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$12M project to fix Barton Dam problems moving forward in Ann Arbor
ANN ARBOR, MI — A costly fix is coming for problems with Ann Arbor’s Barton Dam on the Huron River. City Council voted 10-0 on Monday, Aug. 19, to approve a $9.4 million contract with Michels Construction for an embankment remediation project for the dam built in 1913.
Lions injury breakdown: Brodric Martin's right knee
Brodric Martin, the Lions 3rd round pick in 2023, hurt his right knee late in the 3rd quarter of the final preseason game vs the Steelers. This is an important preseason for Martin who the Lions hope can take a 2nd year leap in productivity. The injury video is obscured,...
Detroit Lions Predicted to Make Surprising Quarterback Move
The Detroit Lions wrapped up their final preseason game of the 2024-25 season by beating the Pittsburgh Steelers on Saturday, August 24, in a 24-17 victory. Now, the powers at be will have to decide on their 53-man roster, and that roster is already tight. Ahead of the final preseason game, head coach Dan Campbell said there were only “five or six” spots still available on the team’s final roster, so there’s stiff competition to snag those final placements. Now, NFL experts and analysts are coming out with their predictions for the 53-man roster, and one writer has a wild projection for what Campbell and Brad Holmes will do to fill their final backup quarterback slots.
Veterans Celebrate End of Summer with Pig Roast at Legion
The Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter once again held its annual pig roast in Saline at the American Legion Hall on a scorching Saturday afternoon. The event was supported by several local service organizations, including the Daughters of the American Revolution and scouting troups. Members of the Daughters of the...
Jake Fromm impresses in his unexpected Lions debut
Jake Fromm wasn’t supposed to play in the Detroit Lions preseason game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Head coach Dan Campbell said as much in his final press conference of the week. Heck, Fromm didn’t take a single snap in either practice leading into the game. Brought in as a...
Season outlook uncertain for injured Tigers shortstop
The Tigers placed shortstop Javier Baez on the 10-day injured list Friday, calling up Ryan Kriedler from Triple-A to fill the void in the infield. It is the second time this season that Baez has been sent to the IL due to lumbar inflammation, though this latest placement also involves inflammation in his right hip. Tigers manager A.J. Hinch told reporters (including Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press) that “we haven’t gotten the full diagnosis” on Baez’s injuries yet, but the team should shortly “know a little bit more about what the next month looks like and what, if any, baseball activity he’ll be able to do.”
Hoppers Win Over Mammoths, 4-3
UTICA, Mich. – The Eastside Diamond Hoppers (22-21) won over the Westside Woolly Mammoths (23-18), 4-3, in Sunday afternoon’s contest at Jimmy John’s Field. Two Hoppers hit home runs, Todd Mattox and Noah Marcoux. Marcoux now leads the USPBL in home rune with nine. Mattox had one additional hit, ending the game with two. Zeb Roos and Luis Aviles had the remaining two runs for Eastside.
Abandoned 40-Acre Property Near Brown City, Michigan
Here's another hunk of 'abandoned' property that is up for auction: a 40-acre piece of land with a house, vehicles, and garage sitting deep in the woods. It sits somewhere off Maple Valley Road near Brown City in the Michigan Thumb. Old trucks and even a jeep are sitting, getting...
Michigan League of Handweavers hosts 22nd Biennial Fiber Arts Exhibition in Mount Clemens
For a St. Clair Shores woman, a key to unlocking untapped creativity came in the form of a present from her husband: A loom for weaving cloth and tapestry. The wisdom of his purchase and evidence of her eye-catching talent will be on display Sept. 7 when the Anton Art Center in Mount Clemens hosts the 22nd Biennial Fiber Arts Exhibition of the Michigan League of Handweavers.
Plaza asks to expand allowed uses to sell coffee, smoothies
STERLING HEIGHTS — It’s not a coffee break, but the Sterling Heights Planning Commission recently gave a plaza owner more time to refine a request to allow the site to serve ice cream, coffee or similar food items. J&M Plaza, located at 36833 Ryan Road, south of Metropolitan...
U-M Regent Jordan Acker's Message: Those Who Harass Me, 'You Will Not Remove This Public Jew From Public Life'
The Michigan Democratic convention in Lansing on Saturday had its contentious moments centering on the war in Gaza and University of Michigan Regent Jordan Acker, who is Jewish. At one point, during the National Anthem, a woman started shouting at Acker, a Southfield attorney, about deaths of babies in Gaza...
RiverTown Crossings Mall and the Future of Retail in Grandville, Grand Rapids, MI
Initial Planning and Site Development of RiverTown Crossings. In 1981, General Growth Properties acquired 99 acres of land in Grandville, Michigan, for commercial development. The land, originally intended for industrial use, became the focus of ongoing mall development discussions throughout the 1990s. Early competition emerged in 1990 when Homart Development...
Women's Soccer Bested by Golden Flashes in Final Road Game of the Month
KENT, Oh. - The Oakland Golden Grizzlies faced a tough challenge against the Kent State Golden Flashes in a women's soccer match on Sunday at Dix Stadium. The match started with an early breakthrough for Kent State in the 5th minute when Samantha Miller scored an unassisted goal, putting the Golden Flashes ahead 1-0.
Indiana driver stays undefeated in non-wing sprint cars at Berlin Raceway, sweeps Michigan weekend
MARNE -- Whenever the non-wing sprint cars come to town, a regional favorite always seems to get the job done. In the 500 Sprint Car Tour’s one and only stop at Berlin Raceway this season, Tyler Roahrig proved his experience in West Michigan was too much for the rest of the field, as he won the main event on Saturday night, giving him five consecutive wins in the series in Marne.
Unicorns Beat Beavers, 3-2
UTICA, Mich. – The Utica Unicorns (23-19) defeated the Birmingham Bloomfield Beavers (15-25), 3-2, with a late home run from Ethan Krizen on Saturday night at Jimmy John’s Field. In addition to Krizen’s home run, teammate Marques Titialii hit a homer. Austin Ochoa ended the night with two...
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