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LOCAL NEWS for FRI 18JAN19
 There
was an early morning fire Thursday at the residence at 3174 Alabaster Road
in Sherman Township. At approximately 7am, the Tawas City Fire Department
was dispatched to a fully engulfed structure fire. The building, a garage
with living quarters upstairs, is owned by Kevin Ornatowski. The family
was not in the building during the fire but live nearby. It took nearly
15,000 gallons of water to extinguish the 20 by 30 foot structure. A
person driving by noticed the structure on fire and called 911. The cause
of the fire is under investigation by the Michigan State Police Fire
Investigator. Preliminary investigation shows that a possible faulty
furnace may have been the cause. There were no injuries and the owner is
insured. Assisting the Tawas City Fire Department were the East Tawas Fire
Department, Iosco County EMS, Michigan State Police and Iosco 911
Dispatch. An electrical fire had happened previously at the home on April
6th of 2017.
 The
Tawas City Council made a decision on marijuana establishments within the
city limits.
In a unanimous vote,
the Tawas City Council opted out of allowing marijuana establishments
within city limits. According to the Iosco County News Herald, City
Manager Annge Horning told council members that she and Tawas City Clerk
Michelle Westcott participated in a webinar last month regarding the
legalization of recreational marijuana. Horning said based on the
information received and many unanswered questions, they recommended that
the council pass an ordinance to opt out of allowing marijuana
establishments in the city limits. A public hearing on the ordinance will
be held Tuesday, February 5th, 7pm, at Tawas City Hall
The Oscoda County Sheriff's Department has a new sergeant.
David Hughes was promoted to sergeant earlier this month. According to
the Oscoda County Herald, Hughes has worked for the department since
August 2009 and has also served with the Strike Team Investigative
Narcotics Group. Sheriff Kevin Grace said Hughes was a solid choice for
the position because he is someone that his deputies, and the community at
large, can look up to. Hughes, born and raised in Ogemaw County, said he
would like to follow in his predecessor, Chuck Varner's, footsteps by
always being approachable to residents. Grace said Hughes' main
responsibility will be to supervise the night shift.
 State
Representative Sue Allor has been appointed by Speaker Lee Chatfield to
serve on the House Appropriations Committee. Allor, of Wolverine, will
chair the House subcommittee charged with setting the budgets of the
Michigan Department of Natural Resources and Department of Environmental
Quality. Additionally, Allor will serve as a member on the subcommittee
for School Aid and Department of Education, General Government and Health
and Human Services. Allor said she is looking forward to protecting our
natural resources and fighting environmental contamination and is honored
to have the opportunity to be a strong voice for Northern Michigan in the
state’s budget process.
Local Sports
 The
Oscoda Boys Basketball team traveled to Whittemore Prescott and won
54-42. Leading the way for the Owls were Brayden Mallak with 23, Chance
Kruse 10, Colin Lueck 7, Owen Franklin and Jacob Post with 6 each. The
Owls improve to 11-0 on the season and 6-0 in the conference.
Beaverton 51 Harrison 35
St. Ignace 59 Cheboygan 44
Clare 65 Roscommon 47
Sanford Meridian Early College 67 Gladwin 29
Hale 62 Mio AuSable 60
Rogers City 48 Alcona 40
Mayville 50 Kinde North Huron 45
Carsonville Port Sanilac 30 Peck 29
Posen 68 Hillman 51
Girls Basketball:
Bay
City Central 68 Ogemaw Heights 49
Harbor Beach 56 Capac 16
Onaway 48 Johannesburg Lewiston 33
Unionville Sebewaing 52 Vassar 28
Elkton Pigeon Bayport Laker 41 Bad Axe 38
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LOCAL NEWS for THU 17JAN19
 The
Oscoda Township Police Department hired a new officer and promoted several
other officers. Approval of the promotions and hiring were granted
unanimously during the Oscoda Township Board of Trustees meeting.
