WWII Vet Finally Gets Bronze Star For Battle Of The Bulge Heroism

METRO DETROIT, MI — It’s been more than 75 years since the entire German line attacked Allied troops in the Battle of the Bulge, a major German offensive in World War II.

U.S. Army Pfc. Robert Shields, now 95, was in the thick of it, “pumping mortar shells out there,” he told news station WZZM in Grand Rapids, where he lives.

"We could hear those big German tanks roaring and moving around," Shields said, recalling vivid details of the 1944 battle that helped draw World War II to a close. "I knew they were going to be attacking and, sure enough, they did."

All members of his regiment received the Bronze Star for their valor in turning back the enemy, but for some reason, Shields never received his commendation. That mistake was corrected in a ceremony Friday. Read more on WZZM.

Cars Keeping Hitting Woman’s House

The cost for Camille Lewis to insure a home just off a Lodge Freeway exit for three generations is skyrocketing, and it’s not her fault. It’s been in her family for three generations, and cars have slammed into the house throughout that time. A guardrail does little to protect her house or — more important, Lewis told news station WDIV — the children inside.

“I think the city should put up a light or something right here because it’s gonna keep happening and somebody is gonna seriously get hurt,” she said. To find out what’s being done about it, read the full story on WDIV.

Metro Detroit Headlines

• Charges Filed In Death Threats Against MI Officials: Prosecutors announced charges Tuesday against a Holland man accused of making death threats against President Joe Biden, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, via Detroit Patch.
• Highway Safety Agency Probes Detroit Tesla Crash: A “violent” crash that critically injured two people is similar to fatal crashes in Florida in which Teslas on autopilot drove under semitrailers, via WXYZ.
• MI Man Accused In Capitol Riot Denied Bond: A Wixom man said he was trying to save a woman from being trampled when he struck a Capitol Police officer with a hockey stick on Jan. 6, an argument federal prosecutors said was insulting, via ClickOnDetroit.com.

“We 100% reject the company's decision to put corporate greed and more potential profits over American jobs and the future of our members.”

— UAW in a letter responding to Ford Motor Co.’s decision not to honor a promise to keep open an assembly plant in Avon Lake, Ohio, and instead farm out jobs to Mexico

SPORTS TALK: The Detroit Lions roster purge continues, with the NFL Network reporting Tuesday that backup quarterback Chase Daniel and defensive tackle Danny Shelton are the latest players to be sent to free agency.

WEATHER IN A WORD: Nice.

LET’S MAKE PLANS: To see Michigan acts at this year’s SXSW music, film and comedy showcase — which has moved to a virtual format because of the pandemic — check out the full lineup on MichiganHouse.org.

• St. Patrick’s Day Beer Drinking: A comprehensive list of bars, clubs and restaurants offering specials, via The Metro Times.

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