ANN ARBOR – A popular restaurant in Ann Arbor has closed its doors for good Red Hawk Bar & Grill posted on social media that “we have come to the difficult decision to close our doors after 33 years of business.” Red Hawk Bar & Grill has been serving customers at its South State Street location since 1992. The company says the reasoning behind the closing was due to the pandemic and rising food costs which “made it increasingly difficult to continue operating in the way we had always hoped.” “The past few years have tested us in all the ways we never anticipated, and while we’ve fought to overcome these challenges, the financial strain has become insurmountable,” the post read. The restaurant went on to thank its customers who have supported the business over the past 33 years and says it’ll cherish the memories they’ve created. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Red Hawk (@redhawkannarbor) Copyright 2025 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved. 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All rights reserved (About Us) The material on this site may not be reproduced except with the prior written permission of Advance Local Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site YouTube's privacy policy is available here and YouTube's terms of service is available here Ad Choices 4vs0Arizona State Lily Jones (Michigan Photography)Michigan Shuts Out Arizona State Punches Ticket to Sweet 165/3/2025 4:41:00 PM | Women's Tennis 3-ranked University of Michigan women's tennis team won the doubles point and the first three singles matches off court to punch its ticket to the Sweet 16 behind a 4-0 win over Arizona State in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday afternoon (May 3) at the Varsity Tennis Center It marks the third straight season that Michigan has advanced out of the opening weekend of play winning the doubles point for the 14th straight match At No. 3, the duo of Piper Charney and Emily Sartz-Lunde broke at 2-1 and consolidated the break in the ensuing game for a 3-1 lead Michigan was one game away from clinching the doubles point, up 5-2 at No. 1 and 5-4 at No. 2. It was the No. 2 pair of Reese Miller and Julia Fliegner that did the honors Miller and Fliegner raced out to a 3-0 lead before ASU answered to get back on serve at 3-3 Fliegner served out the match in the ensuing game to put the first point on the board Michigan won five first sets in singles action, highlighted by Jessica Bernales rallying from down 5-1 for a 7-5 win She fought off a pair of set points in the sixth game and proceeded to win the next six games for the win Miller pushed the Michigan lead to 2-0 with a 6-2 Miller used fast starts in each set to account for Michigan's second point she held a 5-1 lead and had a chance to serve out the match but Miller made good on her second attempt to close out the match 69-ranked Sara Svetac to extend the Wolverine lead to 3-0 Fliegner broke for a 4-2 lead in the first set and won the final two games to take it She followed the same script in the second The players exchanged breaks the rest of the final set with Fliegner breaking Svetac in the final game in the straight-set win Charney and Bernales were each one game away from putting the fourth point on the board but neither could hold their serve as ASU kept trying to extend the team match Lily Jones clinched the match for the Wolverines 3 for Michigan's fourth point of the afternoon She broke Patricija Spaka in the final game of the first set but she responded by winning the final three games U-M will host the third round of the NCAA Tournament next Saturday (May 10) against No University of Michigan President Santa Ono announced Sunday that he will step down from leading the university after being selected as the sole finalist for the presidency of the University of Florida Ono wrote that he expects to assume the new role later this summer once the appointment is approved by the University of Florida's board of governors “I have informed the Chair of the University of Michigan Board of Regents given the deep bond Wendy and I have formed with this extraordinary community.” urging him to enlist the university in resistance against President Donald Trump's threats to strip colleges of research dollars unless they end their DEI efforts scrub curricula of far-left ideology and aggressively combat antisemitism Ono has served as UM's president for slightly more than 2.5 years making his tenure the shortest in university history his tenure will be shorter than Lee Bollinger who resigned in 2001 after six years to lead Columbia University Ono's two predecessors held the positions longer: Mary Sue Coleman served 12 years before retiring in 2014 and Mark Schlissel served 7.5 years before he was removed by the Board of Regents in 2022 ► READ MORE: Past University of Michigan presidents Ono has served as the 15th president of the University of Michigan since October 2022 He called serving as UM's president during the past three academic years a distinct honor I have been inspired beyond words by the vibrancy “I will miss the extraordinary intellectual vitality that fills our classrooms and laboratories the sublime sounds of our musical and theatrical performances and the roar of fans cheering on the Wolverines — or singing ‘Mr More: Hall of Famer Derek Jeter tells UM graduates passion is key to success As the news broke Sunday evening of Ono's plans to depart Ann Arbor the University of Florida also announced its presidential search committee unanimously recommended Ono to be considered by its board of trustees as the sole finalist to become the university’s 14th president “On behalf of the Presidential Search Committee Santa Ono as the sole finalist to be the University of Florida’s next president,” Rahul Patel chair of the Presidential Search Committee “Throughout an extensive and thorough process we sought a leader who could match UF’s extraordinary momentum understand its role as the flagship university of one of the most dynamic states in the country and inspire our community to reach even greater heights Ono’s proven record of academic excellence innovation and collaborative leadership at world-class institutions made him our unanimous choice We are confident he is the right person to build on UF’s strong foundation and help realize our bold vision for the future.” said he could not provide a comment about Ono's announcement because he said he had just learned of the news 45 minutes prior: "I don't have all the facts," he said Controversies and challengesOno said earlier this year that the University of Michigan is facing enormous challenges as it navigates executive orders issued by Trump Ono and other university leaders recently closed the Office of Diversity Equity and Inclusion and shifted resources to other student programs pre-professional counseling and other efforts that strengthen community promote a sense of belonging and expand accessibility." the University of Michigan's Faculty Senate adopted a resolution that called on the university's administration to enter into a mutual defense pact with other members of the Big Ten to collectively resist threats to academic freedom and other actions by the Trump administration Nearly 93% of University of Michigan Faculty Senate voters backed the resolution Other supported resolutions urged UM administrators to maintain or reinstate all legally permissible diversity and inclusion initiatives and to safeguard international faculty and staff from unwarranted detention by U.S In pushing Ono to join the fight against the Trump administration's efforts to direct curricula and combat what they call virulent antisemitism on U.S some UM regents called for more from the school's president "Now is the time to stand up and be counted," said Regent Mark Bernstein "It's not the time to stand in the shadows We need to do a better job of speaking with clarity and purpose about our work around diversity." A report in 2024 by the New York Times on UM’s DEI initiatives estimated them to cost $250 million "We are eliminating bureaucratic overspending and making Michigan more accessible," wrote Regent Sarah Hubbard "I will continue to push for even greater financial support for talented students with financial need." More: Former employees sue UM, allege they were fired following pro-Palestine protests Ono's impending departure also comes amid a lawsuit filed by eight former University of Michigan employees alleging they were fired and banned from working at the university because they spoke out in support of Palestinians' human rights and called on UM to divest from Israel The suit also accuses the board of regents of dismissing the employees without proper notice The plaintiffs said the climate on campus has changed significantly since the Oct Hamas attack and subsequent escalation of the Israel-Gaza war The University of Michigan saw a pro-Palestinian encampment on campus that lasted nearly a month Ono cited fire safety concerns as the reason for the university’s decision to dismantle the encampment Finley: University of Michigan regents push Ono to defy Trump Ono joined UM from