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Health officials warn of toxic algal bloom found in Devils Lake
MANITOU BEACH, Mich. (WTVG) - The presence of harmful algal blooms (HABs) was confirmed at Devils Lake in Manitou Beach, MI on Friday, according to a statement from the Lenawee County Health Department (LCHD). The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy detected the presence of Planktothrix in the...
Vote now for Lenawee County Athlete of the Week for Aug. 26-30
The 2024-25 fall season is in full swing now as football kicked off and girls swimming got in the pool as well. So who had the best debut or who followed up last week's performance strong? Vote now for Lenawee County Athlete of the Week for Aug. 26-30. Here are the nominees: ...
Why is Michigan buying up farmland? New project could fight Lake Erie algae blooms
LENAWEE COUNTY, MI - The trek up the hill through the head-high grass illustrates what brought Kali Rush to the rural slice of Michigan farm country, a few miles from the Ohio border. “This,” she says, gesturing down toward a marsh, covered in verdant green algae and filled with a...
Siena Heights University sets record for incoming students at Adrian campus
ADRIAN — Siena Heights University set a record at the start of this academic year for the most incoming students at its Adrian campus. A total of 445 incoming students started their undergraduate education this past week, with more than 100 of them being served by SHU’s Brain Gain program, a tuition-free guarantee...
Boys & Girls Club of Lenawee CEO Takes Job with BGC America, Leaving Adrian Club
Adrian, MI – The Board of Directors of the Boys and Girls Club of Lenawee has accepted the resignation of Cody Waters from his position as CEO effective September 13th. BGCL says that Waters has accepted a position with Boys & Girls Club of America as Director of Organizational Development. He and his family plan to remain in the Adrian community. Waters has been with BGCL for the past six years.
(RV) Aquinas Saints Split Invitational Play
Grand Rapids, MI — The (RV) Aquinas women's volleyball team traveled down to Adrian, Michigan, on Friday (Aug. 30) for the Siena Heights Labor Day Invitational. The Saints faced off against No.1-ranked Indiana Wesleyan and Spring Arbor. AQ nearly dethroned IWU, but the Wildcats managed a comeback and took the contest to a resounding fifth set. The second match saw the Saints fall early to the Cougars of Spring Arbor, but AQ marched their way back and took the following three sets.
Adrian College Women's Volleyball Wins in a Thrilling Five Sets
ADRIAN, MICH. – The Adrian College women's volleyball team opened their season on the road at the Illinois College Tournament, securing a thrilling five-set victory against Carroll University on Friday. The Bulldogs triumphed with set scores of 25-10, 16-25, 20-25, 25-14, and 9-15. Senior Amber Morris led the team with 10 kills, while juniors Kayla Chan and Virginia Rowan each contributed 8 kills. Sophomore Kendall Sullivan orchestrated the offense with 13 assists, supported junior Megan Reckling with and senior Mya Minjares with 3 assists.
Adrian College Cross Country Opens Season with Strong Performances at Comet Invite
ADRIAN, MICH.- The Adrian College Cross Country team kicked off their season at the Comet Invitational with strong performances, as the men secured a second-place finish and the women took fourth place overall. For the men, junior Will Houvener led the Bulldogs with an impressive race, staying with the lead...
Opening art reception set for Aug. 30 for local artist, Adrian College gallery exhibit
ADRIAN — Artwork from local artist Carlos Tobar remains on display at Adrian College’s Hickman Gallery through Sept. 18 as part of the college’s and Tobar’s exhibit titled, “Visual Narratives.” An opening reception for the exhibit, which started its run on campus on Aug. 5, will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m....
HARD ROCK NORTHERN INDIANA RECAP: Packwood tallies 500th assist, RedHawks fall twice
ADRIAN, Mich. – Senior Erica Packwood picked up her 500th career assist as a member of the Indiana University Northwest volleyball team, the RedHawks, however fell to host Siena Heights (25-22, 25-8, 25-17) in straight sets and Bethel (17-25, 10-25, 25-18, 14-25) in four. IUN goes to 5-5 on...
NO. 1 VOLLEYBALL COMPLETES REVERSE SWEEP OF AQUINAS
ADRIAN, MI. - No. 1 Indiana Wesleyan volleyball began the Siena Heights Labor Day Invitational with a reverse sweep of Aquinas College. Aquinas came into the day with zero losses, having lost only four sets in their eight games. Those eight games included wins over receiving votes Marian (Ind.), Talladega (AL), and #16 IU-Kokomo. The Wildcats dropped the first two sets of the match before taking the final three to take down the Bulldogs.
Del Cochran Name to be Considered for Maple Stadium Press Box
Adrian, MI – After overwhelming community feedback, Adrian Public Schools Superintendent Nate Parker has recommended that the press box at Maple Stadium be named after long-time Maple, Del Cochran. At its July meeting, the Adrian Board of Education reviewed a recommendation to name the Superintendent Conference room for long-time...
Nicholas Andiarena Selected in Major League Rugby Draft
ADRIAN, Mich. -- Nicholas Andiarena , recent graduate of the Adrian College men's rugby team, was selected 30th overall by the Utah Warriors in the Major League Rugby Draft. Entering its seventh season, Major League Rugby is a professional sports league representing the highest rugby competition in North America. The League has evolved from seven teams in 2018 to 13 teams in the coming 2024 season, featuring 12 from the United States and one from Canada. Andiarena played three seasons for the Men's Rugby program, also serving as Captain in his senior year. He helped lead the Bulldogs to a...
West Michigan Drivers Frustrated as US-131 / 96 Ramp Closure Drags On
West Michigan drivers are facing even more frustration as the bridge repair project on US-131 continues to drag on. Originally slated for completion by September 13, the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) has announced that the project is now about two weeks behind schedule. The repair work, which has closed...
BEWARE! This Email Scam Is Hitting Michigan AGAIN!
Avoiding scams has become a part of our everyday lives as several scams endanger us daily. The most common of those threats are the spam calls that we all receive from numbers we don't recognize or from places we have never been, but now that those have become easier to spot and decline, scammers have pivoted to other methods that have proven to be successful.
24/7 Convenience Store Opens First Location in Michigan
Michiganders waited in line for hours to check out the very first of this convenience store in the Mitten State. Some people even got there hours before opening and camped out... which just goes to show how excited people are for this convenience store to come to town. Hailing all...
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