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Jeff Daniels opened JD’s Stage Bistro in Chelsea on Wednesday, Aug.

26, which pairs a casual bistro + music venue run by his family to offer locally sourced seasonal fare and live performances. The new venue is expected to boost Chelsea as a dining and entertainment destination.

A partial lunar eclipse was visible last night, starting at 10:34 p.m. on Thursday and peaking at 12:12 a.m. Friday before ending at 1:51 a.m. Viewers in the region saw a red-tinged moon (weather permitting).

A report from Reinhart Realtors shows Ann Arbor single-family homes averaged $653,000 in sales in the first half of 2026, with new listings falling 5% and closed sales rising 11%.

The market stays tight as sellers pricing well are positioned to benefit for the summer.

Ann Arbor-area high school football kicked off on Aug.

27 with some teams starting then and others opening today; a complete guide details team previews, schedules, and predictions for the 11 matchups this week.

Transfer linebacker Nathaniel Staehling from North Dakota State is showing he can compete at Michigan after spending the spring rehabbing a shoulder injury.

He has moved up the depth chart and said he now feels he belongs here as the team prepares for the fall season.

During last fall camp, Michigan seniors including Evan Link, Nate Efobi, and Brady Norton battled for guard positions ahead of the Sept.

5 opener, while coach Jim Harding and the strength staff improved conditioning and depth. The intense competition raised the group’s performance.

After a sweeping coaching change, more than 20 players transferred out of Michigan, with 49 former Wolverines now set to join college rosters this fall (including teams in Virginia, Missouri, and Arizona).

This turnover affected both starters and recruits, and notable transfers are expected to fill key roles immediately.

Chelsea high school football beat Harper Woods 29-20 at Jerry Niehaus Field on Thursday, Aug.

27. Senior Gibson Ichesco broke free on a 72-yard touchdown run as the Bulldogs introduced a new offensive strategy to energize their season.

Brighton beat Dexter 49-7 in a season-opening high school football game at Al Ritt Stadium on Thursday, Aug.

27 (MLive photographers captured eight standout images of the action).