prisoners of war

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Stateside: Monday, July 13, 2026

Stateside Staff

A cement mixing plant built by the Moroun Family in Cadillac Heights has received complaints from residents. Also, Michigan's place in World War II as the home to more than 30 prisoner of war camps. And, how U.S. politics has led to a decrease in cross-border tourism from Michigan to Ontario. Plus, diving into the debate of whether Lake St. Clair is a Great Lake.

Prisoners of war held in Michigan’s camps were mostly German, but there were also soldiers of other nationalities, like these Italians captured by the Germans in Greece in 1943.

Arts & Life

Novel follows Italian prisoner of war in WWII-era Michigan

Stateside Staff

There aren't many books that serve up history, suspense, crime and a love story, all beautifully tied together.Wolf's Mouth manages to offer all that and…

Politics & Government

GOP fundraising featuring Donald Trump will go on, despite controversial comments

Steve Carmody, The Associated Press

A Republican Party fundraiser in Michigan featuring Donald Trump is still scheduled despite his controversial remarks about a former prisoner of war.The…