the University of British Columbia after the school wrestled with turmoil such as the regents' January 2022 firing of then-President Mark Schlissel after an investigation found inappropriate conduct with an employee The university also grappled with sexual assault scandals including one involving the late-physician Robert Anderson who was accused of sexually assaulting former students which led to a settlement in September 2022 with more than 1,000 people of $490 million From the archives: Santa Ono opens up on life, what he'll bring to UM Regents ratified a new contract for Ono in October extending his presidency at the time another eight years to 2032 after serving as president for two years The new contract also boosted his base salary to $1.3 million which is 33% more than the $975,000 annual salary he got when starting in 2022 The only other public university president to rival Ono's contract at that time was the one for former University of Florida President Ben Sasse a leading autonomous vehicle technology company have announced a new multi-year strategic partnership May Mobility seeks to deploy thousands of AVs on the Uber platform over the next few years with an initial launch planned for Arlington The two companies state they have a shared ambition to quickly scale AV use in ride-hail broadening access to AVs across diverse markets and May Mobility to scale the availability of AV transportation in an estimated $1 trillion AV market in the United States Uber will offer customers the option of a May Mobility AV on the Uber platform on qualifying trips while May Mobility will provide a fleet of American-made hybrid-electric Toyota Sienna Autono-MaaS vehicles equipped with May Mobility’s patented Multi-Policy Decision Making (MPDM) technology The first deployment will launch with onboard safety operators before transitioning to driverless Uber and May Mobility intend to expand to additional U.S “We are thrilled to be partnering with May Mobility to continue to scale the availability of autonomous vehicles across the United States,” says Dara Khosrowshahi we’re … working with the world’s leading autonomous vehicle developers like May Mobility to help commercialize and deploy this technology quickly at scale around the world.” May Mobility’s MPDM platform applies real-time human-like reasoning to handle unexpected situations with AI-powered speed and precision making it able to navigate real-world situations without having to rely on predefined scenarios MPDM easily adapts to any new scenario or environment even “edge cases,” an approach that has proven itself in deployments across the U.S including driverless operations in three cities As a highly efficient approach to autonomous driving MPDM’s in-situ reasoning can provide a more reliable and safe ride experience “Launching on the Uber platform is a big signal to the market that May Mobility is ready to quickly expand to major markets as the pre-eminent autonomy-as-a-service provider,” says Edwin Olson “Uber and May Mobility will make it possible for more people across the U.S to enjoy the transformative benefits of autonomous vehicles.” May Mobility has operated in Arlington since 2021 and the company’s experience there will allow the new Uber partnership to rapidly deploy and expand beyond the existing service area More details on the launch will be announced in the coming months May Mobility has completed nearly half a million rides across 19 deployments worldwide For more information, visit maymobility.com Luxury properties can be found throughout metro Detroit stands out for its diverse range of residential settings from urban and suburban neighborhoods to rural estates The heart of Washtenaw County is Ann Arbor, a nationally recognized hub for education, health care, and innovation, and home to the University of Michigan one of the nation’s leading public universities adding to the city's appeal for high-end buyers the most expensive publicly listed property currently on the market in Washtenaw County is priced at $8.99 million the estate spans 16 secluded acres and is not far from downtown Ann Arbor Luxury homes in this price range often feature expansive grounds and premium amenities that cater to resort-style living Here's a look at several of the most expensive properties currently on the market in Washtenaw County: The kitchen is equipped with two fuel stoves two refrigerators; and is complemented by a separate caterer’s kitchen perfect for entertaining Interior highlights include floor-to-ceiling windows stained glass doors and heated marble flooring A Harley-themed commercial bar and game room opens to the pool area while a 16-seat home theater and a wine cellar add to the home’s luxurious amenities The outdoor space features an 11-foot-deep gunite (a type of concrete) infinity pool with a built-in hot tub walking paths and a built-in barbecue area Car enthusiasts will appreciate the six-car heated garage with terrazzo flooring of Signature Sotheby’s International Realty-Birmingham describes the property as “a masterpiece of design and privacy.”  He adds: “This extraordinary Ann Arbor estate blends timeless luxury with modern convenience across 16 secluded acres From the gated entrance and heated brick driveway to the grand entertaining spaces every detail was thoughtfully created to inspire a life of elegance and celebration — just minutes from the heart of Ann Arbor.” More: Priciest homes in Macomb County are either farmland or lakefront estates. Here's a look More: 5 most expensive homes for sale in Oakland County, from sprawling estates to custom builds this expansive property includes a home with three bedrooms and two half-bathrooms plus a walk-out basement and a main level primary suite the estate also is home to a state-of-the-art equestrian facility The farm includes 25 custom stalls and a heated 80-foot by 200-foot indoor riding arena with Euro footing made of fiber and silica sand Outdoor arenas include one measuring 75 feet by 120 feet and a second at 250 feet by 300 feet prepped with drainage and ready for final surfacing Additional amenities include a finished viewing area and a barn manager’s apartment The horse barn is fully equipped with 17 imported 14-foot by 14-foot Brazilian cherry Monarch Majestic stalls with permeable flooring for drainage and automatic waterers The property also offers the potential to subdivide the land for future development What the agent says: “Renaissance Equestrian Center is one of the finest horse facilities in southeast Michigan,” said Matthew Dejanovich from Real Estate One in Ann Arbor “The property includes 124 acres of gorgeous rolling farmland a beautifully updated custom-built ranch with over 5,000 square feet of living space and an incredible horse barn with 25 custom stalls and a heated 80-by-200-foot indoor riding arena.”   one half-bath estate on 1.85 acres was renovated in 2017 The layout includes a main level primary suite and zoned heating and cooling The walkout lower level includes a home theater that opens to a patio a screened porch and expansive deck were added creating a seamless transition to the outdoors where there’s a new in-ground pool and hot tub What the agent says: “Tucked away on a serene cul-de-sac in the prestigious Ann Arbor Hills neighborhood this extraordinary residence sits on 1.8 acres and has been completely transformed inside and out This is by far one of the most beautiful homes I have ever seen,” says Alison Holcombe of Howard Hanna Real Estate in Ann Arbor three half-bathroom estate has undergone a comprehensive renovation while preserving its timeless character the home retains original details including built-ins All flooring surfaces have either new or restored hardwood The property also includes a new chef’s kitchen two laundry areas and an updated HVAC system Nearly all windows and the roof have been replaced with a few original French doors thoughtfully preserved Additional highlights include a screened-in porch a newly finished lower-level gymnasium space outfitted with rubber mat flooring glass block windows and a full-length custom mirrored wall The home also offers two sets of staircases to the upper level blending functionality with architectural charm What the agent says: "You will find an unparalleled opportunity to own a completely renovated and restored Move right in,” says Stephanie Savarino of Savarino Properties Inc Brendel Hightower writes about real estate and other topics for the Detroit Free Press. Have a story idea or a question about Michigan real estate? Contact her at bhightower@freepress.com. Support local journalism: Subscribe to the Detroit Free Press The Monday Mix is an occasional roundup of compilations and more by Washtenaw County-associated artists This edition features sights and sounds from Fans With Bands interviewing Mazinga performances from the University of Michigan Symphony Orchestra DJ Art, Exposure Mix 075MEMCO's Exposure Mix series usually slows down this time of year as students graduate If DJ Art's addition to the long-running project is the last one of the semester The Soundcloud tag says "# Drum & Bass" but Exposure Mix 075 is