Open in NewsBreak

Forestville

See all locations
Customize your news
45°F
publisher avatar

Business

The Times Herald

partner publisher · 8.2K followers
article img

Historic Brass Rail prepares to reopen with family traditions intact

PORT HURON, MI — Nearly 90 years after Helen David transformed her family's ice cream parlor into the Brass Rail, the historic downtown bar is preparing to welcome customers back for another Tom and Jerry season. The Brass Rail, located at 410 Huron Ave., is scheduled to reopen Wednesday, Nov. 18, following extensive renovations that took longer than originally anticipated. For Tony Abou-Ganim, a Port Huron native, longtime bartender and relative of David, the project is about preserving a family legacy and a tradition that has become part of the city's identity. In late 2025, Abou-Ganim partnered with local real estate developer Jimmy Radatz to purchase and restore the Brass Rail , returning the business to family ownership. Renovations uncover more than expected The bar operated during the 2025 Tom and Jerry season before closing Jan. 1 for renovations. The original goal was to reopen June 15, 2026 — the 89th anniversary of its founding. But renovations uncovered additional work that needed to be completed before reopening. "It turned into a much larger project than we originally envisioned when we ran Tom and Jerry's last season," Abou-Ganim said. The work included electrical, plumbing and heating and cooling upgrades, asbestos removal

Port Huron, MI · 1d

michiganagtoday.com

website

Michigan Harvest Makes History, but Tuscola County’s Carl Bednarski Warns: ‘Average Yields Don’t Cut It This Year’

Record-setting dry weather across Michigan’s Thumb region has pushed the 2026 row-crop harvest into the history books ahead of schedule. But inside combine cabs from Saginaw Bay to the Ohio border, early relief over swift field progress is quickly giving way to financial calculation. With corn and soybean harvest...

Tuscola County, MI · 2d
article img

Huron Daily Tribune

partner publisher · 4.0K followers
article img

Thumb Bank & Trust names Karissa Smith Bad Axe branch manager

Smith brings more than 20 years of retail banking experience to her role, including previous leadership as a branch manager.

Bad Axe, MI · 20h

The Times Herald

partner publisher · 8.2K followers
article img

St. Clair County homes could qualify for no-cost energy upgrades

Blue Water Community Action is accepting applications from St. Clair County and Flint residents for a program that could provide qualifying households with no-cost improvements aimed at making homes more energy efficient. The Weatherization Assistance Program can help eligible households reduce energy waste, improve home comfort and lower heating and cooling costs, according to a community announcement. Available services may include attic, wall or crawlspace insulation, air sealing to reduce drafts, heating system evaluations and eligible improvements, ventilation work and home safety improvements. Both homeowners and renters may qualify. Landlord authorization is required for rental properties. The program is not intended for emergency home repairs. Services depend on eligibility, available funding, a home assessment and scheduling. How to apply for weatherization assistance Residents interested in the program are asked to complete and print the Weatherization Application Packet, then mail or drop off the completed application at the address listed at the top of the application. All signatures must be handwritten on the printed application. Electronic signatures will not be accepted. Applicants also can contact Blue Water Community Action's Weatherization Department at 810-982-8541 or weatherization@bwcaa.org, or visit bwcaa.org . More: How much did President Trump's visit cost Port Huron? Weatherization program

St Clair County, MI · 1d

The US Sun

partner publisher · 2.9M followers

Shuttered Dairy Queen on verge of second life as beloved ice cream shop hits the market

WHILE ice cream lovers are currently being left to crave their local Dairy Queen’s Blizzards, the shop may soon be given a second life. The owner of the freestanding Dairy Queen Chill franchised location has listed it for sale, and it’ll run the buyer a cool $510,000. The...

Ypsilanti, MI · 13h

The Financial Wire

partner publisher · 66.0K followers

Senior homeowners in West Virginia, Michigan, New York, Florida and Rhode Island face property tax exemption deadlines running from Dec. 1, 2026 to March 15, 2027

The first of five local property tax cutoffs for older homeowners lands Dec. 1, when West Virginia’s window for a $20,000 homestead exemption closes. Michigan’s Ann Arbor follows with a Dec. 14 poverty-exemption deadline, then New York’s Town of Conklin and Florida’s Pinellas County on March 1 and Pawtucket, Rhode Island, on March 15. Each... The post Senior homeowners in West Virginia, Michigan, New York, Florida and Rhode Island face property tax exemption deadlines running from Dec. 1, 2026 to March 15, 2027 appeared first on The Financial Wire .

