to CrimeStoppers at 800-SPEAK-UP.
CBS News
09-06-2025
- General
- CBS News
Red Lobster restaurant in Monroe County considered a total loss after an overnight fire
A Red Lobster restaurant building in Monroe County, Michigan, was destroyed after a fire was discovered early Monday on site. The restaurant at 1553 North Dixie Highway, Frenchtown Township, is amid the restaurants and hotels that are just off Interstate 75's Exit 15. There were no injuries, and no damage to the nearby buildings. "Obviously, the building is a total loss," Frenchtown Township Fire Chief Wendy Stevens said about 5 a.m. when firefighters remained on scene and smoke was still rising from the building. Stevens said a passerby called emergency services about 2:16 a.m., reporting there was smoke coming from the building. By that time, the crews who worked Sunday night had left. When firefighters arrived, they found smoke and flames visible and started to go inside. "The fire was already well into the ceiling. The ceiling started coming down on the firefighters," the chief said. "We pulled them out and did a defensive attack." The westbound lanes of North Dixie Highway in front of the restaurant were blocked to traffic because of the number of emergency vehicles on site. First responder agencies assisting included City of Monroe Fire, Exter Township Fire, Berlin Township Fire, Estral Beach Fire, Ash Township Fire and Monroe Community Ambulance. The London-Maybee-Raisinville Fire Department was on standby. The restaurant is one of over two dozen Red Lobster sites in Michigan.
