Historic Barn Listed, New $56M Park, and Elementary School Threat

Monday, October 27th, 2025

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A piece of Michigan music history hit the market for $400,000 in Muskegon County this week. See photos of the historic property here and read more in Around the Mitten.

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Centennial Park Opens in Downtown Detroit

The new 22-acre Ralph C. Wilson Centennial Park officially opened this weekend in Downtown Detroit, marking the completion of an eight-year, $56 million project.

The park brings Detroiters a variety of options including quiet walking spaces, NBA-sized basketball courts, play gardens, a water garden, and event spaces.

The opening celebration featured speakers and 35 food trucks. The park will be open daily from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. You can see video of the park, and find more details here.

Ann Arbor Ranked No. 2 College Town in America

A new study from WalletHub ranked the University of Michigan’s hometown the second-best college town in the country.

The study ranked towns based on several criteria, including wallet friendliness, social environment, and academic and economic opportunities. Ann Arbor’s total score was 62.22, placing only behind Austin, Texas at 64.54.

Ann Arbor was the only town in Michigan to make the list of college towns. You can see the full rankings here.

Eastpointe Man Arrested for Threatening Elementary School

A 43-year-old man from Eastpointe was arrested after making national headlines for allegedly threatening to shoot up his child’s elementary school following a snack dispute with a teacher.

David Scott Jr. was arrested after threatening to “air the place out,” after a teacher canceled snack time after recess.

The Macomb County Prosecutor’s office announced Scott had multiple rounds of ammunition in his home, and was a habitual offender. You can read the prosecutor’s full press release here.

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Around the Mitten

Southgate: More than 80 seniors were displaced from the American House senior living facility after a large fire broke out on Friday night and reignited on Sunday morning. (See Photos)
Statewide: A new poll showed independent candidate for governor and Mayor of Detroit Mike Duggan gaining traction at 26%. (See Poll)
Grand Rapids: A new arcade offering players an interactive, theatrical game show experience opened on Saturday. (More)
Statewide: The closure of the left lane of I-94 westbound near Kalamazoo is one of thirteen road closures this week across Michigan. (See Closures)
Muskegon County: The historic Edson’s Hayloft barn, a popular live dance and music spot in the mid-twentieth century, hit the market for $400,000. (More)
Warren: General Motors laid off 200 workers at its Tech Center as part of a restructuring effort. (More)

Sports

The 2025 Michigan high school football playoff first round matchups were revealed. (See Bracket)
Cade Cunningham’s 25 points led the way in the Pistons’ 119-113 home opener victory over the Boston Celtics. (See Box Score)
The Red Wings overcame a four-goal deficit in an incredible 6-4 comeback victory over the St. Louis Blues. (See Comeback)
No. 1 Michigan State hockey completed a sweep of Northern Michigan, improving to 5-1 before heading into a bye week. (More)

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