West Virginia · 2d

Publishers Weekly

website

Joe Gable, Manager of First Borders Bookstore, Dies at 81

Joe Gable, who was the longtime manager of the first Borders Book Shop in Ann Arbor, Mich., died on November 2. He was 81. Three years after Tom and Louis Borders opened their first store in 1971, Gable was one of the brothers’ first hires and is credited with helping to set the standards for all the stores that were to come.

Ann Arbor, MI · 3d

whatnow.com

website

Scooter’s Coffee Franchisees Building New Location in Saline

The coffee chain continues expanding around the Great Lakes State with the help of franchisees. A new Scooter’s Coffee location is listed at 6961 E Michigan Avenue in Saline. This is another franchised cafe from owner Anthony Vella. Right now, he and the team are anticipating a January opening date depending on the buildout process.

Saline, MI · 1d

fox2detroit.com

website

Oakland County cracking down on illicit massage businesses

The task force has been working with communities to shut down illicit massage parlors and last month they raided one in Commerce and one in Novi owned by a mother and son they say were involved in human trafficking.

Oakland County, MI · 1d

Yahoo!

website

Northern Michigan’s Cherry Republic opens first shop in Metro Detroit

BIRMINGHAM, MI - Every product you can think of that's made with cherries can probably be found at this store. Northern Michigan-based cherry products company Cherry Republic has opened its first Metro Detroit shop. Located at 243 W. Maple Rd. in downtown Birmingham, the new store has all of the...

Birmingham, MI · 2d

ClickOnDetroit.com

website

Why is my power out? DTE schedules planned outages in Metro Detroit

DEARBORN HEIGHTS – More than 100 Dearborn Heights residents will be temporarily without power on Wednesday as DTE Electric conducts service updates in the area. The utility says the first outage will take place between 10 a.m. and noon, affecting around 55 customers along Joy Road near Beech Daly Road. A second outage from 1-3 p.m. Wednesday will impact 105 customers in the Hines Drive, Joy Road and Beech Daly Road area.

Dearborn Heights, MI · 21h

theshopmag.com

website

Toyota Battery Center of North America Unveiled at Michigan R&D Campus

The next chapter of Toyota’s electrification transformation incudes the opening of the Toyota Battery Center of North America (TBC) in Saline, Michigan. The new facility gives the brand’s Michigan-based battery teams increased capabilities to evaluate and develop technology across the full battery development cycle, from sourcing raw materials to customer applications to recycling, officials stated in a press release.

Saline, MI · 1d

Realtor.com News & Insights

partner publisher · 29.4K followers

Monroe Inventory Grows as Homes Move Off the Market Faster

Monroe buyers found more homes to choose from as inventory grew, yet listings moved off the market faster, so acting quickly still matters.

Monroe, MI · 2d

mitechnews.com

website

Michigan Economic Report: Manufacturing Growth Slows, Detroit Unemployment Rises as State Economy Sends Mixed Signals

LANSING — Michigan’s economy is showing signs of slowing as 2026 draws to a close, with weakening manufacturing orders in West Michigan, rising unemployment in metro Detroit and significant questions about the size of the state’s workforce. Meanwhile, employment reports from the Michigan Department of Technology, Management...

Michigan · 1d

whmi.com

website

Brighton Township Seeks Applicants For Treasurer Appointment

Brighton Township is putting out the call for a new treasurer. The Charter Township of Brighton is accepting applications from qualified individuals interested in serving as Treasurer for the remainder of the current term, running from January 2027 through November 2028. The vacancy provides an opportunity for an eligible Township...

Brighton, MI · 2d

thesuntimesnews.com

website

Chelsea Area Fire Authority Seeks Fire Chief to Build Team and Guide Department’s Future

The Chelsea Area Fire Authority (CAFA) is seeking its next Fire Chief, offering an experienced fire and emergency medical services leader the opportunity to build a strong team, strengthen organizational practices, and help shape the future of emergency services in the Chelsea area. Serving the City of Chelsea and Lima,...

Chelsea, MI · 20h

WXYZ

website

Pizza shop to close after friction with landlord

PLYMOUTH, Mich. (WXYZ) — A popular pizza shop in Plymouth is about to close its doors. Old Village General Pizza has hosted pizza-making classes and concerts since opening two years ago. But now the owner said he's being told his lease won't be renewed. Anthony Giglio said when he...

Plymouth, MI · 5d

wlen.com

website

Michigan Works! hosts November hiring events and career workshops

LENAWEE CO. — Michigan Works agencies are hosting hiring events and career workshops across the state this month as part of National Career Development Month. High school students from Monroe and Washtenaw counties are among those expected to attend MiCareerQuest Southeast on November 17 in Novi. The event gives...

Washtenaw County, MI · 4d

MLive

publisher · 111.3K followers

Northern Michigan’s Cherry Republic opens first shop in Metro Detroit

Birmingham, MI · 2d