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'I about checked every box I started out to do'
By Armond Feffer/Missourian,Michelle Gutierrez/Missourian,Liv Paggiarino/Missourian,Jenna Kieser/Missourian,Clayton Steward/Missourian,Tristen Rouse/Missourian,Kit Wiberg/Missourian,Ezra Bitterman,Harshawn Ratanpal,Fred Anklam,Mark Horvit JEFFERSON CITY - Tuesday marks the beginning of a new era for Gov. Mike Parson as party primary elections begin the process of selecting his successor.
A Chance to Dance
A Chance to Dance nonprofit presented its 10th anniversary recital Saturday at The Clarion at Brazosport College in Lake Jackson. 1 of 12 A Chance to Dance Baylee Lewis performs a solo on stage during the Chance to Dance recital Saturday at The Clarion. Lewis also performed with a group of her peers throughout the program. A Chance to Dance Victoria Adams dances on stage during the Chance to Dance recital Saturday at The Clarion on Saturday.
Brazos Mall Kids Day
Brazos Mall hosted a Kids Day on Saturday, sponsored by Community Health Network. The event featured dozens of activities for kids, including a reptile petting zoo, volleyball and more. 1 of 7 Brazos Mall Kids Day Max Lopez, 8, swings at a ball while practicing his baseball skills Saturday during Kids Day at Brazos Mall. The mall hosted a number of activities throughout the building for kids the weekend before area public schools reopen for the new year.
Freeport KidFest
Families gathered to beat the heat with water slides, a petting zoo and more on Saturday at Freeport’s annual KidFest. 1 of 9 Freeport KidFest A girl slides down one of several water slides at KidFest on Saturday in downtown Freeport. The summer event featured a DJ, food and a petting zoo. Freeport KidFest A girl plays in the splash pad in downtown Freeport on Saturday during KidFest. Dozens of local families gathered for the event to beat the heat.
Paws on the Catwalk
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2021 Brazoria County spelling bee
The Brazoria County Spelling Bee was held at Lake Jackson Intermediate School on Tuesday. After 18, rounds, Rasco Middle School fifth-grader Emerson Montgomery won the spelling bee with the word "frailty." Montgomery, who also won the spelling bee last year, will advance to compete in an online version of the Houston Spelling Bee next month.
Louisville bans 'no-knocks' after Breonna Taylor's death
Breonna Taylor's name is seen on a window on UM's campus as a peaceful protest walks past in Ann Arbor, Mich. on Tuesday, June 2, 2020. Taylor was shot and killed by Louisville police officers in March. Taylor's murder is one of several that lead to police brutality protests nationwide.
Louisville bans 'no-knocks' after Breonna Taylor's death
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer called Wednesday for policy changes to prevent police abuses following the killings of George Floyd and other black people, backing continuing education for officers in Michigan and legislation that would require training on implicit bias and de-escalation techniques.
The Latest: NYC mayor ends curfew 'effective immediately'
WASHINGTON (AP) — Massive demonstrations against racism and police brutality filled some of the nation’s most famous cityscapes Saturday, with tens of thousands of people marching peacefully in scenes that were more often festive than tense.
Ann Arbor cyclists ride in silence for victims of police brutality
33 Ann Arbor Bike Ride of Silence ANN ARBOR, MI -- Hundreds of bike bells chimed as activists and community members spoke before cyclists embarked on a six mile silent bike ride around Ann Arbor on Friday evening. The bike ride, organized by Survivors Speak and the Bicycle Alliance of Washtenaw, was held in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement and victims of police brutality.
Whitmer backs police changes after deaths of Floyd, others
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Whitmer backs police changes after deaths of Floyd, others
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer called Wednesday for policy changes to prevent police abuses following the killings of George Floyd and other black people, backing continuing education for officers in Michigan and legislation that would require training on implicit bias and de-escalation techniques.