According to the Oscoda Press, Patrol Sergeant Erik McNichol was promoted
to Detective Sergeant; Officer Kevin Kubik was promoted to Patrol Sergeant
and Officer Gerald Soboleski was promoted to Community Service Code
Compliance Officer. The board of trustees also approved the conditional
offer of employment to Sheila Palmer as an officer, pending successful
completion of an employment screening. Funding for the new hire and
promotions comes from the Oscoda Township Police Department millage passed
in August of 2018.
 A
police investigation has been unable to verify claims a northern Michigan
teacher made in an email to colleagues confessing to sexual abuse of more
than a dozen younger males before he killed himself. According to M-Live,
Kevin Schutte, 24, sent the email to several of his colleagues within the
Whittemore-Prescott Area Schools on January 6th. In it, he listed 15 boys
he claimed to have assaulted over the years, over which he expressed
remorse and stated his suicidal intent. Arenac County Undersheriff Don
McIntyre said investigators interviewed a good number of the people
Schutte listed, but none said Schutte had improper contact with them. None
of those named in the email were students of Whittemore-Prescott Area
Schools.
The
Village of Unionville will hold a public hearing dealing with marijuana on
Monday. Unionville Council
Members will hold the public hearing in regards to prohibiting marijuana
businesses within village limits. According to the Huron Daily Tribune,
Village clerk Jessica VanHove said the village's attorney has supplied the
council with sample ordinances to opt out of commercial applications for
recreational marijuana. VanHove added that the village has not been
approached about a possible recreational marijuana facility. The meeting
will be held Monday night at 7pm at which time Unionville residents can
give their input on recreational marijuana facilities within the village.
 State
Senator Jim Stamas is reminding residents of the 36th Senate District that
his new office is open and ready to meet their needs or hear their
feedback. Stamas said his top priority remains to provide residents with
the best service possible. As part of that effort, he and his staff will
continue holding regular meetings in the district to hear directly from
constituents about issues. Due to his new role as chairman of the Senate
Appropriations Committee, his office has moved into the Michigan Capitol
Building. His contact information remains the same. Residents can contact
Stamas’s Lansing office toll free at 1-855-347-8036 or visit
SenatorJimStamas.Com. The 36th district includes Alcona, Alpena,
Arenac, Gladwin, Iosco, Midland, Montmorency, Oscoda, Otsego and Presque
Isle Counties.
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LOCAL NEWS for WED 16JAN19
 A
Mio man was recently arraigned in 81st District Court. 18 year old
Jonathon Zelmanski was arraigned on one felony count of attempted breaking
and entering. According to the Oscoda County Herald, on October 16th,
Michigan State Police troopers were dispatched to the Mug & Jug on M-33
due to an active alarm. Trooper Dwayne Meyer noticed the front glass door
was shattered and later a man was seen running from behind the business
toward a wooded area. Meyer was later advised a witness had a conversation
with Zelmanski, who admitted to throwing a rock through the glass door.
Zelmanski later admitted to throwing the rock in hopes of obtaining
cigarettes from inside the building.
 Another
person has been arrested in connection to a felonious assault in Alcona
County. According to Up North Live, on December 30th, David Martinez, 34,
of Oscoda, was arrested after investigators said he knocked on a woman's
door and pointed a gun at her in Black River. Martinez was charged with
felonious assault and bonded out
 of
the Alcona County jail. Michigan State Police said additional evidence had
been found against Martinez and his girlfriend 27 year old Tiffany Keys.
Investigators presented the new evidence to the Alcona County Prosecutor's
Office, who then authorized additional felony charges. Along with his
felonious assault charge, Martinez is now charged with assault with intent
to murder, conspiracy to commit homicide, attempted home invasion first
degree, conspiracy to commit home invasion first degree and felony
firearm. Keys is also facing those charges except for the felonious
assault charge. The couple was arrested January 9th. Both are being held
without bond.
 The
City of West Branch received funding to train employees. The city received
$20,000 dollars from the Michigan Going Pro Talent Fund for specialized
training. According to the Ogemaw County Herald, the Talent Fund is a
system utilized by Michigan Works to help local entities provide more
in-depth training for its employees. West Branch received one of the
largest disbursements from the fund in Northern Michigan. City Manager
Heather Grace said the funding will make the additional training the city
is providing much more affordable. The city applied for training that
would enable employees of the wastewater treatment facility to apply for
higher certification. There were also applications for backhoe training,
active shooter instructor training, grant writing training along with
other training applications.