more of an upbeat deep-house mix that should uplift any graduation party While he does sometimes hit the pavement for humans-on-the-streets versions of his one-note wonder game most of the DJ's clips are of him standing in front of his impressive record collection where he introduces facts about the artists and songs which give increasing clues to help you solve the mystery @djdcproductions Christopher Porter is a library technician and the editor of Pulp Spring Sports Stars: Who are the top underclassmen around Ann Arbor your votes.Jared Purcell | japurcell@mlive.com .st1{fill-rule:evenodd;clip-rule:evenodd;fill:#2a2a2a}By Greg Wickliffe |gwickliffe@mlive.comANN ARBOR -- These athletes may be young The Ann Arbor area is full of freshmen and sophomore athletes who have demonstrated star potential in just a short amount of time readers have the opportunity to acknowledge their potential MLive-The Ann Arbor News has listed 42 underclassmen athletes from the Ann Arbor area for readers to vote on for the top underclassman athlete Note that this list is strictly for freshmen and sophomore athletes as we have already highlighted juniors and seniors last month Readers will have unlimited voting for the top underclassman until the poll closes at 9 a.m The poll winner will be announced on Tuesday Here are the candidates for the Ann Arbor-area’s top underclassman athlete Adelman has already shown improvement from a strong freshman season She has already won the 800 and 1600 this season Alumkal had a strong freshman season as she earned third-team all-state honors Baker has had a strong sophomore season as a double’s player She has more than 10 victories with partner Ellie Kuck Boyce has already displayed her potential early in her first season with the Dreadnaughts She’s already hit two home runs double-digit hits Concannon has been one of Saline’s top players throughout the season He ranks among the area’s best in batting average Cowen has hit the ground running as a freshman for the Gryphons with first-place finishes in the 200 Crane is tied for the best high jump height in the area (5’2) and has six victories in the event Das is one of Ypsilanti’s top golfers and has finishes in the top 10 this season Dudek is one of the state’s top freshman runners 1 in the 3200 and leads the area in the 1600 as well Hasey has already earned the respect of her teammates as she was named a team captain Hannahs is one of the area’s fastest hurdlers and has multiple wins in both the 100 and 300 hurdles Hanson has two victories in the 400 and has helped the Hornets win races in the 400 and 800 relay events Hill has already shown flashes of improvement from his freshman season He won the 3200 at the Lincoln Spring Indoor Classic slashing off 35 seconds from his best time from last year Hill had six top 3 finishes in the 100 and won multiple 200 races Hill has already won three races in the 100 this spring Hoffman was an honorable mention all-conference selection last season as a freshman and has double-digit hits and RBIs this spring Holland had a strong freshman season last year by helping the Gryphons earn a state finals bid with an eighth-place finish at regionals and a 26th-place finish at the D3 state finals 1 singles player as a freshman and has won eight matches so far this season Khaldun earned third-team all-state recognition last season as a forward Kim’s freshman season was as good as it gets as she won the No 2 singles title in D4 and finished the year with a 25-0 record Kim is off to another strong start with 11 wins this year Lawson ranks in the top 5 in the area in the 100 dash and has multiple victories in the event Linzell burst onto the scene as a freshman sensation last year for the Big Reds and has continued that rise this spring She leads Milan in batting average and has more than 10 RBIs and runs scored Livingston enters the track season fresh off a Division 4 individual state title in cross country in the fall and an all-state season in basketball She ranks among the area’s best in the 1600 and 3200 races and has multiple victories in each event 1 doubles state title last season with Lauren Ye but has opened this year with 11 victories in the No Munson had victories in the 400 and 1600 last year and competed at the D1 state finals in the 800 O’connell finished as the top golfer at the MIAC’s first jamboree and has shown promise throughout his freshman season Page has several victories in the long jump and the 400 this season Paoletti was one of two underclassmen and the only freshman to earn all-SEC White honors last season He has double digit hits so far this season Pinsky is one of Huron’s top players already as a freshman Powell was one of Lincoln’s top offensive contributors last season as a freshman and hasn’t missed a beat this spring Powell ranks in the top 10 in the area in batting average Rodriguez is another freshman for the Railsplitters who has contributed to the team from the striker position Ronfeldt ranks among the area’s best in the 1600 and 3200 races Rollins had top 5 finishes in both the 100 and 200 and helped the Pioneers win several 400 and 800 relay races she is a member of Pioneer’s 400 relay team that has the fastest time in the area Stockton ranks among the area’s top high jumpers this season Tharp has several top 5 finishes in the 200 and 400 races and ranks among the area’s best in the 400 The freshman standout has been on a tear this spring She ranks among the area’s top players in batting average Vetere is a sophomore standout who has been a spark plug for the Dreadnaughts in the middle of the field Walden is a new addition to Saline’s program He ranks in the top 5 in the area in the 200 dash and is a contributor in relay races Waldrop has been a consistent contributor for the Hornets with more than 20 hits and double digits numbers in RBIs and runs scored Walsh had a strong freshman season that led to honorable mention all-conference honors last year Westcott has showcased his value to the Bulldogs in his freshman season with multiple first-place finishes Wroten has been a strong contributor as a sophomore She is one of the team’s leaders in multiple categories and leads the team in runs scored WASHTENAW COUNTY, Mich. – A man from Washtenaw County is facing federal charges after allegedly coercing children as young as 10 years old for pornographic images on Discord and exchanging sexually graphic messages with multiple children. Cody Brian Pavasco faces federal charges of sexual exploitation of children, receipt and distribution of child pornography and coercion and enticement of minors. On Feb. 18, 2024, a mother reported to Mesquite police that she found chat messages on her young daughter’s Discord that were sexual in nature between her daughter and another user. The conversation the mother found happened the night before and appeared to be a continuation of an earlier conversation that was deleted. The mother gave police consent to search the phone the child used and found sexually graphic messages and images exchanged between the child and the other user beginning on Feb. 17, 2024. The conversation continued into Feb. 18, 2024. Police obtained a search warrant to request subscriber information for the Discord account that talked to the child. Comcast provided information on the IP address associated with the account to Pavasco in Ann Arbor. Court documents said the phone number on the Comcast account matched the number associated with the Discord account. On April 17, 2024, the mother contacted police again, reporting her young daughter had been in contact with the same user again. The conversations were, again, sexually graphic. She showed the Discord account and provided screenshots of the “About Me” section, which showed that the user lived in Ann Arbor but was from South Bend, Indiana. Police requested updated subscriber information from Discord on Nov. 22, 2024. On Nov. 25, 2024, Discord responded, reporting that the account was still associated with the original user who contacted the child. The billing information was under Pavasco and associated with the same address in Ann Arbor. However, a different IP address was used to log into the account between Sept. 16, 2024, and Nov. 22, 2024. Comcast reported the IP address was listed as an apartment in Ypsilanti. A search warrant for the Discord account was authorized by the Eastern District of Michigan on Dec. 17, 2024. The data provided by Discord included additional sexually graphic chats with other children between the ages of 10 and 16 years old between March 2023 and October 2023. In one conversation, authorities said Pavasco allegedly asked for naked photos after a child told him she was less than 16 years old. According to court documents, Pavasco used to live in Ann Arbor and has an Indiana driver’s license matching the information the mother who reported the conversations provided to police. Samantha Sayles is an Oakland University alumna who’s been writing Michigan news since 2022. Before joining the ClickOnDetroit team, she wrote stories for WILX in Lansing and WEYI in Flint. Copyright © 2025 ClickOnDetroit.