On August 24th, 2007 the small town of Fenton, MI was pummelled by a tornado. Some residents near the north end of town kept power, however much of Fenton spent the first and most of the second nights in darkness. No major injuries have been reported thus far, which is amazing. Especially given the extensive property damage taken from falling trees and power lines. Here is some video footage of the damage:
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The Sounds of Chainsaws After Tornado Hits
Sunday, August 26th, 2007Fire Closes Down Blackburns Subs & Sandwiches
Sunday, July 8th, 2007
Blackburns? You bet it did. In the early morning hours in late June, a passer-by noticed fire in the building of Blackburns Subs and Sandwiches at 2117 South Long Lake Road. Firefighters arrived to find a fire within the walls and ceiling in the eating area of the restaurant.
Preliminary estimates have the damage caused by this fire to be between $25,000 – $50,000. Blackburns is currently closed for repairs and to remove smoke damage.
Known for their delicious sub sandwiches and very reasonable food prices, Blackburns is a well known eatery in Fenton just across from the south side of Lake Fenton.
Teen Dies in Fatal Car Crash
Wednesday, June 13th, 2007
We build our buildings with brick and mortar. But they, like us, can fall at any moment. The damage seen to the front of the Fenton House restaurant in the Dibbleville area near downtown Fenton was caused by a fatal car crash last Thursday in the early hours near 2:00 a.m.
The driver of the SUV, an 18-year-old from Holly, slammed into the front of the Fenton House restaurant on South Leroy Street and was tragically killed upon impact. His two passengers were injured. One was reported in critical condition as of Friday morning. The other, and apparently the only one wearing a seat belt at the time, is reported as having sustained minor injuries. Fortunately no others were injured.
The tragic loss of life leaves us with a couple of reminders. Do not drink and drive. It’s ok to drink (if you’re over 21). It’s ok to drive (if you’re over 16). But please, do not do both at the same time. Police believe that alcohol was involved in this fatal accident. Also, if the police want to pull you over … pull over. It is a crime to flee an officer of the law. It appears that these teens were fleeing a police officer at a high rate of speed, and lost control of their vehicle.
Buildings can be repaired with more bricks and mortar. Lives senselessly lost cannot. Rest in peace, young one. And the rest of you … be safe out there.
Linden, Michigan Burns 5/18/07
Sunday, May 27th, 2007Very sad news. Downtown Linden, Michigan burns almost to the ground in a devastating fire on Friday, May 18th of 2007. This is a total loss to the community of Linden Michigan. Buildings dating back from 1850′s to the 1920′s were destroyed in the fire. Serveral business were in the historic district along with some apartments leaving some people with no homes or businesses.
Over 25 fire department were called in to battled the blaze. The owner of Brady’s on Broad Street was rumored to have a huge Christmas collection stored in the building. No one was injuried. The fire started in the one of vacant building.
Fenton citizens are with you, Linden! We are saddened at your loss, and ours. We wish you all the best!