by Becky Andrus | May 14, 2025 | Feature Writers, High School Sports
Track Regionals-2025
Written Wednesday March 12th at 4:50 PM
Region 8 at Rochester
ROCHESTER
ADAMS
STONEY CREEK
AVONDALE
BERKLEY
GROVES
SEAHOLM
ROYAL OAK
BLOOMFIELD HILLS
SOUTHFIELD ARTS AND TECH
OAK PARK
TROY
Detroit Renaissance
Detroit University-Detroit Jesuit (Boys only)
Birmingham Brother Rice (Boys only)
BOYS: This should be a really interesting regional. Adams should be the favorite because of balance but keep an eye on Oak Park, Groves, Birmingham Brother Rice, Detroit University-Detroit Jesuit. Troy is the wildcard and could be a team that could sneak up with their balance. This should be a fun regional.
GIRLS: Oak Park is loaded in the mid distance, hurdles, and sprints but Rochester could have a strong say with their balance and their dominance in the Red/White meet and it’s at their home track. Detroit Renaissance. Royal Oak, Troy, and Seaholm aren’t necessarily balanced but could be players in this meet. Overall the Knights are the favorite but the Falcons are right behind them.
Region 9 at Milford
Milford
CLARKSTON
LAKE ORION
OXFORD
FARMINGTON
NORTH FARMINGTON
WEST BLOOMFIELD
Novi Detroit Catholic Central (Boys only)
Holly
Lapeer
Walled Lake Central
Walled Lake Northern
Walled Lake Western
Waterford Kettering
Waterford Mott
Lakeland
Farmington Hills Mercy (Girls only)
BOYS: Walled Lake Central looks to be the favorite but keep and eye on West Bloomfield, Walled Lake Western, Clarkston, and Novi Detroit Catholic Central. They could do some damage in this regional. Overall this should be a really interesting regional.
GIRLS: This should be a really interesting regional. Lake Orion is the early favorite winning last season but keep an eye on Clarkston and Walled Lake Central, these are teams can score in bunches. Milford is the wildcard. Holly is coming off a Flint Metro League crown and could be a dark horse along with Farmington Hills Mercy.
Region 10 at Romeo
Romeo
TROY ATHENS
Chippewa Valley
Fraser
Macomb L’Anse Creuse
Macomb Dakota
New Baltimore Anchor Bay
Port Huron
Port Huron Northern
Sterling Heights
Sterling Heights Stevenson
Utica
Utica Eisenhower
Utica Ford II
BOYS: This should be a wide open regional. Chippewa Valley has the sprints, Macomb Dakota has the balance while several teams bring the field events. Overall this is anyone’s meet to take.
GIRLS: This should be a really interesting regional. Macomb Dakota is the early favorite with their depth but Troy Athens and Romeo might have says who could win this regional. This should be a three team regional between these three teams.
Region 18 at Birmingham Marian (Oakland)
Birmingham Marian (Girls only)
FERNDALE
FERNDALE UNIVERSITY
HARPER WOODS
Center Line
Detroit Country Day
Detroit Denby
Detroit Henry Ford
Eastpointe
Harper Woods Chandler Park
Hazel Park
Madison Heights Lamphere
St. Clair Shores South Lake
St. Clair Shores Lake Shore
Warren Fitzgerald
Warren Lincoln
Warren Regina (Girls only)
BOYS: Birmingham Detroit Country Day is loaded with proven experience. Ferndale could challenge although they don’t have a lot of balance. Overall this is the Yellow Jackets regional to lose.
GIRLS: Birmingham Detroit Country Day is loaded with proven experience. Ferndale and Madison Heights Lamphere could challenge but neither team has a lot of balance to challenge the Yellow Jackets. Overall this is the Yellow Jackets regional to lose.
Region 19 at North Branch
North Branch
PONTIAC
Armada
Bloomfield Hills Cranbrook-Kingswood
Croswell-Lexington
Goodrich
Imlay City
Macomb Lutheran North
Marysville
Orchard Lake St. Mary’s
Brandon
Pontiac Notre Dame Prep
Richmond
St. Clair
Yale
BOYS: This is a really interesting regional. Orchard Lake St. Marys is favored but Yale and Goodrich could have strong says. Marysville and North Branch are the wildcards. This is anyone’s regional to take.
GIRLS: This is a wide open regional. Yale, North Branch, Goodrich, Marysville, and Bloomfield Hills Cranbrook-Kingswood could score big in this regional. This regional like the boys is wide
by Becky Andrus | Apr 28, 2025 | Recreation
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DNR News
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April 28, 2025
Contact: Paul Rogers, 616-260-8406
Red Flag Warning: Delay burning today, especially in northern Lower Peninsula
Michiganders, if you were planning to burn outside today – don’t. The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for Monday, with fire danger higher than normal across the entire Lower Peninsula and in the eastern portion of the Upper Peninsula.
