UMich Dance Marathon’s annual VictorThon raises $232,000 for Mott Children’s Hospital
C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital families and Ann Arbor community members gathered in Oosterbaan Field House from 10 a.m. Saturday to 10 a.m. Sunday for the 28th annual VictorThon, hosted by Dance Marathon at the University of Michigan. This year’s event raised a total of $232,094.59. Leading up toVictorThon,...
The rise of Yemeni coffee shops in Ann Arbor
Over the past few years, Ann Arbor has seen the opening of numerous Yemeni coffee shops, including Bun Chai Yemeni Coffee & Tea,Bayt Almocha, Qahwah House, Socotra Coffee House andJabal. Yet another — Caffeena — will replace former bubble tea shop Tea Ninja on East Liberty Street, though it currently has no set opening date.
Roundabout Project At Golf Club/Eager Road Intersection
Another roundabout construction project coming in Oceola Township. The Livingston County Road Commission will be constructing a single lane roundabout at the intersection of Golf Club and Eager Road. The intersection will be closed to thru-traffic during the project. Director of Engineering Garrett Olson told WHMI the goal is to...
Brighton Township to discuss enhanced alcohol enforcement from MSP
The Daily is providing a weekly round-up of the biggest topics in upcoming municipal meetings, giving our readers a chance to engage with their local officials on the projects, appointments and decisions that hit closest to home. These round-ups are written on Fridays and updated online Mondays. Municipalities are not required by the Michigan Open Meetings Act to provide an agenda in...
Michigan hit with multiple tornadoes
Decrease Font Size Increase Font Size Text Size Print This Page Send by Email. Editor’s note: This story was originally published by Bridge Michigan (bridgemi.com), a nonprofit and nonpartisan news organization. To get regular coverage from Bridge Michigan, sign up for a free Bridge Michigan newsletter here.”. by Janelle...
Fatal I-94 Crash in Washtenaw County Claims Ohio Driver; Investigation Ongoing
A deadly crash on Interstate 94 in Washtenaw County is under investigation after a 44-year-old Ohio man lost his life early Saturday morning. According to Michigan State Police, troopers responded to a single-vehicle crash around 6:25 a.m. on April 18 in Sylvan Township. Preliminary reports indicate the man, a resident...
Dexter Track and Field Teams Split with Pioneer
The Dexter track and field teams hosted Ann Arbor Pioneer in a SEC Red dual meet and the Dreads earned a split in the boys and girls meets. The boys had a dominant showing with numerous top-three finishes to defeat Ann Arbor Pioneer 77–60. The Dreadnaughts controlled the sprints...
Saline Softball Rolls to Four Wins
The Saline softball team improved to 6-0 overall and 4-0 in the SEC Red after four wins last week. The Hornets allowed just one hit in a 16-0, 15-0 doubleheader sweep of Ann Arbor Huron to open the week. Saline used a ten run second inning to end the game...
Gabrielle Bolitho did first marathon ‘on a whim,’ qualified for Boston
BRIGHTON — Gabrielle Bolitho of Brighton signed up for her first marathon “on a whim,” as she put it, and didn’t go into it with high expectations. She came away with a performance that will put her on the start line for the 130th Boston Marathon on Monday, April 20. Bolitho won her age group at the 2025 Bayshore Marathon in Traverse City with a...
Trial date set for Carl Ruskamp
A rural Wisner man accused of fatally shooting his father in September 2022 appeared in Wayne County District Court last week for a pre-trial motions hearing. Carl Ruskamp, 33, is scheduled to stand trial beginning Tuesday, May 19, on charges of first-degree murder, use of a firearm to commit a felony and possession of a firearm by a prohibited person in connection...