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LOCAL NEWS for TUE 15JAN19
A search continues for three masked men who went into a Houghton Lake home
in northern Michigan home Monday and at least one of the men shot a
29-year-old man in that home. He died at the hospital. Roscommon County
Sheriff Ed Stern calls it a senseless act of violence that claimed the
life of a young man. Stern says he believes this was a targeted attack and
that the community should just stay alert. Houghton Lake Schools were
closed Monday because of the manhunt.
There was a house fire in Ogemaw County last week. The Mills
Township fire department and other nearby departments were called to a
house in the Skidway Lake area on Friday. According to the Ogemaw County
Herald, the home located on Oak Grove Road was severely damaged but was
unoccupied at the time of the fire. Upon arriving at the scene of the
fully engulfed structure fire, first responders called out for mutual aid
support from Ogemaw Fire Department, Moffat and Richland-Logan Fire
Departments. Also assisting on scene were the Ogemaw County Sheriff’s
Office, Ogemaw County EMS, Michigan State Police and the Ogemaw County
Road Commission. No one was injured in the fire. The cause of the fire is
still under investigation. (photo: Ogemaw County Herald)
.JPG) A
driver was badly injured in a crash in Huron County and taken to the
hospital with life-threatening injuries and possible hypothermia.
According to Up North Live, The crash occurred about 8:15 p.m. on Friday
in Huron County’s Lincoln Township. Sheriff Kelly Hanson reports the
driver went to a nearby residence to call for help and a witness reported
that he had a bad facial injury. It was also believed that the 54-year-old
Kinde man was under the influence of alcohol. Sheriff’s deputies and the
Kinde Area Fire Department arrived on scene of the rollover crash, where
they found the passenger, a 54-year-old Elkton man, who suffered a broken
leg. He was transported to McLaren Thumb Region for treatment and was
released. Hanson said a review of the incident will take place sometime
this week with charges likely to be sought.
 A
man has been arrested after crashing his vehicle into a house early Monday
morning in Gladwin County. According to Up North Live, it happened on
South M-30 in Tobacco Township around 6:50am. Witnesses said the driver
was traveling at a high rate of speed and was unable to negotiate a curve
on M-30 when he ran off the road, hit a mailbox, crashed through a fence
and hit a house before coming to a stop against a tree. The driver has
been identified as a 50-year-old Gladwin man. He was taken to the hospital
for treatment and released. The driver was taken to the Gladwin County
Jail on charges related to the crash. His name is being withheld pending
arraignment. Nobody was in the home at the time of the crash.
(photos: Chris Clor)
 The
Standish Veterans of Foreign Wars has relocated. The VFW's move is
due to financial reasons and dwindling membership. According to the Arenac
County Independent, the Veterans of Foreign Wars will be sharing a
facility with American Legion Post Number 104. All upcoming events will be
held as scheduled at the new location and while the groups will be sharing
the building, both organizations will still function as they have been.
VFW and American Legion member Bill Daniels said that the Legion is facing
the same challenge of dwindling membership and sharing the building will
cut expenses for both groups, making it easier for them going forward.
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LOCAL NEWS for MON 14JAN19
 The
Iosco County Board of Commissioners Committee of the Whole, heard a
proposal for a new patrol vehicle. Iosco County Undersheriff Ralph
Boudreau outlined a plan to get help from the county to purchase a new
vehicle for the secondary road patrol. According to the Iosco County News
Herald, Boudreau said that in recent years the secondary road patrol,
which is funded by a state grant, has been getting fewer dollars. He said
the funding for the grant is based on traffic citations issued in the
state, which have been down over the years. The secondary road patrol
primarily patrols secondary roads along with assisting police in other
situations. After a brief discussion, commissioners voted to move the
matter to the full board for a vote.