Whitmer backs police changes after deaths of Floyd, others
Michigan head football coach Jim Harbaugh attends a Black Lives Matter peaceful protest in Ann Arbor, Mich., on Tuesday, June 2, 2020. Ann Arbor police chief Michael Cox and other officers walked with demonstrators who are protesting the death of George Floyd, who died after he was restrained by Minneapolis police in custody on May 25 in Minnesota.
Whitmer backs police changes after deaths of Floyd, others
Breonna Taylor's name is seen on a window on UM's campus as a peaceful protest walks past in Ann Arbor, Mich. on Tuesday, June 2, 2020. Taylor was shot and killed by Louisville police officers in March. Taylor's murder is one of several that lead to police brutality protests nationwide.
Chelsea high school staff surprise the senior class with socially distant celebrations
Jenna Kieser | jkieser@mlive.com Chelsea high school senior Olivia Blissick reacts to staff members from the high school delivering a yard sign on Thursday, April 23, 2020. Around 49 staff members volunteered to place the signs in the yards of all 210 seniors at the school, in recognition of their accomplishments. In-person classes and graduation have been cancelled this year due to the COVID-19 outbreak.
Photos: Ann Arbor blanketed in springtime snow
Snow blankets Ann Arbor on Friday, April 17, 2020. Southeast Michigan was forecast to get 1-4 inches of snow throughout the day. (Jenna Kieser | jkieser@mlive.com) ANN ARBOR -- Springtime snow fell throughout the day in Ann Arbor on Friday, making for some striking outdoor sights in quiet times.
Ann Arbor residents enjoy the warm weather while maintaining social distancing guidelines
Jenna Kieser | jkieser@mlive.com A couple kayaks down the Huron river at Island Park in Ann Arbor on Wednesday, April 8, 2020. The warm weather drew residents out of their homes, while keeping social distancing in mind. ANN ARBOR -- The warm spring weather on Wednesday drew Ann Arbor residents from their homes a month after the first confirmed coronavirus case in Michigan. The temperature reached as high as 70 degrees on Wednesday afternoon.
Michigan Medicine begins collecting protective gear donations for health care workers and patients
Jenna Kieser 5/8 jkieser@mlive.com Xiaoxi Zhang unloads a suitcase filled with donations as Katie Doyle helps collect them at the North Campus Research Complex on Saturday, March 21, 2020. Zhang walked from North Campus to bring whatever medical supplies she had herself. Michigan Medicine is asking for donations of medical supplies amid the coronavirus outbreak. Supplies needed include disposable face masks, hand sanitizer, disposable gloves, among others.
Michigan Medicine begins collecting protective gear donations for health care workers and patients
Jenna Kieser | jkieser@mlive.com Xiaoxi Zhang unloads a suitcase filled with donations as Katie Doyle helps collect them at the North Campus Research Complex on Saturday, March 21, 2020. Zhang walked from North Campus to bring whatever medical supplies she had herself. Michigan Medicine is asking for donations of medical supplies amid the coronavirus outbreak. Supplies needed include disposable face masks, hand sanitizer, disposable gloves, among others.
Ann Arbor Distilling Co. gives out free hand sanitizer
Jenna Kieser | jkieser@mlive.com Stephanie Lally wears St. Patrick's Day attire while picking up free hand sanitizer from Ann Arbor Distilling Co. with her 6-year-old son Kyle on Tuesday, March 17, 2020. The distillery is giving away free hand sanitizer made from their neutral grain spirit. Customers are encouraged to bring their own containers for the hand sanitizer. ANN ARBOR -- A steady flow of customers entered Ann Arbor Distilling Co. in search of free hand sanitizer on Tuesday, March 17.
