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Michigan blind Paralympian talks trials, triumphs to Ann Arbor students
ANN ARBOR, MI – Dozens of students with disabilities glimpsed what they could achieve when a Michigan Paralympic athlete made a special visit Thursday to a Washtenaw County school. John Kusku, a professional goalball player and member of the United States men’s national team between 2009 and 2023, talked...
See Ann Arbor’s newest breakfast sandwich, the Original Eggie at Iggy’s Eggies
ANN ARBOR, MI - Whether it’s a grab-and-go lunch or handheld breakfast for early risers, downtown Ann Arbor has a new option in the Original Eggie at Iggy’s Eggies. The eatery whose original location is in Detroit opened at 611 E. Liberty St. during the Memorial Day weekend.
Holiday Mathis horoscopes for July 20, 2024
Mars breaks into Gemini to mix up the social realm. Relationships are for the brave because, on some level, they are an agreement to invest enough of yourself that it matters. The imperfection of reality is a guarantee that at some point whatever matters will bring pain. But if you’re not agreeing to some amount of pain, you’re not agreeing to being engaged in life.
Today’s daily horoscopes: Aquarius, passions spark possibilities, especially the next 6 weeks (07/20/24)
Linda Black Horoscopes for Saturday, July 20, 2024. Today’s Birthday (07/20/24). Determine your path and purpose this year. Learn from educational exploration with disciplined focus. Resolve professional challenges this summer, before exciting explorations light up the autumn. Winter family changes inspire domestic renovations, leading to springtime communication breakthroughs. Clarify desired results and options appear.
Trump supporters spend night outside Van Andel Arena for first rally since assassination attempt
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Christena Kincaid of Flint said she had a front-row seat in Butler, Pennsylvania, where former President Donald Trump survived an attempt assassination. Kincaid, wearing a red “TRUMP WAS RIGHT” hat, was among a line of supporters Friday, July 19, outside of Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids for his first rally since the shooting.
Township trustee charged with computer crimes over emails sent from supervisor’s address
WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI – A Scio Township trustee is charged with interfering with electronic communications – a felony – over what her attorney called a “misunderstanding.”. Current trustee and candidate for supervisor Jillian Kerry, a Democrat, has been accused of forwarding an email from the address...
Stranger rang door bell, showed picture of ape at Black residence in Ann Arbor
ANN ARBOR, MI – A person went to a Black family’s door, pushed the Ring door bell and displayed a picture of an ape on his phone, Ann Arbor police reported Friday. The police department is seeking information about what it called an “alarming incident” at the home in the Foxfire subdivision on the north side of Ann Arbor. “Hate has no place in the city of Ann Arbor. We would like to question these two subjects about the incident and their intentions,” reads a department Facebook post, which includes photos of two visitors.
Bridgewater Township hopes to extend partnership with local fire departments
WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI – Bridgewater Township is asking voters in the Aug. 6 primary election to extend its partnerships with other municipal fire departments to serve as township first responders. The 0.4997-mill tax, beginning in 2024 and lasting through 2027, would be dedicated to funding the agreement between the...
Tahquamenon Falls to reopen campground with new toilet, shower building
PARADISE, MI – An Upper Peninsula state park known for its spectacular waterfalls will reopen one of its campgrounds next week now that a new toilet and shower building is complete, officials announced. Tahquamenon Falls State Park will reopen the Hemlock loop of the Lower Falls Modern Campground, on...
First lady Jill Biden cancels Ann Arbor campaign stop as speculation swirls
ANN ARBOR, MI — First lady Jill Biden has canceled tentative plans to campaign in Ann Arbor on Sunday, July 21, the Washington Post reported. The news comes amid speculation about whether Joe Biden will remain in the presidential race following a recent debate against Donald Trump and after he tested positive for COVID-19 on Wednesday and returned to his Delaware vacation home.
Garden Talk: What veggies can we still plant and have ripen before frost?
The next few months in Michigan often provide weather that some vegetable plants love. The trick is doing the simple math to figure out if these vegetables will still ripen in time. There are a few vegetables that can be planted now, thrive in July and August heat and ripen...
Man heads to trial in road rage shooting on I-94
WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI – A Belleville man accused of firing a gun during a road rage incident on a freeway will head to trial. Tariq Lee, 25, waived his right to a preliminary examination in a Thursday, July 18 hearing before 14A-1 District Court Judge J. Cedric Simpson. This will send his case to Washtenaw County Trial Court. He is accused of assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder, discharging a weapon from a vehicle, carrying a concealed weapon, reckless driving and failing to stop at a property damage accident.
Popular Up North state park opens water trail that navigates peaceful inland lakes
HAMLIN TOWNSHIP, MI – A popular Northern Michigan state park has unveiled a new water trail, navigating a scenic two-mile route along the shorelines of two inland lakes. The universally accessible North Canoe Trail at Ludington State Park takes paddlers from Hamlin Lake to Lost Lake and back again.
Ope, she did it again: World’s oldest and most fruitful loon hatches two more chicks in U.P.
SENEY, MI – The oldest and most productive documented common loon in the world hatched another two chicks this breeding season. The female loon known to be at least 38 years old is called “Fe,” and this year she and her partner successfully hatched two chicks during the recent weekend at Seney National Wildlife Refuge in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. She now has at least 42 descendants recorded in her genetic books – breaking her own record again.
Sheriff candidate taken to court for $21K in debt, says it makes her relatable
WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI – Capitol One sued a Washtenaw County sheriff candidate for owing nearly $21,000, court records show. The credit card company filed a lawsuit against Alyshia Dyer, one of three Democrats appearing on the Aug. 6 primary ballot, in February. The debt was primarily daily living costs incurred while she was in graduate school, Dyer said, and she believes her the debt makes her more relatable to voters.
Sheriff candidate says licensing complaint, investigation ‘a made-up thing’
WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI – The state is investigating a Washtenaw County sheriff’s candidate for allegedly misrepresenting himself as a social worker. A complaint filed May 14 with the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs pointed to Derrick Jackson’s campaign material and social media as evidence he has been improperly saying he is a social worker, according to documents obtained by a Freedom of Information Act request. A representative from LARA said the department does not comment on ongoing investigations.
Voters asked to renew tax to maintain roads in Saline Township
WASTHENAW COUNTY, MI – Saline Township is asking voters to renew a tax to maintain roads in the Aug. 6 primary election. The 1-mill tax, beginning in 2025 and lasting till 2028, would be dedicated to maintaining and reconstructing the township’s gravel roads. The tax would raise an...
Lake Superior is heating up, but 40-degree temperatures lurk just below the surface
Lake Superior is the coldest Great Lake, as well as the largest. However, it’s running well above average in terms of temperature. Abnormal warmth has been observed near the surface of Superior, with cold temperatures lurking just beneath the surface. “Surface water has been warming quickly on Lake Superior...
At townhall, Wolverine Worldwide faulted for ‘woeful’ PFAS effort
ROCKFORD, MI — The filter doesn’t fit Julie Zahm’s sink. Instead, she and husband Bernard get water for drinking, cooking, gardening and feeding animals from the downstairs laundry room at their house on Courtland Drive NE across the street from Wolverine Worldwide headquarters. If you purchase a...
Manchester District Library at risk of closure if millage does not pass
MANCHESTER, MI – A long-standing library is at potential risk of closure if Manchester voters do not pass a proposal on Aug. 6. The Manchester District Library is asking for a tax reduction, in order to contribute to reducing property taxes in the Manchester area. The 0.9999-mill tax for ten years, beginning in 2025, is on the primary election ballot. This tax proposal is a decrease from the previous millage of 1.045 mills.
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