Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 15th of October.
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🏘️ Community
Ypsilanti’s NSDAR is marking 130 years with a luncheon at Ann Arbor Marriott Ypsilanti on Monday, Oct.
19 + local lawmakers and NSDAR leaders will offer a keynote and recognitions to honor the chapter’s work in historic preservation, education and patriotism.
💼 Business
Bridge Community Cafe closed Aug.
31 after the water main work reduced foot traffic and rising costs hurt its operations. Owner Sierra Lambert said the five-year cafe had aimed to be a welcoming spot for community connection in Ypsilanti.
🎭 Culture
Boylesque Drag celebrates 15 years with two Halloween fundraisers in Ypsilanti.
On Friday, Oct. 16, Spooktacular at TAP ROOM (9 p.m. start with performances at 10 p.m.) will benefit Ozone House, while on Sunday, Oct. 18, an all-ages drag brunch at Sidetrack begins at noon to support Lincoln High Theater.
🎓 Education
Washtenaw Community College (in Ann Arbor) will launch a maritime welding certificate with a $630K state grant to expand its welding technology program.
The certificate will train students for maritime and advanced manufacturing careers starting in fall 2027.
🏈 Sports
High school field hockey teams competed in regionals Wednesday evening with data showing Addy Morgan from Pinckney led the stat leaderboard with 66 points and 27 goals.
Statistics from schools including Grosse Pointe South and Ann Arbor Skyline highlight top performers — a preview of strong postseason talent.
A new high school football leaderboard released after Week 7 details local players’ passing, rushing, and receiving stats.
Teams from Dexter, Saline, and Milan show standout performances as they prepare for upcoming postseason play — using weekly data gathered from coaches and game reports.
Big Ten power rankings shift with surprises as Ohio State remains atop while Michigan prepares to face Penn State at 3:30 p.m. Saturday.
Rutgers, Maryland, and Michigan State also seek to climb the ranks amid key matchups over the weekend.
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