Scenes as students arrive for the last day of school before closings
Jenna Kieser | jkieser@mlive.com Students show up for school at Bach elementary on Friday, March 13, 2020. Michigan governor Gretchen Whitmer ordered all k-12 schools be closed for the next three weeks amid coronavirus fears. ANN ARBOR -- Students arrive at Bach elementary school on Friday morning before all K-12 schools in the state are closed for the next three weeks. Schools will be closed beginning on Monday, March 16. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer ordered the closings Thursday night in a press release.
Lincoln cruises past rival Ypsilanti in district semifinal 79-51
Jenna Kieser | jkieser@mlive.com Ypsilanti's Justin Nelson (2) and Lincoln's Emoni Bates (21) look up to catch a rebound during the district semifinals at the EMU Convocation Center on Wednesday, March 11, 2020. Ypsilanti -- Lincoln defeated rival Ypsilanti 79-51 in the district semifinals on Wednesday night. Ypsilanti Lincoln will compete with Huron for the district title this Friday at 7 p.m. at Saline high school.
Huron to play for the district title after 50-47 win over Belleville
Jenna Kieser | jkieser@mlive.com Huron players react to a Huron basket during the district semifinals at the EMU Convocation Center on Wednesday, March 11, 2020. Ypsilanti -- Huron will advance to the district finals after a 50-47 win over Belleville on Wednesday night. Huron will play Ypsilanti Lincoln in the district finals this Friday at 7 p.m. at Saline high school. MSHAA will decide whether or not fans can attend the game amid coronavirus concerns Thursday morning.
Saline advances to regional final with 51-40 win over Wayne Memorial in regional semifinal
Jenna Kieser | jkieser@mlive.com Saline celebrates winning the regional semifinal over Wayne Memorial in the locker room at Dexter high school on Tuesday, March 10, 2020. Dexter -- Saline girls basketball will advance to the regional finals after defeating Wayne Memorial 51-40 at Dexter high school on Tuesday. Saline will compete in the regional finals this Thursday at 7pm.
Saline completes comeback against Huron to claim district championship
Jenna Kieser | jkieser@mlive.com The Saline girls basketball team celebrate winning the district finals against Huron at Ypsilanti Lincoln high school on Friday, March 6, 2020. Saline defeated Huron 50-44 after a close game. YPSILANTI – Saline's girls basketball team overcame a second-half deficit agianst Ann Arbor Huron to win the program’s first district championship since 2013 Friday night. The Hornets erased a 29-20 hole in the third quarter and closed the quarter ahead 34-31.
Emoni Bates scores 48 points as Lincoln rolls past GR Catholic Central
Jenna Kieser | jkieser@mlive.com Ypsilanti Lincoln's Emoni Bates (21) passes the ball to a teammate at Ypsilanti Lincoln high school on Thursday, March 5, 2020. Ypsilanti Lincoln rolled past Grand Rapids Catholic Central with a 78-49 win. YPSILANTI – Emoni Bates made sure to close out the regular season in style as he scored a game-high 48 points as Ypsilanti Lincoln defeated Grand Rapids Catholic Central 78-49 Thursday night.
Corbin Steele’s lone goal lifts Chelsea hockey past Livonia Churchill in D3 regional final
Jenna Kieser | jkieser@mlive.com Chelsea players celebrate winning the D3 regional championship trophy in the locker room after winning the game 1-0 over Livonia Churchill the Ann Arbor Ice Cube on Wednesday, March 4, 2020. ANN ARBOR – Chelsea’s hockey team defeated Livonia Churchill 1-0 to claim its second regional championship in three seasons.
Huron tops Lincoln in battle of top 10 teams
Jenna Kieser | jkieser@mlive.com Ypsilanti Lincoln's Jayden Lewis (2) guards Ann Arbor Huron's Devin Womack (2) during the game at the EMU Convocation Center on Tuesday, March 3, 2020. Ann Arbor Huron won the game 64-54. Ann Arbor Huron boys basketball team defeated Ypsilanti Lincoln 64-54 in a heated battle between two of the top Division 1 teams in the state Tuesday night.
