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Sheetz, a gas station chain, hiring for Michigan store opening in Romulus
Sheetz, a gas station and convenience store chain in six states that is expanding to Michigan, plans to hold two recruiting events next week in Romulus to hire 30 employees to work in a new store set to open later this summer. The Pennsylvania-based company — which is facing a federal government claim that it has discriminated against minority job applicants — said it is seeking full- and part-time workers, including employees for management roles, in its...
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 –...
Detroit Struggles with Road Rage Incidents After Two Freeway Shootings Over Weekend
Michigan State Police are in the midst of handling a pair of freeway shootings in Detroit from last weekend as the city grapples with violence sparked by road rage. The first incident was reported around 1:05 a.m. on Saturday, with a driver experiencing a single gunshot fired by an occupant of a blue pickup truck on northbound Interstate 75 near Holbrook; the vehicle was struck, however, the driver wasn't injured and the shooter's motive is still unclear, as first reported by Audacy and confirmed through subsequent coverage from The Detroit News and CBS Detroit.
ICE HOCKEY: Grosse Ile, New Boston United find answers for next season in final summer league tune-ups
SOUTHGATE – After five weeks of play, local ice hockey teams wrapped up their respective summer league this week at the Southgate Arena. For the team from Grosse Ile, their summer campaign came to a close Wednesday evening with a 6-3 victory over the Riverview-Cabrini combined team. After graduating...
Head coach Sherrone Moore reveals key attributes for Michigan’s starting QB this fall
Michigan head coach Sherrone Moore recently joined TheWolverine.com live from the Champions Circle Golf Classic, an event focused on enhancing Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) initiatives and fundraising to attract and retain top talent on the football team. The first-year head coach and his team are gearing up for fall...
Detroit Victory Inn drug trafficker sentenced to 28 years in prison
DETROIT (FOX 2) - The ringleader of a drug trafficking ring out of a now-demolished Detroit motel was sentenced to 28 years in prison this week. Darrick Bell, 55, was convicted of three drug-related charges after a trial that lasted more than a month and included testimony from more than 20 witnesses. The jury acquitted Bell on one count involving sex trafficking and was unable to reach a unanimous verdict on the remaining four counts involving sex trafficking.
Saline’s Fall 2024 Community Education Catalog Offers a Gateway to Lifelong Learning
Saline’s Fall 2024 Community Education Catalog Offers a Gateway to Lifelong Learning. 72 diverse courses offer enrichment for all ages as registration opens July 31. Saline Community Education has released its Fall 2024 catalog, offering a variety of enriching activities and courses for all age groups. Saline Area Schools...
Fluor Joint Venture Celebrates Connection of Gordie Howe International Bridge Deck
IRVING, Texas – Fluor Corporation (NYSE: FLR) and its partners today celebrated the official deck connection of the Gordie Howe International Bridge spanning the Detroit River. Measuring a half-mile (853 meters), the bridge connects Windsor, Ontario, Canada, and Detroit, Michigan, United States. It is the longest cable-stayed bridge in North America and 10th longest in the world. The bridge also has the distinction of being the longest composite steel and concrete decked cable-stayed bridge in the world.
Top 10 Takeover dining series: Tickets available for Peridot in Ann Arbor
In the last leg of the 2024 Detroit Free Press/Metro Detroit Chevy Dealers Top 10 Takeover, the dinner series is heading to Ann Arbor. On Aug. 13, guests are invited to join Freep dining and restaurant critic Lyndsay C. Green and food writer Susan Selasky for a four-course dinner at Peridot, a Vietnamese cocktail bar and restaurant helmed by longtime Ann Arbor restaurateurs Watershed Hospitality Group and Duc Tang of Pacific Rim by Kana. ...
Detroit Opera artistic director Yuval Sharon extends contract for 3 more years
Detroit Opera’s future looks bright and richly layered: Thursday morning, the globally acclaimed organization announced the extension of artistic director Yuval Sharon’s contract through 2028, meaning three more years of the Motor City leading the art form in creative collaboration and boundary pushing. Further, with the news of Sharon’s extended stay in Detroit,...
Major funders bet big on rural America and ‘everyday democracy’
Someone may need to tell Carlton Turner that he’s working to save democracy. Turner is co-director of the Mississippi Center for Cultural Production in the town of Utica, population 600, where his family has lived for eight generations. The organization, better known as Sipp Culture, is helping breathe life into a region that’s seen schools, grocery stores, and factories shutter or leave. A project in the works: transformation of one of Utica’s oldest buildings into a cultural center and commercial kitchen.
Top recruits: Two-way Goodrich football star Chase Burnett is as tough as they come
MLive is spending the summer checking in on the top football recruits in Michigan for the class of 2025. Today, we take a look at Goodrich running back and linebacker Chase Burnett. BIO. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we...
Charges in Mohamed Said murder • What's next for Michael Jackson-Bolanos • White supremacy rally in Howell
THURSDAY NEWS HIT - A visitation will be held today for Mohamed Said before the fallen officer is laid to rest Friday. Said, 26, was killed in the line of duty Sunday. The man accused of killing him, Michael Lopez, is now in custody after a manhunt that lasted more than a day.
Recruiting Roundup: Michigan in hot pursuit of another five-star OL
Michigan’s biggest recruiting event of the summer — the BBQ at the Big House — is set for this weekend. We’ll have plenty of recruiting news after an expected 50+ players descend on Ann Arbor in the coming days. Until then, there’s still some recruiting news...
Samantha Woll murder: Will Michael Jackson-Bolanos be re-tried after mistrial?
DETROIT (FOX 2) - During a court hearing Thursday, prosecutors are expected to share what happens next after a mistrial was declared in the case against the man accused of killing Samantha Woll. After a trial that lasted weeks, jurors deadlocked on several charges against Michael Jackson-Bolanos, leading to the...
Bags of jewelry recovered after thieves hit Warren store
WARREN, Mich. (FOX 2) - Police were outside a Warren jewelry store early Thursday filling bags with jewelry after a break-in at the business. Thieves smashed out the front windows of Queen Jewelry at 14 Mile and Ryan around 4:30 a.m. When they fled, they left behind jewelry in the parking lot and on the sidewalk in front of the store.
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