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U-M Kellogg Institute Building
“I Spy the wonderful glass and copper Fletcher Street entry to the Kellogg Institute Building,” writes Eric Sobocinski. “The OG Dentistry building at 299 Fletcher has such beautiful lines in their glasswork,” says Mary Adams. “Completed in 1940,” adds Dave Bicknell, “it was the original home for dental education, which has since expanded.” “We moved here recently and I am feeling very proud of this one!” says Rediane Longoria. “With such impressive design I could not forget this door.”
Why Are There Still “Township Islands” Within the City of Ann Arbor?
Starting more than a century ago, when Ann Arbor built its water and sewer system, owners of property that hadn’t yet been annexed to the city had a choice: accept annexation and connect to city services or keep their own wells and septic systems and stay in their townships.
Teacher remembers drowned Ann Arbor man for talent on stage
ANN ARBOR, MI - What his student could have been, in some ways, haunts Alex Leydenfrost. If it hadn’t been for the pandemic, Leydenfrost has no doubts Aleksei Makovik would have been acting professionally or in a conservatory to learn his craft. He wouldn’t have been in Michigan.
Rubin: How a ghost brought white supremacists to Howell — to the city's dismay
The white supremacist rally that interrupted the mayor's lunch in Howell on Saturday wasn't overly impressive, really — just a dozen or so nitwits, and one ghost. The nitwits were chased off by a woman from the local library board. The ghost has had more staying power, but the city is trying to...
Jim Harbaugh Takes Apparent Shot At Ryan Day In Chargers Video
Jim Harbaugh is now the head coach for the Los Angeles Chargers after winning the College Football Playoff national title with Michigan. But, even though he isn't in Ann Arbor anymore, it doesn't mean the Michigan-Ohio State rivalry is over. The Chargers released a hype video to get fans ...
FBI Warning Michigan Residents of New Crime Trend Called Jugging
A new crime trend has led to law enforcement warning everyone to be very careful at ATMs in Michigan. I was today years old when I learned of the term 'Jugging.' The FBI describes this new crime trend below,. Jugging refers to a crime in which a suspect, or group...
19,000 citations issued in first year of Michigan's 'Hands Free Law,' sheriff says
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — It's been officially a year since Michigan's "Hands Free Law" went into effect. Enacted in June 2023, the legislation made it illegal for any drivers to use their phone while behind the wheel, according to Michigan Legislature. Specifically, the law banned drivers from doing anything that...
EV road trip postcard: Learning the ABCs of charging in Michigan’s UP
ST. IGNACE — The Upper Peninsula is known as an electric vehicle desert, with just 11 fast chargers available in a nearly 16,500 square-mile area. Where: Stephenson Bakery, 4000 10th St. in Menominee. When: 8-10 a.m. on Friday. We want to get to know our readers and hear your...
Michigan’s weekend weather: Wildfire smoke will play a factor
The general weather data shows an almost hot weekend on the way. We will have to adjust the temperatures though do to wildfire smoke. We will also have to keep an eye on the next rain and whether it gets to some of us by the end of the weekend.
EMU's first-ever Esports team makes its debut this fall
Gaming monitors at an Esports event held at EMU's George Gervin GameAbove Center. Eastern Michigan University is heading full steam into collegiate Esports competition. This fall will mark the first semester that Eastern Michigan has recruited students to participate in the competitive Esports. The squad includes Jacob Bennett from Detroit Catholic Central High School, who capped off his high school career with a national league championship in the Rocket League.
Governor of Michigan & Secretary of the Navy Announce Michigan Maritime Manufacturing Initiative
The US Navy is once again demonstrating that it’s at the forefront of the domestic advanced manufacturing landscape, with Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro on July 22 announcing the Michigan Maritime Manufacturing (M3) Initiative. At a press conference at Macomb Community College, alongside other policymakers including Governor of Michigan Meg Whitmer, Secretary Del Toro introduced a plan that includes over $50 million in near term investments into Michigan’s manufacturing sector.
After Years in Decline, Michigan is Seeing More Fireflies This Summer
The sight of fireflies or lightning bugs had always been a sure sign of summer. You could count on a yard or field lighting up starting in early June with the flashing bodies of fireflies. And than several years ago many began to see fewer and fewer lightning bugs. So...
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