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Leslie tabs Bradford to head baseball program
LESLIE -- Rich Bradford is leaving the Leslie softball program after seven years, but isn’t going far. Leslie announced Bradford this week as its new baseball coach, as he takes over for Mark Frohriep. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our...
Pickleball Facility Scheduled to Open Soon in Brighton
In the coming days, the Brighton area will have its own pickleball facility. What is pickleball, for the uninitiated? It’s called a combination of badminton, ping pong and tennis, although less strenuous than the latter. At one time no more than a novelty, pickleball has become immensely popular as...
57 single-family condos approved near Ann Arbor in exchange for land donation
WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI - A housing development of 57 single-family condominiums has received the final approvals it needed from Ann Arbor Township to move forward. The township’s Board of Trustees voted Monday, July 15, to approve the development’s private wastewater system. It was the final requirement for sign-off on the project by the township, allowing developers Toll Brothers, Inc. to move forward.
Ann Arbor molecular diagnostic facility closing, eliminating 175 jobs
ANN ARBOR, MI – An Ann Arbor facility for molecular diagnostic solutions plans to close and lay off 175 employees. NeuMoDx Molecular Inc., 1250 Eisenhower Place, designs and develops solutions for hospital and clinical reference laboratories, It is part of a company called QIAGEN, which provides products, among others, used in forensics, to diagnose diseases, in academic and pharmaceutical research or to analyze drinking water quality.
Long-envisioned pedestrian bridge set to be installed over Huron River in Ann Arbor
ANN ARBOR, MI — A new link across the Huron River just north of downtown Ann Arbor — envisioned by a city task force over a decade ago — is finally becoming a reality. Construction crews are getting ready to place a new pedestrian bridge across the river between the Argo Cascades and the site of a new riverfront park called Broadway Park West that’s still under development.
Michigan QB commit ‘freakishly talented’ with a ‘linebacker mentality’
Richie Rode thought he was going to have a difficult decision to make. He accepted the head football coaching job at Bishop Verot in Fort Myers, Florida, ahead of the 2021 season and was bringing his all-state quarterback with him from crosstown Cypress Lake High. But a talented incoming freshman...
1 year after fighter jet crash, officials highlight safety at Thunder Over Michigan Air Show
It's been nearly a year since a plane crashed at the Thunder Over Michigan Air Show, sending two people to the hospital. As the air show returns this weekend to Willow Run Airport, safety inspections are top priority as thousands are expected to attend. For people living at an apartment...
Chelsea State Bank Expanding to Jackson
The new location of a Chelsea State Bank branch on Wisner Street in Jackson. JTV photo. “This exciting new venture for Chelsea State Bank is directly related to our strategic plan for geographic expansion, created three years ago by our team,” said Joanne Rau, President and CEO, Chelsea State Bank. “Our extensive history in Western Washtenaw County has allowed us to invest in Chelsea, Dexter, and Manchester. Now we will be able to provide an elevated banking experience for our customers in Jackson County at our Jackson Banking Center. If you drive by 611 N Wisner Rd., you will see a ‘coming soon’ temporary sign until the permanent sign is installed in the early fall. We expect to be fully operational this fall.”
Planning commission recommends denial of proposed music venue near Jackson
JACKSON COUNTY, MI – Township officials are being recommended to deny a permit that would allow for a proposed music venue near Jackson. In a Tuesday, July 16 meeting, the Blackman Township Planning Commission voted 4-0 that the township’s Board of Trustees reject a conditional use permit from Country Boots & Bands to build the music venue at 2400 W. Michigan Ave.
Big Changes Coming to Olive Garden and Michiganders Aren’t Happy
The CEO of Olive Garden's parent company just doubled down on a decision that is leaving customers with a bad taste in their mouths. All around the country restaurants are hurting. As people are staying home more to spend less money, national chains are feeling the burn. Not to mention, inflation has increased the price of operation for the restaurants. Many restaurants around the country have started discounting their meals to bring their main customer base back into the stores. Olive Garden is owned by Darden Restaurants. The CEO of Darden, Rick Cardenas has come out publically with a big fat NO to that strategy. Instead, they have decided to increase their prices...again.
Fallen MSP Trooper to be honored today
LANSING, MI — The Michigan State Police (MSP) will honor one of their own today. A highway dedication ceremony will be held for trooper Caleb Starr. Starr was struck by a drunk driver and killed in the line of duty in Ionia County in July 2020. Today the state...
Money Tight? No State’s Worse For That Than Michigan
If you're in Michigan and struggling to make ends meet, know that you're not alone. A new study finds that Michigan leads the nation with the greatest percentage of people in financial distress. The personal finance website WalletHub recently dug into the data to determine the "States with the Most...
WARNING: Michigan Residents May Have Been Exposed To Measles, Here’s Where
Anytime there’s any kind of infectious disease or virus. It’s important to get the word out and let people know if they’ve been exposed to anything dangerous. One of the most dangerous is rubeola, or as it’s commonly known measles. Measles is probably one of the...
Michigan to document historic ‘Green Book’ locations safe for Black travelers
LANSING, MI -- Michigan is surveying historic locations included in the Negro Motorist Green Book. The Green Book was a guide book for Black travelers across the nation published from 1936 to 1966. The book had a list of hotels, restaurants and other establishments safe for Black travelers at the time. The survey will be used to produce a historic context of African American recreation tourism in Michigan.
Some Michigan drivers see no savings on auto insurance after 2019 overhaul: Here's why
Months into her first term, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed into law in May 2019 an overhaul of Michigan's no-fault auto insurance system with a goal of lowering premiums that, by many measures, were the most expensive in the country. She proclaimed at the signing ceremony that while the bipartisan bill...
Facing population crisis, Whitmer opens Michigan growth office — with no new staff
LANSING — A new state office will try to jump-start the state’s anemic population growth, but will have to do so without any new employees. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s administration on Friday announced the creation of Michigan’s Growth Office. It’s charged with leading efforts to recruit residents...
As calls for Biden to step down heighten, could Gov. Whitmer take his place?
Democrats at the highest level are asking President Joe Biden to reconsider his election bid. If he were to step down, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's name is on the short list of people to his place.
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