 The
Oscoda County Board of Commissioners recently held their organizational
meeting for 2019. During the meeting and new chairman and vice
chairman were selected. According to the Oscoda County Herald, new
commissioners Kyle Yoder and Chuck Varner were chosen as chairman and vice
chairman respectively. Also at the meeting, commissioners discussed the
possibility of holding evening meetings throughout the year. Currently
meetings are held the second and fourth Tuesday of each month beginning
with a workshop at 9am followed by the regular meeting at 10am. After some
discussion, commissioners voted unanimously to hold four evening meetings
this year, one in each quarter.
 The
Community Foundation for Northeast Michigan is accepting grant
applications for the winter grant cycles of its Community Impact and Youth
Advisory Council Grants. All non-profit agencies with a 501-C-3
designation in Alcona, Alpena, Montmorency and Presque Isle County are
invited to apply. The maximum grant request for the Community Impact Grant
is $5000 dollars. The maximum grant request for Youth Advisory Council
Grant is $2,500 dollars. Applications are available at
CFNEM.Org and the deadline to apply is tomorrow, Tuesday, January
15th. For more information call 877-354-6881.
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STATE NEWS for FRI 18JAN19
There was an emergency landing at Gaylord Regional Airport Thursday.
Otsego County 911 tells 9 and 10 News that a plane had to land without
nose gear. The plane landed safely with minor damage to the plane. No one
was hurt. The pilot was the only one on board.
.JPG) A
fire on Detroit's west side early this morning claimed the life of an 82
year old man. It's believed the man was on oxygen -- and a smoker. THREE
other people made it out of the burning home. The fire is under
investigation.
Police in Portage are asking for the public's help after a couple
allegedly stole more than 10-thousand dollars worth of gold coins from
Scott's Sports Cards and Jewelry this week. Police say the couple asked a
store worker to show them several gold and silver coins on Monday
afternoon and then diverted the worker's attention and having him package
coins police say they did not plan to buy. Police say the woman took
American eagle gold coins and the couple left. They were seen getting into
a black GMC or Chevy Tahoe .
Four teens have been arrested in a crime spree in west Michigan.
WOOD TV reports the four, two 17 and two 18, are suspected of stealing
several thousand dollars worth of property from about 100 unlocked garages
and cars in Hudsonville and Georgetown Township in Ottawa County. The
Sheriff's Office says they took money, phones , tablets, and three guns.
They say a resident told a deputy the name of someone they saw in the area
, which lead to a break in the case. The thefts had been happening since
November.
The Charity Preview will be held tonight at the North American
International Auto Show in Detroit. The show opens to the public on
Saturday.
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STATE NEWS for THU 17JAN19
.JPG) Police
investigating a fatal crash along I-94 last night in Metro Detroit. They
say a Buick Regal was going eastbound near 9 Mile when the driver lost
control and the vehicle rolled over -- catching fire, killing the driver.
No other vehicles were involved. The freeway was closed for several hours.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement is responding after a U.S. born
Marine was held in a detention center for three days near Battle Creek.
Jilmar Ramos-Gomez (Hilmar Rah-mose-Gomez) was only released after an
attorney explained that he was a U.S. citizen. ICE says in a statement
that they interviewed him while he was in the custody of Kent County. They
say Ramos-Gomez claimed to be a foreign national illegally in the U.S. and
based on his statements, ICE lodged a "detainer" with local authorities.
He was accused of trespassing and damaging a fire alarm at a western
Michigan hospital in November.
 A
northern Michigan school district has cancelled classes through Friday
because of a flu outbreak. Classes will resume Monday at Boyne City Public
Schools. The district knew reportedly there was a problem when nearly 45
percent of elementary students were out sick Monday and then middle and
high school students were calling in sick by the middle of the week.
Could your windshield wipers one day help prevent flooding?
Utilizing a test fleet in the city of Ann Arbor, University of Michigan
engineers tracked when wipers were being used and matched it with video
from onboard cameras to document rainfall. They found that tracking
windshield wiper activity can provide faster, more accurate rainfall data
than radar and rain gauge systems we currently have in place. They say A
community armed with that real-time data could move more quickly to
prevent flash-flooding or sewage overflows.
