Lima Township voters to decide on cannabis establishments
The debate over marijuana is back this fall in Lima Township. Voters are being asked to allow commercial cannabis establishments within its borders. The group Citizens of Lima for Cannabis had previously attempted to get the measure on the ballot but were thwarted by township officials. The new administration was...
Ypsilanti Meals on Wheels faces increasing demand and costs as SNAP cuts loom
Ypsilanti Meals on Wheels is facing rising demand in the face of federal funding cuts that are now targeting SNAP benefits. As the county grapples with reduced services and benefits like SNAP, food programs, like Ypsilanti Meals on Wheels, are already experiencing an increase in referrals and requests for support.
New coworking space coming to downtown Ann Arbor this February
ANN ARBOR, MI — A locally-owned coworking space company is coming to Downtown Ann Arbor. BrightWorks will open its third location at 255 E. Liberty St. next February, pending construction plans, according to Margaret Wyzlic, director of marketing and business development at Oxford Companies. Kate Arbour, coworking...
Saline, Chelsea and Dexter High Schools are Ranked in Michigan’s Top 50
The U.S. News Best Schools rankings for 2025-26 have come out this fall with rankings including data on more than 24,000 public high schools around the country. Here in Michigan there are 1,136 public high schools looked at. Locally, three made Michigan’s Top 50. Saline High School comes in...
A New Home for Cuban Burgers in NYC — From Michigan, of All Places
A Michigan restaurant is opening its first out-of-state location in New York this month, bearing Cuban burgers and tropical milkshakes. Frita Batidos is opening in Williamsburg at 334 Kent Avenue, at South Fourth Street, on Wednesday, October 29. Chef and owner Eve Aronoff Fernandez opened Frita Batidos in Ann Arbor...
Deer Smashes Through Windows of South Lyon’s Bloom Chiropractic
The owners of South Lyon's Bloom Chiropractic posted on social media about a break in earlier this week, but it was not your usual suspect. Dr. Alyssa Keeling told WHMI News police called her late Sunday night to report it appears a deer had smashed through her storefront, leaving a piece of antler behind as evidence.
Starbucks on South University Avenue in Ann Arbor to close, apartment high-rise to replace...
ANN ARBOR, MI — A popular coffeehouse chain will cease operations at a prime location near the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. Starbucks will permanently close its shop at 1214 South University Ave. on Friday, Oct. 31, according to a sign posted on its doors Friday, Oct. 24.
Intense Debate: Man Arrested at Ann Arbor Protest for Allegedly Desecrating US Flag at...
abc12.com - 10/24/2025 09:15:00 PM. A few days ago, a man named Christian Grant was arrested for damaging a large US flag at a restaurant in Saginaw. He was identified at a protest in Ann Arbor and subsequently arraigned on a felony count of malicious destruction of property. The restaurant has since replaced the...
Patient Allegedly Steals Ambulance, Crashes After Wild Police Chase In Michigan
A 33-year-old Michigan man is in custody following a bizarre and dangerous incident where he allegedly stole an ambulance with a paramedic and a patient still inside. Police Chief Erick Zinser confirmed that Changlin Li, 33, of Novi, faces a slew of charges, including carjacking, after allegedly taking the Medstar...
Zingerman’s Candy in Ann Arbor recalls 2 candy bars
Zingerman's Candy Manufactory is recalling two full-size candy bars that may not have had two "life-threatening" ingredients disclosed on the label.
