Your access to this service has been limited If you think you have been blocked in error contact the owner of this site for assistance If you are a WordPress user with administrative privileges on this site please enter your email address in the box below and click "Send" You will then receive an email that helps you regain access Wordfence is a security plugin installed on over 5 million WordPress sites The owner of this site is using Wordfence to manage access to their site You can also read the documentation to learn about Wordfence's blocking tools or visit wordfence.com to learn more about Wordfence Click here to learn more: Documentation 6 May 2025 0:26:43 GMT.Your computer's time: document.write(new Date().toUTCString()); Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInGREEN OAK (WILX) - A 16-year-old is dead and two other teens are hurt after a crash in Livingston County late Tuesday night Police were first sent to the area of Whitmore Lake Road near M36 just before 10:40 p.m police found a 16-year-old riding in the rear seat of a Mercury Montego The teenager would be pronounced dead at the scene and the 18-year-old driver were hurt and taken to the hospital Police say preliminary investigations point to drugs/alcohol being a potential factor Police say the driver refused a preliminary breathalyzer test resulting in a search warrant being obtained for the driver’s blood The results of the blood test are still pending Subscribe to our News 10 newsletter and YouTube page to receive the latest local news and weather. 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Learn more BRIGHTON — The community will gather Friday to remember a 16-year-old known for his dedication to football and love for friends and family The candlelight vigil for Josh Fragoso is scheduled for 8-9 p.m The event description reads: “Our hearts are heavy as we mourn the loss of Josh a bright and beloved young soul in our community whose life was cut tragically short in a car accident Please join us for a candlelight vigil to honor his memory and stand together in grief and healing.”  Fragoso's mother, Nikki, confirmed her son was killed in a fatal rollover crash Tuesday Officers with the Green Oak Township Police Department responded to the crash at 10:36 p.m Preliminary investigation suggests alcohol and/or drugs may have been a factor in the crash The driver refused to submit to a preliminary breath test and a search warrant was obtained for a blood-draw Fragoso, 16, lived in South Lyon and “had a carefree, wild and rebellious spirit,” according to his obituary from Borek Jennings Funeral Homes “He was strong and hysterically funny,” the obituary reads “Josh was very athletic and dominated football Josh loved his friends and spending time with them His relationship with his siblings meant a lot to him and he was a wonderful brother Josh loved animals and had a special bond with his dog Stay up to date: Accessing local journalism is even easier with the Daily app “Josh was cherished by his family and friends and will be forever missed." Fragoso’s community farewell service is scheduled for 6 p.m Memorial contributions can be made to the Livingston County Humane Society — Contact reporter Evan Sasiela at esasiela@livingstondaily.com. Follow him on X @SalsaEvan GREEN OAK TOWNSHIP – Police in Green Oak Township are investigating a crash that killed a 16-year-old and injured two other teens The driver and a 16-year-old passenger who sat in the front seat were both hospitalized for their injuries. Police believe alcohol or drugs played a role and that the driver refused a breath test. A test of the driver’s blood is currently pending. The three occupants were not named by police as they are still working on notifying the families Copyright 2025 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved. Dane Kelly is an Oreo enthusiast and producer who has spent the last seven years covering Michigan news and stories. Click here to take a moment and familiarize yourself with our Community Guidelines TV Listings Email Newsletters RSS Feeds Contests and Rules Contact Us Careers at WDIV Closed Captioning / Audio Description Public File Current EEO Report Terms of Use Privacy Policy Do Not Sell My Info FCC Applications Copyright © 2025 ClickOnDetroit.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group Whitmore Lake baseball player Donovan Fox was voted Ann Arbor-area Athlete of the Week .st1{fill-rule:evenodd;clip-rule:evenodd;fill:#2a2a2a}By Greg Wickliffe |gwickliffe@mlive.comANN ARBOR -- Donovan Fox was as consistent as they come last week and that helped him earn Ann Arbor-area Athlete of the Week honors The Whitmore Lake baseball standout showcased his talents at the plate as he tallied 11 hits and three RBIs and displayed his poise on the mound with a save Those performances helped Fox take home the AOTW award this week in a tightly contested battle He narrowly beat out Dexter soccer player Jillian Lower,who claimed 17.81% of the votes to finish second while Ann Arbor Pioneer golfer Ryan Boehnke rounded out the top three vote-getters Check out the results from the poll below and don’t forget to return to MLive on Tuesday morning for the next edition of the Ann Arbor-area Athlete of the Week poll Please CLICK HERE if you’re having trouble viewing the poll Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, (updated 8/1/2024) and acknowledgement of our Privacy Policy, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (updated 1/1/2025) © 2025 Advance Local Media LLC. 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 Whitmore Lake's Caleb Valentine was voted the top spring sports senior athlete in the Ann Arbor area for the 2025 spring season .st1{fill-rule:evenodd;clip-rule:evenodd;fill:#2a2a2a}By Greg Wickliffe |gwickliffe@mlive.comCaleb Valentine has been all-around performer for Whitmore Lake’s boys track and field team throughout his career His success as a senior has helped him earn recognition as the top senior athlete in the Ann Arbor area for the 2025 spring sports season Valentine narrowly missed out on an all-state placement in the pole vault but has had a consistent senior year in the event Valentine has finished first in the pole vault three times this season He’s also competed in several other events with runner-up finishes in 110 and 300 hurdles Valentine’s consistency helped him claim the honor of the top senior athlete in Ann Arbor as he received 44% of the total votes Father Gabriel Richard track and field star Cora Williams placed second with 28.54% of the votes while Chelsea baseball player Will McCalla rounded out the top 3 vote-getters with 13.71% Check out the results from the poll below and don’t forget to return to cast a vote for the top junior athlete in the area before Monday, May 5 Please CLICK HERE if