If you’re looking for a new job or apprenticeship in automotive and
information technology, the state of Michigan has a free opportunity for
you. The Future Automotive Career Exposition is being held today from 10am
to 7pm at Cobo Center in Detroit. The event puts attendees in touch with
leading employers and professionals and allows them to gain valuable
advice to improve their future career search.
 Students
have been welcomed back to Northern Michigan University with its annual "Snowfest".
It gave students the opportunity to try out fat-tire bikes, snowshoes, and
skis and learn about other outdoor activities at the university. Other
student organizations were there as well.
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STATE NEWS for WED 16JAN19
A house fire in northern Michigan early this morning. 9 and 10 News
reports the fire occurred at the home of a firefighter just after 12:30
this morning. Three adults and a child were in the home, but made it out
okay. The fire was brought under control in an hour and the cause is being
investigated.
Three teens in northern Michigan have been arrested for stealing hunting
gear from state land. 9 and 10 News reports 19-year-old Jacob Marino,
18-year-old Jordon Fleury and 17-year-old Jonathan Kortman have been
charged in Presque Isle (EEL) County. Deputies recovered many of the items
last month.
 There
will be a stepped up police presence around Lee High School in Wyoming
after a student was robbed at gunpoint Tuesday morning as he walked to
school. Police say the ninth grader had earbuds in and it was still dark ,
so he was taken by surprise. The suspect got away. Police say he was a
thin, white man in his early 20's. The student was not hurt.
Police in southwest Michigan are looking for those responsible for
crashing a stolen vehicle into a gun store in Niles, then stealing several
guns inside. The robbery happened at the Firing Pin after four Tuesday
morning. The vehicle used was stolen from a Niles home. A cash award is
being offered for information which leads to the arrest of the suspects.
 A
27-year-old Escanaba man is being held on 100-thousand dollars bond after
he allegedly abused a puppy. W-L-U-C reports that puppy was dropped off at
the Delta Animal Shelter with several injuries after it was found. The
puppy had to be euthanized. The man, Michael Madril, was arraigned
Wednesday afternoon on one count of animals-killing/torturing. His
bond is set at $125,000 dollars cash or surety.
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STATE NEWS for TUE 15JAN19
 The
murder of a 17-year-old west Michigan teen appears to be over a marijuana
deal gone bad. WOOD TV reports the cousin of shooting victim James King, a
senior at East Kentwood High School, says they were trying to sell
marijuana in a strip mall parking lot when one of the people they were
dealing with shot and killed King, trying to rob them. Another 17-year-old
has been arrested, accused of obstructing police and robbery, but has not
been charged yet.
 The
last ship is expected to pass through the Soo locks in Sault Ste. Marie
today. That marks the end of another shipping season. The Soo locks will
reopen March 25th.
There was a fire at a southwest Michigan business last night.
Reports that a fire occurred at Nissley Disposal near Sturgis. No word on
the cause of that fire. It'll be 90 years in prison for 53-year-old
William Easterling, of the Grand Haven area, for getting teenage boys to
produce child pornography. M-Live reports the former Big Brother and
foster parent was previously convicted of three counts of sexual
exploitation of a child and possession of child pornography. Easterling is
a former member of the Robinson Township Zoning Board of Appeals and a
candidate for state house of representatives.
 Authorities
say a man found dead with severe burns inside a St. Clair Shores garage
apparently was electrocuted while trying to create an artwork. The Macomb
Daily reports the body of the man in his 60s was found Thursday in the
garage and investigators later discovered equipment used in the art-making
process. Police say appears he was "trying a form of art where you pass
electricity through wood and it's supposed to burn through," but he ended
up being electrocuted. Police said he was believed to be using an artistic
technique called fractal wood burning.
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STATE NEWS for MON 14JAN19
A northern Michigan family lost everything in a weekend fire. 9 and 10
News reports the fire occurred in Otsego County , destroying the home of
Paul Litton, while he was at work. He says he's grateful his family was
out of town, except for his step-son , who was not hurt. The Red Cross is
helping the family with housing and the E-Free Church of Gaylord is
helping them with clothing and other items.
