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Southern Michigan communities turn to regional management of growing deer herds

On opposite sides of the state, Kent County, and the cities of Farmington Hills, Farmington and Southfield, have turned to regional coalitions to manage growing deer populations.

Kent County, MI · 1d

The State News, Michigan State University

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Michigan, MSU fans donate 237 gallons of urine at 'Piss Off' for fertilizer research

For Michigan State University alumnus Trevor Peterson, the name alone was enough to sell him on the idea. Peterson and his friends waited in line for the "Piss Off," a research competition he learned aboutthrough social media. The name came up in the friends' group chat, and they instantly knew participation was mandatory while tailgating in Ann Arbor. "It's a little bit about the competition, but also at the same time, the competition is the fun part," Peterson said. "I'm also happy to provide research for the soil and fertilizer." However funny and gimmicky the promotion sounds, it worked. The researchers received exactly what they wanted: as much urine as they could get to turn into nutrient-rich fertilizer. The competition, organized by researchers at the University of Michigan and MSU, was designed for a process referred to as pee-cycling. Researchers at both universities are interested in extracting nutrients from human urine to eventually use it as a natural, nutrient-rich agricultural fertilizer. The fertilizer will be used at U-M's Matthaei Botanical Gardens and Nichols Arboretum and MSU's W.K. Kellogg Biological Station. In total, the "Piss Off" movement accumulated more than 237 gallons of urine. U-M fans won the competition by a

East Lansing, MI · 1d

WLNS

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Village of Brooklyn launches ‘Brooklyn Bucks’ ahead of holiday season

A new way to shop locally is now available in the village of Brooklyn.

Brooklyn, MI · 1d

WLNS

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Ingham County residents speak out against data centers

Community push back on data centers has been effective in halting two development plans in the Greater Lansing area.

Ingham County, MI · 2d

wlen.com

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Tecumseh School Board Awards Pool Demolition Bid

TECUMSEH — The Tecumseh Public Schools Board of Education has awarded a bid package for the demolition of the former Tecumseh Community Pool, with work set to begin next spring. Board members voted unanimously to approve a comprehensive package of 17 bids for 17 contractors totaling $2.315 million and...

Tecumseh, MI · 1d

Livingston Daily | Daily Press & Argus

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Brighton considers altering setback rules for new chicken ordinance

Brighton councilmembers are split over whether to make changes to the municipality's chicken ordinance, just nine months after approving it. Brighton City Council approved an ordinance allowing residents to keep up to six chickens for personal use with a permit in February. Commercial uses, such as selling eggs, remain prohibited. Councilmember Susan Gardner wants officials to consider reducing the required setback from ten feet to five. She said accessory structures should have a common five-foot setback, so chicken coops can later be repurposed. "In the beginning, we do compare surrounding areas," Gardner said during a meeting Nov. 10. "We consider what has worked (well) in other communities — but then when you apply it to your own community, it gives an opportunity to get some feedback or maybe have a little bit of reflection on what’s working or maybe what could be changed.” Mayor Pro-Tem Jim Bohn opposed changing the ordinance, arguing the discussion was only coming up because one resident “created his own hardship” by putting up a chicken coop before chickens were permitted. Gardner said the discussion wasn't intended to appease anyone but to consider what's best for the community. She noted councilmembers have revisited and changed other

Brighton, MI · 1d

thesalinepost.com

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City Council Reaches Agreement With Chosen Interim City Manager

Saline City Council voted 6-1 to authorize Mayor Brian Marl and the city attorney to sign an employment agreement with Elke Doom, who will be the interim city manager. The city will pay Doom $160,000 annually for as long as she holds the role. The city will provide her with a computer and phone, which she must return when her agreement ends. Doom, a consultant who helps communities find city managers, may devote time outside of normal business hours to her business.

Saline, MI · 1d

MLive

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Sharpshooting program being explored to help reduce Fenton’s deer population

FENTON, MI – The city of Fenton is looking to address issues related to its growing deer population with a controlled sharpshooting program. During its Oct. 26 meeting, the Fenton City Council approved a request from the Fenton Police Department to submit a Deer Damage and Conflict Resolution Plan to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.

Fenton, MI · 1d

100.5 The River

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Ever Wonder How Michigan Moves a 60-Foot Christmas Tree?

Escorts. Special permits. A low trailer. Maybe a pole car. And one windy day at the Mackinac Bridge could change everything. Here's what it could take to get Michigan's giant Christmas tree to Lansing.