you’re having trouble viewing the poll Whitmore Lake Public Schools Middle School in Whitmore Lake on Tuesday Roughly 52% of voters, or 2.731 overall, checked the no box on the request, in both Washtenaw and Livingston counties in the Nov. 5 general election — just a few months after district residents voted down a $53.5-million bond proposal there were 2071 votes against and 1,987 for in Washtenaw County and 660 votes against and 527 for in Livingston County Whitmore Lake Superintendent Tom DeKeyser said in a social media post early Wednesday said that the district would “remain committed to ensuring a safe environment for every student” as they approach “some tough decisions ahead.” “We will continue to seek responsible ways to maintain and enhance our facilities,” he said Unlike the bond proposal voted down in the Aug the proposed sinking fund on the November ballot would have introduced a gradual savings for 10 years with an annual revenue to chip away at a lengthy project list over time rather than address improvements right away with a large loan The 1.5-mill tax would have generated $824,424 in 2025 Read more: Football pads in marching band? This Whitmore Lake junior carries his tuba in full gear at halftime On the to-do list for the sinking fund was $5 million worth of needs like installing new heating ventilation and cooling control systems districtwide and energy-efficient lighting as well as $3 million for new parking lots sidewalks and select curbing and $2 million for improved elementary school security and new buses DeKeyser said too many voters were “not comfortable passing another tax.” he said district officials will have to figure out what to do with the existing sinking fund and how to “use the revenue it generates for a few more years” on more urgent facility needs “The repairs we were seeking with the (new) sinking fund proposal go beyond what the current sinking fund is going to generate,” DeKeyser said If the district would do everything it said it were going to do on that list much of it would have to come out of the school district’s general fund “There’s potential that there’s some program or staff cuts or we scale back what we do,” DeKeyser said Any major decisions as a result of the proposal’s failure will come from the Whitmore Lake School Board as well as having sustainable facilities “both really important.” Citing the 48% who still supported the sinking fund request DeKeyser said he thought the district had “solidified some strong relationships” with a grassroots network of parents in the run-up to Tuesday’s election “It was good to see how much energy they had and how intelligent they were,” he said The Whitmore Lake School Board next meets Monday Want more Ann Arbor-area news? Bookmark the local Ann Arbor news page or sign up for the free “3@3 Ann Arbor” daily newsletter If you would like more reporting like this delivered free to your inbox, click here and signup for our weekly newsletter: Michigan Schools Brian was a beloved employee at Dexter Block where he worked as a concrete finisher He was passionate about his work and had a strong work ethic Brian was a huge Led Zeppelin fan and loved to play the drums He had a fabulous sense of humor and positive outlook on life Brian was a lover of nature and had many exotic animals through the years; tarantulas He set up beautiful aquariums that he took great pride in Brian was a fan of the Detroit Red Wings and enjoyed snowmobiling; he often was quoted saying “snowmobiling is the most fun you can have with your clothes on.”  Most of all Brian adored his family and loved spending time with them He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him His Family… Brian will be missed by his wife Jamie Brady; his children His Farewell… Brian’s family and friends will gather Friday His Community Farewell will follow at 4:00PM Reverend Bill Donahue will serve as celebrant Memorial contributions are suggested to the American Lung Association Please leave a message of comfort for Brian’s family at 1-877-231-7900 or sign his guestbook at www.borekjennings.com American Lung AssociationWeb: https://www.lung.org/get-involved/ways-to-give .st1{fill-rule:evenodd;clip-rule:evenodd;fill:#2a2a2a}By Mitchell Kukulka | MKukulka@mlive.comWHITMORE LAKE MI - Whitmore Lake Public Schools administrators plan to make district upgrades when and where they can after the defeat of a millage proposal at the ballot box on Tuesday A $53.5-million bond proposal was rejected by voters in the Aug with 1,145 no votes against 754 yes votes in Washtenaw County In the Livingston County portion of the district 65% of voters were also opposed to the bond Related: See how votes went on 13 ballot proposals in Washtenaw County Planned projects funded by the bond included upgrades to security systems and infrastructure throughout the district driveways and sidewalks; and improving playgrounds and athletic fields Throughout the bond process, the district has continued to work on improving safety and security on all campuses, Superintendent Tom DeKeyser said in a statement posted on Facebook after the election “We have been making repairs to failed equipment as well as searching for cost-effective solutions when revenue isn’t available to replace it,” DeKeyser said “We deeply appreciate the support and engagement from our community throughout this process Your feedback and participation have been invaluable and we will continue to work collaboratively to find solutions that address our district’s needs.” Election results for Tuesday, Aug. 6 primary in Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County District officials will likely have to approach voters with another proposal in the future to increase the sinking fund to pay for only the most necessary upgrades - and abandon many of the planned infrastructure and modernization requests After seeing a drop in enrollment for a number of years DeKeyser said the district has been making a comeback post-COVID-19 pandemic and currently is projected to gain close to 150 kids in the next five years The 2024 proposal marks the district’s first attempt at a millage increase since the passage of a $44-million bond in 2003 If you would like more reporting like this delivered free to your inbox, click here and signup for our weekly newsletter: Michigan Schools Want more Ann Arbor-area news? Bookmark the local Ann Arbor news page, the Ypsilanti-area news page or sign up for the free “3@3 Ann Arbor” daily newsletter Voters in the Whitmore Lake School District shot down a bond proposal that would have borrowed $53.5 million for school and infrastructure repairs The measure was rejected by a better than 60-40% margin Superintendent Tom DeKeyser says he’s disappointed because there are still a lot of repairs to be made in the district He was hoping voters would support them and other modernizations DeKeyser says they’ll have to consider some alternative funding sources with the defeat of the bond issue DeKeyser says he thinks their campaign to let people know about the need for improvements was a good one He says it appears similar proposals failed around the state and voters were just not supportive of any tax increases Non-commercial, fact based reporting is made possible by your financial support.  <b>Make your donation to WEMU today&nbsp;</b>to keep your community NPR station thriving Like 89.1 WEMU on <b>Facebook</b> and follow us on <b>Twitter</b> Contact WEMU News at <i>734.487.3363</i> or email us at <i>studio@wemu.org</i> 1/44Whitmore Lake vs. Rochester Hills Lutheran Northwest footballJosh Boland.st1{fill-rule:evenodd;clip-rule:evenodd;fill:#2a2a2a}By Josh Boland | jboland@mlive.comWHITMORE LAKE Whitmore Lake kept Rochester Hills Lutheran Northwest at bay winning 30-23 in the final minutes of the game It was a big night for Whitmore Lake’s Donovan Fox as he scored two touchdowns to help the Trojans win He also was named homecoming king with Mallory Germain Whitmore Lake High School's Donovan Fox (2) and Mallory Germain pose for a photo after winning homecoming king and queen during a high school football game between Whitmore Lake vs Rochester Hills Lutheran Northwest at Whitmore Lake High School on Friday Whitmore Lake High School's Head Coach Brian Boron leads the celebration in the locker room during a high school football game between Whitmore Lake vs Whitmore Lake won 30-23.Josh Boland | MLive.com Whitmore Lake students cheer during a high school football game between Whitmore Lake vs The Whitmore lake homecoming court is announced at halftime during a high school football game between Whitmore Lake vs Click here for a direct link to the gallery You must be a subscriber to view the photo gallery. 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MLive File PhotoJacob Hamilton | MLive.com .st1{fill-rule:evenodd;clip-rule:evenodd;fill:#2a2a2a}By Jackie Smith | jsmith@mlive.comWHITMORE LAKE MI – Voters in the Whitmore Lake Public Schools district will in November decide the outcome of a sinking fund proposal to finance a list of capital upgrades just a few months after they rejected a bond proposal the proposed sinking fund would introduce a gradual savings with annual revenue to chip away at a lengthy project list over time rather than address improvements right away with a large loan The 1.5 mills up for consideration on the Nov 5 ballot would be levied over 10 years for a host of repair needs at school buildings security and technology upgrades and acquisition of new vehicles and related maintenance supplies It would first generate $824,424 in 2025 and roughly $12 million overall The owner of a home with a taxable value of $200,000 would pay roughly $300 a year or $25 a month Read more: Bond failure prompts Whitmore Lake schools to scale back upgrade plans In a September update, Whitmore Lake Superintendent Tom DeKeyser sad the sinking fund would invest in infrastructure needs to provide students and staff with learning environments that are consistently warm DeKeyser reported work would include replacing a broken air conditioning unit in the Whitmore Lake Elementary School cafeteria cleaning three classrooms for mold remediation because of heating and cooling system issues and evacuating three others because of flooding amid heavy rains within the first few weeks of the school year On the 10-year sinking fund improvement list is $5 million to install a new district-wide heating as well as upgrade to energy-efficient lighting Read more: Special education millage on Washtenaw ballot for 12-year renewal Those with questions about the sinking fund can have them answered during a regular in-person school board meeting at 7 p.m The district also is hostring Zoom sessions to discuss the proposal 30 is available to view on the district’s YouTube page The Zoom links are included on a “WLPS Sinking Fund Q & A Events” page on Facebook Whitmore Lake’s Nate Dillon (15) finished his high school career as the Trojan's first 1,000 point scorer .st1{fill-rule:evenodd;clip-rule:evenodd;fill:#2a2a2a}By Greg Wickliffe |gwickliffe@mlive.comNate Dillon left a lasting impression on Whitmore Lake’s boys basketball program and the senior has now added all-state recognition to his list of accolades The 6-foot-6 forward capped his impressive senior season with Division 4 second team all-state honors from the Associated Press on Monday Meet the 2025 Michigan Associated Press Division 4 boys basketball All-State team Dillon made history becoming Whitmore Lake’s first-ever 1,000-point scorer and averaged 21 points per game to go along with 11.6 rebounds recording 18 double-doubles in the season and earning Michigan Independent Athletic Conference Red MVP honors The Whitmore Lake standout was the lone Ann Arbor-area player to earn all-state praise for D4 Adrian Lenawee Christian junior Jaxon Salenbien was named Player of the Year and Wyoming Tri-unity Christian’s Mark Keeler finished his hall-of-fame career with Coach of the Year honors Whitmore Lake's Kaylie Livingston leads on mile 1 with Buckley's Aiden Harrand following closely behind during the Division 4 girls race at the MHSAA Cross Country Championships at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn on Saturday .st1{fill-rule:evenodd;clip-rule:evenodd;fill:#2a2a2a}By Greg Wickliffe |gwickliffe@mlive.comWHITMORE LAKE – The climb to the top was emotional and remaining there will require the same level of passion That is where Whitmore Lake’s girls cross country team stands as it prepares to defend its Division 4 state championship from last season It took nearly 30 years for the Trojans to reach the mountain top once again and the team returns a talented group of runners that could help them repeat for the first time since the 1995-96 campaigns “We’re trending in the right direction,” said head coach Casey Livingston “We’ve got a couple of meets to see where we’re at and we’ll adjust our analytics from there and hopefully build them up and have them ready to peak right around the state meet.” ‘We all cried’: Whitmore Lake’s state title goes beyond cross country glory Last year was a magical run for the Trojans that was years in the making They finally got over the hump with the addition of freshman sensation Kaylie Livingston With Kaylie poised to compete for the individual crown alongside junior all-staters Carina Burchi and Sofia Robertson the Trojans are aiming to return to the dominance they had in the ’90s “We’ve been working hard and we’re still building,” Kaylie said “We’re just trying to compete again for the top title.” Whitmore Lake can compete for another crown this season given the team’s depth while