Buddy Moorehouse

Dec 9, 2024 | thelivingstonpost.com | Buddy Moorehouse

Here’s the remarkable story of Abraham Losford, my favorite Howell resident of all time. He was a fugitive slave who became the most beloved barber in Howell and brought out the best in all the people in his new hometown. Much of the information for this story comes from his obituary, which was printed in the Livingston Republican on June 2, 1897. That newspaper later became the Livingston County Press, and several decades later, I became the editor of it.

Nov 12, 2024 | charterschools.org | Buddy Moorehouse

For 10 centuries before European settlers arrived, there were indigenous populations thriving in all parts of what would later become the state of Michigan. The state is now home to 12 federally recognized Indian tribes, and Michigan ranks as one of the 10 states with the highest populations of Native Americans. As tribal members work to preserve their heritage, language and culture, three charter schools in the Upper Peninsula are doing their part to help. In the Sault Ste.

Oct 31, 2024 | enjoyer.com | Buddy Moorehouse

Jackson — In April 1952, the biggest prison riot in Michigan history took place in Jackson, as 170 inmates held guards hostage for five days and caused more than $2.5 million in damage. The riot also resulted in the state police shooting one inmate dead. The riot ended when the liberal governor, G. Mennen “Soapy” Williams, decided to not only give in on every single one of the rioting prisoners’ demands but to also reward the rioters with a dinner of steak and ice cream.

Oct 18, 2024 | enjoyer.com | Buddy Moorehouse |Devinn Dakohta |Tom Gantert |Thomas McKenna

A football game played at the University of Michigan 90 years ago continues to make waves. Michigan defeated Georgia Tech on Oct. 20, 1934, in front of a small crowd in cold, wet, miserable conditions. The final score was 9-2, and the game was noteworthy not because of the dozens of men who played, but because of the one man who didn’t. Willis Ward was Michigan’s best player, a senior end from Detroit, who was tall and fast. He was also black, and in Georgia Tech’s mind, that was a problem.

Oct 17, 2024 | enjoyer.com | Mitch Miller |Buddy Moorehouse |Bobby Mars |James H. Dickson

Detroit — The bartender at Sidekicks Saloon had to yell her recommendations to me, because the music in the nearly empty bar was too loud. “Evie’s Tamales for tamales, Tacos El Loco for tacos, and La Sierra Bar for trouble.” She said I would find everything there: drug dealers, bar fights, illegal immigrants. You can hardly miss La Sierra Bar on Panama Street in Claytown. It’s a commercial building that’s been painted banana yellow and lime green, surrounded by dilapidated homes.