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group On Saturday morning, I observed nearly 400 protesters gathered outside a Tesla showroom in Ann Arbor They were armed with flags and cardboard signs and they said they felt like America's democracy was under siege I attended another protest outside a mall in Troy I noticed that the crowds in Ann Arbor and Troy were primarily people over the age of 65 and retired from jobs that depended on public funding as teachers They leaned left on the political spectrum Some described themselves as "anti-Trump" or "anti-Republican" or "pro-Democracy." Others said they'd shifted from the Republican Party to the Democratic Party in their younger years As appalled as they were with the current administration I noticed they were also disillusioned with the Democrats "I'm also not too pleased with our Democrats," said 77-year-old James Morse who was protesting in Ann Arbor as a member of Indivisible a grassroots organization for progressive causes that helped mobilize several protesters on Saturday "We need to put more pressure on them because this is a very unusual situation It's not normal and we need to resist in every way we can." Moderate voters also took issue with the new administration and now they just seem unreasonable," 68-year-old Margaret Bialecki told me protesters lined up on the sidewalk outside the mall and interacted with the cars driving in and out of the parking lot On the handful of times a Cybertruck passed through and the passengers honked in an unspoken battle of ideology — and taste in cars I chatted with more than 20 people about what drove them to action on a rainy Saturday and future generations were being silenced by the whims of billionaires in the Oval Office "We've never had people in government who actually are trying to destroy our government and being bald-faced about it," said 73-year-old Maria Marcotte who is the mother of the Michigan congresswoman Haley Stevens and was protesting in Troy one woman who asked not to be named told me this was a "core assault on democracy." She said there had been a "loss of all democratic norms rule of law," which was "terrifying." She added: "I'm pretty old Several people in Ann Arbor said Musk didn't concern them before he stepped into politics. But now that he's working with Trump I wanted to buy a Tesla," 69-year-old Judah Garber told me "I'm really most concerned now with his actions in his unelected role as At the core of any protest is the question of who and what will feel the impact Several attendees told me the most achievable goal of these demonstrations was to influence the people passing by and those who were one degree removed from it all the head of Ann Arbor's Indivisible chapter University of Michigan president Santa Ono says he’s planning to leave his post for a new job in Florida. Ono released a letter from the U-M Office of the President, announcing he’s a finalist for the same job at the University of Florida. "I write today to share that I have been selected as the sole finalist for the presidency of the University of Florida, and once the appointment is approved by their Board of Governors, I expect to assume that role later this summer. I have informed the Chair of the University of Michigan Board of Regents, Kathy White, of my decision. This decision was not made lightly, given the deep bond Wendy and I have formed with this extraordinary community," Ono wrote. "The University of Michigan — and the State of Michigan — have forever captured my heart. It has been a profound privilege to be part of this extraordinary community and this remarkable state." Ono took over as U-M president in October of 2022. "In the weeks ahead, I will work closely with the Chair of the Board of Regents to ensure a smooth and seamless transition," Ono added. Ken Haddad has been with Local 4/ClickOnDetroit since 2013. He helps lead news coverage and content across broadcast and digital platforms. He's from the Metro Detroit area, and loves covering important news (and sports) in his hometown. Local veteran short story writer Alex Kourvo & young adult novelist Bethany Neal discuss how to expand an original idea into a compelling novel or memoir by adding a unique hook © 2025 Ann Arbor Observer. Michigan web development by Boxcar Studio First Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Ann Arbor but preregistration required at a2climateteachin.com Hands-on 20-minute family-oriented demos for ages 5 & up “Cow Eye Dissection” explores how vision works in different animals and how to keep our eyes healthy 5K fun run and 1-mile walk through Olson Park Proceeds support this 65-year-old nonprofit that involves kids from southeast Ypsilanti and northeast Ann Arbor in baseball and softball $25 (1-mile) entry fee (includes T-shirt) in advance at givebutter.com/c/ynllrun $15 in advance at heardotsay.com/events and $18 (if available) at the door and Tom Snow’s 1998 stage adaptation of the 1984 Herbert Ross movie about a hunky teen rebel who moves to a small town where he defies a humorless preacher who has banned dancing and rock music by igniting a dance-o-rama The fun score features such recognizable tunes as “Footloose,” “Holding Out for a Hero,” and “Let's Hear It for the Boy.” 7 p.m $15) in advance at a2ptguild.org & at the door All invited to join local astronomy buffs for a look at the sky (weather permitting) through instruments Participants are welcome to bring their own telescopes Noncompetitive chip-timed 5K run/walk for girls age 6 & up and their coaches Preregistration required at girlsontherunsemi.org The University of Michigan is expected to begin a search for its 16th president following Santa Ono's announcement that he expects to step down to accept the top job at the University of Florida which would make his the shortest tenure of any UM president Here's a look at UM's past presidents and interim and acting leaders returned on an interim basis to guide the university following the sudden firing of Mark Schlissel Schlissel became the first physician-scientist to lead Michigan when he assumed the post on July 1 but was dismissed suddenly from the post after an investigation found evidence of improper conduct with an employee Coleman came to the university after seven years helming the University of Iowa and became the first female president guiding Michigan through the Great Recession She led the university's $3.2 billion Michigan Difference fundraising campaign oversaw several building projects and championed diversity before her retirement Pierpont Collegiate Professor and professor of business administration was selected to lead Michigan following the sudden departure of Lee Bollinger rose to become dean of UM's law school before leaving to be provost at Dartmouth He was president as Michigan defended a pair of lawsuits against its affirmative action policies which ultimately resulted in split decisions in the U.S The rulings came after he departed to become president of Columbia University from which he retired as president in 2023 Neal was vice president of research when he was tapped to lead the university following James Duderstadt Duderstadt served as provost and vice president of academic affairs before being selected as Michigan's 11th president a program designed to increase diversity and focused on preparing students for a more global world before announcing that he would step down stepped in as interim president following the resignation of Harold Shapiro an economist who helped make UM famous for its economic modeling led Michigan during a period of downsizing before leaving to become president of Princeton University A former vice president of academic affairs Smith led the university following Fleming's departure who came to UM from the University of Wisconsin was a labor relations specialist and guided the university with little unrest through a tumultuous period for American universities 1951-67The university nearly doubled its student population during the tenure of Hatcher who came to UM from the position of vice president at Ohio State University His leadership marked the acquisition of the North Campus as well as the creation of the Flint and Dearborn campuses Ruthven led UM through the Great Depression and war years and the start of post-war expansion after distinguished career in zoology at the university Little was just 36 when he was named university president having previously led the University of Maine His reform-minded approach to the university led to tensions and he resigned in 1929 was chosen to helm the university following the death of Marion Burton 1920-25Burton came to UM from the presidency of the University of Minnesota and was the only one to have died in office known for his public speaking and professional charm doubled the university's annual income and paved the way for expansion before his death of a heart attack in February 2025 1909-1920Hutchins was initially named interim president following the 38-year presidency of James Angell Hutchins outlasted others in a search that included eventual President Woodrow Wilson (then Princeton's leader) who took over at Michigan after leaving the University of