Burchi placed sixth and Robertson took 20th Elodie Weaver finished 49th and is expected to be another key returner in addition to sophomore Abigail Watenpool A stacked roster doesn’t necessarily mean the season will be a cakewalk But the experience they possess is something they believe can be used as an advantage so we already know what it’s like,” Robertson said “It’s kind of nice to go into (the season) again already knowing what to expect We’re not going to be surprised that much.” the confidence the Trojans have in each other could be the deciding factor in their success this fall “The nerves never go away for me,” Weaver said but now that we’ve competed for the state title and had all the experience Whitmore Lake has earned the right to be excited about what’s to come given the success it accomplished last year And if the team can secure another championship it would further solidify the team’s legacy but we want to prove them right and prove we can do it again.” To prove their supporters right will take the same level of consistency that put the Trojans on the map and they’re ready to get back to work it’s just a matter of getting better and focusing on our upcoming races,” Burchi said Pressure is what motivates us to make our parents and the people around us proud.” Whitmore Lake's girls cross country team celebrates winning the Division 4 state title at the MHSAA finals on Saturday at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn (Photo provided by Shane Collins)Shane Collins .st1{fill-rule:evenodd;clip-rule:evenodd;fill:#2a2a2a}By Greg Wickliffe |gwickliffe@mlive.comWHITMORE LAKE – The emotions were the same There were still tears of joy when Whitmore Lake’s girls cross country team learned it had repeated as Division 4 state champions on Saturday the team marked the historic moment with a different kind of embrace “It was a giant group hug,” said junior Elodie Weaver of the celebration The nerves the Trojans felt to meet high expectations were present even before they reached the starting line on Saturday “The night before the race we were struggling to eat because we were so nervous,” Weaver said so it was going to be great no matter what.” It made sense the pressure Weaver and her teammates felt given the Trojans were expected to repeat with the amount of talent they returned they didn’t know they had won because they hadn’t seen their team’s name at the top of the leaderboard near the end of the race But once the final tallies came through and the Trojans realized they had earned back-to-back state titles for the first time since 1995-96 “We were all waiting for our whole team to finish at the end,” said junior Sofia Robertson 1/6Whitmore Lake girls cross country teamThe Trojans had every reason to be proud as they were the only team across all four divisions to win both the team title and the individual crown It was the perfect ending to a near perfect season that saw the Trojans establish themselves as one of the best programs in the state “It was definitely emotional winning back-to-back titles,” Livingston said Even though they made it look easy during the season it was the work the Trojans put in behind the scenes that set the stage for their victories Head coach Casey Livingston upped the team’s mileage over the summer and trained them harder to get them ready for their title defense It not only paid off when it mattered most at the state finals but it helped the Trojans win six of their last seven races including conference and regional titles Whitmore Lake also challenged itself by racing against the best teams in the state including D1 and D2 champions Romeo and Goodrich and other top programs like Ann Arbor Pioneer “We raced up quite often and challenged them,” Casey said The level of competition not only challenged the Trojans but it raised the bar for the team on the way to the memorable moment “It was a moment of relief,” said junior Carina Burchi of the team’s win Kaylie also became the program’s first individual champion since Betsy Speer in 1995 The sophomore star was just as dominant as her team as she won 12 of the 14 races she competed in and improved on a state runner-up finish as a freshman team success is what she will cherish the most “That was super exciting,” Kaylie said of winning the individual crown so I was happy that I got to accomplish that but definitely the team championship means more.” Though the Trojans will lose senior Isabella Nelson-Daniels making the expectations of a 3-peat even higher “It’s a weird feeling knowing that no one else has done this for 30 years,” Burchi said “We’re hoping next year we can do a 3-peat and be the first ever to go back-to-back-to-back in Whitmore Lake history.” The pressure they’ll feel during another title push isn’t lost on them either “It is a little scary knowing that the target is on our back but it’s even more motivation to work hard and want it,” Robertson said “Working and training is the only thing you can do,” Burchi said .st1{fill-rule:evenodd;clip-rule:evenodd;fill:#2a2a2a}By Jordyn Pair | jpair@mlive.comWASHTENAW COUNTY MI -- No students were injured in a bus crash near Whitmore Lake on Thursday morning A Whitmore Lake Public Schools bus was in a crash while on its elementary school route on Oct according to a message from Superintendent Tom DeKeyser that was sent to parents and provided to MLive/The Ann Arbor News although no injuries to either students or the driver were reported adding that the bus sustained minor damage A second bus was sent to the scene to pick up students First responders were also called to the scene Neither police nor DeKeyser immediately responded to a request for more information Whitmore Lake head coach Brad McCormack speaks with his players during a girls basketball game at Whitmore Lake High School on Tuesday Lutheran Westland won 39-38.Jackson Ranger | MLive.com .st1{fill-rule:evenodd;clip-rule:evenodd;fill:#2a2a2a}By Greg Wickliffe |gwickliffe@mlive.comIt took nearly four decades to happen Whitmore Lake’s girls basketball team’s historic season continued Friday in historic fashion The Trojans edged Brighton Livingston Christian 35-29 to capture the program’s first Division 4 district title since 1987 and picked up their 20th victory in the process “I’m so proud of our players,” said Whitmore Lake coach Brad McCormick They battled from start to finish and met the challenge The first girls district championship in 38 years Ann Arbor-area girls basketball district final scoreboard which aligned with how the Trojans have been defined by their defensive efforts throughout the season They held Livingston Christian to their third lowest point total of the year and snapped Christian’s 3-game win streak Savannah Pomorski led Whitmore Lake with 10 points Emma Basham added nine points and Sofia