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Top247 WR Andrew Marsh leaning towards moving up decision date
When Fulshear (Tex.) Katy Jordan wideout Andrew Marsh makes his way to Michigan later this month for the Wolverines' annual Barbecue at the Big House, it will be an astonishing eighth time in Ann Arbor. His seventh stop came just two weeks ago for a pivotal official visit that afforded the Maize & Blue brass an opportunity to address one final? major issue.
New Ann Arbor superintendent contract approved, includes $256K salary
ANN ARBOR, MI – The Ann Arbor Public Schools Board of Education unanimously approved its contract for a superintendent just days before the previous contract expired. Jazz Parks, who had been the interim superintendent since November 2023, is now the permanent district leader as of Monday, July 1. If...
Michigan basketball signee makes Olympic history with Team Canada
Syla Swords, the highest-ranked recruit in Michigan women's basketball history, will be making even more history this summer. At just 18 years old, the incoming U-M freshman on Tuesday was named to the 12-player roster Team Canada will take to the 2024 Olympics in Paris. Swords will become the youngest basketball player to ever play for Canada in the Olympics.
Clarkston Man Charged in Howell Tattoo Parlor Shooting Resulting in Death
A 48-year-old Clarkston man has been charged in connection to a fatal shooting at a Howell tattoo parlor. Jeremy Michael Heath faces charges of carrying a dangerous weapon with unlawful intent, felony firearm, and carrying a concealed weapon after the incident at Metro Studios Ink, according to CBS News Detroit. The shooting resulted in the death of Sean Thompson, 46, of Howell.
Fearing Liability, Saline City Council Keeps Social District on the South Side
If there's a social district in downtown Saline, it will only be on the south side of Michigan Avenue. On May 20, Saline City Council approved a social district for the south side of downtown. The district would allow patrons to buy alcoholic beverages at establishments like Mac's Acadian Seafood Shack, Salt Springs Brewery, Brecon Grille, and soon-to-open DropTop Pizza and then walk along designated sidewalks on Michigan Avenue and Ann Arbor Street, sipping their beverages. The district would be expanded to include the parking lot that hosts the Farmers Market and Salty Summer Sounds concert series on Thursday evenings and Saturday mornings. But when the owners of Mac's, Salt and Becon Grille learned Dan's Downtown Tavern would not be included because it was on the north side of Michigan Avenue, they said they would not participate.
Michigan Medicine CEO stepping down in 2025
ANN ARBOR, MI - The leader of Michigan Medicine and the medical school will step down next summer after a decade on the job, officials said in a Tuesday announcement. Dr. Marschall Runge, the health system’s chief executive officer and executive vice president for medical affairs, as well as dean of the University of Michigan Medical School, will retire from all these roles in June 2025, health system officials said in a July 2 release.
Events of Wednesday, July 3, 2024
Kiwanis Kids Film Series: “Sonic 2”. The Michigan Theatre Kids Film Series is sponsored by Kiwanis Club of Jackson. Showtimes are 11 AM and 3 PM. Doors open one half hour before showtimes. Kids Combo: Small Drink and Popcorn for $5. Admission is $1. Michigan Theatre, Downtown Jackson.
Recruiting Roundup: Four-star edge explains decision to commit to Michigan
The Michigan Wolverines have been hot on the recruiting trail coming out of official visits. They have received commitments from eight players — including one on Saturday — since the beginning on June, and more appear to be on the horizon, perhaps as soon as today. In today’s...
Cascades Conference names all-conference softball team
The Cascades Conference released its all-conference team for the 2024 softball season. Grass Lake, having won a conference title for the fourth year in a row, had six all-conference team picks. Leslie, having beaten the Warriors in a district game, also had six. If you purchase a product or register...
Tre Donaldson talks goals with Michigan basketball: 'I'm trying to win Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year'
When Dusty May began exploring the Transfer Portal to rebuild the Michigan basketball roster, the new U-M coach prioritized point guard and center. By most measures, the Wolverines succeeded , landing a pair of seven-footers in Vlad Goldin and Danny Wolf, plus a Power 5 transfer at point guard in Tre Donaldson.
Future 50: Footage of Top247 QB and Michigan commit Brady Hart
BRADENTON, Fla. — 247Sports was on-site in the Sunshine State for the annual Future 50 elite prospect camp. Many of the nation's top underclassmen from the class of 2026 were in Florida for a couple of days to workout, play some 5-on-5 flag football, meet with the media, and more.
Chase Pietila of Howell drafted by Pittsburgh Penguins in fourth round
HOWELL — Chase Pietila of Howell spent one of the biggest days of his hockey career on the golf course. The last place he wanted to be Saturday was sitting in his living room glued to the television, possibly all day, as name after name was announced during the NHL Draft in Las Vegas. ...
World's first 'smart highway' to be built in Michigan
A stretch of I-94 between Ann Arbor and Detroit will soon become the world's first "smart highway." The new technology would allow vehicles to operate more efficiently without the driver's help. Using sensors that most newer vehicles already have, towers along the highway will create a network that allows each car to communicate with one another.
Early Look: Michigan expecting another loaded BBQ at the Big House
Michigan expected to have another star-studded lineup of visitors on hand for the major summer recruiting event, the Barbecue at the Big House at the end of the month. Several commits and prospects have already stated intentions on attending the event. The Michigan Insider breaks down the early list of...
After decades of debate, Ann Arbor hiring broker to sell downtown lot
ANN ARBOR, MI — Ann Arbor is moving to hire a broker to offer the city-owned Kline Lot for sale for development. City Council voted 10-0 Monday night, July 1, to give the city’s administration the green light to head in that direction — now five months since a proposal for a Sports Illustrated Resorts hotel and conference center failed to get council’s support.
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