Vermont led Michigan to become one of the nation's premier research institutions during which he also assume diplomatic duties such as minister to China in 1880 he more than quadrupled the student population and championed it as a place to get "an uncommon education for the common man." who served following Erastus Haven and also during Angell's diplomatic missions was the first president under which women were admitted to the university (1870) 1863-69Haven was the first president to win an appropriation from the state legislature after succeeding Henry Tappan in 1863 Haven helped mend fences following Tappan's departure amid disagreements with the board of regents Tappan broadened the university's teaching from what was known as a classical curriculum to one that embraced scientific teaching and led the creation of the library The university was founded in 1817 and was reconstituted in Ann Arbor in 1837 under the direction of the board of regents until Tappan was selected its first president The Michigan football program is officially in its downtime − or as close as it ever comes to it The vast majority of players were finishing up exams as the final week of April turned into the first week of May the objective for players is to stay in good condition There won't be any official interviews with the program until August so here are three all-encompassing thoughts on the state of each phase of the football team before summer and the experienced graduate student Mikey Keene who has more than 2,200 snaps and 1,000 pass attempts in college Even though Keene was hurt in spring and the competition didn't play out as originally expected he could still factor into the 2025 season But it's Underwood who running back Jordan Marshall called a "freak" and a "generational talent." ANALYSIS: Bryce Underwood spring game grade: New star QB aggressive but sloppy No matter who ends up as the signal caller there's no doubt the attack will look different than 2024 The receiver room is more talented with the addition of 6-foot-5 Donaven McCulley as well as incoming four-star freshman Andrew Marsh Pair that with Lindsey's desire to attack vertically, it feels like an impossibility U-M finishes as the worst Power Four passing offense for the second straight season − even though the Wolverines have to replace Colston Loveland who led the team in every receiving category in 2024 That’s his vision,” McCulley said earlier this spring we’re gonna set the line of scrimmage with the run game (but) he really wants to get the ball down the field a lot more.” "When you play a schedule like ours and you're in the Big Ten So we're going to have to have other guys that are going to step up and have opportunities to make plays when me and Justice need a break or need something there or somebody's a little banged up." One of the hardest questions posed to Moore after the spring game was who stood out on defense “I could be here for a while talking about that,” he said “You just talk about the whole defensive line I feel like there's 10 guys that can play .. The Wolverines feel they have six rotational defensive tackles: Tre Williams (Clemson) Even though the Wolverines lost two first-round picks from the line in Mason Graham (Browns) and Kenneth Grant (Dolphins) and another Day 2 selection in Josaiah Stewart (Rams) the leader of this unit made a bold proclamation after the spring game “I really feel like there’s no drop-off since last year,” Moore said When taking into account how U-M ended last season allowing just 29 points in the final three games including a pair of top-15 matchups against Ohio State and Alabama coordinator Wink Martindale's unit may be able to start stronger with more scheme familiarity The linebackers return with Jaishawn Barham and Ernest Hausmann the best defense in the country,” Marshall said “That’s a privilege that I get to go against every single day.” WHO TO WATCH: These 12 Michigan players could hear their name called in 2026 draft The reason Michigan beat Ohio State and Alabama last season is because of kicker Dominic Zvada Zvada went 6-for-6 on field goals in the two upset wins to end the season That included a 54-yarder in a swirling wind at Ohio Stadium just before halftime and the game-winner from 21 yards with just more than two minutes to play OSU's Jayden Fielding missed from 38 yards and 34 yards Had any one of those things not happened − OSU going 0 for 2 and U-M going 2 for 2 − it likely would have been a different ending Zvada could be the best kicker in the nation Michigan will be positioned to make the 12-team College Football Playoff U-M also brought in former Missouri punter Luke Bauer as competition for Hudson Hollenbeck Bauer had 49 punts (41.8 yards per attempt) He had 13 punts downed inside the opponent 20-yard line compared to five touchbacks and ranked eighth in the SEC in punt average Brown really wants to see improved this year is the return game U-M has options but needs to find ways to shorten fields and change games when the opportunity presents "We're trying to evaluate everybody that is a playmaker that could get the ball in their hands," Brown said this spring everybody back there just to see who could run the return the best." Tony Garcia is the Michigan Wolverines beat writer for the Detroit Free Press. Email him at apgarcia@freepress.com and follow him on X at @RealTonyGarcia Purdue college footballUniversity of Michigan president Santa Ono tosses gifts to fans as Michigan faces Purdue at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday 2023.12 / 25Jacob Hamilton | jhamilt3@mlive.comCentral Campus Residential Development dedicated on former Elbel FieldUM President Santa Ono helps Autumn Rheingans dig after a groundbreaking ceremony at the future site of the University of Michigan’s Central Campus Residential Development in Ann Arbor on Friday 8at0Minnesota Maddie Erickson (Michigan Photography)Wolverines Shut Out Minnesota in Five Innings to Even Weekend Series5/3/2025 5:02:00 PM | Softball -- The University of Michigan softball team bounced back in a big way to even its weekend series with Minnesota scoring in all but one inning en route to an 8-0 five-inning decision against the Golden Gophers on Saturday afternoon (May 3) at Jane Sage Cowles Stadium Junior third baseman Maddie Erickson posted two hits and drove in four of Michigan's first five runs over the first and third innings; sophomore right fielder Ella Stephenson went 3-for-3 with an RBI and two runs scored to lead the Wolverine offense Senior right-handed pitcher Lauren Derkowski (13-12) struck out two and allowed five hits and one walk en route to her fifth complete-game shutout of the season 10-11 Big Ten) scored three runs on three hits in the first inning -- quickly matching its hit total from the day before pushing across their first run on a sacrifice fly then a laced two-run Erickson single to left-center with two outs Erickson came through with another two-run single with two outs in the fifth inning. Stephenson looped a single into shallow left, senior left fielder Ellie Sieler laced a two-out single past the Gopher pitcher and up the middle and Erickson plated both with a gapper to right center The Gophers' best scoring chance came in the fourth inning when they used a pair of singles and a throwing error to put runners on the corners with two outs. Derkowski responded with a four-pitch swinging strikeout to strand both. Michigan also turned two double plays, including one to end the game in the fifth. The Gophers (20-29, 5-16 Big Ten) overturned the second out when a ball down the third-base line was ruled foul on review. The Minnesota batter instead flied out to left and, when the runner occupying first advanced to second without tagging up, Michigan easily doubled her off at first base. The Wolverines will wrap up their regular season on Sunday (May 4) with a noon CT rubber game at Minnesota's Jane Sage Cowles Stadium. The finale will be streamed live on B1G+. It was another recruiting miss for the Michigan football program on Saturday as top-100 running back Javian Osborne committed to Notre Dame over the Wolverines Osborne was a Michigan football lean at one point He did have a crystal ball projection for the Wolverines Osborne canceled a visit to Texas a few months ago and all signs pointed to Michigan football being the favorite to land his commitment who is ranked 90th overall in the 2026 class Michigan football has some other running back targets on the board but it's clear that the Wolverines need to adjust their recruiting strategy If the Wolverines continue with this wait-and-see approach to NIL Michigan struggled in 2023 and 2024 when it didn't want to play the NIL game the Wolverines are holding off because of the House settlement and we have a recruiting fall-off because of it Five things we learned about Michigan recruiting in April, including no guaranteed NIL numbers, new commits and more #GoBlue. https://t.co/YK7lbugTFG pic.twitter.com/Bfk9TwWMqn The Wolverines didn't even give themselves a chance with No The 2026 class could have been a juggernaut but now the Wolverines are digging a hole they expect to dig