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$2.95M historic mansion built for Jiffy Mix founders is a refined restoration

1 week ago | mlive.com | Jacob Hamilton

ANN ARBOR — A historic 1920s Ann Arbor mansion once owned by the founders of Chelsea’s Jiffy Mix factory is on the market after a top-to-bottom remodel. The five-bedroom house at 809 Berkshire Road features four full and three half baths in Ann Arbor’s prestigious College Heights neighborhood. The colonial revival home, built in 1926 for the Holmes family, has been fully remodeled with its historic elements carefully preserved.
Subscribers! Download your free 2025 prom photos from across Michigan from weekend of May 3

1 week ago | mlive.com | Jacob Hamilton

MLive photographers were on hand to photograph the celebrations at 27 proms across Michigan on the weekend of May 3. And now, subscribers can get high-resolution downloads of their favorite photos from the events for free. Find the prom you are interested in from the links below. Click into the gallery. You will then be able to select the “get photo” button below every photo you want. To subscribe, click this link. To see all of MLive’s prom coverage, click this link.
Our favorite photos from Parma Western’s ‘Under the Stars’ prom

1 week ago | mlive.com | Jacob Hamilton

JACKSON – Parma Western students celebrated a “Night Under the Stars” prom on a converted ice rink in Jackson Saturday. 355 students danced the night away to a DJ’s tuned on the ice-less rink. Check out some of our favorite photos from the prom below, or click here to see the full gallery. You must be a subscriber to view the photo gallery. Subscribers click the “Get photo” link to download high-resolution images right to their device for free as part of their subscription.
See Santa Ono in photos over 3 years as University of Michigan president

1 week ago | mlive.com | Jacob Hamilton

ANN ARBOR – University of Michigan President Santa Ono has officially announced he will leave Ann Arbor this summer. Ono was named the sole finalist for the same position at the University of Florida on Sunday. He said he intends to take the new job later this summer. READ MORE: Santa Ono expects to leave University of Michigan for University of FloridaOno, a Canadian-American, was previously the president at the University of British Columbia, then at the University of Cincinnati.
Parma Western celebrates 2025 prom under the stars - on an ice rink

1 week ago | mlive.com | Jacob Hamilton

JACKSON – 355 Parma Western students packed a Jackson ice rink Saturday night for an under-the-stars-themed prom. Students arrived at 8 p.m., walking through a celestial-themed tunnel to party on the floor of Optimist Ice Arena - with the ice removed, of course. Students gathered at tables with moon and star-themed decor and danced the night away on a central dance floor with a live DJ. Click this link to see all our photos from the night. You must be a subscriber to view the photo gallery.
See decorated caps from the University of Michigan’s 2025 commencement

1 week ago | mlive.com | Jacob Hamilton

ANN ARBOR – Thousands of graduates packed the field at the Michigan Stadium Saturday for the University of Michigan’s Spring Commencement ceremony. Baseball legend Derek Jeter, who signed an athletic scholarship at Michigan before being drafted by the Yankees in 1992, served as commencement speaker. Jeter, introduced by his nickname “the Captain,” encouraged students to rise to the challenges of everyday life, set goals and work hard to achieve them.
This downtown Chelsea boutique offers build-your-own gourmet charcuterie

1 week ago | mlive.com | Jacob Hamilton

CHELSEA, MI — A new specialty shop is serving up gourmet meats, cheeses and more in downtown Chelsea. Main Street Provisions, tucked into the historic Sylvan building between Withington’s wine shop and Agricole Farm Stop, opened in early February. The business is the brainchild of husband-and-wife chefs Phil and Vanessa Coulson, who previously ran a gourmet sandwich food truck, then served an upscale menu at the Nest at Robin Hills Farms on M-52 north of Chelsea.
Our 10 favorite photos from Jackson High’s 2025 prom

2 weeks ago | mlive.com | Jacob Hamilton

JACKSON – More than 300 students from Jackson High School packed American 1 Event Center on Saturday for a “Garden of the Gods” themed prom. The venue was dripping in ancient Greek and Roman decor as students showed up in dazzling dresses and stylish suits. Doors opened promptly at 8 p.m., with students walking a golden carpet between rows of columns as they entered. Students enjoyed photo booths, hors d’oeuvres, a 360 camera and a huge dance floor.
Jackson High celebrates ancient inspiration with ‘Garden of the Gods’ 2025 prom

2 weeks ago | mlive.com | Jacob Hamilton

JACKSON, MI – More than 300 students from Jackson High gathered at the American 1 Event Center Saturday night for a “Garden of the Gods” themed prom. Students walked a golden carpet flanked with Greek columns as they entered the venue, which featured photo booths, a 360 degree camera, hors d’oeuvres including a chocolate fountain and, of course, a central dance floor. Students donned white, gold and embroidered gowns and suits to match the elegant theme – some accessorized with shades and hats.
Hundreds protest Trump’s Canada policies at three Michigan border bridges

2 weeks ago | mlive.com | Justin Engel |Jacob Hamilton

PORT HURON, MI — On a chilly Saturday afternoon, hundreds of Michiganders gathered at the lakeside with hopes to warm up a cooling friendship with neighboring Canada. At three bridge crossings linking Michigan — in the cities of Detroit, Port Huron and Sault Ste. Marie — with Canada, organizers on both sides of the Great Lakes showed up April 26 to protest.