Robertson and Kylie Livingston each scored six 6-ranked Morenci in the regional semifinals on Monday at Whitmore Lake Whitmore Lake's Donovan Fox (2) tries to avoid being tacked by Perry's Austin Poirier (3) while running down the field with the ball during a high school football game at Whitmore Lake High School on Friday (Mary Lewandowski | For MLive.com)Mary Lewandowski | For MLive.com .st1{fill-rule:evenodd;clip-rule:evenodd;fill:#2a2a2a}By Greg Wickliffe |gwickliffe@mlive.comANN ARBOR – Donovan Fox rushed for more touchdowns during the regular season than anyone in the Ann Arbor area last year What should scare opposing defenses preparing to face Fox in 2024 is that Whitmore Lake head coach Brian Boron believes Fox will be running behind the best offensive line the program has had in quite a while if not ever during Boron’s near-decade tenure There is more than one reason for Boron to be excited about what could be possible this season Fox rushed for 1,301 yards and 21 touchdowns last year on his way to earning all-conference and Ann Arbor Dream Team honors the Trojans will not only have the experience up front to open lanes for Fox and others but they will also have the size with several linemen near or above 300 pounds It could be a record-setting season for Fox behind this offensive line and Boron knows it “With the transfer of Anthony Schwerin (from Walled Lake Western) and some of the maturity of the young kids we probably have our best line that we’ve had but definitely since the 2019 team,” Boron said The Whitmore Lake football team poses for a portrait during MLive high school football media day at Concordia University in Ann Arbor on Tuesday July 23 2024.Jackson Ranger | For MLive.com The Trojans have always been a run-first offense but haven’t matched the success up front the team enjoyed in 2019 when it saw runners Logan Kurth and Evan Romeo combine for nearly 2,900 yards on the ground all-conference returner Teddy Gottbreht and juniors Gavin Yax and Sawyer Towns has Fox eager to see what’s on the horizon and I really want to win and that’s really all I care about.” It’s also not lost on Yax on what the Trojans could do offensively this year “I know a lot of our team has put in a lot of work in the offseason,” Yax said “Everyone has been putting in a lot of effort and I believe this year is going to go a lot better than last year.” Not every small school like Whitmore Lake can say it will have the type of experience and talent up front something that doesn’t go unnoticed by Boron “For a Division 8 school that’s playing Division 5 it’s pretty rare you get a group like that together,” Boron said “And couple the fact that we’ve got an all-region running back (Fox) and then Cayden Bradburn also coming back it just gives us a lot more moving pieces.” The Trojans will of course have to prove it on the field given they finished last year at 2-7 Fox believes this could be a special season for the team “They should expect some wins,” Fox said of what fans should look for this season After voters shot down a bond issue in August the Whitmore Lake School District is taking another shot at raising funds for needed improvements The district has placed a sinking fund millage proposal on the November ballot with hopes a lower price tag and better communication will get residents on board Superintendent Tom DeKeyser says the need for construction and repairs hasn’t changed A sinking fund millage can be used to pay off repair needs with cash to avoid interest and legal fees like with a bond with a total raised of about $10 million over ten years DeKeyser has scheduled a series of Zoom meetings to answer residents’ questions 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 Twitter Contact WEMU News at 734.487.3363 or email us at studio@wemu.org 1/52Whitmore Lake plays Father Gabriel Richard in division 5 district gameJosh Boland.st1{fill-rule:evenodd;clip-rule:evenodd;fill:#2a2a2a}By Josh Boland | jboland@mlive.comANN ARBOR MI - Ann Arbor Father Gabriel Richard hosted Whitmore Lake in a MHSAA Division 5 district playoff game on Friday With the season on the line in the first week of playoffs Father Gabriel Richard advances to the next round with the victory MLive photojournalist Josh Boland was there to document the action, both on and off of the field. 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To subscribe, click this link A concept plan of waterfront improvements at the 26-acre Northfield Township Community Park by OHM Advisors a consulting firm hired by the township.Sophia Kalakailo .st1{fill-rule:evenodd;clip-rule:evenodd;fill:#2a2a2a}By Sophia Kalakailo | skalakailo@mlive.comWASHTENAW COUNTY MI - A waterfront improvement project on the western shore of Whitmore Lake got a $2 million appropriation from the state The waterfront amenities will include a boardwalk and fishing pier shoreline restoration including native aquatic plantings and a crosswalk to access parking and other recreational facilities at the 26-acre Northfield Community Park according to conceptual plans from the township With the state appropriation anticipated to fully cover the project’s costs the township and consultants from OHM Advisors will begin design plans “The township is very excited to be able to continue with the work that we’ve done in the park so far,” Lloyd said After seeking resident feedback, the township board OK’d a roadmap for building out the park in January 2022 In addition to the waterfront improvements the plan calls for everything from public bathrooms and to an amphitheater and playground equipment in addition to the waterfront improvements Construction on park upgrades began in July 2023 nearly $1 million has been spent on trails landscaping and play equipment at the park located across Main Street – with the township footing less than 5% of that cost The township has leveraged grants from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation and matching funds from the American Rescue Plan Act Read More: ‘A monumental accomplishment’: Construction begins on upgrades to Whitmore Lake park The $2 million from the state was secured through the efforts of State Sen His Legacy… Billie “Gene” Eugene Bedwell Tennessee to William Bedwell and Bertha (Young) Bedwell Gene served in the United States Army from 1953-1955 he worked at Loy’s Restaurants for 10 years From there he spent the rest of his career in traffic control for the City of Ann Arbor Gene was a passionate volunteer for Whitmore Lake schools He sold tickets to all of the schools sporting events and volunteered with their band camp for many years He never met a stranger and was everyone’s best friend He was a very gentle man and a devout Christian who loved the Lord He was a longtime member of Fellowship Baptist Church In his later years he loved to color and