In today's newsletter, James Crumbley found guilty of involuntary manslaughter, a strong cold front comes in this weekend and a recap of Biden's visit to Saginaw. |
Let's get ready for the weekend |
We have officially made it to the end of another week. Now is the perfect time to catch up on sleep if Daylight Savings Time still has you feeling sluggish from the time change. It's also a great opportunity to check out local events in your community. Cities across Michigan are gearing up to celebrate St. Patrick's Day this weekend with parades, restaurant specials and other activities. Here's how you can celebrate the holiday in Grand Rapids, Ann Arbor, Bay City, Muskegon, and Jackson County. Whether you decide to stay in for a cozy, relaxing weekend or partake in St. Paddy's Day festivities, have fun and be safe! |
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| Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer visited Bell's Brewery in Kalamazoo, Michigan on Thursday, March 14 to craft a special beer for an upcoming Pure Michigan tourism conference. (Photo provided by the Executive Office of the Governor) |
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As Biden departs Saginaw, councilman calls it ‘a day I’ll never forget’ |
Quick trip: President Joe Biden met with campaign supporters and Michigan politicians for a five-hour visit in Saginaw on Thursday. Officials described the trip as an effort to empower a “grassroots army” of volunteers to help Biden clinch a second term in the White House. Stopping by: Biden’s trip included a visit to a 131-year-old Victorian mansion owned by Saginaw Councilman Bill Ostash and school board leader Kevin Rooker. They were joined by Saginaw Mayor Brenda Moore and U.S. Rep. Dan Kildee (D-Flint Township). The councilman said the visit was "a day I’ll never forget." "This isn't the place for you": Some experts say college-educated residents' dissatisfaction with the Ottawa County board—which came out in a MLive-commissioned public opinion poll—could impact talent attraction and retention in county. |
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Father of Michigan School shooter found guilty of manslaughter |
Decision: A jury on Thursday, March 14, found James Crumbley, the father of Michigan school shooter Ethan Crumbley, guilty of manslaughter for the deaths of four Oxford High students murdered by his son. What's next: The 47-year-old is guilty of four counts of involuntary manslaughter, a crime punishable by up to 15 years in prison. James Crumbley, who shook his head following the verdict, is expected to be sentenced on April 9. The Crumbleys are believed to the first parents of a school shooter to ever be charged with manslaughter based on murders committed by their child. |
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Strong cold front ends our spring weather for a while |
Bye-bye warmth: Michigan's warmer than normal temperatures are coming to an end. A strong cold front is going to move straight south across Lower Michigan Saturday, dramatically changing the temperatures. By Sunday afternoon it will feel like winter once again. Saving money: It’s been the warmest winter on record for parts of Michigan, which means the state has saved money on clearing roads from snow and ice. The state expects to use 175,000 less tons of deicing salt this winter than they typically would, according to the Michigan Department of Transportation. Reduced road salt use comes with a savings of about $10 million, the state estimated. Also in the Midwest: Chunks of hail as big as softballs pelted Kansas and Missouri during a storm Wednesday night, The Associated Press reports. Some are calling it “gorilla hail,” a term coined by Grand Rapids storm chaser Reed Timmer, according to AP reporter Jim Salter. |
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Juwan Howard, Michigan athletic director address Howard’s job security |
What's next: After Michigan finished the basketball season 8-24 on Wednesday, setting a record for most losses in program history, Juwon Howard's head coaching position might be in jeopardy. Because of that record, how lopsided many of the losses were, and the general direction of the program over the last few years, it’s no guarantee Howard will return for a sixth season. High school basketball:Wyoming Tri-unity Christian withstood everything during Thursday’s Division 4 state semifinal against St. Ignace, from strong 3-point shooting by the Saints early to a second-half technical foul, and St. Ignace putting together a 9-0 run and a 7-0 run. New job: Jon Sanderson has left Michigan, but he’s staying in the Big Ten. The former strength and conditioning coach for the Michigan men’s basketball program has been hired by Illinois, the school announced on Thursday night. |
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‘Governor’s Whitbier’: Bell’s latest brew crafted by Whitmer with Michigan-made ingredients |
Michigan made: Bell’s Brewery received a special visitor Thursday as Gov. Gretchen Whitmer worked alongside staff members to brew up her own craft brew for an upcoming tourism conference. Best new brewery: Seedz pub near New Buffalo has just been named the top new brewery in the entire country by USA Today, ahead of some of the top new brewpubs located in places like Chicago, North Carolina and Seattle. Wheels on the bus: Portillo’s is bringing its huge Beef Bus to Michigan March 21-30 to serve up its famous Chicago-style hot dogs and Italian beef sandwiches, among other menu items. |
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Another week is in the books! Time to start preparing for the weekend. Find the latest Michigan news at MLive.com. While you're there, consider becoming a subscriber. Do something that brings you joy this weekend! — Cara Hackett |
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