Free Smoke Detectors in Oakland County, Rumors About Celeb Couple, Usher Super Bowl Merch

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I always want you to stay safe out there, so if you're in need of a smoke detector and live in Pontiac, Waterford or Lake Angelus, they are now available for free for you.

They're going to give you a bag with a smoke detector and carbon monoxide alarms and a pamphlet about fire safety safety and arrange a scheduled time for installation with their local fire department. You just never know. Better to be safe than sorry.

If you're interested, you can fill out the form they require in person and pick up the free smoke detector at the Waterford Fire Department's main headquarters. Or fill out the form ahead of time at this link... https://www.waterfordmi.gov/FormCenter/Fire-Department-16/Smoke-Detector-CO2-Detector-Request-Form-77

News broke yesterday that apparently Kim Kardashian and Odell Beckham Jr. are considering going public with a relationship they have allegedly had for nearly a year. They say the hesitancy to take things public is due to his low key personality. Rumors about the pair have been swirling for several months now.

I guess they arrived at the Grammys together, like they traveled together, but then went their separate ways on the red carpet. Their reps have been saying that they're just really good friends. But, I feel like this may be the soft launch. Kim can't make any money off this if nobody knows. We'll have to see if it officially comes out.

As we all know, Usher is performing at the Super Bowl this weekend. He's also releasing a merchandise time capsule through the NFL. He said, "I can't wait to hit the stage for a show that's a 30 year celebration of my music. There's no better way to get fans pumped about the performance then with a one-of-a-kind merchandise collaboration with the NFL, with designs that embody my style. I hope to see all my fans decked out in pieces from the collection." Check out the Usher collection here... https://www.nflshop.com/c-14410?ab={wt-static_graphic}{pt-HP}{al-E}{ct-Usher}

Now, Usher is not the only one bringing exclusive merch for the Super Bowl. Four-time Super Bowl champion Joe Montana has teamed up with Drake and the NFL. They created a letterman jacket, which I guess Drake has done with the NFL over the past few years. This year's Super Bowl teams, the Chiefs and the 49ers, also happen to be the only two teams Montana played for in his NFL career. Check out the letterman jacket here... https://us.octobersveryown.com/products/ss24-nfl-superbowl-varsity-jacket-purple

Too soon? Maybe. The Detroit Lions are still hurting from getting oh-so close to making it to the Super Bowl for the first time in the history of the franchise. But, don't fret, Lions fans. Dry those tears. I'm here to tell you that the Detroit Lions could very well make it to the Super Bowl next year.

This isn't wishful thinking or false hope. There have been several developments this week that, personally, have given me a lot of hope about the future of this team. Some of that hope comes from the fact those in the inner circle of the Lions - coaches and players - know more about what's going on than we do, and those people seem to be in great spirits. They even want to stay with the team for one more go.

It's going to be difficult. The NFC North is getting stronger each year. Green Bay is going to be a major contender next season. The Vikings could be very strong, too. The Bears, well, as my dad would say, God bless them, but they have a ways to go. But, the Lions have a real chance to once again be NFC North champions, and this time, they could go all the way. Let's look into why this team could go to the Super Bowl in 2025.

Also, if you have any interest in watching the Big Game this year, this year's Big Game will take place on Sunday, Feb. 11, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada. Kickoff is at 6:30 p.m. ET. The Super Bowl halftime performer will be Usher. You'll be able to watch the festivities on CBS, Paramount+ and NFL+. Of course, this year's game as the San Francisco 49ers up against the Kansas City Chiefs. Dang, it still burns that it's not the Lions vs. the Chiefs. Let me know what you think here.

The Detroit Lions seriously couldn't have gotten any better news this week than when Ben Johnson said he wasn't leaving Detroit. He wants to bring the Lombardi Trophy to Detroit. This is so huge for Detroit. Thank you, Ben. It makes me feel all warm and fuzzy.

https://wrif.com/2024/01/30/ben-johnson-says-hes-staying-with-the-detroit-lions/

Detroit Lions GM Brad Holmes is a major part of the team's success. He's officially been named the 2023 NFL Executive of the Year. It's a big honor, and he totally deserves it. Holmes will keep bringing the right people into the Motor City.

https://www.detroitlions.com/team/front-office-roster/brad-holmes

Hey, we can debate about Dan Campbell's fourth down calls all day and night, but the guy is a likeable dude. He's built a great chemistry with the Lions and positive aura in the franchise. That counts for a lot, and that's probably one reason why guys like Ben Johnson are turning down big gigs to stay here.

C'mon. Our roster is lit. Jared Goff is playing the best football of his career. We've got guys like Aidan Hutchinson, Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jameson Williams, David Montgomery and Jahmyr Gibbs. Dream team.

The Detroit Lions are calling it "grit," but you could also call it "fight." Hey, Detroiters have the kind of toughness that one needs to come back from a setback like the 49ers game. We have the spirit, too. Let's get after it. I'm super excited.