by orionontv | Nov 21, 2025 | Feature Writers, High School Sports
These are the official MHSAA Girls Soccer Districts. Stay tuned to History Now host Anthony Taormina for the latest updates on these districts.
This will be updated.
District 6 at TBA
CLARKSTON
OXFORD
Grand Blanc
Davison
Lapeer
Flint Carman Ainsworth
Flushing
District 7 at TBA
BLOOMFIELD HILLS
WEST BLOOMFIELD
Hartland
Milford
Lakeland
Walled Lake Northern
Walled Lake Central
District 8 at TBA
FARMINGTON
NORTH FARMINGTON
Livonia Stevenson
Northville
Novi
South Lyon
South Lyon East
District 13 at TBA
BERKLEY
GROVES
SEAHOLM
FERNDALE
ROYAL OAK
SOUTHFIELD ARTS AND TECH
TROY
TROY ATHENS
District 14 at TBA
LAKE ORION
ROCHESTER
ADAMS
STONEY CREEK
Romeo
Utica
Utica Eisenhower
District 29 at TBA
HARPER WOODS
Grosse Pointe North
Marysville
Port Huron
St. Clair
St. Clair Shores Lake Shore
Warren Woods Tower
District 30 at TBA
AVONDALE
OAK PARK
Bloomfield Hills Cranbrook Kingswood
Birmingham Marian
Center Line
Madison Heights Lamphere
Warren Fitzgerald
District 31 at TBA
WATERFORD MOTT
WATERFORD KETTERING
Clio
Flint Kearsley
Holly
North Branch
Orchard Lake St. Mary’s
by orionontv | Nov 21, 2025 | Feature Writers, High School Sports
Written Thursday November 20th at 10:30 PM
Can the Black Hawks do it???
Can they win the OAA’s first State Championship in volleyball since Lake Orion in 2018???
Bloomfield Hills will have a chance to do that on Saturday when they play Farmington Hills Mercy in the Division One State Finals on Thursday evening at the Kelloggs Center in Battle Creek.
The Black Hawks behind the play of star Kayla Nwabueze pulled off a five set thriller against Rockford winning 25-19, 22-25, 21-25, 25-22, 15-13 earning a trip to Saturday’s final. The Marlins knocked off Byron Center in a reverse sweep to get to this match and is coached by one of the best in the game in Loretta Vogel.
Bloomfield Hills has had an incredible season winning the Red along with winning over Birmingham Marian in the district final. They had to get by Groves and Oxford before getting to this game. A lot of credit has to be given to Nwabueze and also Coach Brian Kim who has done a great job with the Black Hawks.
This should be a very interesting matchup, set by set, can the Black Hawks do it???
by orionontv | Nov 21, 2025 | Feature Writers, High School Sports
Written Wednesday November 19th at 1:43 PM
The Berkley Bears will have a new football coach next season
According to Inside the OAA, Bears Coach Casey Humes has stepped down coaching the program.
Humes went 6-12 in his two years with Berkley which included two wins over Royal Oak along with a win over Avondale. He went 4-5 this past season but didn’t make the postseason.
Humes before taking the varsity coaching job was the junior varsity coach and worked his way up to become the varsity coach in 2023 and has turned the program around.
It will be very interesting to see what happens with the Bears next season and who takes over the program.
Stay tuned to OAA Now for the latest on this developing story.
Here is the tweet from Inside the OAA
https://x.com/InsideTheOAA/status/1991213458369454417
by orionontv | Nov 20, 2025 | Agriculture
| For immediate release: November 20, 2025
Media contacts: Lynsey Mukomel, 517-290-1734
MDARD Awards More than $1.3 Million Toward Forestry Assistance
Funding helps conservation districts maintain foresters
Lansing, Mich. — The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) today announced over $1.3 million in funding for 18 conservation districts as part of the Forestry Assistance Program.
“Michigan’s world-class forests are an economic driver for rural communities, serving as the setting for unforgettable adventures and the source of high-quality timber,” said MDARD Director Tim Boring. “These Forestry Assistance Program grants will support active and sustainable management of our forests so that they can be enjoyed by future generations of Michiganders.”
Today’s Forestry Assistance Program grants support sustainable forestry projects in the following 18 conservation districts across Michigan:
- Barry Conservation District – $81,000
- Clare Conservation District – $72,000
- Mecosta Conservation District – $75,000
- Alcona Conservation District – $81,000
- Alpena-Montmorency Conservation District – $81,000
- Kalkaska Conservation District – $72,000
- Leelanau Conservation District – $72,000
- Manistee Conservation District – $81,000
- Oscoda Conservation District – $72,000
- Presque Isle Conservation District – $78,000
- Chippewa-Luce-Mackinac Conservation District – $72,000
- Delta Conservation District – $72,000
- Dickinson Conservation District – $75,000
- Gogebic Conservation District – $72,000
- Houghton-Keweenaw Conservation District – $72,000
- Iron-Baraga Conservation District – $72,000
- Marquette Conservation District – $81,000
- Oceana Conservation District – $81,000
The Forestry Assistance Program provides outreach and technical assistance by working with conservation district foresters to help private landowners make decisions about how to care for their land. Conservation district foresters help educate private forest owners about active forest management and connect landowners with private sector professionals for management plan development, timber valuation and sustainable harvests.
