The morning began with a burst of energy as girls and women from across the region gathered to celebrate sports day. A former pro soccer player stepped up to speak, telling the crowd that now is the moment for women’s games to thrive. She shared her own journey from college champion to interna
Michigan's 2026 high school tennis season is heating up, with the state finals just around the corner. From May 27 to June 6, the best junior girls tennis players in Michigan will compete at the Midland Tennis Center to prove who deserves the top spot. Before the championship matches begin, fans get
Cabot Corporation has been honored with two awards for its efforts to protect people and the planet. The first prize, called the Waste & Water Stewardship Award, goes to companies that do a great job cutting waste and caring for water. Cabot’s team turned the gypsum by‑product from its air‑cleaning
The school’s night crew works when the halls are empty, and their hard work has just been celebrated. Francesco Dori, who helps keep Westfield High tidy after the last class, was chosen for a special fellowship at the district’s 2026 awards. The award, backed by the local Rotary Club, is given
Dr. Debra Monticciolo didn’t set out to become a pioneer in breast imaging—she took one step at a time. After finishing her basic medical training, she discovered radiology almost by accident. While rotating through different specialties, she found herself drawn to the technical precision of X-rays
Two women who have quietly shaped the Highland Local Schools experience for years will finally get their moment in the spotlight. Kristine Nerlich, a high school science teacher with nearly two decades under her belt, and Koula Makris, a community volunteer since 2014, were named winners of the 2026
The day kicked off with a burst of excitement on the courts, fields and courts. A team that had been the top seed in boys’ volleyball surprised everyone by losing at home, showing that even favorites can stumble. Meanwhile, a standout player from O’Bryant tied the school’s record for assists in b
A local school program just got a major upgrade thanks to a national contest. Students training for auto repair and other trades will receive $15, 000 in tools and equipment after their program won a classroom makeover challenge. The prize came from a competition where schools submitted videos expla
A Toronto director has just signed with a major agency after her first movie impressed critics and audiences alike. The film, which blends personal memories with creative storytelling, follows an eight-year-old girl whose family moves from Hungary to Canada. Things take a difficult turn when her old
A few years back, a quiet film about an unusual love story surprised everyone. Nobody expected much from it, but it won a top prize in Switzerland. The person behind it didn’t care about flashy blockbusters. Instead, they focused on films that felt real and risky. This person runs a company that doe
