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The Detroit News

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Wolverine meets Wolverine: Hugh Jackman joins Michigan football

Michigan football has unveiled a special "X" factor ahead of its rivalry matchup against Michigan State. Actor Hugh Jackman, who played Marvel superhero Wolverine across 10 films, is set to serve as an honorary captain for the Wolverine football team in Saturday's game against the Spartans . More: Michigan-Michigan State predictions: Who wins the annual in-state showdown? UM Football announced the special appearance in a social media post shared online about 24 hours ahead of kickoff. .oembed-frame { width: 100%; height: 100%; margin: 0; border: 0; } View this post on Instagram A post shared by Michigan Football (@umichfootball) In the short clip, Jackman, wearing a maize and blue hat and track jacket, says he's excited to support the Wolverines on Saturday."From one Wolverine to the entire Wolverine nation, I'm so pumped to be the honorary captain for the big rivalry, the big game, in the Big House tomorrow," the actor says. "Go Blue!" The 58-year-old Australian also joked that he was even ready to suit up and hit the gridiron. "Is it a simple mistake that I haven't received the playbook yet, on purpose??!" he wrote on Instagram . Michigan (5-3, 2-3 Big Ten) and Michigan State (2-6, 0-5)

Ann Arbor, MI · 1d

The Mary Sue

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Michigan fans arrive at the Ann Arbor Golf Club to tailgate. Then researchers ask them to step into 2 yurts and donate their urine: ‘The Piss Off’

Could your urine be used for good? According to some researchers who are hosting The Piss Off in Michigan, the answer is yes, as some researchers in Michigan prepare to use the football rivalry between Michigan and Michigan State to test a “peecycling” program on a stadium-level scale for the first time. Researchers from Michigan […]

Ann Arbor, MI · 23h

News-Herald

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Zac Brown Band brings Vegas energy to town, topping a busy metro area music weekend

It’s been a year of love, fear and a lot of work for Zac Brown and the band that bears his name. During the past 11 months, the Zac Brown band released its ambitious ninth studio album, “Love & Fear” — the first Brown produced entirely by himself — and supported it with eight shows at the Sphere in Las Vegas during December and January. And since July, the Grammy Award-winning group, which has 14 No. 1 Country singles to its credit, has been on the road with a show designed to bring some of the Sphere flavor to more modest venues.

Detroit, MI · 1d
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94.9 WMMQ

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The 1852 Octagon House Secluded in the Jackson County Countryside

Built in 1852, this octagon farmhouse near Parma sits relatively unnoticed by passersby...

Jackson County, MI · 10d

fox2detroit.com

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Olympic gold medalist Evan Bates to perform at Detroit Tree Lighting

Ann Arbor native, Evan Bates, stops by Fox 2 Detroit Live with Brandon Hudson to talk about his plans off the ice, how fans can catch him and his wife at the tree lighting ceremony and the local pet store he loves since being back home!

Detroit, MI · 1d

wlen.com

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Jackson County historical society to debut coal mining book Nov. 4

JACKSON — A new book on Jackson County’s coal mining history will debut Wednesday, November 4, at the Jackson County Michigan Historical Society’s annual gathering. Society President and local historian Maurice Imhoff will discuss his book, “The Mines Below.”. It traces the industry from the discovery...

Jackson County, MI · 2d

1240 The Ticket

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Patrick Stewart Conducted Michigan's Marching Band In Star Trek Theme, Told Wolverines To Beat Ohio State

Patrick Stewart took the podium with Michigan's marching band two decades ago, leading them through the Star Trek theme before rallying the team to face Ohio State.

Ann Arbor, MI · 1d

toledofreepress.com

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Whitehouse plans rezoning for library

WHITEHOUSE – For the past month, the Toledo-Lucas County Public Library (TLCPL) has been holding community listening sessions to gather input on the future Whitehouse Branch Library. At the same time, the Village of Whitehouse has applied to rezone the 6.6 acres it owns on the northwest corner of...

Whitehouse, OH · 1d

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AADL celebrates books and authors with annual Printmaking Festival and A2 Community Bookfest

This story is part of a series about arts and culture in Washtenaw County. It is made possible by the Ann Arbor Art Center, Destination Ann Arbor, the University of Michigan Arts Initiative, and the University Musical Society. Next weekend, the Ann Arbor District Library (AADL) celebrates books and authors...