In addition to helping private landowners reach their goals, conservation districts help Michigan landowners enroll in MDARD’s Qualified Forest Program (QFP). QFP helps protect the health of Michigan’s forests by offering a property tax exemption from certain school operating mills for landowners who follow a professionally prepared forest management plan and who conduct sustainable timber harvests.
The Forestry Assistance Program grant is funded through State General Funds and the Private Forestland Enhancement Fund – revenue that is derived from landowner participation in QFP.
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by orionontv | Nov 20, 2025 | Transportation
MDOT commits $11 million to local agencies
for vulnerable road user safety improvements
LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) has announced the commitment of $11 million in federal funds for nine Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) grants. At this stage, MDOT is issuing Conditional Commitments reserving federal transportation funds designated by Congress for state-approved projects.
TAP is a competitive grant program that funds specific transportation projects, like separated pathways, pedestrian crossings, sidewalks, bike lanes and other facilities, that improve vulnerable road user safety. These enhancements provide safe alternative transportation options embodying the “mobility for everyone” concept.
“The TAP, including its Safe Routes to School (SRTS) category, truly delivers on MDOT’s strategic vision seeking original and innovative projects and investing in mobility options that improve Michiganders’ quality of life,” State Transportation Director Bradley C. Wieferich said. “TAP receives modest funding to address large-scale public health and safety concerns, enhance local and regional economic development and provide citizens with alternative mobility options.”
The following nine approved projects received Conditional Commitments:
| County |
Applicant Name |
Project Name |
Project Work |
Total Grant Request |
| Ionia |
Ionia County Road Department, MDOT Grand Rapids Transportation Service Center (TSC) |
Tuttle Road/M-66 Connector |
Shared-use pathway |
$349,802 |
| Muskegon |
City of Montague |
SRTS: Montague Area Public Schools |
Pedestrian crossings, crosswalk lighting |
$1,200,000 |
| Oceana |
Village of Shelby |
SRTS: Shelby Public Schools |
Sidewalk construction |
$1,073,804 |
| Oakland |
City of Rochester Hills, MDOT Oakland TSC |
M-150 Active Transportation Connectivity |
Sidewalk and bridge design and construction |
$1,436,765 |
| Iosco |
City of Tawas, East Tawas, MDOT Alpena TSC |
US-23 Tawas Bay Iron Belle Trail |
Shared-use pathway and pedestrian lighting |
$4,386,880 |
| Oscoda |
Oscoda County Road Commission |
SRTS: Mio-AuSable Schools |
Sidewalk construction |
$954,000 |
| Delta |
City of Escanaba, MDOT Superior Region |
US-2/US-41/M-35 Corridor Project, Section 1 (2027) |
Active transportation and safety improvements |
$151,416 |
| Delta |
City of Escanaba, MDOT Superior Region |
US-2/US-41/M-35 Corridor Project, Section 2 (2028) |
Active transportation and safety improvements |
$952,811 |
| Dickinson |
Dickinson County Road Commission |
Pine Mountain Road/ Westwood Avenue nonmotorized project |
Paved shoulders for bike lanes construction |
$872,680 |
Recognized by the Federal Highway Administration as a best practice, MDOT’s management of TAP and its projects meet stringent federal and MDOT design standards, requiring extensive teamwork. MDOT partners with a variety of agencies to include county road commissions, cities, villages, etc. to facilitate grant application and project implementation. MDOT reserves the funds being committed today subject to applicants meeting certain requirements for implementation. Awards are given when all the conditions have been met.
“Receiving this grant is a tremendous win for our community and we’re absolutely thrilled,” said Tawas City Mayor Jackie Masich. “Rebuilding and widening the existing bike path will meet the requirements of the Iron Belle Trail and will better help connect neighbors, promote healthier living and create a safer, more accessible way for everyone to enjoy the outdoors.”
“The TAP grant is a truly exciting development for the City of East Tawas,” said East Tawas Mayor Bruce Bolen. “Replacing the existing deteriorated pathway will result in a wider, smoother, safer walking/biking pathway that will enable residents and visitors to better enjoy outdoor activities, while appreciating the scenic beauty of Tawas Bay.”
“With Tawas being awarded a grant to extend the bike path as a part of the Iron Belle Trail, I am excited to see how that transforms our community,” said Brian M. Pritchett, Tawas City resident, cyclist and advocate. “The stretch along US-23 provides some of the most scenic views in the state. This pathway is something that will enhance our community experience and support tourism for generations to come. I am excited to see the Tawas area be a part of the statewide initiative to develop a pathway from Belle Isle to Ironwood!”
Visit the TAP website to learn more about the three application cycles each year for Statewide TAP, the schedule, online application and instructions. Please contact Michael Smith, TAP manager, at 517-335-1069 or SmithM13@Michigan.gov, or refer to MDOT’s region contact map for further information.
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