.JPG) Sheriff's
Deputies in northern Michigan are looking for armed suspects after a
shooting last night in Houghton Lake. Reports that one person was injured
in the shooting at a home. The Roscommon County Sheriff's Office is
searching for suspects.
A
snowmobile crash late last night has left the driver injured. W-L-U-C
reports the operator was traveling west on Trail #8 near Melstrand in
Alger County when he left the trail and hit a tree. He was initially taken
to Munising Memorial Hospital, then flown to UP Health Systems. Speed and
alcohol are believed to be factors in the crash. A snowmobile driver got
lost in the U-P's Sands Township early Sunday morning. 60-yearold Thomas
Lofh, of Marquette, apparently became stuck on the trail at about 4:40 in
the morning and contacted friends, but they couldn't find him. He called
911 and dispatch reportedly was able to get a GPS location from his cell.
Deputies were able to find him and take him to his home. The snowmobile
couldn't be removed at that point.
After
a ten-year-old took a gun to Flint's Eagle's Next Academy, now students at
the school will be required to use clear backpacks starting this week. The
school will provide the clear backpacks. It says on its Facebook page,
that they had assemblies with kids and talked about school safety and
weapons. They also ask parents to talk to their kids and say they will
continue to have assemblies about school safety and the idea that is is
"ok to say" and share information with adults about things that could be
harmful.
The North American International Auto Show gets underway with press
preview days at Cobo Center this morning. And the first thing on the
schedule is the announcement of the North American Car, Truck and Utility
of the year. Finalists for the North American Car of the Year include
three foreign cars, the Genesis G70, the Honda Insight and Volvo S60/V60.
The three finalists for the Truck of the Year are the Chevy Silverado, GMC
Sierra and Ram 15-hundred. The Utility Vehicle of the Year finalists are
the Acura RDX, Hyundai Kona/Kona EV, and Jaguar I-Pace. About 30 new cars
and trucks will be revealed . Some of those include the new Ford Shelby GT
500, Toyota Supra sports car, and Volkswagen Passat sedan. The Charity
Preview is this Friday. The auto show opens to the public on Saturday and
runs through January 27th.
 The
break drivers were getting at the pump looks to be over -- Triple-A
reports that gas prices rose 11 cents across Michigan last week -- to an
average of $2.15 a gallon. However -- that's still 88 cents lower than it
was back in October. The most expensive prices are in Jackson and Lansing,
sitting at $2.22. While, the cheapest is in Traverse City which is
averaging $2.07.
 Alicia
Keys, Patti LaBelle, Celine Dion and more took the stage to relive some of
the late Aretha Franklin's biggest hits in a tribute concert. The
star-studded musical lineup that also included Jennifer Hudson, John
Legend and Common honored Franklin's life and career at the "Aretha! A
GRAMMY Celebration For The Queen Of Soul" on Sunday in Los Angeles. The
tribute hosted by Tyler Perry will air March 10 on CBS. Franklin died of
pancreatic cancer in her Detroit apartment last year. She was 76.
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 FRIDAY
JANUARY 18, 2019
SENTENCING OF POLICE OFFICER FOR THE FATAL 2014 SHOOTING OF
LAQUAN MCDONALD
Sentencing of Chicago police officer Jason Van Dyke, found guilty of
second-degree murder and 16 counts of aggravated battery with a firearm
for the 2014 shooting death of 17-year-old Laquan McDonald.
CONGRESS FORMARTIN LUTHER KING DAY RECESS
MARCH FOR LIFE 2019 (10:00AM ET)
46th Annual March for Life 2019 in Washington, DC.
U.S. SUPREME COURT MEETING
Supreme Court meets in private conference to discuss cases and vote on
petitions for review.
100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE VERSAILLES PEACE CONFERENCE AFTER WWI
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SATURDAY
JANUARY 19, 2019
WOMEN'S MARCH ON WASHINGTON 2019 (10:00AM ET)
Participants gather at the National Mall, before marching to a rally at
Constitution Gardens. Speakers include Scarlett Johansson, Ashley Judd,
Gloria Steinem, Michael Moore, and others.
