Former Cheboygan football star making impact at Ann Arbor school

PINCKNEY — Killian Miller knows the drill. Wake up early in the morning, make the 45-minute trip to Ann Arbor, go to class, head to football practice, then get home at some point later in the evening. He knows the traffic is wicked, but he’s fine with it. He knew transferring from Cheboygan High School to Ann Arbor Father Gabriel Richard following his junior year would be a tough decision. He also believed it was a necessary one to make in terms of his football future. FOOTBALL PARTICIPATION: How Michigan high schools are addressing problem of low football numbers POWDERPUFF FOOTBALL: Girls flag football game grabs Cheboygan homecoming spotlight in 2026 THOUGHTS, PICKS WEEK 8: Thoughts, predictions for Week 8 of Cheboygan-area football season “I wanted to change schools for football and see if we could get to the playoffs and get a little more exposure just because I was interested in playing in college,” Miller said. “Playing downstate and a lot closer to colleges and against better teams has helped with that.” With the Fighting Irish, Miller is making a name for himself with significant impact on both sides of the ball for the Irish, just as he did

'War of the World's at Fenton High School

Jackson College food hub sees growth despite economic challenges

Food insecurity continues to be a challenge for college students, and Jackson College has been working to address student needs through its new on-campus food pantry.

Martians dismantle Tigers for Metro Crown

Fenton —The Goodrich varsity football team continued its march toward Ford Field with a 49-14 rout of the Fenton Tigers in the Flint Metro League Championship game Friday night. With the victory, the Stars Division champion Martians extended their perfect season to 8-0. The Stripes Division champion Tigers fell...

LISD Earns Perfect School Bus Inspection Score for 15th Time in 16 Years

ADRIAN — Michigan State Police inspectors found no violations or mechanical defects in Lenawee Intermediate School District buses during their annual safety inspections. The district says its Transportation Department earned a perfect score for the fifteenth time in sixteen years. Inspections cover brakes, tires, steering, emergency exits, warning lights...

Chelsea School District: Advertisement for Campus Wide Renovation Bids

2019 Bond, Series 3: 2027 Campus Wide Renovations and Improvements Clark Project No. 19-2835 | Bid Release No. 11. The Chelsea School District Board of Education is soliciting sealed bids for renovations and improvements at multiple district facilities as part of the 2019 Bond, Series 3, Bid Release 11. PROJECT...

Report: Ann Arbor named second-best college town in U.S.

Ann Arbor, the home of the University of Michigan, has been named the second-best college town in the U.S., according to a new WalletHub report.

Harvest Elementary Climbs to No. 19 in Michigan School Rankings

Saline school rises 117 places in the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings. Harvest Elementary School in Saline has climbed 117 places to become one of Michigan’s top 20 public elementary schools, according to the newly released 2027 U.S. News & World Report rankings. The school rose from...

One of Blackman Township's Last One-Room Schools: Jackson County

Many of Jackson County's old one-room schools are demolished or turned into homes. This one in Blackman Township still stands just the way it once was...

HCS board president says lack of movement on super hire is 'shameful'

Hartland Consolidated Schools selected a superintendent search firm, despite concerns from some trustees about the cost and pace of the process, during a meeting Oct. 19. Hazard, Young, Attea and Associates (HYA) was approved 6-0, absent Jeff Campbell. The firm describes itself online as “a network of education experts that work for boards/trustees and administrators to recruit and develop great leaders, plan for the future, provide additional human resources to move critical projects and initiatives forward, and evaluate program and department effectiveness." HYA is based in Illinois. Under the agreement, the district will pay a base fee of $21,500, with additional fees for some services. Superintendent Chuck Hughes announced in July that he'll retire effective Dec. 31. Shortly thereafter, trustees formed a superintendent search committee including Board President Kristin Coleman, Treasurer Greg Keller and Trustee Glenn Gogoleski. The committee met three times between August and October, according to Keller. HYA “rose to the top” for consideration, he said, because it can cast a wider net than other firms. “As a board, we owe it to the community, staff, students and everyone else to ... put our best foot forward and spend a reasonable amount of money to do this the

UMMA Alumni Memorial Hall reopens after nine months of renovations

The Alumni Memorial Hall, a historic wing of the University of Michigan Museum of Art, reopened Oct. 10 after nine months of renovation. During renovations, the hall’s floors were renovated to marble, its artwork was replaced and its walls were repainted. In an interview with The Michigan Daily, Madeline...

Ypsilanti educator receives state award for excellence in teaching

Caroline MacGregor: You're listening to 89.1 WEMU. I'm Caroline MacGregor. And with me today is Aly Thompson and Daniel Giddings. Aly Thompson is a biology teacher at Washtenaw International. And Daniel Giddings is lead teacher and diploma program coordinator. Welcome to both of you!. Aly Thompson: Thank you!. Daniel Giddings:...

Ypsi Community Schools and Lincoln Consolidated Schools collaborate on learning initiative

As part of a new initiative between Ypsilanti Community Schools (YCS) and Lincoln Consolidated Schools (LCS), students in pre-K–12 classrooms have been delving into hands-on, project-based learning while their teachers see increased support and leadership. The 3P Champions Collaborative Learning Initiative, which is funded by a Toyota Driving Possibilities...

Chelsea Schools Implement Bus Attendance System

The Chelsea School District is rolling out a new Bus Attendance program that is a student ridership system allowing students to present their school-issued badge when getting on and off a school bus. The district said the system provides Transportation staff with additional information about student ridership and helps improve...

Michigan college town ranked as the second-best in the country

Ann Arbor, Michigan ranked No. 2 among America’s top college towns for 2027 in WalletHub’s study of 415 cities across 31 metrics, including affordability, academic quality and career opportunities. Austin, Texas, placed first, with Charlottesville, Virginia ranking third, followed by Raleigh, North Carolina, and Atlanta, Georgia, rounding out...

Detroit High School Opens at City Airport Where Students Can Learn to Fly Planes and Drones

Davis Aerospace Technical High School has returned to Coleman A. Young International Airport after 13 years away, giving students hands-on learning opportunities at a working airport. Students can learn to fly airplanes, study engineering and work toward drone certifications. The school provides aviation equipment and training to help students prepare...

Built Different: Howell's Bryce Kish Refuses to Slow Down

Howell senior Bryce Kish is quite simply the engine that keeps the Highlanders moving. “Well, he does it all… Offense, defense, special teams. He really does it all. [It’s] hard for him to come off the field because he means so much to this team,” said Howell Head Coach Brian Lewis.

10 Michigan High School Football Games to Watch: Week of Oct. 19, 2026

Week 9 brings a loaded schedule featuring major rivalry games, intriguing non-conference matchups, and opportunities for teams to build momentum heading into the postseason. From the Catholic High School League's Prep Bowl at Ford Field to important matchups across Metro Detroit, West Michigan, and Northern Michigan, here are 10 Michigan high school football games to watch for the week of October 19, 2026.

EMU President Kelly reaches out to Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti Regional Chamber

EMU President Dr. Brendan Kelly addresses the A2Y Chamber on October 21, 2026. Eastern Michigan University President Dr. Brendan Kelly wants to build a strong partnership between the school and the local business community. That’s the message he emphasized Wednesday morning while addressing the Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti Regional Chamber. Kelly...

Schoolcraft offering cooking class inspired by the film 'Ratatouille'

Schoolcraft College is offering the class "Food & Film: Explore Ratatouille French Cuisine. Students will learn how to cook French cuisine inspired by the film. The class is Wednesday, November 4th, from 6-8PM. To sign up visit, my.schoolcraft.edu/ppl/course-schedules/course/CES-2780.