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Environmental Concerns Rise as 75 Gallons of Raw Sewage Discovered Near Ann Arbor School
An unsavory discovery was made on Wednesday near Pittsfield Elementary School in Ann Arbor where city officials located dried sewage and debris. According to CBS News Detroit, an estimated 75 gallons of raw sewage was spilled behind the school, at a sanitary sewer manhole, leading to concerns of environmental contamination.
Digital evidence emerges in Monroe High cheer coach's alleged inappropriate relationship with teen
FOX 2 (WJBK) - Rumors circulated for months at Monroe High School involving inappropriate behavior between a cheer coach and a male student. Multiple investigations were done, and now – new light has been shed on a case with disturbing allegations, propelling it forward. "In early June the individual...
Monroe High school cheer coach quits after inappropriate behavior allegations
MONROE — A Monroe High School cheer coach has resigned after allegations of inappropriate behavior with a minor. The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the allegations. Monroe Public Schools issued a public statement on social media Thursday night. “Due to the sensitive circumstances of this situation involving...
One direction of Geddes Road to close for utility work
ANN ARBOR, MI – One direction of Geddes Avenue between Washtenaw Avenue and Observatory Street will close starting next week, the city of Ann Arbor reported Friday, July 5. Corby Energy Services, on behalf of DTE Energy, will be closing eastbound Geddes to vehicle traffic to work on finishing asphalt for a gas main. Work begins at 9 a.m. Wednesday, July 10, and continues until 5 p.m. Friday, July 12.
The Essential Guide To The Ann Arbor Art Fair for Families
The air around the Ann Arbor Art Fair hums with the chatter of excited voices. Freshly popped kettle corn mingles with the earthy aroma of hand-thrown pottery, oil paints, and wooden sculptures. The Ann Arbor Art Fair is a non-profit arts organization designed to deepen the community’s appreciation of art. Plus, it’s one of our favorite local festivals.
USAC Betting: Odds For USAC Sprints Saturday At Lincoln Park Speedway
The USAC AMSOIL Sprint Car National Championship makes its way to Lincoln Park Speedway on Saturday, July 6 for the second night of the Bill Gardner Sprintacular. FloRacing's live stream of the race is expected to begin at approximately 6:15 p.m. ET. Let's take a look at the Draft Kings...
Family af-fair: County fairs promise summer of wholesome entertainment
For hundreds of thousands across northwest Ohio and surrounding regions, county fairs are best spent with loved ones. “Fairs are your annual reunion,” Darryl Diamond, manager of the Monroe County Fair said. “It’s an opportunity for families and friends to gather, eat the food, see their grandkids and their kids showing animals. It’s like a family tradition.” From July to September, a range of fairs take place in the areas surrounding Toledo, spanning urban to rural counties, with attendance ranging from 10,000 to 100,000 fairgoers. Many of the area’s county fairs have been operational for well over a century. “When fairs first started over 100 years ago, it was a way for the community to come together as a whole and highlight what has been going on in the community for the year,” said Shane Warner, president of the Lucas County Agricultural Society which oversees the Lucas County Fair. “That’s what we’re really trying to get back to.”
Viral TikTok Challenge Targeting Pedestrians in West Michigan
2 years after authorities announced the presence of a viral new challenge in southwest Michigan residents are still fearful of this sweeping social media trend. Police in Dearborn, Michigan made several arrests in 2022 with help from the public as pedestrians were being assaulted with plastic projectiles. Later that same year police in Marshall, Michigan released a stern warning to would-be offenders:
Newsstand: Four-star SG Trey McKenney sets Michigan official visit
2025 four-star Orchard Lake (Mich.) St. Mary’s Michigan basketball target Trey McKenney has set an official visit to Ann Arbor for Sept. 21. The Wolverine football team takes on USC that day. The top-ranked player in the state of Michigan and shooting guard is also scheduled to visit USC, Michigan State, Oregon, Notre Dame, and Creighton in the coming months.
WATCH: Can TCU keep the surprises going in the right direction?
What was the bigger surprise? Was it TCU's undefeated regular season in 2022 and its College Football Playoff win over Michigan to reach the championship game? Or was it the encode that saw the Horned Frogs finish below .509 and miss a bowl game?. TCU was 5-7 in its second...
Lucas County Canine Care and Control is asking the public to step up
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Summer is anything but relaxing for dog shelters. Especially, around Independence Day. Lucas County Canine Care and Control (LC4) said from July 1-4, it picked up 36 stray dogs. But, from Memorial Day to July 4, LC4 recorded 395 intakes, compared to 338 that same time...
Greg McElroy is tempering expectations for Michigan fans in a post-Jim Harbaugh world
For as great of a run the Michigan Wolverines had the last three seasons, expect a considerable regression to the mean in 2024. Not only did Jim Harbaugh leave for the NFL, but they lost so much talent to the 2024 NFL Draft. Coaching attrition and roster depletion has taken Michigan from a College Football Playoff lock to a team that would be lucky if it got the No. 11 seed as a 10-2 team.
Monroe County sheriff's deputies respond to Dundee dealership break-in, find stolen SUV
DUNDEE — Monroe County sheriff's deputies responding to a burglary alarm at a Dundee car dealership early Wednesday made an unexpected discovery. Deputies found the Williams Brothers Dodge Chrysler Ram dealership on North Ann Arbor Road had been broken into, but they also found an additional vehicle on the lot, Monroe County Sheriff Troy Goodnough reported.
Community upset with teens who launched fireworks at Dearborn police officers
DEARBORN, Mich. (WXYZ) — Fourth of July fireworks were launched at officers, according to the Dearborn Police Department. The department shared dash camera video with me that shows the dangerous moment. It happened Thursday around 11:45 p.m. The fireworks appear to be launched toward two officers, who were not...
Jose Tena homers in 9th inning to give Columbus Clippers 4-3 win over Toledo Mud Hens
Recap: Jose Tena homered with two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning to give the Clippers the win. Tena was 2 for 4, as was Kyle Manzardo. Columbus scored twice in the seventh to tie the game, with a sacrifice fly by Juan Brito and a sacrifice groundout by Manzardo. Clippers starter Triston McKenzie, recently sent down from the Cleveland Guardians, allowed three runs on three hits in 5⅓ innings. He struck out eight, walked two and allowed home runs by Dillon Dingler and Javier Baez.
Caught on camera: Girl's specialized bike stolen from Wyandotte family's backyard
WYANDOTTE, Mich. (WXYZ) — A Wyandotte woman says a thief recently stole a customized bike right from her backyard earlier this week. “We want want the bike back.. you need to know what you did is wrong and it’s not OK to take things that aren’t yours,” Nicole Collins of Wyandotte said.
Michigan Man, Son Found Clinging to Rocks After Lake Erie Boat Crash on Fourth of July
Monroe, MI – A Michigan man and his son were found clinging to rocks in Lake Erie following a boat crash near Bolles Harbor on Thursday night, leaving both critically injured. According to Monroe County Sheriff Troy Goodnough, the crash happened around 11:26 p.m. The 62-year-old man and his...
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