out of later in the class But maybe don't fall behind in the first place The Michigan baseball team beat Ohio State 23-1 on Saturday in Columbus The 22-run victory was the largest by the Michigan Wolverines in the series and improved Michigan to 28-17 on the season Every Michigan baseball player reached base and scored a run in the game pitching five scoreless innings to get the win Robert Hamchuk capped the 16-run inning with a home run The Wolverines finished with 13 hits but also took advantage of Ohio State errors and pitching woes Cole Caruso was one of six Wolverines to have an extra-base hit Michigan baseball is on the NCAA tournament bubble and will play two games against Ohio State on Sunday in a doubleheader A split and another series win would be huge The men's tennis team was knocked out of the NCAA tournament earlier this week but after beating Youngstown State in the opening round the Michigan Wolverines advanced to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA tournament with a 4-0 win over Arizona State on Saturday The Wolverines got wins in singles from Julia Fliegner Michigan also got wins in doubles from Fliegner/Miller as well as Piper Charney/Emily Sartz-Lunde The Wolverines will play Texas on Saturday © 2025 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only Betting and gambling content is intended for individuals 21+ and is based on individual commentators' opinions and not that of Minute Media or its affiliates and related brands All picks and predictions are suggestions only and not a guarantee of success or profit If you or someone you know has a gambling problem crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER If the Wolverines continue with this wait-and-see approach to NIL Five things we learned about Michigan recruiting in April, including no guaranteed NIL numbers, new commits and more #GoBlue. https://t.co/YK7lbugTFG pic.twitter.com/Bfk9TwWMqn Michigan football missed out on a top target in the 2026 class plus the Michigan Wolverines destroyed Ohio State on the baseball diamond Tom Mars is the lawyer known most for taking on the NCAA. The Arkansas-based attorney was instrumental in getting Shea Patterson eligible for the Wolverines and has represented Jim Harbaugh for some of these NCAA battles. Mars weighed in on Monday in the aftermath of Moore's suspension and noted just how heavy-handed the NCAA is being (though this suspension is self-imposed by Michigan) given that Moore's deleted texts were considered 'innocuous' as it pertains to the Connor Stalions saga and that the deletion was something of a knee-jerk reaction. Mars wasn't the only one to have a strong reaction to the news, but some of the ire has been directed more at the University of Michigan athletic department rather than toward the NCAA. Steve Deace, host of Michigan Podcast, turned his focus on the U-M AD considering that other institutions have tended to go to bat for their programs (Tennessee comes to mind) while Michigan is quick to capitulate. Certainly, it won't make much of a difference with the NCAA and as far as the college football landscape is concerned, no matter how 'innocuous' the texts might be, without an explanatory statement, the action of suspending Moore is essentially an admission of guilt by the Michigan athletic department. With that in mind, Deace might be on to something. Moore's actions fall under the NCAA's 'failure to cooperate' maxim, but he indicated that it was much ado about nothing last fall, when he said, "I'll just say this, is that I look forward to them being released, and that's it." HomeNFL Wherever you are, SportsGrid can be there too. Here are all the platforms and subscription services you can find us on: DISCLAIMER: This site is 100% for entertainment purposes only and does not involve real money betting or prizes On May 4, 2025, the University of Michigan and the University of Florida announced a major leadership transition: Santa J. Ono, Ph.D., president of the University of Michigan since October 2022, has been unanimously recommended by the University of Florida's Presidential Search Committee as the sole finalist to become UF's 14th president marks the end of Ono's tenure at Michigan and the beginning of a new chapter for both prestigious institutions Ono expressed gratitude for his time at Michigan "Serving as your president over these past three academic years has been a distinct honor and alumni..." He highlighted Michigan's momentum and expressed confidence in its future "I have every confidence that our exceptional leadership team and our Board of Regents will come together behind a new leader ensuring that Michigan's extraordinary momentum continues to serve the people of Michigan and the world." The University of Florida's announcement praised Ono's track record and qualifications stating "proven record of academic excellence innovation and collaborative leadership at world-class institutions made him our unanimous choice." Interim UF President Kent Fuchs added "If I could select a dream candidate for the University's next president it would be Santa Ono," citing his approachable leadership style and ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders though these were unrelated to Ono's departure Ono is expected to bring his expertise in academic leadership and public health drawing on his experience at institutions like the University of British Columbia and the University of Cincinnati The UF announcement noted that Ono's appointment aligns with the university's goal of maintaining its trajectory as a leading public research institution The UF Board of Trustees is set to finalize the decision with Ono expected to assume the presidency this summer The University of Michigan has not yet announced plans for an interim president or the search for Ono's successor The university's Board of Regents is expected to provide updates in the coming weeks as it prepares for this transition This move represents a pivotal moment for both universities Michigan faces the challenge of sustaining its momentum under new leadership while Florida anticipates a transformative era under Ono's guidance As Ono prepares to leave Ann Arbor for Gainesville the higher education community will be watching closely to see how these institutions navigate their next chapters Copyright © 2025 UNIVERSITY HERALD. 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Use of this Web site constitutes acceptance of our Terms and Conditions of Use and Privacy Policy Michigan Wolverines head football coach Sherrone Moore is reportedly expected to be suspended for two games during the 2025 season as part of self-imposed punishment by the athletic program in relation to the Connor Stalions advanced scouting scandal sources with knowledge of the situation confirmed to ESPN's Dan Wetzel and Pete Thamel on Monday (May 5) Moore had previously served as an interim head coach when his predecessor, now-Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh was suspended for the first three games of the eventual 2023 national championship season for past recruiting violations as well as the final three regular season games for the scandal centered around Stalions a former defensive analyst accused of stealing opponents signs prior to his resignation in 2023 "Michigan is expected to suspend coach Sherrone Moore two games during the 2025 season as a self-imposed punishment in the advanced scouting case, industry sources tell me and @PeteThamel," Wetzel wrote on his X account Moore will not be able to coach practice in the game weeks of the CMU and NEB games Jim Harbaugh was allowed to coach in practice when he was suspended by NCAA Was proposed a year earlier," Thamel added Moore's suspensions will take place during Weeks 3 and 4 when the Wolverines will face Central Michigan and Nebraska Moore will also reportedly be barred from any team-related duties during the game weeks of his suspensions and receive additional recruiting-related penalties The NCAA will reportedly still be able to hand down its own punishment to Moore and the Michigan football program despite the self-imposed penalties A final resolution is expected to be made publicly prior to the 2025 college football season Moore went 8-5 (5-4 Big Ten) during his first season as Michigan's full-time head coach which included an upset of arch rival and eventual national champion Ohio State as well as a 19-13 win against Alabama in the 2024 ReliaQuest Bowl The Michigan Wolverines are going to undergo a small setback this upcoming season Dan Wetzel outlined what is expected of Moore’s punishment, as he won’t be present on the sidelines during a Week 3 matchup against Central Michigan and the Big Ten Week 4 conference opener against Nebraska. “Moore will also receive additional recruiting-related penalties,” Wetzel wrote “The NCAA could still further punish Moore in addition to any self-imposed school penalty A final resolution is expected before the start of the season … Moore’s suspension ties back to Moore allegedly deleting a thread of 52 text messages with Stalions a former Michigan staffer at the heart of Michigan’s alleged sign stealing