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Ann Arbor police looking to ID young men in 'alarming' incident who held up photo of monkey on doorbell camera at Black family's home
Ann Arbor police are asking for help identifying two young men connected to what they describe as “an alarming incident” at a home in the Foxfire subdivision on the city’s north side.
Michigan officials mull more access for e-bikes on state trails
Electric bicycle use is expanding, welcoming a new group of riders to the cycling community. But under current Michigan state park policies, the bikes are banned from many trails. That could soon change. The Department of Natural Resources has proposed a yearlong pilot program that would open 3,000 miles of...
Ann Arbor Guide to Volunteer Opportunities for Kids
Summer is in full swing, and for many parents, that comes along with kids and teens looking for suggestions on how to spend their time. The good news is that Washtenaw County is full of opportunities for youths to spend their vacations giving back to their community and having fun along the way.
Boston College Men’s Hockey Announces 2024-2025 Schedule
The Boston College men’s hockey team has released their schedule for the upcoming 2024-2025 season. The Eagles are coming off a season that ended with a loss to Denver in the national championship game and they will again be among the pre-season favorites when October comes around. BC will start their season with two games at Michigan State after they hosted the Spartans twice last year. This will be a big test early on for the Eagles, as Michigan State finished with a 25-10-3 record last year and made a run to the second round of the NCAA Tournament. The...
Schor ‘optimistic’ City Council will approve the sale of City Hall on Monday
FRIDAY, July 19 — Mayor Andy Schor believes a majority of the City Council plans to support an agreement selling City Hall to Chicago developer J. Paul Beitler when it goes to a vote Monday night. “He's talked to six Council members so far. None of them have raised...
Michigan State and Nike strike deal to extend contract
About a decade ago, Michigan State and Nike reached an agreement on a $34 million deal that extended through 2025. With the deal about to expire next year, the two sides have reached another agreement. According to Stephen Brooks of 247Sports, Michigan State and Nike have reached an extension agreement...
Lansing man accused of holding woman, child hostage for hours said he had 'anger issues'
LANSING — A man charged with holding his girlfriend and infant child hostage for hours before surrendering to police last week had "turned on all the stove burners" and had a "flare" or piece of fireworks in his hand when the incident started, court records said. That information was...
Manchester District Library at risk of closure if millage does not pass
MANCHESTER, MI – A long-standing library is at potential risk of closure if Manchester voters do not pass a proposal on Aug. 6. The Manchester District Library is asking for a tax reduction, in order to contribute to reducing property taxes in the Manchester area. The 0.9999-mill tax for ten years, beginning in 2025, is on the primary election ballot. This tax proposal is a decrease from the previous millage of 1.045 mills.
Spartan Media Network announces new addition to hoops broadcast staff
Michigan State basketball fans will hear a new voice when they tune in for games this upcoming season. Spartan Media Network announced on Friday that Zach Surdenik will be joining the basketball crew this upcoming season. According to a post on X, Surdenik will serve as the new host for Michigan State Men’s Basketball. Surdenik’s X profile states he currently is a broadcast assistant for the Detroit Tigers. He has experience with Michigan State as well, previously working for Big Ten Plus and Michigan State’s student radio station Impact 89FM. 🚨🚨ATTENTION!🚨🚨 Please help us welcome @ZachSurdenik to the Spartan Media Network as the new Host for @MSU_Basketball!📻 We are thrilled to have Zach be a part of the crew, go give him a follow! pic.twitter.com/ASSITXkW96 — Spartan Media Network (@Spartan_Radio) July 19, 2024 Contact/Follow us @The SpartansWire on Twitter, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Michigan state news, notes, and opinion. You can also follow Robert Bondy on Twitter @RobertBondy5.
Tom Izzo seen with interesting coach in recent video
Tom Izzo has been doing what Tom Izzo does best recently, out working everyone in the country. That’s part of what makes Izzo so great because nobody out works him during the season or in recruiting. That’s what makes following Michigan State basketball so much fun in the offseason...
3 Michigan State basketball takeaways from night 6 of Moneyball
Moneyball was back in action again for the sixth night this summer and once again some Michigan State basketball players have stood out. So far this summer, the players you would expect to stand out did. However, Thursday night we saw some new Spartans step up and have their best games of the summer.
See Ann Arbor’s newest breakfast sandwich, the Original Eggie at Iggy’s Eggies
ANN ARBOR, MI - Whether it’s a grab-and-go lunch or handheld breakfast for early risers, downtown Ann Arbor has a new option in the Original Eggie at Iggy’s Eggies. The eatery whose original location is in Detroit opened at 611 E. Liberty St. during the Memorial Day weekend.
LACASA Collection Store To Close Wednesday
A charity resale boutique operated by a local non-profit is moving and will be closing its original location next week. In preparation for its move, The LACASA Collection will permanently close the current location in the Kroger/Crossroads Town Center Plaza on Wednesday, July 24th at 6pm. The LACASA Center asks...
Hello, Ann Arbor: Lost lunch, development fueled by waste and a ‘clever older gent’
On this day last week, in expectation of a sweeping view, I was trucking three miles to the top of a bald near Eagle Harbor in the Keweenaw Peninsula. I am in awe up there at the vastness of wild spaces, the quiet, the calm. If you purchase a product...
What’s that? A new development is taking shape near Jackson
JACKSON COUNTY, MI – A new development in taking shape in Summit Township that will bring another bank branch to the area. Southern Michigan Bank & Trust is developing a new Jackson-area branch on the corner of Horton Road and Weatherwax Drive. Construction began in June, and bank officials anticipate the new branch to be complete by the end of the year, President/CEO John Waldron said.
Hazen's Blueberry farm in Howell welcomes generations of pickers for timeless tradition
From 1 to 97. That was the age differential of blueberry pickers at Hazen’s Blueberry farm in Howell on a recent Thursday. Hazen’s has been a tradition for many families in metro Detroit. Tori Robbins, 33, of Livonia, had to stop and do the math: “My mom has been bringing me here ... ” ...
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