show off his work Gene was a joy to know and will be missed by all who knew and loved him His Family… Gene will be missed by his wife His Farewell… Gene’s family and friends will gather Monday His Community Farewell will follow at 12:00PM  Please leave a message of comfort for Gene’s family at 1-877-231-7900 His Legacy… Donald Courtney McGinnis Jr. Donald spent his career as a radiographer at U of M where he was well loved and made many lifelong friends He was a wonderful family man who was very involved in his daughter’s activities and served on the athletic boards at their school Donald was a second dad to many and would drop anything to help a friend He loved to spend time cruising around Whitmore Lake on his pontoon boat Donald taught himself to play guitar and liked to play songs around the bonfire He was a fan of his own jokes and an avid Steelers fan Donald was dearly loved by his family and friends and will be greatly missed His Family… Donald will be missed by his wife Scott Benson; and both maternal and paternal grandparents His Farewell… Donald’s family and friends will gather Friday from 4:00PM-8:00PM at Borek Jennings Funeral Home  His Community Farewell will be held on Saturday Pastor Jeff Burgess will serve as celebrant Please leave a message of comfort for Donald’s family at 1-877-231-7900 .st1{fill-rule:evenodd;clip-rule:evenodd;fill:#2a2a2a}By Greg Wickliffe |gwickliffe@mlive.comMLive is publishing a preview story on each Ann Arbor-area high school football team every weekday for the next two weeks in anticipation of the upcoming season Whitmore Lake players run onto the field before a high school football game at Whitmore Lake High School on Friday Key returners: Teddy Gottbreht (senior OL/DL) Whitmore Lake's Donovan Fox (2) runs down the field with the ball during a high school football game at Whitmore Lake High School on Friday ANN ARBOR – There were some tough lessons that needed to be learned last year for Whitmore Lake The Trojans were accustomed to being consistent winners for years but that wasn’t the case as they started 0-4 and stumbled to a 2-7 record with three of the losses coming after they led at halftime Head coach Brian Boron admitted his team wasn’t mature enough to get over the hump and close out those games that could have turned that season around there was a degree of complacency,” Boron said we had the ability to comeback any time we wanted and when we lost those three games in the second half we learned pretty quickly that you get out what you put in and you have to close.” But now that the returning players have more experience under their belt and an understanding of what it takes to succeed there’s hope that the Trojans will return to form this fall we didn’t know what it took to close and finish,” Boron said “We’ve learned hard lessons from those experiences and we’re certainly looking forward to seeing what we can do with a little more mature team.” The Trojans believe there has been a better display of commitment to excellence this offseason which could be the difference between a postseason berth and another disappointing outcome we all experienced a lot of loss and we’re ready to step it up this year,” said junior lineman Sawyer Towns Making the playoffs won’t be an easy feat for Whitmore Lake as it will once again play in Division 5 because of its co-op with Brighton Charyl Stockwell Prep the Trojans aren’t backing down from the challenge “Everybody has stayed dedicated since last year and actually put the work in that was talked about at the end of the year so moving forward I think we’re in a good spot,” said senior running back Donovan Fox 11 – at Sterling Heights Parkway Christian WHITMORE LAKE – The Washtenaw County Health Department has closed Independence Lake beach in Whitmore Lake after tests found high levels of E coli bacteria were detected during routine testing that is conducted at public beaches during the summer months The department announced the closure of the beach on Thursday The beach will remain closed until follow-up tests find the levels of bacteria are considered safe for swimming Even though the public beach is closed to swimming Anyone who believes they may have come ill after swimming should call the Washtenaw County Environmental Health Division at 734-222-3800 during normal business hours, or visit washtenaw.org/envhealth Symptoms vary from person to person but often include severe stomach cramps Most people feel better within five to seven days but others are severe or even life-threatening Symptoms usually appear three to four days after exposure but may appear in just one day or as long as 10 days Young children and older adults may be more likely to experience severe illness Around 5% to 10% of people diagnosed with an infection develop hemolytic uremic syndrome, which appears seven days after symptoms begin, often when diarrhea is improving. 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Before she joined the team in 2018 she worked at WILX in Lansing as a digital producer. 1/55Saline hosts Ypsilanti Lincoln in high school football matchupJosh Boland.st1{fill-rule:evenodd;clip-rule:evenodd;fill:#2a2a2a}By Greg Wickliffe |gwickliffe@mlive.comIt wasn’t clean but it was still dominant Saline’s football team was hit with numerous penalties but overcame the miscues to roll past Ypsilanti Lincoln 42-0 on Friday The Hornets had their sloppiest game in terms of flags in some time but it didn’t faze them as they built a 21-0 lead over Lincoln by halftime Saline QB Tommy Carr was impressive again as he passed for three touchdowns and rushed for another Nolan Klein and James Rush all caught TD passes from Carr in the win Rush and Klein also had a scores on the ground for the Hornets It was also an impressive showing for Saline’s defense as it held Lincoln to its lowest point total of the season as the Hornets improved to 4-3 overall and 4-2 in the SEC-Red Saline will close out conference play against Ann Arbor Skyline 2-4 SEC-Red) will face another tough challenge against Dexter RELATED: Ann Arbor-area high school football scoreboard for Week 7 RELATED: Pioneer edges Skyline in OT, Huron falls short Whitmore Lake High School's Sean O'Connell (23) and Whitmore Lake High School's Austin Smith (6) celebrate with teammates during a high school football game between Whitmore Lake vs The Trojans dominated Sterling Heights Parkway Christian 40-8 to seal the deal on the MIAC title Cayden Bradburn paced the Trojans with 118 rushing yards and two TDs Donovan Fox added 105 yards and a score and Dylan Cramer and Sean O’Connell rushed for touchdowns Isaac Fair also recorded a TD reception for the Trojans who moved to 5-2 overall and 3-0 in the MIAC Whitmore Lake will next face Livonia Clarenceville Dexter High School's Ronny Johnson (0) runs with the ball