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Produce recall expands to include items sold at Ohio Aldi, Kroger, more stores
Wiers Farm Inc. has voluntarily recalled certain whole and bagged salad cucumbers sold at Walmart stores, as well as other produce varieties sold at Aldi, Walmart, Kroger, and other grocery stores, due to potential contamination with listeria monocytogenes.
Michigan’s ‘bison wrangler’ shares secrets of the Domino’s Farms herd
ANN ARBOR — On the northeast edge of Ann Arbor, between M-14 and Domino’s Farms, is where the buffalo roam. There, drivers on their daily commute can often catch a glimpse of a herd of 75 bison, grazing across a 90-acre pasture that is part of the Domino’s Farms complex. If they look closely enough, they may also see the beat-up red Ford pickup of Todd Crocker, the herd’s official bison wrangler.
Pontiac Transportation Museum opens Saturday with vintage cars and local history
At the Pontiac Transportation Museum, the docents can tell you where each of the more than 70 vehicles under its roof were made. Chances are, they’ll say something along the lines of, “Half a mile up the road.” The museum launched with a soft opening on May 16 but plans to host a grand opening — with live music, food trucks, special guests and a ribbon-cutting ceremony — on Saturday, just west of downtown Pontiac at 250 W....
Trinity Health Livonia to put renewed focus on mental health, accessibility to care
LIVONIA — Trinity Health Livonia Hospital plans to dedicate more resources toward mental health, chronic disease and accessibility over the next three years after hearing from the community. The hospital at the corner of Five Mile and Levan roads recently underwent a comprehensive community health needs assessment that included...
Michigan dry spell won’t last long, next rain speeding up
We do have several dry and nice weather days coming for all of Michigan. The parade of rain systems is not going to take a big break however. The next rain is moving toward us from a not-so-frequent trajectory. This next rain is also moving a day faster than what it looked like yesterday.
Digital license plates being pulled from market in Michigan
Michigan’s experiment with digital license plates is coming to an end, for now at least. Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson earlier this month sent letters to about 1,700 drivers with digital license plates that they will have to go back to a standard metal plate at the time of their next registration.
New Plymouth football QB Pheiffer will 'do whatever I can to help the team have success'
Plymouth football coach Greg Souldourian is easing in his new quarterback by relying on advice he received from a mentor when he first became a head coach. Yep, there's no doubt about it: The Wildcats have lost some dudes. Among the several starters they lost to graduation are three-star Northwestern...
Incumbent, 2 challengers vie for Augusta Township supervisor seat in Republican primary
WASHTENAW COUNTY - Augusta Township Supervisor Brian Shelby is running for re-election, taking on two Republican challengers in the upcoming Aug. 6 primary election. Shelby, who has served as the township’s supervisor since 2020, will face off against Allan Cassell and Todd Waller. Shelby defeated Cassell in the 2020...
U.S. 23 ramp to M-14 closing for maintenance in Washtenaw County
WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI -- Drivers should prepare for the closure of a U.S. 23 ramp this weekend. The northbound U.S. 23 ramp to westbound M-14 is closing for maintenance from 9 p.m. Friday, July 26, to 5 a.m. Monday, July 29, according to the Michigan Department of Transportation. Traffic is...
Timeline: Livingston County's complicated history with race
LIVINGSTON COUNTY — Livingston County has never quite been able to shake the reputation of racism it earned on a Cohoctah farm in the 1970s. On Saturday, July 20, two groups of white supremacists demonstrated in Howell, chanting “Heil Hitler," and "We love Hitler. We love Trump." They carried flags with antisemitic and racist messages. One group marched from the Historic Courthouse to the Howell Carnegie Library. The other stood on the overpass over I-96 at...
All-decade team: Livingston County's best boys soccer lineup for the past 10 years
Three members of Brighton’s 2023 state Division 1 runner-up boys soccer team are among the 11 players selected to Livingston County’s best starting lineup over the past 10 years. Devlin McGinnis, who led the Bulldogs to the state final, is the only player still active in high school to make the team. While putting...
Arc Livingston Launches Inclusive Book List During Disability Pride Month
July marks Disability Pride Month and a local non-profit is not only celebrating but has launched an inclusive book list. The Arc Livingston launched its Inclusive Book List during July’s Disability Pride Month by partnering with local libraries and the 2 Dandelions Bookstore in Brighton to feature inclusive book displays, a bookmark contest celebrating inclusion, and book readings. Libraries participating include the Brighton District Library, Cromaine District Library in Hartland, Howell Carnegie Library, and Pinckney Community Public Library.
Five Big Ten football storylines to watch
The Big Ten is bigger and better than ever with 18 teams and a coast-to-coast footprint. With the conference's media days in the books, the focus shifts to the season, which is filled with enticing storylines. Here are five to keep an eye on as the season begins.1. Will Ohio State get back on top?The Buckeyes ran the Big Ten from 2014 to 2020, winning five of seven conference titles. However, the tide has turned. Michigan has won three straight championships and defeated its arch-rival all three years. Ohio State head coach Ryan Day needs a win over Michigan this year...
Ann Arbor’s Hobbs Kessler to compete in 2024 Paris Olympics
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - Getting his personal best propelled Ann Arbor’s Hobbs Kessler to the Olympics. The 21-year-old finished third with a time of three minutes 31 seconds in the 1500-meter run. A relative late-comer to running, he broke the national high school indoor mile record. He is now hoping to race toward glory in Paris.
Weekly Road Construction, Jul 29-Aug 4
Ann ArborGleaner Hall Rd between Warren Rd and Joy Rd Intermittent lane restrictionsAug. 5 – 9 Ann ArborStein Rd between End of Pavement and Maple RdIntermittent lane restrictionsAug. 5 – 9 Ann ArborHuron River Dr between Maple Rd and City of Ann Arbor limitsIntermittent lane restrictionsJuly 17 –...
Did James Frankling Take A Swipe At Michigan Once With New Helmet Communication?
Penn State head coach James Franklin on the addition of helmet communications and how it still isn’t going to take away sign-stealing:. Here’s what Franklin had to say about Michigan’s sign stealing allegations ahead of their matchup (UM won 24-15) last season:. “I think in general, we’re...
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