National Mall, Washington, DC
KING CENTER DAY OF SERVICE
Observance annual commemorative service honoring the 90th birthday of Dr
Martin Luther King, Jr.
DEM 20/20 CANDIDATE SENATOR KIRSTEN GILLIBRAND IN IOWA (6:00PM
ET)
'Meet and greet' event with Democratic Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand.
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SUNDAY
JANUARY 20, 2019
NFL CHAMPIONSHIPS
NFL Conference Championships: Kansas City Chiefs vs. New England Patriots,
and Los Angeles Rams vs. New Orleans Saints.
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MONDAY
JANUARY 21, 2019
MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY
Federal Holiday. Financial Markets are closed.
KING BREAKFAST, HONORING JOE BIDEN (8:30AM ET)
National Action Network Dr. Martin Luther King Breakfast. This year’s
honorees are former Vice President Joe Biden
WREATH LAYING AT THE MLK MEMORIAL (9:00AM ET)
Annual Wreath Laying ceremony at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
ANNUAL MLK PARADE (11:30AM ET)
In Washington, DC, commemorating Dr Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
DEM SENATORS AT MLK EVENT (10:15AM ET)
South Carolina NAACP host King Day at the Dome, featuring remarks from
Democratic Sen. Cory Booker and Independent Sen. Bernie Sanders
TOTAL LUNAR ECLIPSE
The first visible across North America since January 2018.
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TUESDAY
JANUARY 22, 2019
WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM ANNUAL MEETING OPENS IN DAVOS,
SWITZERLAND
President Trump canceled his attendance due to the partial federal
government shutdown.
U.S. SUPREME COURT CONVENES (10:00AM ET)
Non-argument session.
COURT HEARING IN STORMY DANIELS LAWSUIT OVER ATTORNEY FEES
(5:00PM ET)
Court hearing in 'Stephanie Clifford v. Donald J. Trump et al', on
attorney's fees in the case.
U.S. District Court for the Central District of California
COURT HEARING FOR RAPPER TEKASHI 6IX9INE (2:30PM ET)
Court hearing for Daniel Hernandez (aka rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine) and four
members of his security team, facing charges including racketeering,
assault with a deadly weapon and conspiracy to commit murder.
EXISTING HOME SALES RELEASED FOR DECEMBER
OSCAR NOMINATIONS ANNOUNCED
91st Academy Awards aka Oscars nominations announced.
BASEBALL HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES ANNOUNCED
Baseball Hall of Fame Class of 2019 announced by Baseball Writers'
Association of America.
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WEDNESDAY
JANUARY 23, 2019
REPUBLICAN NATIONAL COMMITTEE WINTER MEETING 2019
COURT HEARING FOR ACTOR ALEC BALDWIN
Court hearing for actor Alec Baldwin, charged with assault and harassment
for allegedly striking a man in the face during a dispute over a parking
spot outside the actor's New York home.
New York County Criminal Court
UK'S PRINCE WILLIAM SPEAKS ON MENTAL HEALTH PANEL AT WORLD
ECONOMIC FORUM
The UK's Duke of Cambridge concludes a two-day trip to the World Economic
Forum Annual Meeting in Davos by taking part in the Mental Health Matters
panel discussion.
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THURSDAY
JANUARY 24, 2019
'DOOMSDAY CLOCK' MINUTE HAND (10:00AM
ET)
Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists announces recent decision of its BAS
Science and Security Board and its Board of Sponsors on whether or not the
minute hand of the 'Doomsday Clock' will be adjusted.
WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM ANNUAL MEETING CONTINUES IN DAVOS,
SWITZERLAND
SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL OPENS
Park City, UT, United States
15TH ANNIVERSARY OF NASA 'OPPORTUNITY' ROVER REACHING MARS
2019 NHL ALL-STAR PREGAME
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FRIDAY
JANUARY 25, 2019
WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM ANNUAL MEETING CONCLUDES IN DAVOS,
SWITZERLAND
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