during a high school football game between Huron and Dexter at Al Ritt Stadium in Dexter on Thursday The Dreadnaughts took care of business against Monroe 49-7 to remain undefeated Cooper Arnedt completed 13-of-16 passes for 177 yards and three touchdowns to lead the Dreads Ronny Johnson rushed for 84 yards and two scores while Jaiden Juback had two TD receptions and Cole Novara added a TD catch 6-0 SEC-Red) will close out conference play against Ypsilanti Lincoln Chelsea High School's Jax Ichesco (42) celebrates a touchdown score during a high school football game between Ypsilanti and Chelsea at Chelsea high school in Chelsea on Friday The game was called in the 3rd quarter due to inclement weather Chelsea defeated Ypsilanti 41-12.Josh Boland | MLive.com The Bulldogs continued to show that they are the cream of the crop in the SEC-White following a 35-0 win over Jackson Chelsea erupted after a scoreless first quarter to build a 21-0 advantage at halftime Jax Ichesco rushed for two touchdowns and threw a TD pass to Oliver Kuboushek in the first half and Jimmy Sciackitano and Gibby Ichesco added rushing scores in the third quarter to put the game out of reach The Bulldogs improved to 6-1 overall and finished SEC-White play 5-0 for the second year in a row Ypsilanti High School's Tyrese Rawls (3) fakes a handoff to Ypsilanti High School's Jeremiah Woods (2) during a high school football game between Ypsilanti and Chelsea at Chelsea high school in Chelsea on Friday The Grizzlies put up a valiant effort but couldn’t hold off Tecumseh in a 54-44 defeat Tyrese Rawls was impressive again as he rushed for 237 yards and four touchdowns and passed for two TDs to Clevon Smith Jeremiah Woods Ypsilanti suffered its second straight loss likely ending the team’s hopes for the postseason 1-4 SEC-White) are back in action against Flint Hamady Milan Football players touch the banner as they run out to the field during a high school football game at Milan High School on Friday Lincoln defeated Milan 10-7.Josh Boland | MLive.com The Big Reds knew it was going to be a daunting task against undefeated Riverview and it was as they fell 43-19 It didn’t take long for Riverview to get out to a 15-0 lead and the Pirates extended that lead to 36-7 by halftime Milan saw CJ Fairbanks rush for a score and Cam Dessellier threw a TD pass to Jaxen Wourman Austin Brodie also scored a rushing score for the Big Reds we couldn’t slow Riverview down on offense,” said Milan coach Jesse Hoskins 2-4 Huron League) suffered their third straight loss and will look to rebound against Carleton Airport next week His Legacy… Walter James Spiegelberg Michigan to James Spiegelberg and Anita (Palmer) Spiegelberg Walter was blessed twice with love in his life first married to Karen (Shaffer) Spiegelberg in Detroit and after Karens passing to Adell (Hunsinger) Spiegelberg Walter will be remembered as a “risk taker” and “doer” who worked hard and played harder He loved his job driving truck and working with heavy equipment and spending time with his family and Grand Children – especially at the zoo His Family… Walter will be missed by his wife Cynthia (Spiegelberg) Macheske & Patrick Macheske; Russell Spiegelberg & Rita (Smythe-Labram) Spiegelberg Step children Alex Regal; Matthew Regal; and Carlie Regal Grandchildren Megan & Stuart Macheske; Jamie (Labram) Jackson & Jessica Justine; Jeni & James Spiegelberg; Ashley and Evan Spiegelberg and Great Grandchildren Emma Jackson; Ryker He is preceded in death by Karen Spiegelberg (Wife); James Spiegelberg (Father); Anita (Palmer) Parker (Mother); and Mary (Spiegelberg) Haight (sister) His Farewell… Walter’s family and friends will gather Friday His Community Farewell will be held on Saturday Please leave a message of comfort for Walter’s family at 1-877-231-7900 Whitmore Lake's Kaylie Livingston competes in the Division 4 girls race at the MHSAA Cross Country Championships at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn on Saturday .st1{fill-rule:evenodd;clip-rule:evenodd;fill:#2a2a2a}By Greg Wickliffe |gwickliffe@mlive.comANN ARBOR – Kaylie Livingston has lived up to the hype during her sophomore season it’s no surprise that the Whitmore Lake cross country star was voted the Ann Arbor-area Fall Sports Athlete of the Week after continued success in races last week Livingston finished first overall with a time of 17:55.83 to help the Trojans win the MIAC title last Tuesday and she also won the River Rat Invite with a time of 18:32.20 Livingston has won 10 races this season and is poised to compete for an individual state title at next month’s state finals Livingston was crowned Athlete of the Week after she earned more than 60% of the total votes Skyline tennis player Josh Lee placed second and Arbor Prep cross country runner Eliza Bush finished third in the voting The Ann Arbor-area Fall Sports Athlete of the Week will return Wednesday morning Chelsea and Columbia Central players huddle before a district semifinal game at Chelsea High School on Wednesday Chelsea won 49-38.Jackson Ranger | MLive.com .st1{fill-rule:evenodd;clip-rule:evenodd;fill:#2a2a2a}By Greg Wickliffe |gwickliffe@mlive.comANN ARBOR -- Here are the final scores from Ann Arbor-area girls basketball district final games from Friday Huron’s Macari Moore (21) moves down the court during the Division 1 Regional 4 Championship game at Northville High School in Northville on Thursday Ann Arbor Huron defeated Wayne Memorial 53-50.Rebecca Villagracia | MLive.com .st1{fill-rule:evenodd;clip-rule:evenodd;fill:#2a2a2a}By Greg Wickliffe |gwickliffe@mlive.comANN ARBOR – The impressive performances continued last week for Ann Arbor-area athletes And MLive once again needs readers to vote for the Ann Arbor-area winter sports Athlete of the Week We have selected 15 athletes for the week of Feb Readers can vote as many times as they’d like until 9 a.m The winner will be announced after the poll closes Check out the candidates below and vote at the bottom of the story Athletes are listed in alphabetical order by last name It has no bearing on postseason awards and no prizes are awarded to the winner Whitmore Lake’s Emma Basham (24) lays up the ball during a girls basketball game at Whitmore Lake High School on Tuesday five assists and seven steals in a win over Hope Christian on Tuesday and followed up with 10 points in Friday’s win over Stockwell Prep Whitmore Lake Football player Cayden Bradburn at Football Media Day in Ann Arbor Bradburn secured a spot in the state finals after winning the D4 individual regional title at 157-pounds on Saturday Dexter High school's Layla Blumberg (40) dribbles the basketball during a high school girls basketball game between Dexter and Saline at Dexter High School in Dexter on Friday Blumberg scored 13 points to help power Dexter past Lincoln