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JULY 19, 2023 candgnews.com
Oakland County papers
Novi judge recuses himself from case after defendant allegedly threatens him BY CHARITY MEIER cmeier@candgnews.com
NOVI — A district court judge recused himself from a case July 12 as a result of the defendant allegedly making threats against him and his family. During a scheduled bond violation
hearing, Judge Travis Reeds, of the Oakland County 52-1 District Court in Novi, recused himself from continuing to oversee defendant Jordan Worrall’s case for fleeing and eluding in the third degree. Reeds had been overseeing the case since Worrall acquired the charge on April 22. However, after Worrall allegedly threatened to kill Reeds and his
family via social media July 5, Reeds said he ethically did not have any choice but to step down from the case. “I feel that it is incumbent at this point upon me to recuse myself from this case and take no further action on it,” Reeds told the court. “Given the serious circumstances and See JUDGE on page 13A
Lucha libre wrestlers perform for the crowd at Royal Oak Taco Fest July 3. File photo provided by 360 Event Productions
Photo by Donna Dalziel
The Greater Farmington Founders Festival is scheduled to return July 20-22.
Founders Festival set to return BY MARK VEST mvest@candgnews.com
FARMINGTON — A longstanding tradition is set to continue in Farmington, as the Greater Farmington Founders Festival is scheduled to take place July 20-22 in the downtown area. It is the 59th year for the event, and multiple options for entertainment have been scheduled for residents to enjoy. The agenda includes a 5K color run that is scheduled to take place at 9 a.m. Saturday, July 22, giving participants an opportunity to run through Shiawassee Park and downtown Farmington. The Founders Festival Parade is scheduled to take place along Grand River Avenue starting at 10 a.m. July 22. A kids area is set to be part of the See FOUNDERS on page 10A
Through weather delays, Taco Fest still sees good attendance BY MIKE KOURY mkoury@candgnews.com
ROYAL OAK — Amid issues with weather, the second annual Royal Oak Taco Fest was held at the beginning of the month.
The Royal Oak Taco Fest was held June 30 to July 4 with more than 50 food trucks and establishments parked in the downtown to serve thousands in attendance. According to Event Producer Jon Witz, the festival was attended by 40,000 people
over the course of five days, though that number was less than what was projected because of rainouts. “The great news is that when the weather was good, people came out in a solid fash-
See TACO FEST on page 15A