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MJR Theatres is celebrating the "Spooky Season" by screening five horror classics as part of its Big Screen Rewind program. Running from September 25 to October 31, the series features films including "Friday the 13th," "Scream," "The Shining," "The Blair Witch Project," and "Halloween." Tickets for these screenings are priced at $5 each and are available for purchase through the company's website. The Bloomfield Hills-based cinema chain operates 10 locations across Michigan. These locations include theaters in Troy, Westland, Clinton Township, Waterford, Warren, Southgate, Chesterfield, and Sterling Heights.

One person died following a residential fire at Troy Villa in Troy, Michigan, on Thursday morning. The Troy Fire Department responded to reports of smoke and flames at 7:58 a.m., arriving to find a partially collapsed structure. After extinguishing the fire, crews searched the building and discovered the deceased individual. No other injuries to civilians or firefighters were reported. The structure sustained extensive damage, and the scene was turned over to investigators and police around 11 a.m. The cause and origin of the fire remain under investigation, and the identity of the victim has not been released.

A Detroit resident admitted to stealing from a gas station in Troy and engaging in a fight after being confronted. The individual was apprehended following the incident. Local authorities are handling the case based on the suspect's confession.

A severe thunderstorm warning remains in effect for Wayne County until 1 a.m. following a series of storms across Metro Detroit and surrounding areas. The weather system brought high winds, including 70 mph gusts in Howell, and hail up to two inches in some locations. DTE Energy reported nearly 50,000 power outages as storms coincided with extreme heat, with temperatures reaching 96 degrees. Additionally, a flood warning is active until 5:30 a.m. Thursday for parts of Macomb, Oakland, and Wayne counties due to expected heavy rainfall. The National Weather Service advised residents to seek shelter in basements or interior rooms. Warnings for Oakland, Washtenaw, Livingston, and Macomb counties expired late Wednesday night.

Clarkston's boys soccer team avoided a second consecutive league loss with a 2-0 victory over Lake Orion, featuring goals from Fagan Roy and Alex Morgan. In other soccer action, Troy remained undefeated in the OAA Red with a 6-0 win over Oxford, while Birmingham Seaholm beat Berkley 2-1. Milford secured its first fall victory by defeating Walled Lake Central 2-0, and Royal Oak Shrine shut out Chesterfield Austin Catholic 8-0. Hazel Park also earned a 4-3 win over Center Line behind four goals from Cheikh Sow. Additionally, Clarkston's volleyball and girls soccer teams both recorded wins against Brighton and Grosse Pointe North, respectively. The report concludes with Northville's 5-0 soccer win over West Bloomfield and a 4-4 tennis draw between Stoney Creek and Rochester.