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Top recruits: Cass Tech safety more than happy to go up against top receivers
MLive is spending the summer checking in on the top 2025 football recruits in Michigan. Today provides a look at Cass Tech safety Derrick Jackson III, who knows offensive guys get a lot of the hype, but he prefers being on defense. Fans can see the list of Top 25 recruits in Michigan by clicking here.
Republican businessman Sandy Pensler drops Senate bid, endorses former US Rep. Mike Rogers
Businessman Sandy Pensler (L) endorsed U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers (R) for U.S. Senate at the former President Donald Trump rally in Grand Rapids, July 20, 2024 | Lucy Valeski. As former President Donald Trump and his newly selected running mate, U.S. Sen. J.D. Vance (R-Ohio) played to their supporters in Grand Rapids on Saturday, Republican businessman Sandy Pensler and former U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers (R-White Lake) briefly stole the spotlight.
Changes To ACT Test For Michigan High Schoolers Coming In 2025
I remember being in elementary and middle school preparing for the ACT that I would have to take in my junior year of high school. My classmates and I were told that the skills we were learning from 3rd-10th grade would accurately prepare our brains for one of the most important tests of our lives. Well, they couldn't be more wrong since the state of Michigan switched to the SAT during my sophomore year of high school.
Veterans & First Responders Appreciation Tribute Event
A Veterans and First Responders Appreciation Tribute event will take place as part of the Fowlerville Family Fair this weekend. The tribute event starts at 4pm on Saturday at the Fowlerville Fairgrounds. The Master of Ceremonies is Livingston County Commissioner Jay Drick. The keynote speaker is Retired U.S. Army Major...
Peace-loving folk singer quits race against Oakland Sheriff Bouchard but stays on ballot
Amrit Kohli of Ferndale in no way resembles a cop. Clad in sandals and a George Floyd “Say his name!” t-shirt, the Nigerian-born Kohli is a software contractor but says he much prefers living his dream: folk singer and peace activist. He favors total change in policing, starting with the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office. If elected sheriff, he’d put a stop to what he says is racist law enforcement and the pursuit of non-violent offenders. And he’d “defund” the department, diverting money to mental-health programs.
Concrete patching work on part of I-75 in Oakland County begins, prompting 10-day closure
(CBS DETROIT) - Michigan Department of Transportation crews will begin a concrete patching project on a portion of I-75 in Oakland County this week, officials said. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's office announced that this project, along with three others, will begin this week as she continues to "fix the damn roads" throughout the state. The other projects include resurfacing on I-196 in Allegan County and pavement sealing on M-553 in Marquette County. These projects are expected to support 243 jobs. "Across Michigan, we are moving dirt and fixing the damn roads to drive economic activity, help Michiganders go to work, drop their kids off...
Michigan man killed after thrown from motorcycle into traffic sign during crash
(CBS DETROIT) - A 39-year-old Oakland County man was killed in a motorcycle accident over the weekend, officials said. The incident happened at 2:42 a.m. on Saturday on Woodward Avenue at Osman Street in Pontiac.Authorities say the Waterford Township man was traveling north on Woodward Avenue while operating a 2010 Harley Davidson motorcycle.The man failed to negotiate a curve, and the motorcycle left the roadway. He was then thrown from the motorcycle and struck a traffic sign. He was taken to a local hospital, where he died from his injuries. The man allegedly was not wearing a helmet at the time of the crash, according to the Oakland County Sheriff's Office. In addition, it is unknown if alcohol was a factor in this crash. The man's identity is being withheld pending next of kin, authorities said.
After all-state season at Brother Rice, Ryan Tyranski seeking power, experience with Leprechauns
Power isn’t everything, but it has been a primary seasonal objective for Ryan Tyranski. Named first-team all-state for his senior season this past spring with Division 1 state runner-up Birmingham Brother Rice, Tyranski is playing his summer ball with the Northwoods League’s Royal Oak Leprechauns. There, the first baseman had aspirations of both adjusting to the next level and driving the ball farther before heading off to Cincinnati this fall.
MotorTrend’s RoadKill Nights Returns to Woodward Avenue and M1 Concourse Aug. 10
The Dodge brand of Stellantis in Auburn Hills has announced the ninth annual MotorTrend Presents RoadKill Nights Powered by Dodge will return to Woodward Avenue and M1 Concourse in Pontiac […] The post MotorTrend’s RoadKill Nights Returns to Woodward Avenue and M1 Concourse Aug. 10 appeared first on DBusiness Magazine.
Michigan Gas Prices Climb by 10 Cents, Detroit Sees 11 Cent Rise as Regional Discrepancies Surface
Michigan residents are facing a surge in gas prices, with a recent increase averaging 10 cents from the previous week. The current price for regular unleaded gasoline is now $3.68 per gallon, a notable uptick of 14 cents compared to last month and an additional 17 cents from the same period in 2023. This price adjustment means that filling a standard 15-gallon tank now averages around $55, providing a slight economic reprieve of approximately $3 when compared to the peak prices experienced in August of last year. These figures were released by AAA-The Auto Club Group, as The Detroit News reported.
What's the move? July 22-28
Check out these events happening on and around Eastern Michigan University's campus this week. Head to the dance studio of Riverside Arts Center for a session of Zumba, led by instructors Kadesha and Teri. The weekly class occurs on Mondays from 6-6:55 p.m., and the first class attended is free of charge. Following the first class, each class costs $10 with a student ID or $15 without. Pass options are also available, which allow for the payment of multiple classes at once.
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.
Planned music venue on Michigan Avenue in Ypsilanti receives EGLE clean-up grant
A proposed artist and musical venue in Ypsilanti is closer to reality thanks to a brownfield grant from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy. The proposed venue on the site of the old Materials Unlimited antiques store has been awarded an over-$477,000 EGLE grant. It will be used to pay for lead, asbestos, mold, and hazardous materials surveys, as well as interior and exterior demolition and abatement.
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