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Wayne State Establishes Fund for Murdered Student's Children

Plus more must-read stories from around southeast Michigan this week.

Wayne State Establishes Fund for Murdered Student's Children: During a Wednesday night candlelight vigil for slain law student Tiane Brown, Wayne State University (WSU) president M. Roy Wilson announced that the university will establish a fund to assist Brown’s children.

City of Dearborn Responds to Satirical 'Sharia Law' Article: According to the City of Dearborn, city hall employees have received multiple phone calls from people asking whether the story is true.

Detroit Lions Wide Receiver Calvin Johnson Jr.’s Foundation Partners with L’Anse Creuse High School: The partnership with the all-pro NFL athlete’s non-profit will help youths learn skills both on and off the gridiron.

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Local Fundraiser Supports Hartland Girl's Fight Against Cancer: Last August, Abby Fountaine, 6, was diagnosed with a stage fourWilms' tumor, a rare kidney cancer that primarily affects children.

Plymouth Artist Sells Artwork Internationally: Eric Sweet has sold his work internationally to places like Norway and India through websites like Etsy.

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