Stafford-based pool cue maker starts line of quality butcher blocks

For years, Bill Dominiak has been known the world over as a master craftsman. Dominiak makes pool cues, the kind top professionals buy and use to win tournaments. Now, right here in Genesee County, anybody can buy a Dominiak designed and built product, but you won't need a felt-covered table to use it. You just need a knife and something to cut. Dominiak and business partner Tom Walter launched ...

Excessive force in shooting of ex-Marine?

I’ve heard from a number of readers today who read Friday’s column and wonder why I didn’t criticize the Scottsdale Police for shooting former Marine Jason Prostrollo. Prostrollo had a confrontation with a couple at their home and allegedly threatened a cab driver with a knife. When the police confronted the 25-year-old he came at them with two pool cues. They sent their dog, Raider, to attack ...

Man killed by Scottsdale police was former Marine

The man Scottsdale police shot and killed was a former Marine with two tours of duties in Iraq.

A Trio of Siblings With a Classical Sound

The siblings who form a string trio have played in concert halls, cathedrals, even the White House, but a neighborhood pool hall presents a different kind of challenge and reward.

City Room: For the JoSunJari Trio, a Life in Music

The siblings who form a string trio have played in concert halls, cathedrals, even the White House, but a neighborhood pool hall presents a different kind of challenge and reward.