Chelsea hockey returns to D3 regional final with 6-3 win over rival Dexter
Jenna Kieser | jkieser@mlive.com Players lose track of the puck as it floats in front of the net being guarded by Chelsea during the regional semifinal on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020 at the Ann Arbor Ice Cube. ANN ARBOR – A fast start was all Chelsea’s hockey team needed to send rival Dexter home Thursday night.
University of Michigan officials told of abuse decades ago
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University of Michigan officials told of abuse decades ago
ANN ARBOR, Michigan (AP) — University of Michigan officials were warned more than four decades ago that one of its doctors was fondling patients during medical exams, but he continued working there despite a demotion and went on to allegedly abuse again as a physician with the school's athletic department, records obtained Friday by The Associated Press show.
University of Michigan officials told of abuse decades ago
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University of Michigan officials told of abuse decades ago
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University of Michigan officials told of abuse decades ago
ANN ARBOR, Michigan (AP) — University of Michigan officials were warned more than four decades ago that one of its doctors was fondling patients during medical exams, but he continued working there despite a demotion and went on to allegedly abuse again as a physician with the school's athletic department, records obtained Friday by The Associated Press show.
Lincoln holds off Ypsilanti in overtime behind 40-point performance from Emoni Bates
Jenna Kieser | jkieser@mlive.com Ypsilanti Lincoln's Emoni Bates (21) drives the ball to the net at the Eastern Michigan University Convocation Center on Friday, Feb. 21, 2020. ANN ARBOR – Emoni Bates scored 40-points and pulled down 12 rebounds to help Ypsilanti Lincoln hold off rival Ypsilanti 67-60 in overtime Friday night at Eastern Michigan’s Convocation Center.
Wrestler adds to abuse allegations against university doctor
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Wrestler adds to abuse allegations against university doctor
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Emoni Bates scores 63 points to help Lincoln hold off Chelsea in double-OT thriller
Jenna Kieser | jkieser@mlive.com Ypsilanti Lincoln's Emoni Bates (21) dunks the ball during the basketball game against Chelsea at Ypsilanti Lincoln high school on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020. Bates scored a total of 63 points during the game. YPSILANTI – Emoni Bates scored a career-high 63 points to help Ypsilanti Lincoln hold off Chelsea 108-102 in double overtime Tuesday night at Lincoln High School.
Scenes from the 12th annual daddy-daughter dance in Ann Arbor
Jenna Kieser | jkieser@mlive.com Girls reach up to catch balloons at the 12th annual daddy-daughter dance held by the Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation Commission at the Meri Lou Murray Rec Center on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020. ANN ARBOR -- Laughter filled the gym at the Meri Lou Murray Rec Center as pink-and-white balloons rained on girls at the daddy-daughter dance in Ann Arbor on Saturday night.
Detroit PSL basketball championship at Detroit Mercy on Friday, Feb. 14, 2020.
1 / 36 Jenna Kieser | jkieser@mlive.com Detroit PSL championship game Cass Tech's Tyson Acuff (11) goes for a layup during the PSL championship game at Detroit Mercy on Friday, Feb. 14, 2020.Buy Image 2 / 36 Jenna Kieser | jkieser@mlive.com Detroit PSL championship game Cass Tech's Sean Hodges (12) and Douglass' Khalil Sinclair (15) reach for the ball during the PSL championship game at Detroit Mercy on Friday, Feb.
Dexter tops Skyline to earn first district title since 2007
Jenna Kieser | jkieser@mlive.com Dexter wrestlers lift up their trophy after claiming the Division 1 district title at Dexter high school on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2020. DEXTER – Dexter’s wrestling team joined a select group with its district title victory on Wednesday. The Dreadnaughts first rolled past Ann Arbor Pioneer in the semifinals 64-6 before holding off Ann Arbor Skyline in the district final to win the program’s first district crown since 2007.
