Blimpy Burger delays reopening in Ann Arbor amid ongoing construction
ANN ARBOR, MI — Ann Arbor’s renowned burger stand pushed back its reopening weeks after its temporary closure was first announced. Krazy Jim’s Blimpy Burger, 304 S. Ashley St., is undergoing construction and targets a June reopening, a restaurant spokesperson wrote in an April 20 email. The...
Cougar or Big Domestic Cat Sighting Reported Near Dexter
“Cougar sighting! Between Huron River and Chamberlin heading towards Chamberlin. Please watch your animals when they are outside!”. That’s how the post on Nextdoor began. Nextdoor is a location-based social networking app for neighborhoods that connects residents with each other. The message was posted on April 18, by Kaitlin...
Police urge precautions as outdoor water gun game trends again among teens
Police departments across Southeast Michigan are alerting residents that high school students are playing water wars again as the school year ends, and some water guns look realistic from a distance.
Canton police want help finding missing 47-year-old man
CANTON, Mich. – Police are seeking information about a 47-year-old man who went missing in Canton. Gary Stevens, who suffers from cognitive impairment, was last seen during the early hours of Sunday (April 19), after leaving his residence on foot in the area of S Lilley Road and Palmer Road.
Buffalo Wild Wings in downtown Ann Arbor to close after more than 20 years
ANN ARBOR, MI — This major chicken wing franchise will soon close its downtown Ann Arbor location after more than 20 years in business. Buffalo Wild Wings, 205 S. State St., will serve its final customers Sunday, May 3, manager Paul Creely confirmed. “Times are hard right now,” Creely,...
Supervisor exit follows gravel mine proposal and police chief resignation
NORVELL TWP., MI – Norvell Township Supervisor William Sutherland has resigned. Sutherland submitted his resignation to the township Board of Trustees at the end of its Monday, April 20, meeting. In a statement, he said he ran for office to make a difference but no longer feels the drive and passion the role demands.
South Lyon cracks down on e-bikes and scooters with new safety ordinance
South Lyon leaders passed a new ordinance restricting e-bikes in downtown areas and limiting speeds on trails to address growing safety concerns.
City of Ypsilanti to consider establishing its own Community Responder Program
The City of Ypsilanti may start its own Community Responder program. A resolution to set aside $1 million over the next two years to fund its development is on tonight’s City Council agenda. The discussion to create an unarmed crisis response team has been going on for several years....
Michigan Prison Conditions Under Scrutiny Amid Clemency Request
LANSING, MI (WOWO) Advocates and lawmakers are urging Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer to grant clemency to a woman they say is suffering severe medical complications linked to mold exposure inside the state’s only women’s prison. The case centers on Krystal Clark, who has been incarcerated since 2011 at...
Broad with no depth, a case against my major
“I have read many definitions of what is a conservationist, and written not a few myself, but I suspect that the best one is written not with a pen but with an axe.”. I rediscovered this quote during my third reading of Aldo Leopold’s renowned book on conservation and land ethics, “A Sand County Almanac.” Besides being one of my favorite books, it’s also...

















