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Lenawee County History: Remembering the Drought of 1988 that spanned several months
I remember as a teen the first really hot summer I experienced, one that surpassed the previous ones growing up near Devils Lake. That particular summer became known as the Drought of 1988. While this year has not been anything close to drought-like, it has been a decently hot summer,...
College football player dies in cliff-diving accident
LOGAN, Utah — A cornerback for the Utah State University football team has died after he failed to resurface while diving from cliffs at a reservoir, authorities say. A news release from the university confirmed the death of Andre Seldon Jr., 22, of Belleville, Michigan. Seldon had transferred to Utah State after playing the previous two seasons at New Mexico State. He also played two seasons for Michigan.
Bella Juozapaitis named Tecumseh's Scholar-Athlete of the Year
TECUMSEH — Tecumseh softball isn't a program used to having losing seasons. But when the 2024 senior class were freshmen, they had to go through some growing pains. There was no 2020 season due to the pandemic and with a handful of strong freshmen, they made up the bulk of the lineup while the others didn't have a ton of experience. ...
These 4 Ann Arbor restaurants won 2024 Wine Spectator Awards
ANN ARBOR, MI – Raise a glass for four Ann Arbor restaurants that made the list for Wine Spectator’s 2024 Restaurant Awards. The Earle at 121 W. Washington St., Blue Llama Jazz Club at 314 S. Main St., Weber’s Restaurant at 3050 Jackson Road and Paesano Restaurant and Wine Bar at 3411 Washtenaw Ave. are among the restaurants being recognized by Wine Spectator for the quality of their wine services. The Wine Spectator Restaurant Awards program has honored restaurants, and their wine lists, since 1981.
How to follow Michigan football at Big Ten Media Days this week
The Big Ten takes center stage this week as the 18-team conference hosts Big Ten Football Media Days from July 23-25 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Six schools will be represented each day, beginning Tuesday with Illinois, Northwestern, Ohio State, Purdue, Rutgers and Wisconsin. The following day features Iowa, Michigan State, Nebraska, Penn State, UCLA and USC.
Michigan authorities investigating after strangers show photo of ape to camera at Black family's home
(CBS DETROIT) - Authorities in Southeast Michigan are investigating after strangers showed up to a Black family's home and showed a photo of an ape to the front door camera, officials said. The Ann Arbor Police Department is working to identify two males connected to the incident that happened at about 8 p.m. on Tuesday, July 16. The two people walked up to a residence in the Foxfire subdivision and repeatedly knocked on the door and activated the doorbell camera several times. One of them also showed a photo of an ape on his phone to the camera."These actions were deliberate, as one of...
WEATHER EXTRA: Scattered showers start the work week
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - We start the work week with a stationary front stalled out over the area with little to push it north or south until mid-week. We have the chance of widely scattered showers and thunderstorms popping up from time to time today into Wednesday morning. High temperatures today and tomorrow climb to the low 80s.
Michigan continues to build with transfer Robbie Hamchuk from San Jose State
After a few weeks of silence from Michigan coach Tracy Smith, he added his fifth transfer with outfielder Robbie Hamchuk from San Jose State. Hamchuk announced his commitment on X Thursday to join the Wolverines after spending his first four years with the Spartans. Hamchuk enters the Michigan dugout with one year left of eligibility looking to provide depth both at the plate and in the outfield.
Former Ann Arbor Pioneer runner adds another state record to historic resume
Rachel Forsyth set records and proved to be one Michigan’s all-time girls distance runners in her final high school season. And on Saturday, the former Ann Arbor Pioneer star and reigning Michigan Gatorade Player of the Year set another state record during a track event in Toronto. If you...
Michigan football’s frisbee-catching dog has surgery, will miss start of season
Victor, the frisbee-catching dog that entertained football fans at Michigan Stadium last season, won’t be able to take the field at the start of this season after undergoing surgery last month to repair a partially torn ligament in his rear left leg. If you purchase a product or register...
"Summer To Shine" Picnic This Friday
A summer picnic is planned Friday for those of all ages and abilities. Community Bible Church and 2|42 Community Church are teaming up to host the outdoor picnic for people with special needs. It will take place from 6 to 8pm this Friday. The two churches are located next to...
Nearly century-old building to become hub for music, art in downtown Ypsilanti
YPSILANTI, MI - A nearly century-old building in downtown Ypsilanti could see new life as a hub for musicians and artists to create, collaborate, perform and more. The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy put $477,500 toward developer Jamie Taralunga’s $7 million project to revitalize the contaminated building at 2 W. Michigan Ave., the department announced last week.
100 Years Ago: Plan for farm fire protection outlined to Adrian city commissioners
July 22, 1924: The matter of fire protection for farms within the Adrian community was brought before the city commission at its meeting yesterday afternoon by representatives of a company manufacturing fire-fighting equipment. The company proposes within a seven-mile radius of the city for the purchase of a larger chemical truck for use in combatting country fires. It would be turned over to the Adrian department, the city assuming its maintenance and operating and in turn receiving the use of it for city alarms. At all times, it would be available for calls within the district outlined. The plan follows closely that proposed to the county Granges and the Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Company last fall by Chief H. A. Whitney of the Adrian fire department. Ben Sell and F. E. Slusser, representing the Obenchain-Boyer Company of Logansport, Indiana, who appeared before the commission pointed out they had already raised $850 in cash, checks and notes among interested farmers. They said there are 1,418 farms of 10 acres or more within a seven-mile radius of Adrian. With contributions averaging $10 a farm, they estimated a truck of the required size could be purchased and sufficient funds set aside for maintaining it a year and pay the salary of one fireman a year, after which time the city would take over its maintenance. They told of plans of similar community fire protection in Hartford, Owosso, Paw Paw and Charlotte and said that satisfactory results were being obtained. In concluding their talks before the commission, they asked for some expression from the commissioners as to the proposition. It was agreed among the commissioners that the city would accept the maintenance and operation of truck and provide a fireman for its operation provided sufficient funds are raised among the farmers to hire another fireman in addition to buying the apparatus. No formal action was taken on the proposition, however.
Washtenaw ISD Awarded $5.6 million Grant to Provide Early Childhood Educational Opportunities
With help from a federal grant, the Washtenaw Intermediate School District (WISD) will continue to offer educational opportunities to preschool-age kids. The WISD announced on July 22, the “Office of Head Start (OHS), a part of the federal Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families, awarded a $5.6 million grant to the Washtenaw Intermediate School District (WISD) to continue providing Head Start preschool for 3- and 4-year-old students and Early Head Start home-based home visiting for families with children ages birth to 3.”
Lainey Wilson Splits Her Britches Onstage at Faster Horses [Watch]
Lainey Wilson's signature clothing item — her bell bottom pants — did her dirty during a performance at Faster Horses Festival in Brooklyn, Mich., on Saturday night (July 20). While the singer was onstage delivering her first-ever Faster Horses set, she suffered a wardrobe malfunction: Her pants split...
OptoGPT to Enhance Optical Component Design
ANN ARBOR, Mich., July 22, 2024 — An algorithm developed at the University of Michigan is expected to enhance the design process for optical components including solar cells, smart windows, telescopes, and others. OptoGPT harnesses the transformer neural networks powering large language models to work backward from desired optical properties to the material structure that can provide them.
Where Michigan football ranks in the Big Ten Media Poll
Michigan football will be back at Big Ten Media Days this week and it's hard not to think of Big Ten Media Days in 2021 when Jim Harbaugh said the Wolverines would "beat Ohio or die trying." That mindset helped turn around a Michigan football program fresh off a 2-4...
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