Emoni Bates records triple-double as Ypsilanti Lincoln routs Pinckney
YPSILANTI – Emoni Bates put forth another impressive performance as Ypsilanti Lincoln cruised to an 84-52 win over Pinckney Friday night. Bates finished with 22 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists to record his first triple-double of the season, while Lincoln moved to 11-2 overall and 9-0 in the Southeastern Conference-White. Lincoln jumped out quickly pulling out to an 8-0 lead 90 seconds into the contest.
School spirit and school controversies: Check out the 30 best photos from The Ann Arbor News in January
ANN ARBOR – We’re only one month in, and it’s already shaping up to be a strong year in photographs. Check out 30 of our best Ann Arbor News’ photographs from January. Underneath each photo is a link to the full story and dozens more great images. 9-year-old Bentley Booth smiles after signing a letter of intent for the Eastern Michigan University baseball team on his birthday on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2020.
Chelsea girls roll Pinckney, extend SEC-White win streak to 24
Jenna Kieser | jkieser@mlive.com Chelsea's Riley Davis (32) goes for a layup during the game against Pinckney at Chelsea high school on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2020. CHELSEA – There were two reasons to celebrate for Chelsea’s girls basketball team Tuesday night. The Bulldogs defeated Pinckney, 68-33, to extend their Southeastern Conference-White win streak to 24 games. The 68 points were also a season high for Chelsea, who improved to 12-1 overall and 8-0 in league play this season.
Photos: Warm notes of music fill the air at 43rd Ann Arbor Folk Fest
Jenna Kieser | jkieser@mlive.com Mandolin Orange performs at the 43rd annual Folk Fest at Hill Auditorium on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020. ANN ARBOR -- Warm notes of music filled Hill Auditorium for the 43rd Ann Arbor Folk Fest on Saturday. The fest, spanning over two days, featured twelve artists on UM's campus. The proceeds from the Folk Fest go towards supported The Ark in downtown Ann Arbor. The fest kicked off with performances on Friday night.
Photos: Manchester and Addison wrestling face off in dual meet
Jenna Kieser | jkieser@mlive.com Addison's Jannya Boorman wrestles Manchester's Drew Gerbhardt during a dual meet at Manchester high school on Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2020. MANCHESTER -- Manchester wrestling hosted a dual meet on Wednesday night facing off against Addison, Leslie and Melvindale. Photos from Manchester taking on Addison can be purchased here.
Photos: Huron boys basketball defeats Skyline 58-53
Jenna Kieser | jkieser@mlive.com Skyline's Kabir Bergin (21) passes the ball to a teammate from the sidelines during the game at Huron high school on Friday, Jan. 24, 2020. ANN ARBOR -- The gym at Huron high school was packed for Huron's 58-53 win over Skyline on Friday. Huron will travel to Saline for their next game on Jan. 28. Skyline will take on Bedford at home on Jan. 28.
PHOTOS: Manchester boys basketball defeats Addison 59-49
Jenna Kieser | jkieser@mlive.com Addison's Caleb Gramm (13) and Manchester's Hayden Taylor (12) attempt to catch a rebound during the game at Manchester high school on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2020. Jenna Kieser | jkieser@mlive.com Manchester's Tyler Horky (0) holds up a plaque with head coach Mike Ahrens in celebration of Horky becoming Manchester high school's number one scorer during the game against Addison at Manchester high school on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2020.
Photos: One last look inside Treasure Mart before it's sold
Treasure Mart owners Elaine and Carl Johns work in the office of their store in Kerrytown on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020. The Johns plan to sell the store after Elaine was diagnosed with ALS in the fall. (Jenna Kieser | jkieser@mlive.com) ANN ARBOR -- Elaine and Carl Johns, second-generation owners of Ann Arbor's unique Treasure Mart consignment shop, are selling the 60-year-old business. The pair made the decision to sell following Elaine Johns' ALS diagnosis with in the fall.
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