In today's newsletter, prosecutor has case of Essexville teacher accused of having inappropriate relationship with student, Great Lakes summer beach hazards and Jim Harbaugh lobbied for ‘coach-in-waiting’ title for Sherrone Moore at Michigan. |
What's the weather like this week? |
According to MLive's meteorologist Mark Torregrossa, after an absolutely lousy weekend for early June, we have a weather pattern change that will turn our weather hot. The hotter weather is going to come at us in two steps. Tuesday into Wednesday will add enough heat to warm Thursday into the 80s. After a round of thunderstorms late Thursday, the next wave of heating up will come over the weekend. By Sunday or next Monday we could have some areas of Michigan warming above 90 degrees. |
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Bull rider Aaron Baxter, of Chicago, prepares to compete in the bull riding competition during the Midwest Rodeo Invitational at Everett A. Cummings Center in Mount Morris on June 7, 2024. (Julian Leshay Guadalupe | MLive.com) |
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| Which Michigan county has the most ‘poor’ roads? Ranking 1 to 81 |
In total, four U.P. counties made the top 10 list of counties with the highest rate of poor roads, as determined using the Pavement Surface Evaluation and Rating (PASER) system - Menominee (No.1), Schoolcraft (No.3), Delta (No. 6), and Dickinson (No. 8). Also making the list were Otsego (No. 2), Iosco (No. 7) and Crawford (No. 9) to the north, Macomb (No. 4) and Lapeer (No. 5) to the east, and Cass County (No. 10) to the southwest. Each of the top 10 counties had at least 53% of its assessed roads in poor condition. Here is a table ranking 81 of 83 counties based on percentage of roads in poor condition, according to Michigan’s 2023 Roads & Bridges Annual Report. More in public interest: An East African eatery in Detroit is among the dozens of finalists for this year’s prestigious James Beard Awards. |
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Prosecutor has case of Essexville teacher accused of having inappropriate relationship with student |
Late last year, officials suspended a teacher at Garber High School in Essexville as police launched a criminal probe. From the outset, investigators and school officials revealed little of the alleged crime. Yet with the investigation having wrapped and a prosecutorial decision pending, some aspects are finally starting to emerge. An update: A Clinton County jury has found a woman guilty in the freezing death of an 82-year-old woman she was supposed to be caring for. The latest:An Ypsilanti man is facing the possibility of life in prison in connection with a fatal crash last week on Michigan Avenue. Maurice Griffin, 37, is charged with numerous felonious and is accused of being intoxicated when the crash took place Thursday morning, resulting in the death of 32-year-old Desiree Jones, of Belleville. |
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Great Lakes summer beach hazards: Hard-hitting waves, dangerous rip currents |
Be aware: The Great Lakes are a staple of Michigan summers. However, it is important to understand just how dangerous the Great Lakes can be, even with no visual warnings. Large waves, rip currents, and structural currents are all found in the lakes and are no match for even the most experienced swimmers. Here's how to stay safe. In Muskegon: Police believe a 21-year-old Ann Arbor man drowned off Pere Marquette Park on Saturday and they continue to look for him. According to Michigan State Police: Officials are searching for two fishermen after a 21-foot boat capsized in Lake Superior. Five people were on the boat when it sank near Second Sand Beach in Baraga County on June 8, but three of the people were rescued by another boat in the area. |
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Jim Harbaugh lobbied for ‘coach-in-waiting’ title for Sherrone Moore at Michigan |
Worked his way up the ladder: Jim Harbaugh had been telling anyone who would listen for more than a year that the next head coach at Michigan was already on staff. And before he ultimately left for the NFL’s Los Angeles Chargers in late-January, Harbaugh did his best to make sure his long-time assistant and offensive coordinator would be the next guy in line. New players: Drew Nichols, a 2025 three-star offensive lineman from Murrieta Valley High School in California, announced his verbal pledge to Michigan State. On the other side, Palatine (Ill.) four-star defensive lineman Jaylen Williams announced his commitment to the Wolverines. In the NFL: The Detroit Lions practice facility still exudes an upbeat atmosphere as they head into year four under head coach Dan Campbell. However, compared to last season, there's a noticeable shift towards a more business-like approach, a change confirmed by several players. |
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Grand Island dinner, lunch cruises show off gorgeous views near Pictured Rocks |
A little secret: Because the area’s geology is the same as nearby Pictured Rocks, the much less-visited Grand Island sports the same gorgeous rock colors and views of Lake Superior. One cool way to see all that wild beauty is to book a lunch or dinner cruise around Grand Island. Speaking of the hot spot: Tours of Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore’s iconic Au Sable Light Station will be free of charge every day this summer, according to a statement from the National Park Service. In the air: Yoga lovers, get ready to elevate your poses - and yourself. On weekends this summer, Boyne Mountain Resort is hosting Yoga in the Sky sessions on its famous SkyBridge attraction. |
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That's all for this Tuesday |
Thank you for joining me on today's edition of the Morning Briefing. Catch the latest Michigan news at MLive.com. While you're there, consider becoming a subscriber. See you tomorrow! — Jamie Rewerts |
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