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Moolenaar: "Vice President Harris fails Michigan women and families"
Yesterday, Vice President Kamala Harris attended an event in Kalamazoo. Her record in office has made life worse for Michigan women and families. Grocery prices are up more than 20 percent, putting food on the table for kids is harder to do, illegal immigration has skyrocketed, and Michigan residents are concerned about crime and safety.
Southfield Police Department welcomes nine new officers
SOUTHFIELD — The Southfield Police Department welcomed nine new officers to the force of 118 recently. The department held a promotion and swear-in ceremony June 21 in the courtyard outside the police station, welcoming Anthony Allen, Anes Cehic, Zacary Cross, Bennett Hovorka, Michael Jackson, John Kelsey, Nicholas Pasek, David Spens and Carlos Toombs.
Road rage leads to shooting on I-94
WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI – Police are asking for the public’s help investigating a shooting on a Washtenaw County freeway. A road rage incident led to shots fired between a black Equinox and a black Charger around 4 p.m. Thursday, July 18, on eastbound I-94 near M-52 in Sylvan Township, Michigan State police said in a release.
3 Democrats seek open Washtenaw County sheriff seat in August primary election
WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI – Three Democrats are vying for the position of Washtenaw County sheriff in the Aug. 6 primary election. Alyshia Dyer, a social worker and former county sheriff’s deputy; Derrick Jackson, the sheriff’s director of community engagement; and Ken Magee, a consultant who once led the University of Michigan public safety department, are seeking to replace current Sheriff Jerry Clayton, who announced in 2022 he would not run for reelection. Clayton has served as the county’s sheriff since 2008.
Man with dementia wakes up, stabs wife, grandson in Sterling Heights
STERLING HEIGHTS, MI – A 74-year-old man with dementia allegedly attacked his wife and grandson with a knife in Sterling Heights. According to the Sterling Heights Police Department, the incident occurred at a residence on Danforth Drive at 7:20 p.m. on Thursday after the woman tried to wake her sleeping husband.
Dexter City Council Renames Mill Creek Trail to Honor Paul and Pat Cousins
At its July 8, 2024, meeting, Dexter City Council unanimously voted to rename the Mill Creek Trail to commemorate Paul and Pat Cousins as recommended by the Parks and Recreation Commission. Pat and Paul were deeply involved in the Dexter community. Paul is known for being a teacher, restaurant owner,...
Senior/rec center panel suggests new building
The Ad Hoc Senior/Recreation Center Committee (SCC) advising the Birmingham City Commission on development of a senior and recreation center for the city voted on Wednesday, July 17, to recommend to city leaders a complete new building rather than rehab the building purchased from the YMCA at 400 E. Lincoln one year ago.
Birmingham Italian Dish holding closing sale
Birmingham store The Italian Dish is holding a retirement sale as owner/operator Holly Anselmi has decided it is time to move on after 20 years of owning the shop. The Italian Dish, 288 E. Maple Road, between S. Old Woodward and Woodward avenues, features specialty dinnerware, kitchenware, home décor, linens and gifts from Italy and other parts of Europe. Anselmi noted it's “a little bittersweet to close. Twenty years of retail have been good to me, but it's time to do something new.”
Annual Day on the Town Saturday, July 27
It's the day downtown Birmingham goes on sale. This year, Saturday, July 27, is Day On The Town, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and it's the day with the best sales and deals and most fun in the downtown area. Find deeply discounted merchandise from over 60 retailers, food...
University of Michigan can file its own complaints against alleged civil rights violators
ANN ARBOR, MI - The University of Michigan can now make its own complaints to take action against alleged civil rights violators, according to a policy updated Thursday. The university’s Board of Regents unanimously approved the policy during its Thursday, July 18 meeting. If you purchase a product or...
Michigan Film Study: 2025 four-star TE Andrew Olesh
It’s mid-July and Michigan’s recruiting class is up to 16 commits and now ranked in the top 10 of 247Sports’ composite. That is in large part due to the three commitments the Wolverines have landed in July. Today, we’re taking a dive into the game of one of those players, four-star tight end Andrew Olesh.
Ann Arbor Art Fair begins with clear skies, bustling streets
ANN ARBOR – The city’s biggest summer event is in full swing, and the artists whose booths line Downtown Ann Arbor streets are already forecasting a big weekend. The annual event combines fairs organized by three groups – The Ann Arbor Street Art Fair, The Original; Ann Arbor Summer Art Fair; and Ann Arbor State Street Art Fair – into one three-day celebration featuring nearly 1,000 vendors over 30 city blocks.
Bollinger Motors Appoints New Leadership
Sign up for our popular daily email to catch all the latest EV news!. Bollinger Motors, Inc., an electric commercial vehicle manufacturer, has announced James Taylor as the new CEO. Founder Robert Bollinger will continue as a board member and major shareholder. Additionally, Bryan Chambers has been promoted to President and Chief Operating Officer, and Siva Kumar to Chief Strategy Officer and Senior Vice President of Finance.
TimberTown Crunch Time: Sign up to Volunteer
(Chelsea Update would like to thank Shawn Personke for the information in this story.) After two years of planning, it’s crunch time. Go time. Sign up to volunteer time. The rebuild of TimberTown takes place Aug. 6 through 11, and over 400 volunteers are still needed to make this community project a reality.
July 20: Saturday Farmers Market Features Corn, Peaches, Tomatoes and Sunflowers
It’s that time of the summer when the selection and colors of fruits and vegetables and flowers at the farmers markets are growing fast. If you’re shopping for fresh corn and tomatoes, don’t get to the market too late. Peaches and blueberries are also selling briskly. The...
Tickets Available for 5 Healthy Towns Farm to Table 9th Annual Fabulous Feast
(Chelsea Update would like to thank Matt Pegouskie for the information in this story.) You don’t want to miss out on this year’s Farm to Table Fabulous Feast, on Sunday, Aug. 18 at Gordon Hall in Dexter. Tickets are going fast, and this popular event always sells out.
A summer on stage: Monroe teacher performing in new Ann Arbor musical
ANN ARBOR — St. Mary Catholic Central High School’s choir teacher is spending his summer in the theater. Chris Knudsen, who also is the music director at Monroe's St. Michael Catholic Church, is playing Jeff in the premiere of “Gearheads: The Musical.” The show runs Aug. 9-11 at the Mendelssohn Theatre on the campus of the University of Michigan. ...
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