Longtime mentor was among winningest softball coaches in Michigan history Not only was Barry Patterson a great coaching strategist, expert communicator and one of the most victorious coaches in Michigan high school softball history, he was — above all — a champion human being. Patterson, 62, passed away Monday following a long battle with prostate […]
Longtime football lovers, Murrays embrace new gridiron roles Football fields have been like homes away from home for the father-and-son tandem of Scott and Max Murray for as long as they can remember. Scott played Read More
Ziemer’s zest for creating new businesses reflected in Windowstill’s success Brad Ziemer’s transition from piloting University of Michigan Survival Flight jets to coordinating the operation of drones to showcase for-sale properties has, Read More
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Livonia businesswoman’s flexibility during COVID pandemic vaulted her co-working space
Lisa Mininni was willing to move walls (literally) to keep her company vibrant How did Lisa Mininni successfully steer her Livonia coworking and conference space business through a once-in-a-century pandemic that emphasized isolation and working Read More
Gryczan’s job: maximize performance of world’s most-powerful engines As the fastest cars on the planet roar past him just a few yards away, Canton resident Andy Gryczan – sporting a Chevrolet fire suit – multi-tasks Read More
Engaging running back an important cog in Patriots’ 4-0 start Equipped with an engaging smile and cool-but-confident personality, you’d undoubtedly enjoy meeting Livonia Franklin senior running back Cordell Mabins. Everywhere, that is, except between Read More
Fourth annual Monster Mash event gives adults a chance to unwind, laugh out loud and win best-costume prizes Looking for an adult-themed Halloween event where you can dress up like Ken and Barbie and not Read More
Devz Pharmacy a Canton Township fixture thanks to its care-first game plan There is no room for complacency for independent business owners competing daily with corporate Goliaths. No one knows this better than Washdev Mata, Read More
Metro-Detroit junior hockey league player perseveres with help from Beaumont doctors, family and teammates When an active, healthy teen heard the words, “You have cancer,” back in May, it was like a slap shot right Read More
Former Hawk star interrupted college football career to fight for country following 9/11 attacks On Dec. 10, 2007, a close-range gunfight between United States Army Rangers and Iraqi insurgents erupted on the roof of an Iraq safe house. Read More