scheme.” with the Wolverines controlling the suspension’s terms Moore is eligible to coach the rest of the season barring any other findings there is a strong likelihood the suspension won’t impact the Wolverines’ season holistically given the significance of the impacted games The Wolverines finished this past season 8-5 in Moore’s first year after succeeding Los Angeles Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh Key wins included a road upset over eventual national champion Ohio State and a bowl win against Alabama 📲 Follow The Sporting News on WhatsApp With Bryce Underwood all but set to be the starting quarterback the Wolverines’ ceiling is likely as far as they will take it the Big Ten is likely the strongest it has been with several competitive Michigan hopes to remain afloat in that category for several years Zain Bando is a freelance writer for The Sporting News He is a graduate of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and Northwestern's Medill School of Journalism Bando has written about various beats surrounding Illinois and Kansas State Athletics but sticks to the Big Ten as his primary expertise Bando covers MMA and boxing for MMA Knockout On Sports Illustrated and hosts/co-hosts two podcasts as part of the Empty The Bench Podcast Network – Bando's Breakdowns and The MMA Outsiders which air weekly on YouTube and are distributed on all podcast platforms Tuesday nights and Wednesday afternoons Bando is a Chicago Suburban native and a member of the FWAA and USBWA continuing to hone his professional skills as a sports journalist and media personality Bando's byline has been seen across many mediums Bridge Media Network (Sports News Highlights) and manifests all the places he still has to travel to (even while bringing his laptop) the Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) will perform limestone resurfacing on McCollum Road between US-12 and Burmeister Road in Bridgewater Township The road improvements are expected to take approximately two weeks to complete all dates are tentative and subject to change due to weather conditions by Sara Swanson writer and founder of the Manchester Mirror — University of Michigan's 15th president announced Sunday he is stepping down Selected as the "sole finalist" for the presidency at the University of Florida Ono announced Sunday he notified the Chair of the University of Michigan Board of Regents that he will not be continuing at the University of Michigan and instead expects to begin his new role as president at University of Florida beginning this summer "Every day, I have been inspired beyond words by the vibrancy, brilliance, and dedication of our faculty, staff, students, and alumni," Ono said "I will miss the extraordinary intellectual vitality that fills our classrooms and laboratories and the roar of fans cheering on the Wolverines — or singing “Mr Brightside” together in joyful unity." Serving as the university's president for three years Ono highlighted several accomplishments in his final statement as president such as the “Campus Plan 2050: rethinking the use of our 3,600 acres," and increased affordability and access through "Go Blue Guarantee," free tuition to in-state students from families earning up to $125,000 "The University of Michigan — and the State of Michigan — have forever captured my heart It has been a profound privilege to be part of this extraordinary community and this remarkable state," Ono said "I have every confidence that our exceptional leadership team ensuring that Michigan’s extraordinary momentum continues to serve the people of Michigan and the world." Ono is scheduled to visit the University of Florida campus on Tuesday for a series of public forums with students “Few moments in higher education are as exciting as this one at the University of Florida,” Ono said in a statement “No other public university combines UF’s momentum its role as the flagship of one of the nation’s most important states the extraordinary support from state leaders and a shared vision across its entire community These strengths make UF uniquely positioned not only to lead public higher education but to stand among the most impactful institutions — public or private — in the world I am honored and energized to be considered for this historic opportunity.” A full list of the initiatives Ono highlights in his goodbye statement can be found online atDuke Twilight Aiden Sullivan (Michigan Photography)Maize and Blue Sets Three Top-10 Program Marks at Duke Twilight5/4/2025 11:29:00 PM | Men's Track & Field -- The University of Michigan men's track and field team closed out its regular season road slate on Sunday (May 4) at the Duke Twilight setting a trio of top-10 program marks at Morris Williams Stadium Miles Brown (1:48.50) and John O'Reilly (1:48.52) posted season-best times in the 800-meter run to finish third and fourth, respectively. Kepler Huntress placed 11th with a time of 1:51.02 In the 1,500-meter run, Aiden Sullivan posted a personal-best time of 3:40.80 to finish 14th and come in at No. 7 on the program performers list. Riley Flemington placed 18th with a season-best time of 3:42.54 The 4x400-meter relay team of Lawrence Gilliam, Krish Gupta O'Reilly and Brown finished first with a season-best performance of 3:06.92 for the No Liam Kinney cleared a personal best 5.11 meters (16 feet 9.25 inches) to finish second in the pole vault and crack the program performers list at No Eli Winter finished third in the hammer throw with a mark of 64.72m (212-4), while Forist won the discus throw with a mark of 56.41m (185-1). Tianhao Wei won the triple jump with a season-best mark of 15.64m (51-3.75) The Wolverines will return to Ann Arbor to host their lone home meet of the outdoor season on Friday (May 9) at U-M Track and Field Stadium We recognise you are attempting to access this website from a country belonging to the European Economic Area (EEA) including the EU which enforces the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and therefore cannot grant you access at this time e-mail us at news@nvdaily.com or call us at 540-465-5137 Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has dropped all charges against seven pro-Palestinian protesters arrested last year on the University of Michigan Diag The seven were facing misdemeanor charges of trespassing as well as felony charges of resisting and obstructing police The defendants in the cases were: Oliver Kozler smiled and posed for a photo with their attorneys in the courtroom after learning the news 'it's a great day,' " Lewis said to the others when their lawyers entered the courtroom from a meeting in the judge's chambers Outside the courthouse before the proceedings began about 50 demonstrators rallied in front of a sign reading "Drop the charges." Speakers used an amplifier to address the crowd decrying the war in Gaza as genocide the decision to drop the charges stunned defense lawyers who were prepared to offer closing arguments in a preliminary exam that began in February Nessel faced calls for her to recuse herself for what critics describe as bias in the case In a statement issued after the court hearing Nessel defended herself and her decision to seek the felony charges “We did so based on the evidence and facts of the case," the statement said "I stand by those charges and that determination." Nessel criticized Ann Arbor District Judge Cedric Simpson for the slow pace of the case saying there'd been "months and months" of court hearings without a ruling on whether there was enough evidence to send the case to circuit court for trial the case has become a lightning rod of contention," Nessel's statement said “Baseless and absurd allegations of bias have only furthered this divide The motion for recusal has been a diversionary tactic which has only served to further delay the proceedings." was a letter from the Jewish Federation of Greater Ann Arbor The letter was submitted to the court May 2 "The notion that AG Nessel is biased against Muslims and Americans of Arab descent is unfounded and deeply offensive," the letter said "Nessel has a strong history of uplifting those in both the Muslim and Arab American communities." The Free Press has asked her office to elaborate "We have learned that a public statement in support of my office from a local nonprofit has been directly communicated to the court," Nessel's statement said "The impropriety of this action has led us to the difficult decision to drop these charges." When none of the defense attorneys objected They burst into applause at the decision and began chants of "Free Palestine." said the charges never should have been brought this was not about a felony conduct," Makled said "This was the criminalization of free speech and I'm glad the state finally saw fit to dismiss it," he said the group moved outside where a small celebration started Spectators enjoyed coffee and bagels while the defendants and their lawyers addressed the group "I think that the possibility of recusal was going to be so embarrassing for Nessel that she just couldn't bear it," Lewis said And that just goes to show that the bullies and badges and