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12+ hour, 5+ min ago (801+ words) GRAND RAPIDS, MI - Grand Rapids locals are on the hunt for the perfect gift for their family and friends. Whether you're wrapping up holiday shopping for a bookworm or a foodie, there are plenty of local businesses to browse and support this holiday season. See below for MLive's top five Grand Rapids shops to purchase a variety of gifts, big or small. 1. Art of the Table Art of the Table is a specialty gourmet shop that specializes in offering carefully curated products for entertaining. This shop at 606 Wealthy St. SE is perfect for the artisan enthusiast. Upon entering, you'll find specialty wine, spices, gourmet snacks for charcuterie boards, sweet treats and more. Art of the Table is open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday. More information is available on the shop's website, artofthetable.com, and Facebook page....

13+ hour, 49+ min ago (357+ words) Michigan's three most-populous counties accounted for 12 of the state's 20 most dangerous intersections in 2024. Macomb, Oakland and Wayne counties each had four intersections make the list, followed by Ingham with three, Ottawa with two, and Washtenaw, Kent and Isabella counties with one each. No intersection had more crashes than N. Hamilton Street and Washtenaw Avenue in Ypsilanti, where 117 collisions were reported, according to Michigan Traffic Crash Facts. In total, there were 288,880 crashes reported across the state in 2024. That was a slight increase from 2023. Below is the list of the 20 most dangerous intersections last year based on the total number of crashes that occurred within the intersection. 20: E. Broomfield Road and S. Mission Road 18: E. Grand River Avenue and the Grand River/N. U.S. 127 ramp and Homer Street 17: 23 Mile Road and Schoenherr Road 16: Greenly Street and N. U.S. 31 15: Martin Parkway and N. Pontiac Trail 14: Orchard Lake Road and W. 14 Mile Road 13: Ford…...

13+ hour, 57+ min ago (292+ words) ANN ARBOR, Mich. " The firm Michigan hired to search for a football coach to replace Sherrone Moore has contacted representatives for Arizona State's Kenny Dillingham and Missouri's Eli Drinkwitz, according to a person familiar with the situation. Moore was fired Wednesday, when the school said an investigation uncovered his inappropriate relationship with a staffer. Two days later, Moore was charged with three crimes after prosecutors said he "barged his way" into the apartment of a woman he'd been having an affair with and threatened to kill himself. College football's winningest program suddenly needs a coach. After the 35-year-old Dillingham was linked to numerous open jobs last month, he said he wasn't leaving his alma mater. Two weeks ago, Drinkwitz agreed to a six-year contract that increases his average compensation to $10.75 million annually. Michigan is hoping to hire a coach this…...

14+ hour, 50+ min ago (211+ words) While the University of Michigan searches for its next head football coach, a third party is beginning to dig into the events that led up to Sherrone Moore's dismissal last week. School officials have retained powerhouse law firm Jenner & Block to conduct an investigation into the culture of Michigan's athletic department in the wake of Moore's inappropriate relationship with a female coworker, a source with knowledge of the decision recently told The Ann Arbor News/ MLive. Regent Jordan Acker confirmed the probe on social media on Saturday, writing on X that Michigan "must be a leader and the best in all areas, including ethics, accountability, and transparency," calling the law firm's role as a "necessary first step." Messages seeking comment with Jenner & Block and school officials last week were not returned. Now, Michigan has tasked the firm to expand its…...

16+ hour, 36+ min ago (411+ words) Kalen DeBoer, thought to be one of the main contenders for the open Michigan football coaching gig, has seemingly removed his name from consideration. DeBoer, head coach at Alabama, released a statement on social media through Alabama's official fan account on Sunday, Dec. 14, restating his commitment to the Crimson Tide while saying he does not intend to leave Tuscaloosa for any other program. He didn't mention Michigan by name, but amidst all the buzz, the reason for the post was clear. "I have not spoken and have no interest in speaking with anyone else about any other job. I am fully committed to this program and look forward to continuing as the head football coach at the University of Alabama." WHAT WE'RE HEARING: Michigan football coach search: Kalen DeBoer shuts down speculation The Wolverines are in need of a new…...

1+ day, 56+ min ago (489+ words) Michigan fired Moore on Wednesday, when the school said an investigation uncovered his inappropriate relationship with a staffer. He is married with three daughters. The 39-year-old Moore was charged with three crimes after prosecutors said on Friday he "barged his way" into the apartment of a woman he'd been having an affair with and threatened to kill himself. The school later hired a law firm to investigate the matter further and it began working on campus on Monday, when the woman did not show up to work, according to the two people. They said her attorney met with the firm on Tuesday and she provided evidence of her relationship with Moore on Wednesday, when Manuel fired Moore without human resources or campus police present. Well before Manuel's inquiry and the law firm's investigation, a social media influencer outside the state…...

1+ day, 2+ hour ago (1651+ words) The troubled Au Train Dam AU TRAIN, MI " Federal regulators are moving to revoke the hydropower license for a troubled Upper Peninsula dam, but the facility may go dark even sooner. A new landowner plans to cut off access to Au Train Dam powerhouse in less than a month, forcing a scramble to shut down a system already in long-term noncompliance. Green Bay businessman David R. Charles " who bought most of the dam's project lands in a foreclosure sale this fall " says he's run out of patience with Renewable World Energies (RWE), the Wisconsin-based dam owner. After months of failed lease negotiations, he notified the company in November that it will no longer be allowed onto the property which houses the powerhouse, penstock and surge tank. In an interview this week, Charles said the situation has dragged on for years without…...

1+ day, 2+ hour ago (423+ words) COLLEGE PARK, Md. " Several Michigan men's basketball players were making pretzels at a mall in Ann Arbor as part of a toy drive when news broke of Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore getting fired for an inappropriate relationship with a staff member. Moore's story took a darker turn later that night, with more information coming to light in the days since. He ended up jail and was arraigned Friday on a felony charge of third-degree home invasion and two misdemeanors. Rather than let it become a distraction, the Michigan men's basketball team wants to be a different kind of distraction. "I think there's always going to be distractions throughout the season," head coach Dusty May said after Michigan's 101-83 win at Maryland on Saturday night. "Our guys are focused. They enjoy practice. They enjoy all the things that go into finding a…...

1+ day, 3+ hour ago (417+ words) Michigan State survived a scare in its first road game of the season. The No. 9 Spartans (9-1, 2-0 Big Ten) made enough plays down the stretch to hang on for a 76-72 win at Penn State (8-3, 0-2) on Saturday. Here are quick takeaways and observations from the game: " Following practice on Thursday, coach Tom Izzo again brought up the team's shooting guard struggles and said Divine Ugochukwu would get a crack at the spot. The move from being the backup point guard to playing off the ball led to a career-high 23 points in his first start for the Spartans. This was a game Michigan State could have easily lost if not for Ugochukwu stepping up early and late while making all five 3-point attempts to set a new career high. The last was the biggest as the Miami transfer knocked one down coming out…...

1+ day, 5+ hour ago (398+ words) The feelings between Ohio State and Michigan are well documented, but after learning of the events of the last few days after head coach Sherrone Moore was fired and landed in jail, former Buckeyes coach Urban Meyer says football has nothing to do with this situation. Meyer simply offered his prayers and condolences for everyone involved, and hopes for the best possible outcome for the coach and his family going forward. "Last night, I said a prayer for that family," Meyer said on The Triple Option podcast. "I mean, you got three little girls. You got a guy that was on top of the world a week ago. You know, they find a way, they're up 6-0 on the Buckeyes at home, and then also you wake up and they're in this situation." Moore was fired by Michigan for cause after…...