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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.
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.
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,...
Downtown Detroit Synagogue Names Building After Slain President Samantha Woll
On a toasty, sunny Sunday afternoon tailored made for a happy summer occasion, a crowd gathered on Griswold Street in Detroit, outside the Downtown Synagogue, to dedicate the bullding to its President Samantha Woll, who was slain last Oct. 21 at her home in the Lafayette Park neighborhood. The building...
Lions take defensive tackle DJ Reader off PUP list ahead of roster cuts
As the Detroit Lions look to shape their 53-man roster by Tuesday afternoon, they made a notable roster move on Sunday. Defensive tackle DJ Reader has been removed from the PUP list after passing a physical. Reader missed all of training camp and the preseason as he worked his way...
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.”
Final Detroit Lions 53-man roster prediction: Lions forced to make tough decisions ahead of 2024 season
In: Jared Goff, Hendon Hooker, Nate Sudfeld Out: Jake Fromm The Lions keeping three quarterbacks has been talked about a ton all offseason and now it seems like that is exactly what's going to happen. While Hooker has played well during the preseason, the Lions still seem to feel that ...
Michigan Democrats, Republicans nominate candidates for Nov. ballot at conventions
The Michigan Democratic Party and Michigan GOP held conventions Saturday to nominate candidates for the Michigan Supreme Court, State Board of Education and the three publicly-elected university boards. While political parties in Michigan nominate candidates to serve on the state's high court, the party's picks appear on the nonpartisan section of the...
Michigan Leaders Warn of Latest Text Scam
Most of Michigan has likely settled in from all of their summer plans. School is back in session and the trips to other parts of the country, for most of us, will be on hold for the next few months. But for those of us who regularly travel to other...
Michigan gas prices fall to lowest price since June
Michigan’s average gas prices continued to drop this week, falling a nickel a gallon Sunday to $3.41 for regular unleaded, which could help families planning to take a holiday road trip Labor Day weekend as their last summer hurrah. "Gas prices continue to fall, with Michigan motorists seeing the lowest prices since early June," Adrienne Woodland, a spokeswoman for AAA, said. "Mild gasoline demand, steady supply, and low oil costs may cause pump prices to slide further." ...
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