the top pig are just cowards." Lewis acknowledged she still faces charges in a separate case involving a protest at Festifall the school's annual student organizing fair A hearing in that case is scheduled for next month and she hopes to see those charges dismissed as well but I think that this is a really good sign," she said Lauren Askew represents MacKeen-Shapiro and gave him the news before the hearing after an earlier meeting among the attorneys MacKeen-Shapiro appeared speechless at the news "I thought she was just happy to see me but then I'm like MacKeen-Shapiro appeared in court wearing an ankle tether to monitor his movements He was ordered to wear it after being charged with a bond violation for an incident in March when he was seen hanging posters in an area known as the Fish Bowl inside Mason Hall According to a police report on the incident MacKeen-Shapiro was photographed by private security agents They turned their photographs over to police MacKeen-Shapiro said he wore the tether to graduation over the weekend and was looking forward to getting it removed now that the case had been dropped Like many protesters at U-M, these defendants faced misdemeanor trespassing charges, but Nessel decided to seek felony charges in September for resisting and obstructing police Nessel said at the time that they used "physical force to counter" the police officers who were trying to clear them from an encampment they had established on the Diag Defense attorneys said they were offered plea deals before the exam began "They don't feel like they've done anything wrong," Makled said The decision to drop the charges came after two full days of testimony spread out over three months. It included testimony from several U-M police officers who took the stand to describe their interactions with the defendants Police were trying to clear an encampment established on the Diag to protest the war in Gaza and the university’s refusal to divest its endowment holdings in companies connected to Israel Fire Marshal Andrew Box also testified that the tents and other parts of the encampment posed a fire hazard The officers described the protesters' conduct such as ignoring police commands to move back throwing tables and chairs in the path of police and linking arms and refusing to move The officers’ body cameras captured video of the confrontations that were played in court often with the officers narrating what the court was seeing (This story has been updated with additional information and to correct the spelling of attorney John Minock's name.) Contact John Wisely: jwisely@freepress.com An addiction recovery program in Ypsilanti Unarmed crisis response teams in Ann Arbor 302 Michigan municipalities and tribes each got a slice of this year’s pie—at a rate of about $58,000 for every licensed retailer and microbusiness that’s operating in their jurisdiction And after five straight years of marijuana sales directly padding city budgets some of the state’s more pot-friendly communities are starting to see what all that tax money can actually do “This is cash that can go into anything,” Lansing Mayor Andy Schor told The MichiGanja Report we hired a new firefighter and a code compliance officer because of the money that we get from this tax revenue.” Michigan’s 10% excise tax on recreational cannabis brought in over $331 million in 2024 About 70% of that revenue is split up annually between the state’s School Aid Fund and the Michigan Transportation Fund which goes out to support millions of students in the state’s public schools as well as fund road repair and bridge maintenance projects statewide The rest is handed out directly to the cities and tribes that have opted into legal marijuana sales—all based on how many licensed retailers they have in their jurisdiction For most Michigan cities—including Lansing and Grand Rapids—that tax money goes straight into their respective general funds where it goes on to help support a wide range of public services from parks and public safety to infrastructure and economic development But that also means the cannabis connection isn’t always obvious to local residents “It’s an extra $1.4 million that we can use for anything,” Schor said “It’s a drop in the bucket for a $300 million city budget An extra firefighter or code compliance officer on the street is going to make our city a safer place Schor said the Capital City has dealt with growing pains as some dispensaries have closed in recent years appears to have “stabilized” locally—which means the city is also starting to bank on the tax revenue as an integral part of the budget there are less things that we can do to provide services for our citizens,” he said we can legitimately say thanks to the cannabis industry City officials in Detroit told The MichiGanja Report that all of this year’s cannabis tax revenue will go into the general fund where it will indiscriminately support all city services and programs In Benton Harbor, city officials have also said they plan to put this year’s $233,000 cannabis tax windfall toward public safety and police protection, ultimately supporting “everything from police cars to the gas and payroll,” City Manager Alex Little told Bridge Michigan in February And in Monroe Township, where weed taxes account for nearly 20% of its meager $5.8 million annual budget the taxes from weed sales will inevitably end up funding … a bit of everything have taken a more deliberate approach to spending tax revenue In 2021, the Ann Arbor City Council passed a resolution directing all cannabis excise tax revenue to be tracked separately from other revenue sources—and reserved for programs focused on mental health The idea was to reinvest cannabis profits into the very communities most harmed by decades of weed criminalization that includes funding for deflection and diversion services to keep people out of jail funding to support a homeless shelter downtown and a still-developing “unarmed crisis response team” modeled after similar efforts in bigger cities like Atlanta and Denver “If you compare it to other revenue sources But it’s enough to get some important work done in the community,” Ann Arbor CFO Marti Praschan told The MichiGanja Report “It seemed like a natural progression—to help those in need without having to make cuts elsewhere It’s new revenue that segued into an opportunity to do some good work.” Beyond the nearly $100 million in disbursements to local municipalities and tribes this year more than $116 million in cannabis tax revenue was also sent to support public schools and fund road repairs But not everyone thinks Michigan’s cannabis tax system is fully baked Gov. Gretchen Whitmer recently proposed a new plan to raise $470 million a year for roads by imposing a new, 32% wholesale tax on marijuana—on top of the existing 10% excise tax and 6% sales tax already paid by consumers. The idea, part of her broader “MI Road Ahead” plan aims to align cannabis taxes with other tobacco products and help fill more potholes statewide The proposal is already making waves in the industry with some retailers warning that it could drive up prices But Whitmer has called Michigan’s current taxing structure one of the most “industry-friendly” in the country—suggesting there’s more to be milked from the cash cow READ MORE: 6 quick hits of cannabis news from across Michigan Want more cannabis news delivered right to your inbox? 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MICHIGAN—The wild world of recreational cannabis never slows down And Michigan’s marijuana industry is certainly no exception The wild world of recreational cannabis never slows down Michiganders know good joints and how to roll them we asked them to crown the kings of Michigan’s pre-roll scene These eight brands were recognized as being among the best pre-rolled joints in the state Tired of dry pre-rolled joints that hit like sawdust Freds Lab is rolling up something actually worth smoking Ann Arbor Indivisible and its community allies plan to congregate outside downtown Ann Arbor for a May Day Rally and March District 8 Washtenaw County Commissioner Yousef Rabhi and American Federation of Government Employees Union President at Local 3907 Tricia Paff will be joining Ann Arbor Indivisible for their May Day protest Ann Arbor Indivisible organizer Gus Teschke says the protest is calling out the Trump administration for its immigration policies and continued federal cuts He says it only takes a small number of the population to participate in resistance action efforts to challenge the legitimacy of an authoritarian figure May Day protestors will start marching from West Park outside downtown Ann Arbor to City Hall on East Huron beginning this Thursday at 4 PM Non-commercial, fact based reporting is made possible by your financial support.  Make your donation to WEMU today to keep your community NPR station thriving Like 89.1 WEMU on Facebook and follow us on X (Twitter) Contact WEMU News at 734.487.3363 or email us at studio@wemu.org Traditional circle and line dances from Europe and the Middle East © 2025 Ann Arbor Observer. 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