Born and raised on an Idaho potato farm, 114-year-old Canton resident Bonita Gibson credits her longevity partly to her consumption of — you guessed it! — potatoes. So what better way to celebrate arguably Canton’s most-famous resident (and the third-oldest person in the United States) with a visit from the world-famous Idaho Potato truck, a […]
Northville native Dugan Darnell’s perseverance has paid off. Ten years after graduating from Northville High School, Darnell is set to make his Major League Baseball debut after being promoted to “The Show” earlier this Read More
On Thursday, Sept. 8, 2005, Canton High School senior starting quarterback Shawn Little enjoyed a traditional end-of-the-practice-week team spaghetti dinner alongside his teammates. Thanks in large part to Little’s leadership skills, athletic ability (at 6-foot-1, 185 pounds, Read More
An Oakland County man’s “go-to” game, Colossal Cashword, paid off in a big way when he won the game’s $2 million top prize. “Colossal Cashword is my go-to game,” said the 34-year-old player, who Read More
A Sterling Heights woman feels like she’s living in a dream after winning a $125,656 BIG CA$H second chance jackpot prize from the Michigan Lottery. “Cash Vault is my favorite game to play online, Read More
A Washtenaw County woman expected to see a $10 prize when she scanned her Fantasy 5 ticket but instead found out she won a $309,989 Fantasy 5 jackpot from the Michigan Lottery! The 54-year-old player, who chose to remain Read More
Among the 319 applications submitted for scholarship awards this year, the MEA Scholarship Fund Trustees chose 24 new award recipients who will each receive $1,800. In addition, 25 who are already enrolled in college will receive $900 each. Among the 24 Read More
On Sunday, August 10, from 9 a.m. to noon, “Pain to Purpose” will bring together survivors, caregivers, wellness experts, and advocates for a powerful morning of healing and hope, all to raise funds for The V Read More
The Small Business Association of Michigan honored Christy Howden, CEO and co-founder of Wolverine Pickleball, with its 2025 Energy Champion award. Howden was honored for making environmentally conscious decisions while building the 39,000-square-foot pickleball facility. She Read More
What makes Plymouth senior Max Hornbacher special isn’t simply his off-the-charts level of enthusiasm (and skill) for blocking from the tight end position, or the unselfish way he takes out opposing blockers while playing Read More
