Pub owner says work on Jeff Daniels’ new Chelsea bistro destroyed his building –...
CHELSEA, MI — A dispute over whether construction at JD’s Stage Bistro, a newly opened music venue and restaurant in Chelsea backed by actor Jeff Daniels, structurally damaged a pub next door has landed in court. Cleary’s Pub and building owner Frances Edward Real Estate filed a lawsuit...
UMich drops out of top 20 in 2027 U.S. News & World Report rankings
The University of Michigan’s Ann Arbor campus dropped out of the U.S. News & World Report’s top 20 best national universities ranking on Sept. 23. The University, which was ranked No. 20 last year, fell to No. 25. The University maintained, however, its No. 3 spot in the...
Error found on absentee ballots sent to Belleville, Sumpter and Van Buren Twp
Officials were notified by Wayne County Elections of the error, which involved the Belleville Area District Library Board portion of the ballot. New ballots will be reprinted and sent to voters in Belleville, Sumpter and Van Buren Township.
Dundee police issue alert after string of thefts from unlocked vehicles, stolen cars
DUNDEE, Mich. (WTVG) - The Village of Dundee has issued a crime and safety alert after several thefts from vehicles and two stolen automobiles, primarily on the western side of the village, between 1 and 5 a.m. Every vehicle entered was unlocked and contained valuables or keys, according to the...
Michigan private schools could lose tax exemption over race-based policies
The U.S. Department of the Treasury proposed a policy on Sept. 3 to outlaw private universities, K-12 schools and trade schools from administering race-based initiatives. The policy effectively would forbid scholarships, admissions opportunities and grants aimed toward minorities and people of Color at those institutio
Metro Detroit tax preparer pleads guilty to $2.3 million PPP scheme
FOX 2 - A 37-year-old Ann Arbor tax preparer pleaded guilty Tuesday to orchestrating a Paycheck Protection Program scheme, stealing more than $2.2 million from the Small Business Administration. The backstory:. Jawan Simpson, who is also a certified public accountant, pleaded guilty to one count of wire fraud, which ca
The Ravens Club in Ann Arbor is closed, but new owner is planning swanky,...
ANN ARBOR, MI — The doors to The Ravens Club in downtown Ann Arbor did not open Tuesday to the usual clientele of music and cocktail lovers. The jazz-focused venue at 207 S. Main St. is closing under new owner Zach Beeson, but he vows to make a comeback.
9 Secondhand Shops In Michigan That’ll Make You Rethink How Far A Small Budget...
How far can a small budget really go? In the right Michigan secondhand shop, surprisingly far!. The thrill starts when you realize a few dollars might cover something useful, something vintage, or something you absolutely did not need until ten seconds ago. That unpredictability is what keeps bargain hunting fun.
A Historical Finish on the World Stage for Dexter’s Mikala Sposito
Earning a Bronze Medal at the WorldSkills International Competition, Mikala Sposito, representing the United States of America, was the first female to podium in welding in the history of this competition that attracts participants from around the world. This great news was announced on Sept. 27, by a proud SkillsUSA..
University of Michigan discrimination cost Chinese Ph.D. student a job offer, lawsuit says
ANN ARBOR, MI — A former doctoral student is suing the University of Michigan and two academic heads, alleging they discriminated against her based on her national origin. Alumna Shuying Wang, a Chinese citizen, contends the professors intentionally delayed her graduation to interfere with a lucrative job offer and exp

















