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Musson Elementary fifth grader Riley Granger, as young Simba, performs “I Just Can’t Wait to be King” during “The Lion King Kids” at Musson Elementary April 9. Photo by Patricia O’Blenes
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ly entered the room and took to the stage, singing in a native African language. Animal headpieces of all shapes and sizes appeared as the students emerged in their colorful costumes — which were carefully sewn by teachers, parents and a loving grandmother. The animals gathered to bow before the hand-crafted
ROCHESTER HILLS — A Clarkston man has been charged with vandalizing Meadow Brook Hall, a historic mansion on the campus of Oakland University, in February. Caleb Punches, 27, was arrested as a result of an anonymous tip and arraigned in 52-3 District Court in Rochester Hills April 1. He was charged with one felony count of malicious destruction of property over $1,000 and one misdemeanor count of entering without authority. “We appreciate the support of the media and the community for their assistance with this case,” Oakland University Police Chief Mark Gordon said in a statement. “The media coverage definitely helped us bring about a positive outcome.” Police were first alerted to the vandalism after a Meadow Brook Hall employee noticed damage to a set of stained glass windows the morning of Feb. 4. Upon checking surveillance footage, university police said the suspect — a white male wearing a dark jacket, gray mask and knit red hat with a hood over it — was captured on video approaching the hall on foot at around 1:25 a.m. Feb. 4. The suspect was captured on video kicking the lower portion of the connected stained glass windows and reportedly using his hand, or a tool in his hand, to smash the upper portion, before running away.
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Crowds roar for ‘The Lion King Kids’ musical at Musson ROCHESTER — When the curtains opened on stage at Musson Elementary, the students in “The Lion King Kids” were ready to shine before a sold-out crowd. Fourth and fifth graders beamed with pride as they slow-
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