“It’s a combination of warm temperatures, relatively low humidity and winds gusting to 25 miles per hour,” said Paul Rogers, fire prevention specialist for the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
Instead of burning waste left from the historic ice storm in late March, people who live in the affected area are advised to take debris to a collection station. Find a list of debris disposal sites on the state’s ice storm dashboard at Michigan.gov/IceStorm.
If you intend to burn leaves or yard debris, always check online for a burn permit to make sure weather conditions are safe for burning. In the southern Lower Peninsula, check with your local fire department or municipality to make sure conditions allow for safe burning.
Keep fire safety in mind
Never leave any fire unattended, even for a moment. Whenever you have finished with your campfire, make sure to drench it with water, stir the ashes and drench again.
Here are additional fire safety tips:
- Whenever you burn anything, keep a hose or other water source nearby.
- Prevent sparks. Keep trailer chains from dragging and don’t park hot equipment on dry grass.
- Don’t burn plastic, hazardous materials, foam or other household trash. This can release dangerous chemicals into the air.
- Use a burn barrel with a screen on top to burn paper, leaves and natural materials.
Learn more about fire safety at Michigan.gov/FireManagement.
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Following severe ice storms in northern Michigan, the Department of Natural Resources is assessing damage and conducting cleanup at several state parks, state park campgrounds, state forest campgrounds, boating access sites and state-managed trails. Find up-to-date information about closures, volunteer opportunities and more on the DNR storm recovery page.
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by Becky Andrus | Apr 24, 2025 | Regional News
Governor Whitmer Attends Departure Ceremony for Michigan Army National Guard Soldiers
LANSING, Mich. – Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer addressed 100 soldiers assigned to the Michigan Army National Guard’s (MIARNG) 3rd Battalion (General Support), 238th Aviation Regiment, (3-238th GSAB), along with their families and invited guests, at the Grand Ledge Armory as they prepare to depart for their deployment to Kosovo in support of U.S. European Command (EUCOM)
“It was an honor to join the Michigan Army National Guard’s 3-238th GSAB as they depart for their latest mission,” said Governor Whitmer. “The Michigan National Guard is known nationwide for their professionalism and dedication to protecting and serving their fellow Americans. As they once again answer the call of duty, we will continue to have their backs. Together, let’s continue to support our service members and military families and await their safe return.”
“As our Soldiers once again answer the call of duty, it is our solemn responsibility to stand firmly behind them,” said U.S. Army Major General Paul D. Rogers, adjutant general and director of the Michigan Department of Military and Veterans Affairs. “We remain committed to upholding our duty to service members and their families as we await their safe return. The unwavering strength, resilience and sacrifice demonstrated by military families during extended separations are indispensable to the success of our forces abroad. Just as they support their loved ones, so too shall we support them with unwavering commitment.”
The soldiers are joining the NATO-led Kosovo Force (KFOR) operation, which aims to maintain a safe and secure environment in the region and are anticipated to be deployed for up to a year. The unit’s last deployment was in 2020 to Kosovo in support of KFOR Operation Joint Guardian.
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by Becky Andrus | Mar 11, 2025 | Feature Writers, High School Sports
Written Saturday March 8th at 5:30 PM
Here is the regional previews for Girls Basketball set for Monday and Wednesday March 10th and 12th.
CLARKSTON vs Utica Eisenhower @ Lapeer
This is a really interesting matchup. The Wolves are the more veteran team taking on an Eagles team that is coming into this game with a lot of confidence. Clarkston came from 17 down on their home floor to stun Lake Orion 59-56 in overtime in an emotional rivalry game. Utica Eisenhower beat Stoney Creek 49-46 at Stoney Creek in a very controversial game. The interior matchup looks to be the key in this matchup and can Clarkston stop the full court trap Utica Eisenhower does??? It should be a really interesting matchup.
WEST BLOOMFIELD vs Grand Blanc @ Lapeer
This is a Division One State Finals rematch and also a rematch from a 76-39 Lakers win over the Bobcats on West Bloomfield’s senior night. The Bobcats will have an advantage on travel but West Bloomfield isn’t afraid of anyone. Usually the Lakers perform which they did against Orchard Lake St. Marys winning 41-36 on their home floor. This should be a really interesting matchup.
ROYAL OAK vs Warren Cousino @ St. Clair Shores Lakeview
The Ravens won their second straight district crown with a 42-35 win over Berkley on their home floor. Now they bring the baby green dinosaur to St. Clair Shores to have a rematch with Warren Cousino. The Patriots have not forgotten the 43-41 buzzer beater by Lucy Freytag last season in Warren. This looks to be a classic between these two teams. The winner will likely see Utica Ford II or Macomb Dakota in the regional final.
FERNDALE vs Redford Union @ Detroit Edison
The Eagles are coming off a convincing 62-28 district final rout of Madison Heights Lamphere. Ferndale has proven players despite the lack of depth. The Eagles should have no issue but they will have a tough one if they can get by Redford Union with Detroit Edison in the regional finals. It will be really interesting to see what happens.
