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Former MSU legend, Super Bowl winner and Lions coordinator Sherman Lewis dies at 83 – The Oakland Press
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (70+ words) Sherman Lewis, a former Michigan State legend who won four Super Bowls as an NFL assistant coach, died on Friday at age 83. The program announced his passing on Saturday. Lewis was an All-American halfback for the Spartans under coach Duffy…...
Joe Satriani and Steve Vai open Meadow Brook concert season with dazzling set " The Oakland Press
15+ hour, 25+ min ago (233+ words) If fans at the season-opening Satch Vai Band concert Saturday night, May 16, at the Meadow Brook Amphitheatre amortized their ticket price on a per-note-played basis, it was certainly a tremendous value. "It's only taken 52 years for Joe and I to…...
Los Angeles to host World Cup games for 3rd time: 5 things to know about the City of Angels
2+ day, 17+ hour ago (310+ words) The Oakland Press By BETH HARRIS, AP Sports Writer It's set to become a World Cup site again. The 1994 men's final was played at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, which also hosted the 1999 women's final. Los Angeles is hosting eight…...
Bowlers and batters ready to test their skills at new cricket field in Troy
2+ day, 15+ hour ago (466+ words) Boulan Park in Troy has sand volleyball, tennis and pickleball courts and a new cricket field. Mayor Ethan Baker, members of the city council, state representatives, coaches, players and residents all turned out to celebrate" the new field. "This has…...
Today in History: May 15, first Mc Donald's opens in California
2+ day, 23+ hour ago (285+ words) Today is Friday, May 15, the 135th day of 2026. There are 230 days left in the year. On May 15, 1940, brothers Richard and Maurice Mc Donald opened the first Mc Donald's fast-food restaurant, in San Bernardino, California. In 1800, President John Adams ordered government offices…...
Yemen introduced the world to coffee. Now, its coffeehouse culture is booming in the US
4+ day, 16+ hour ago (838+ words) By DEE-ANN DURBIN and HAVEN DALEY Yemeni coffeehouses are opening at a rapid pace across the U. S. The number of cafes run by six major chains that serve Yemeni-style drinks grew 50% last year to 136, according to Technomic, a restaurant industry consulting…...
MIHSSCA girls soccer rankings for week of May 11, 2026
5+ day, 16+ hour ago (240+ words) Statewide girls soccer rankings from the Michigan High School Soccer Coaches Association As of May 11, 2026 (Records to start week in parentheses) 1 Byron Center (13-0-1) 2 Utica Eisenhower (15-0-0) 4 Portage Central (9-0-1) 5 Rochester Adams (11-0-3) 8 Ann Arbor Pioneer (11-2-3) 13 Troy Athens (9-3-4) 15 L'Anse Creuse North (14-2-0 1 Hudsonville Unity Christian…...
The Oakland Press
1+ week, 10+ hour ago (722+ words) As leaders in five Oakland County communities and three school districts learn the impact of the breaking of a 42-inch Great Lake Water Authority main early Sunday morning, warnings are being issued about water use. Emergencies have been declared in…...
Avondale millages pass easily; set foundation for the future
1+ week, 2+ day ago (433+ words) Avondale schools Superintendent James Schwarz was blunt when he described that the district would be in a world of hurt" if voters did not pass the two millage renewal proposals on Tuesday's ballot. His outlook was much better after voters…...
Photo gallery from the PWHL announcement of a new Detroit franchise
1+ week, 3+ day ago (147+ words) The Oakland Press The Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL) announced their first of what is anticipated to be four expansion franchises Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at Little Caesars Arena as PWHL Detroit officially took center stage. Cops nab man as he steps…...