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November 2015

 

Deer carcasses hang during the Lapeer County Buck Pole on Sunday, Nov. 15, 2015, at Ray C's in Lapeer, Mich. 

Connie McNeal, left, and Mauricia Stocker celebrate as votes are tallied in Karen Weaver's favor in the Flint mayoral election on election day Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2015, at Raspberries Bar in Flint, Mich. Weaver won the race beating incumbent Dayne Walling. 

The Burton Genesee Christian boys soccer team practices on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2015, at Genesee Christian School in Burton, Mich. The undefeated team has reached the Division 4 state finals. 

Flint Firebirds' Nicholas Caamano battles for puck control with Oshawa's Michael Dal Colle as the Flint Firebirds face off against the Oshawa Generals on Sunday, Nov. 8, 2015, at Dort Federal Event Center in Flint, Mich. Firebirds defeated the Generals 4-3 in overtime. 

Michigan fans wave their phone lights in the air before the game starts as University of Michigan faces off against Northern Michigan University on Friday, Nov. 13, 2015, at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, Mich.

The Mott Community College basketball team rests on the sidelines as they practice on Friday, Nov. 20, 2015, at Ballenger Field House in Flint, Mich.

 Brandon players prepare for a spike as the Brandon Blackhawks face off against the Fenton Tigers during the Class A District semifinal on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2015, at Grand Blanc High School in Grand Blanc, Mich. Fenton shutout Brandon 3-0. 

Waiting, Nov. 8, 2015, in Flint, Mich. 

Kevin Lambert, of Holly, sips a Coca Cola posing for a portrait during the Holly Dickens fest on Saturday, Nov. 28, 2015, at Battle Alley in Holly, Mich. Lambert has been dressing up as Santa for the last five holiday seasons. "The Season, I love it," says Lambert. 

Stephen Gerics, 62, conductor at the Huckleberry Railroad poses for a portrait during the Christmas at Crossroads Village Holiday Magic Celebration on Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015, at Crossroads Village in Flint, Mich. Gerics is from Flint and has been working at crossroads for 17 years. 

Jacob Smith peers out of his hunting blind on the first day of firearm deer hunting season in Michigan on Sunday, Nov. 15, 2015, on a private farm in Clayton Township, Mich. Jacob and his father Jon Smith are avid hunters and co-host the Gun Smith's Show—a local radio program. 

The morning sun rises through the trees as Jacob Smith kicks off the first day of firearm deer hunting season in Michigan with an early morning hunt on Sunday, Nov. 15, 2015, on a private farm in Clayton Township, Mich. Jacob and his father Jon Smith are avid hunters and co-host the Gun Smith's Show—a local radio program.

A lone sledder walks on a hill outside Flint Southwestern Academy on Nov. 22, 2015, in Flint, Mich. 

Flint Police respond to a homicide at the Park West Apartments on the 3900 block of Hammerberg Road on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2015, in Flint, Mich. 

A halftime performer carries mats to the court before performing as University of Michigan faces off against Northern Michigan University on Friday, Nov. 13, 2015, at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, Mich. Michigan beat Northern Michigan 70-44.

Dr. Bobby Grossi examines Josh McKinnon's teeth during Gateway Dental's free dental day on Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015, in Flint, Mich. Gateway Dental, led by Dr. Bobby Grossi  provided free cleanings, fillings, and extractions. 

Powers Catholic’s Peyton Andrysiak reacts to her team's loss as Flint Powers Catholic faces of against Corunna in the Class B District semifinal on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2015, at Powers Catholic High School in Flint, Mich. Corunna defeated Powers Catholic 3-1.

Erin Wolf, Chad Wolf’s wife, hugs Michigan State Police Lt. Mario Gonzales after his speech as the Bikes on the Bricks organization honors fallen Trooper Chad Wolf with a bench dedication at Genesys Regional Medical Center on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2015, in Grand Blanc, Mich. Michigan State Trooper Chad Wolf died Aug. 28, 2015, in the line of duty after he was struck by a car hauling a trailer and dragged for miles in northern Oakland County. 

 Lake Fenton’s Trent Hillger sheds a tear at the end of the game as the Flint Powers Catholic Chargers face off against Lake Fenton Blue Devils in the Division 4 District final on Friday, Nov. 6, 2015, at Atwood Stadium in Flint, Mich. Flint Powers Catholic defeated Lake Fenton 41-0. 

Flint Powers Catholic players huddle before taking the field as the Flint Powers Catholic Chargers face off against Lake Fenton Blue Devils in the Division 4 District final on Friday, Nov. 6, 2015, at Atwood Stadium in Flint, Mich. 

Spectators watch as vehicles drive through mud and puddles during the annual thanksgiving morning off road vehicle ride on Thursday, Nov. 26, 2015, at The Mounds Off Road Vehicle Park in Mt. Morris Township, Mich. 

Spectators watch as vehicles drive through mud and puddles during the annual thanksgiving morning off road vehicle ride on Thursday, Nov. 26, 2015, at The Mounds Off Road Vehicle Park in Mt. Morris Township, Mich. 

Flint firefighters respond to a commercial structure fire at  B-Light Restoration on North Grand Traverse Street, just South of University Avenue on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2015, in Flint, Mich. 

Brent David VanderHaar, a retired City of Saginaw Police Detective who was arrested Nov. 17 on eight felony counts related to child pornography, reacts during his video arraignment  on Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2015, at the Flint District Court in Flint, Mich. 

Michigan’s Caris LeVert (23) prepares to shoot as a Northern Michigan player falls to the ground as University of Michigan faces off against Northern Michigan University on Friday, Nov. 13, 2015, at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, Mich. Michigan beat Northern Michigan 70-44.