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Meet the Candidate: Ken Magee is running for Washtenaw County Sheriff
ANN ARBOR, Mich. – With more than 30 years of experience in law enforcement, Ken Magee aims to shape the future of local crime prevention and victim support in Washtenaw County. A former federal agent and chief of police, he is running to be the next Washtenaw County Sheriff,...
Woman with dementia, hasn’t driven over a year, found stopped on I-75
A Woodhaven police officer rushed to address a motorist who was pulled off to the side of the acceleration lane on northbound I-75, noting she was a hazard to oncoming traffic. The officer was on patrol at about 3:30 a.m. on July 22 when he spotted a vehicle parked on...
All Signs Point To This Program Landing Five-Star In-State PG
Darius Acuff, a five-star top 5 recruit in the 2025 class, is set to make his college commitment today between Arkansas, Michigan and Kansas:. Acuff, a Detroit, Michigan native who now plays at IMG Academy, seems destined to select Arkansas and play under new coach John Calipari.
University of Michigan alumnus Mason Parris to compete in 2024 Paris Olympics
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - Nicknamed “King Parris,” Mason Parris hopes to live up to his nickname as he heads to his first Olympics. Mason’s dream began when he was only five years old. Now at 24 years old, the University of Michigan graduate is a two-time NCAA champion. He could soon become the king of the 125-kilogram heavyweight class. That’s when Parris heads to Paris.
Michigan's “Culture Shift” Allowed It to Take Control of Rivalry, Wolverine Safety Makari Paige Says
If one interaction at Big Ten Media Days were chosen to show just how much the Ohio State-Michigan rivalry has shifted in the past four years, it would have to be Makari Paige’s response when a reporter asked him what pops into his head when someone says the words “Ohio State.”
Booksweet’s Owners Find Their Buyers
Three years after taking over the Courtyard Shops storefront and much of the inventory of Bookbound Bookstore, the couple cited family considerations in choosing to pass the torch—not necessarily to the highest bidder, but as “a values-based decision of what we think will be sustainable,” Render says. Rather than “just rich people making stuff for rich people, we wanted to make sure first-time business owners could do this.”
Visitor list and preview of Michigan’s BBQ at the Big House
The Michigan football coaching staff will welcome prospects from across the country to Ann Arbor this weekend for the annual BBQ at the Big House. This event starts Friday and will span the entire weekend, an expansion on previous years’ one-day event. After recruiting heated up in June for...
Art breathes new life into pollution-ravaged MI community
Broadcast version by Chrystal Blair for Michigan News Connection reporting for the Arts Midwest-Public News Service Collaboration. A waft of what smells like fresh cut grass and burnt oil hangs in the air of Detroit's East Canfield neighborhood. The eerie smell comes from the nearby Stellantis Mack Assembly Plant, which has received repeated air quality violations for paint and solvent odors over the last several years. In March, Stellantis agreed to pay a $84,420 fine from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) for air quality violations for one of its plants in the same neighborhood. This neighborhood has one of the highest rates of asthma hospitalization of children under 18.
Site of 3 killings during 1967 Detroit riot to receive historic marker
DETROIT (AP) — The site of a transient motel in Detroit where three young Black men were killed, allegedly by white police officers, during the city’s bloody 1967 race riot is receiving a historic marker. A dedication ceremony is scheduled Friday several miles (kilometers) north of downtown where...
Rite Aid Exits, Pierre Paul Closes
Rite Aid, the Philadelphia-based drugstore chain currently in Chapter 11 bankruptcy, is closing all three of its Ann Arbor locations amid hard times for the nation’s big retail pharmacies. Articles from the Observer aren’t available to the general public online until the following month’s issue is published.
Motorcyclist injured in M-14 crash when SUV tries to pass on shoulder
ANN ARBOR, MI – A motorcyclist was taken to the hospital Wednesday afternoon after he was struck by an SUV on M-14 trying to pass on the shoulder. Rescue crews were called around 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 24, to westbound M-14 near Barton Road in Ann Arbor for a reported motorcycle crash with injuries, Michigan State Police First District Lt. Rene Gonzalez said.
Insider: Red Wings to Explore Buying Out $10.2 Million Defenseman in 2025
NHL insider Max Bultman of The Athletic believes the Detroit Red Wings will look to buy out Justin Holl in the summer of 2025. Detroit signed Holl to a three-year $10.2 million deal on July 1, 2023, after his tenure with the Toronto Maple Leafs. Holl was supposed to help stabilize the Red Wings defense but he struggled in his first year in Detroit.
WARNING: Produce Recalled From MI, OH, IN Stores Due To Listeria
Making sure we eat enough healthy foods is a top priority for ourselves and our families. And that's why many of us buy plenty of fruits and vegetables. However, Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio are urged to check their refrigerators for produce included in an expanded recall in these states. Produce...
Southland Center in Taylor is For Sale
As mentioned in today’s Shannon’s Scoop, Southland Center in Taylor has hit the sale block. Southland Mall, now known as Southland Center in Taylor, has hit the sale block. This mall holds a lot of memories for many of us. I was dropped off there as a teenager, and it’s the same place I used to drop my daughter off. It’s a generational spot, as many downriver folks will agree.
Hulk Hogan Unveils "Real American Beer" in Metro Detroit, Aiming to Unify America Pint by Pint
Days after making a splash with his theatrical antics at the Republican National Convention, WWE heavyweight and showman Hulk Hogan has landed in Metro Detroit, not for a smackdown, but for a sudsy handshake with the local beer aficionados, as he rolls out his new "Real American Beer." In partnership with Hogan, this 4.2% ABV light lager boasts all-American ingredients aiming for an easy-drinking vibe with a crisp, clean finish, claims a release cited by Detroit Free Press.
Bear-proof cannisters, hanging bags: Campers told to keep food away from Isle Royale’s wolves
ISLE ROYALE, MI - National Park officials at Michigan’s remote wilderness island are again reminding campers they need to be vigilant to keep Isle Royale’s wolves from accessing food and trash near the campgrounds. New with this week’s reminders are instructions for visitors in some areas to use...
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