Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 20th of October.
Good morning, Ann Arbor.
🏘️ Community
Pioneer High School is hosting the Send Hunger Packing food drive by Ann Arbor Rotary Club and Kids Coalition Against Hunger, scheduled for 9 a.m. to noon, Nov.
14 at the school cafeteria at 601 W. Stadium Blvd—volunteers have limited spots to help pack 50,000 meals for families locally and abroad.
💼 Business
Chefs David Frye and Chloe Duty created Ghostlure in June 2025 to develop a balloon system to deter drones—supported by incubator A2SPARK for business and engineering services.
The startup is testing its solution in Department of Defense competitions with expected pricing between $60 and $120 per unit.
Destination Ann Arbor received the 2026 Best of Meetings Today Award (its fifth consecutive win) and the 2026 Silver Stella Award from Northstar Meetings Group, recognizing its excellent planning for meeting professionals in Ann Arbor.
The nonprofit continues to promote tourism while strengthening the local economy.
🎓 Education
The University of Michigan is starting a search for a new provost as Laurie McCauley will return to teaching after her current term ends — Spencer Stuart and UM staff will lead the confidential process once President-elect C.
Cybele Raver takes office on Dec. 1.
University of Michigan will host the first Longone Lecture on Oct.
22 at Hatcher Gallery Event Space in Hatcher Library North; TCU professor Rebecca Sharpless will discuss 400 years of southern baking traditions & their roots in Native American, English, and African practices with books and refreshments available.
📰 Real Estate
Ann Arbor's Briarwood Mall will start renovations next year as it transforms into a mixed-use destination—upgrading its center court with new tile flooring, lighting and seating as well as its food court.
New retailers are coming, with Apple, L.L.Bean, Sephora, Warby Parker and Lululemon set to open soon.
🏈 Sports
Michigan’s defense shined in a 21–18 win at Michigan Stadium on Saturday, Oct.
17 — safety Chris Bracy intercepted a pass and forced a fumble to help secure three second-half turnovers that sparked all three Wolverine touchdowns.
After a 21-18 win (Oct.
17) at Michigan Stadium, the Wolverines boosted team spirit when Tommy Carr replaced Bryce Underwood as starting quarterback; coach Whittingham (head coach) said Carr’s speed and smooth play rallied the crowd ahead of Indiana on Saturday.
Saline's Carson Cherry earned Friday Night Hero by rushing for 222 yards on Friday, Sept.
18 during a local game and helped seal a strong Week 8 finish. Week 9 games will be held on Oct. 23, featuring Ann Arbor Pioneer at Bloomfield Hills and Chelsea at Linden.
Ann Arbor sports fans selected fall's top underclassman athletes today, naming winners in nine sports.
Standouts include Davin MacDonald in boys cross country and Maya Arsovski in girls cross country, with top performers also recognized in golf, soccer, swim, tennis, field hockey, football, and volleyball.
Michigan, coming off a 21‑18 win over Penn State, played as seven‑point underdogs against No. 6 Indiana at Michigan Stadium on Saturday, Oct.
17 — odds set a low total, suggesting a tightly contested game.
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