Good morning, Ann Arbor.

Richard K.J. Brown, an Ann Arbor physician and professor, launched his patent-pending Poka Snack tool on Kickstarter on Aug.

4 to simplify making chocolate-covered frozen bananas and fruit treats. Company officials are finalizing packaging and planning cross-merchandising in local grocery produce sections.

Ann Arbor City Council approved street closures for UM football games and local festivals like Festifall, A2Zero Green Fair and A2 Artoberfest.

The closures will affect routes around Michigan Stadium starting Sept. 5 and other local streets through Oct. 11.

The county board in Washtenaw allocated over $2.5 million for winter sheltering for the 2026-2027 season starting this November.

The funds will pay for hotel stays, staffing, and eviction prevention as shelters face growing demand with reduced capacity.

Crews placed barricades on Aug.

6 at 350 S. Fifth Ave. as work began on a 20-story affordable housing high-rise next to the Blake Transit Center; the project will add about 330 housing units for residents earning up to 80% of the area median income, with a groundbreaking ceremony planned soon.

Ann Arbor area high school football is set to showcase a new wave of offensive talent this fall, with more than a dozen players expected to shine in season openers (Aug.

27 to 29).

Michigan's long snapper Gavin Magorien was ranked 78 on The Athletic’s Freaks List for his strength — including a 10 ft 10 in jump, 26 bench reps, and a 550 lb squat — as coaches praised his effort while a transfer may challenge his role this season.

Michigan football coach Kyle Whittingham praised sophomore transfer receiver JJ Buchanan at fall camp Monday, noting he is unguardable in practice and brings complete skills to boost production behind top receiver Andrew Marsh.

Buchanan measures (6-3, 215 lbs) and played for Utah last season.

Michigan wide receiver Andrew Marsh (651 yards last fall) is working to boost his record by aiming for 1,000 yards and the Biletnikoff Award as he trains under coach Kyle Whittingham.

He prepares for a season kickoff on Sept. 5 versus Western Michigan.

On Monday, Michigan coach Kyle Whittingham said the offensive line got stronger over last season and helped freshman quarterback Bryce Underwood throw the ball faster.

The team will test different lineups as they work to find the best five players (emphasizing stronger pass protection).

Saline senior center Harper Backus committed to play Division I basketball at Air Force after receiving offers from several schools and posting averages of 12 points and seven rebounds last season.

She earned all-Southeastern Conference honors as she helped lead Saline to a 21-4 record.

Ann Arbor Skyline coach Broderick Smith is boosting team confidence ahead of the season — he said key returners like Quinton Carradine and Charles Dutton may help end the five-year playoff drought as the Eagles gear up for games starting Aug.

28.

Michigan tight end Zack Marshall returned from injury at fall camp after missing spring practice and boosted team morale by calling his comeback better than Christmas morning—comments made during his first session under new offensive coordinator Jason Beck.

The Wolverines plan to run a more complex offense this season.