Howell, Michigan has achieved the prestigious title of having the Best Main Street in the United States, as voted by readers of USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards. The recognition is a testament to the city’s captivating charm and vibrant community. Howell is the only Michigan city to secure a spot on this year’s esteemed list, showcasing its exceptional appeal.
Despite facing consistent defeats against Michigan and Jim Harbaugh in The Game, Ohio State’s early NFL Draft entries may find themselves reunited with Harbaugh on the Los Angeles Chargers. This ironic twist of fate could mark the start of their NFL careers under the guidance of their former rival.
National discount retailer Ollie’s Bargain Outlet is set to open a new store in Jackson, Michigan, in August 2023. The store will be located in the former Party City building at 1510 N. West Ave. Ollie’s specializes in selling brand-name closeout merchandise at up to 70% off regular prices. The Jackson store will be the 22nd location in Michigan and will employ between 40 and 50 people.
The Pat McAfee Show is going on the road for the NFL Draft, with the show’s annual Draft Spectacular taking place in Detroit, Michigan. McAfee and his crew will be broadcasting live from a custom-built theater at the Campus Martius Park in downtown Detroit, just next to where ABC and ESPN will be broadcasting. In addition to McAfee’s show, ESPN will also have extensive coverage of the draft, with Get Up!, First Take, College GameDay, and NFL Draft Countdown all leading up to the live broadcast of the draft starting at 8pm ET. McAfee’s show will be broadcasting concurrently on ESPN+, YouTube, and TikTok, with former New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick joining the show as a guest.
As college baseball enters its second half, key series have taken place, shaping the landscape of the season. Here are 15 takeaways from the weekend’s action:
1. Kentucky and Tennessee had a top-10 showdown, with Tennessee winning the series and emerging as the team to beat in the SEC East.
2. While Kentucky lost its first SEC series, it showcased its capabilities and is still a contender.
3. Wake Forest has won three straight ACC series, putting them firmly in the NCAA Tournament conversation.
4. Florida State faced a tough loss on the road, raising concerns about their pitching depth.
5. California swept Oregon State, breaking their eight-game winning streak and putting them back in the NCAA Tournament mix.
6. Oregon State’s recent struggles expose weaknesses in their defense and bullpen.
7. NC State captured a series against rival North Carolina, solidifying their position as a formidable ACC team.
8. Coastal Carolina defeated Louisiana for a series win, boosting their hosting resume.
9. Louisiana is still a contender for the Sun Belt title, despite the series loss.
10. The parity in the Big 12 is evident, with every team having a series win over each other.
11. UConn has rebounded from a slow start, sweeping Georgetown to lead the Big East.
12. UNC Wilmington has remained dominant in the CAA, winning a series at Northeastern.
13. Louisiana Tech showcased their potential with a series win at Dallas Baptist.
14. DBU has lost three straight series, but their top-20 RPI keeps them in NCAA Tournament contention.
15. Michigan has won five straight conference series, proving their consistency in the Big Ten.