Michigan · 1d

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Vista Maria Opens Michigan's First Housing Program for Women Veterans in Dearborn Heights

John D. Dingell VA Medical Center — Referral Source for Women Veterans. Vista Maria is converting four buildings on its Dearborn Heights campus into transitional housing for women veterans and their children, with the nonprofit saying the project will eventually create 56 units serving more than 80 women and kids. The first building alone is designed to hold 14 women and four children, part of what organizers describe as the only program of its kind in Michigan built specifically around housing women veterans and their families.

Dearborn Heights, MI · 1d

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Ann Arbor DDA testing out trash corrals to tidy up downtown State Street

The Ann Arbor Downtown Development Authority is testing out streetside trash corrals along downtown State Street. This initiative comes after numerous complaints from residents and businesses about trash management. State Street businesses have been putting their waste on downtown sidewalks because they lack alleyway access to have dumpsters. Sandra Andrade...

Ann Arbor, MI · 1d

stockbridgecommunitynews.com

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Historical Society announces new book on county’s forgotten coal mining history

Information provided by the JCM Historical Society. October 13, 2026. The Jackson County Michigan Historical Society is pleased to announce the completion of its newest publication, “The Mines Below: Coal Mining in Jackson County,” written and researched by society president and local historian Maurice Imhoff. The book examines a largely forgotten industry that once operated beneath the streets, neighborhoods, and farmland of Jackson County, employing hundreds of workers and supplying coal to homes, businesses, factories, and railroads.

Jackson County, MI · 1d

WLNS

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Howell Township poised to pass NDA ban for township officials, employees

After a data center non-disclosure agreement controversy rocked Howell Township, its board of trustees are now poised to pass a ban on township officials and employees from signing NDAs via local ordinance.

Howell, MI · 1d

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Van Buren Township Supervisor discusses data center deal

In October, the Van Buren Township Planning Commission granted final site plan approval to Project Cannoli, a massive 1-Gigawatt hyperscale data center. The facility is being developed by Panattoni Development Co., with Google as the end user, and sits on a 282-acre site north of I-94 between Haggerty and Hannan Roads.

Belleville, MI · 1d

thesuntimesnews.com

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Symons Students Walk, Sing as Milan Veterans Day Tradition Returns

Second graders at Symons Elementary School walked the mile from their school to the Veterans Wall in Milan Nov. 11 to sing beneath the American flag. They were joined by American Heritage Girls and Trailmen, who also sang and led the Pledge of Allegiance and the National Anthem as residents gathered to listen.

Milan, MI · 1d

thelivingstonpost.com

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Three energy projects converge on rural Cohoctah: ‘I’m going to see nothing but black panels, metal and destruction’

Joann Haas was two months pregnant in 1985 when she bought an old farmhouse on Fleming Road in Cohoctah Township. Over the years, she turned it into a home where she raised her son and hoped to spend the rest of her life. “I look out my picture window right...

Cohoctah Township, MI · 2d

wlen.com

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Lenawee County Committee Approves Prescription Coverage Changes for 2027

ADRIAN — The Lenawee County Personnel Ways and Means Committee has recommended changes to employee prescription drug coverage beginning January 1, 2027. County Administrator Kim Murphy presented the proposed changes as a way to control rising health insurance costs. The current prescription copays of $10, $40 and $80 would move to a tiered structure with $20 and $60 copays, 50% coinsurance for certain prescriptions, and 20% and 25% coinsurance for specialty drugs.

Lenawee County, MI · 9h

spectrumlocalnews.com

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Van Buren Township residents push to recall officials over Google data center

VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, Mich. — A group of Van Buren Township residents is collecting signatures to recall elected officials over their support for a proposed Google data center. The effort follows months of opposition to the 282-acre development along Haggerty Road, known as Project Cannoli. Organizers with the Recall...

Wayne County, MI · 2d

thesuntimesnews.com

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Milan Township Tables Power Plant Rules After Public Pushback

Milan Township officials are taking more time to develop regulations for natural gas power plants after residents and environmental advocates raised concerns about air pollution, nearby schools and emergency preparedness. The Planning Commission voted Nov. 10 to table proposed zoning amendments until December, following a public hearing that drew speakers...

Milan, MI · 7h

thenarrativematters.com

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The Mid-Week Rundown: Overturned Elections, Stolen Supercars, and a U-M Coaching Bloodbath: Michigan Shockwave Hits Metro Detroit

Overview: Between November 7 and November 11, 2026, Metro Detroit and Michigan experienced major seismic shifts across politics, crime, and sports. Key developments include Hamtramck swearing in Mayor Muheeth Mahmood after a court-ordered recount, Detroit settling the Leland House dispute for $500,000, high-profile arrests for Ford parts theft and human trafficking, Michigan football firing offensive coordinator Jason Beck, and the launch of the PWHL Detroit Clutch.

Ann Arbor, MI · 2d