on Friday Burk finished second overall at regionals to earn a spot in next week’s state finals Saline’s Chris Cotuna (5) dribbles as Bedford’s Max Hite (21) reaches for the ball during a boy’s basketball game at Saline High School on Friday Cotuna had 12 points and 13 rebounds as Saline knocked off Temperance Bedford Friday Dauw won the 100 butterfly (54.87) and the 100 breaststroke (1:08.87) in Dexter’s win over Bedford on Thursday 14 rebounds and six blocks in Monday’s win over Livonia Clarenceville added 25 points and 16 rebounds in Tuesday’s win over Hope Christian and finished the week with 16 points and 10 rebounds versus Stockwell Prep Enyedy scored a goal and registered an assist in Dexter’s win over Walled Lake United on Wednesday Jenness bowled a 184 and 243 to help the Big Reds top Carleton Airport for the Huron League title on Tuesday Kruise took first in the 50 freestyle (23.15) and 100 freestyle (51.72) in Milan’s meet against Tecumseh Ann Arbor Father Gabriel Richard's Charlotte Miller (13) is introduced to the starting lineup during a high school girls basketball game between Ann Arbor Father Gabriel Richard and Goodrich at Father Gabriel Richard High School in Ann Arbor on Tuesday Miller scored 15 points in a win over Williamston and followed up with 11 points to help FGR defeat Toledo Notre Dame in the CHSL finals on Friday wrestles Temperance Bedford’s Cody Duvendack during a 113-pound match at Saline High School on Thursday Duvendack won the bout 11-1.Jackson Ranger | MLive.com LaFleur captured another D1 individual regional championship to advance to next week’s state finals Huron’s Macari Moore (21) shakes hands after Ann Arbor Huron defeated Ann Arbor Pioneer 59-57 to claim a district title on Friday Moore scored 27 points to become Huron’s all-time leading scorer in Tuesday’s win over Skyline He also had nine points in Friday’s victory over Monroe Randall recorded a hat-trick in Huron’s win over Bishop Foley United on Saturday and had a goal and assist in Wednesday’s victory over Skyline Pioneer High School's Brendan Stone (9) stops and passes the puck during a high school boys ice hockey game between Dexter and Pioneer at Vets Ice Arena in Ann Arbor on Wednesday Stone scored a goal and dished out an assist to help the Pioneers defeat Father Gabriel Richard on Wednesday This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Roundabout Hell has arrived in Michigan and it appears to have landed near Whitmore Lake in Livingston County The recently-opened roundabout in Green Oak Charter Township Fieldcrest Road According to the latest data available from the Michigan Department of Transportation Advocates argue that traffic circles are safer than traditional intersections and allow traffic to move more efficiently. Data from MDOT analyzed by Michigan Auto Law shows that when an intersection is converted to a roundabout there is a significant increase in the number of total crashes but fewer fatalities and injuries caused by accidents READ MORE:  Michigan's Most Dangerous Roads for Winter Driving The Federal Highway Administration and the Insurance Institue for Highway Safety also support that, saying that there is approximately a 90% reduction in traffic fatalities and a 75% reduction in serious injury crashes when roundabouts replace traditional intersections The Green Oak Charter Township Police Department posted about the township's new roundabout at Whitmore Lake Rd Let me editorialize for one moment:  What were they thinking In addition to what appears to be a very complex roundabout Here's an excerpt from the township's post: Different than our other roundabouts in the township- there are sidewalks that cross the main roads AND the ramps for the expressway YIELD TO PEDESTRIANS IN THE CROSSWALKS." the comments section is rich with opinions from delighted motorists Roundabout Hell has arrived in Michigan and it appears to have landed near Whitmore Lake in Livingston County.\nRead More Advocates argue that traffic circles are safer than traditional intersections and allow traffic to move more efficiently. Data from MDOT analyzed by Michigan Auto Law shows that when an intersection is converted to a roundabout READ MORE:  Michigan's Most Dangerous Roads for Winter Driving The Federal Highway Administration and the Insurance Institue for Highway Safety also support that, saying that there is approximately a 90% reduction in traffic fatalities and a 75% reduction in serious injury crashes when roundabouts replace traditional intersections Whitmore Lake basketball senior Nate Dillon poses for a photo on Wednesday .st1{fill-rule:evenodd;clip-rule:evenodd;fill:#2a2a2a}By Greg Wickliffe |gwickliffe@mlive.comWHITMORE LAKE – Nate Dillon had to grow up fast He didn’t have time to sit and learn for Whitmore Lake’s boys basketball team two years ago Dillon was thrust into a leadership role as a sophomore due to injuries of veteran players the experience he gained during those times helped shape him into the player he is today And the player he is today is one that is having one of the best seasons in Whitmore Lake history “I thought it was definitely going to be more like we would be averaging the same (stats) but this has definitely been a crazy year for me.” Dillon was an all-conference performer last season as a junior he has developed into a player worthy of all-state consideration The 6-foot-6 forward has been dominant in every aspect of the game for the Trojans “I feel like I’ve always been kind of an all-around player,” Dillon said “I’ve just tried to improve my game as much as possible.” Dillon is on the cusp of becoming a 1,000-point scorer something not many Trojan players have come close to accomplishing considering I never thought of something like that so it’s really going to be cool,” Dillon said Though the monster season Dillon has enjoyed has been a surprise to him “He was our leading scorer as a sophomore and a junior,” Ewald said He was the only one that could come close to doing the 1,000 points It’s been a while since Whitmore Lake has had a player like Dillon or a team like this year’s squad The Trojans have already doubled last year’s win total of seven and are a win away from having the most wins in a season since the 2013-14 campaign the Trojans were one point away from winning a district title has a shot to capture the elusive district crown but we also want to make it as far as we possibly can.” Ewald said a season like Dillon’s and this year’s group could be what’s needed to keep the Trojans moving in the right direction “We’ve got a bunch of young kids right now that are scoring 20 points a game and to see Nate being able to accomplish (1,000 points) it’s definitely a goal that they can achieve “I just hope that (people) see when these kids put their mind to it and they run a system