Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 9th of September.
Good morning, Ann Arbor.
Hosea Hill faces eviction today at 1 p.m. in the 15th District Court after a dispute with Avalon Housing, and the local tenants union rallies to support him amid claims that his mental health concerns were mishandled (he is a student at Washtenaw Community College).
Tommy York, owner of YORK Food + Wine, died at his home at age 60 and was remembered by staff and community leaders for creating a welcoming hub in Ann Arbor.
Local business owners said his kindness and positive energy continue to inspire many.
Gas prices varied across Michigan as drivers paid $4.02 per gallon on Tuesday (Sept.
8); in Ann Arbor the rate was $4.12 while some counties like Newaygo recorded rates as low as $3.79.
University of Michigan Ross School of Business opened a 20,000 sqft campus at The Grand LA in Los Angeles on Sept.
3, offering classrooms, study rooms, and event spaces plus executive programs for local industries. The facility will expand academic offerings and strengthen community ties.
Week 2 of high school football brought thrilling finishes and unexpected blowouts as the MLive Top 25 teams updated their records before upcoming Week 3 contests and Oct.
30 playoffs (detailed scores show how each team performed).
Michigan beat Western Michigan 13-12 at Michigan Stadium on Sept.
5, but a last-second Hail Mary touchdown amid extra-second controversy led voters to drop the team from the AP Top 25. The Wolverines will look to improve ahead of their game against Oklahoma.
Michigan coach Kyle Whittingham said that after a close win over Western Michigan on Sept.
5, his team will address offensive issues—penalties and turnovers—as it prepares for SEC power Oklahoma at Michigan Stadium this Saturday at 12 p.m. The team will review film to build discipline.
The Ann Arbor-area Athlete of the Week fan poll ran from Aug.
31-Sept. 5 and closed at 9 a.m. Friday, featuring 10 local student-athletes. Voters cast multiple votes for their favorites in high school sports.
Forty former Michigan Wolverines will play on NFL teams as the season opens this week, with the Bengals carrying six of them.
Their move from Ann Arbor to the pro league shows Michigan football's strong impact.
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