Ann Arbor, MI · 1d

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Findlay’s Freedom 250 Poster Highlights Hancock County History

Findlay, Ohio – The City of Findlay is proud to unveil its submission to the Freedom 250 City Art Poster Project, a collaborative initiative with the National Endowment of the Arts and The United States Conference of Mayors (USCM). The project encourages communities across the country to celebrate their local histories and showcase the stories, people and places that contribute to our shared national identity.

Findlay, OH · 2d

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Sandusky County offers history and flashlight tours of former jail in Fremont

FREMONT, Ohio (WTVG) - Sandusky County is hosting one last history and flashlight tour this season of a former jail on Fremont’s Croghan Street that held inmates less than 40 years ago. The building now holds the county commissioners’ and coroner’s offices. History of the jail. John...

Sandusky County, OH · 3d

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Nov. 7-8 Fallen Timbers Art Festival: Art, wine, food and fun

MAUMEE – Art, wine, food and fun – that’s what the Anthony Wayne Area Arts Commission will deliver during its sixth annual Fallen Timbers Arts Festival, Nov. 7-8 in what is now Timbers Town Center in Maumee. Sarah Vanni is one of 35 local artists invited to...

Maumee, OH · 3d

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North Baltimore Public Library to host painting class for adults

The North Baltimore Public Library invites adults ages 18 and older to participate in a painting workshop on Wednesday, Nov. 18, at 6:30 p.m. Erika Miklovic of Happy Camper Art Studio will lead the class in the library’s Wolfe Community Room. Participants will create a festive pumpkin painting on...

North Baltimore, OH · 2d

toledofreepress.com

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Immersive land acknowledgement planned for new TMA opening

TOLEDO – Last week, the Toledo Museum of Art pulled back a bit of the curtain on one specific facet of their massive remodeling project. During a TMA town hall in April of 2026, Adam Levine, the director of the TMA, walked Toledoans through the changes that were forthcoming to the museum’s gallery space.

Toledo, OH · 2d

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Erie County museum offers visitors a boatload of rich maritime history | Hittin’ the Town

SANDUSKY, Ohio (WTVG) - So much of our local history is connected to the waterways that run through our region, from streams and rivers to Lake Erie. And there’s an Erie County museum that celebrates the rich maritime history of the Sandusky Bay area. Water is the life blood...

Erie County, OH · 1d

NewsForce 24/7

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Defiance County Backs Republicans in Unofficial Results; Library Levy Fails

Defiance County voters backed Republican candidates across the top of the ballot in the Nov. 3 general election, according to the Defiance County Board of Elections’ unofficial canvass summary, while rejecting a library levy and approving a city charter amendment that prohibits a data center in Defiance. The board reported 14,795 ballots cast out of […]

Defiance County, OH · 1d

continentalenews.com

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CHS Drama Department “The Jungle Book” – Meet the Cast

Performances of Continental High School Drama Department’s “The Jungle Book” are scheduled for Friday November 13 ar 7 pm, Saturday November 14 at 7 pm, and Sunday November 15 at 2:30 pm. Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for senior citizens and high school students, and $5 for all others. Tickets will be available at the door or check the Continental Drama Department Facebook page for presale information.

Continental, OH · 2d

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Black Swamp Players invites audiences into the unsettling world of ‘The Minutes’

Most theatregoers are accustomed to a pre-show “silence your devices” speech delivered in-character. Besides being a reliably fun bit (thank you, King Lear, I nearly forgot to turn off my cell phone), the speech is an invitation to the audience to start buying into the fiction. Black Swamp...

Bowling Green, OH · 4d

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Local author’s dreams come true after opening ‘Lit and Lore’ bookstore in Fremont

FREMONT, Ohio (WTVG) - A local author decided to bring back a bookstore to Fremont, and you could say she did it for the plot. Olivia Jenkins hopes the opening of Lit and Lore will start a new chapter in Fremont. Jenkins wants the bookstore to be a safe haven...

Fremont, OH · 5d