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Manchester City has successfully defended its Premier League title by beating Aston Villa 3-2 on the final day of the season.

Manchester City has clinched a sixth Premier League title in 11 seasons.

The Napoleon baseball team picked up a 12-3 win over Manchester on Monday. Grass Lake 14, Vandercook Lake 0: The Warriors scored in every inning in a five-inning win over the Jayhawks. Michigan Center 10, East Jackson 1: The Cardinals got a six-run second inning to get past the Trojans. Ashton Knoll pitched a complete game and held Olivet to three hits in Game 1. Surline and McKenzie Noble each had three RBIs in Game 2 as Stockbridge scored seven runs in the fourth.

JACKSON – There are some weeks where one event just gets a complete rewrite in the leaderboard, and this week that event was the 400. Each athlete puts up their best marks in each event over the course of the season and we keep track of the best so far. If someone comes along with a better time, distance or height, that spot on the leaderboard changes hands. Each athlete’s best time so far this season counts and we figure out whose best is the best so far. 100Lilli Luma, Western, 13.20, May 6 at StockbridgeKia Charboneau, Hillsdale, 13.24, May 4 at Columbia CentralKaitlyn Pilch, East Jackson, 13.28, May 6 at StockbridgeAlyssa Budd, Napoleon, 13.34, May 4 at NapoleonMelkayla White, Jackson, 13.40, April 29 at Jackson200Kia Charboneau, Hillsdale, 27.04, May 4 at Columbia CentralKaitlyn Pilch, East Jackson, 27.46, May 6 at StockbridgeBrynn Mericle, East Jackson, 27.

Raheem Sterling's two goals started and ended Manchester City's 5-0 rout of Newcastle that regained top spot in the Premier League for Pep Guardiola's team.

In the final month of the 2021-22 English Premier League season, the top team in the league looks to work their way to another championship, while the other looks to play spoiler, as Manchester City gets set to host Newcastle United on Sunday. Watch the Premier League on FuboTV (7-day free trial) and PeacockCity is looking to become the first club in the EPL to win back-to-back league titles since they achieved the feat back in 2018 and 2019. They are currently 10th in the league tables, far from their positioning earlier in 2022, where they were hovering around relegation territory. What: English Premier League FootballWho: Manchester City FC (26-3-5) vs. Newcastle United FC (11-14-10)When: Sunday, May 8Time: 11:30 a.m. ETWhere: Etihad Stadium (Manchester, U.K.)Channel: USA Network (4K), NBC UniversoStream: FuboTV (7-day free trial), Sling, DirecTV Stream, PeacockCheck out the Premier League tables and results here

Jason Negus has been voted the Athlete of the Week in the Jackson area. The Napoleon baseball player took 32.38% of the vote to beat out Jackson runner Keiyera Johnson and Grass Lake soccer player Kylin Heidrich. In an April 27 win over Manchester, Negus struck out 10.

A $100 million fund to settle sexual and physical abuse claims at New Hampshire’s state-run youth detention center is headed to the governor’s desk.

The Michigan Center baseball team beat Napoleon 3-2 in eight innings on Monday. Hanover-Horton 7, Manchester 3: The Comets got a two-run third and a three-run fourth to beat Manchester. Addison 4, East Jackson 1: The Panthers got a complete game from Drew Spink in a win over East Jackson. SoftballManchester sweeps Hanover-Horton: Manchester picked up 12-3 and 7-5 wins over the Comets. SoccerGrass Lake 8, Jackson Christian 0: Kyin Heidrich added five more goals and an assist to her season tally in a Warriors win.

The Manchester baseball team picked up an 8-4 win over East Jackson on Friday. Kannon Duffing, Gunner Carson, Jared Bunn, and Neil Gebhardt each had two hits for the Flying Dutchmen. Kannon Duffing and Jaxon McGuigan pitched for Manchester and struck out nine Trojans combined. Brody Gramm struck out six in the first game while Kobe Farrow drove in a pair of runs. Drew Spink struck out seven in Game 2 as Nick Trumble had two RBIs.

Cristiano Ronaldo’s fifth goal in three games has salvaged a point for Manchester United in a 1-1 draw against Chelsea that further damaged his team’s chances of a top-four finish in the Premier League.

Manchester City just couldn’t shake off Real Madrid in the Champions League.

Manchester City striker Gabriel Jesus scored more goals in 53 minutes than he had in the previous eight months in the English Premier League.

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo took to social media on Monday to say one of his newborn twins has died. “It is with our deepest sadness we have to announce that our baby boy has passed away,” the Manchester United striker wrote in a post also signed by his partner, Georgina Rodriguez. “It is the greatest pain that any parents can feel.”Ronaldo announced last year that the couple was expecting twins. “We are all devastated at this loss,” the post added, “and we kindly ask for privacy at this very difficult time. Our baby boy, you are our angel.

JACKSON – Another week of the track season is through and we have updated our girls track leaderboard for the Jackson area. There must have been a pretty fast track at Napoleon on April 14, because of the 17 events, the top spot in six are from that one meet. Plenty of other times and distances are scattered through the leaderboard from that meet as well. If someone comes along with a better time, distance or height, that spot on the leaderboard changes hands. Each athlete’s best time so far this season counts and we figure out whose best is the best so far.

Toyota is recalling about 460,000 vehicles due to an issue with the stability control system, officials announced Wednesday.

JACKSON -- Northwest baseball player Gage Race had six hits in two games on Monday as the Mounties swept Grass Lake 15-0 and 6-1. Ethan Anspaugh and JR Morrow each had three hits to match Race’s three in Game 1. SOFTBALLJackson swept by Waverly: The Vikings dropped a pair of games to Lansing Waverly 16-0 and 13-1. Manchester splits with Dundee: The Flying Dutchmen beat Dundee 6-1 in the nightcap of a doubleheader after dropping Game 1 13-10. Peyton Fether had three hits in that game for Manchester.

The destination of the Premier League title is in leader Manchester City’s hands after a 2-2 draw with Liverpool.

A huge match between the two clubs that are fighting for the English Premier League title is set for Sunday in Manchester, as Liverpool looks to leap frog the defending champions, Manchester City. Manchester City had an insanely hot start to the season, going 6-1-2, to catapult themselves to the top of the tables. This will be the 219th meeting between the two clubs, with Liverpool holding a 105-58-55 record over Manchester City, though Liverpool has only been victorious once in the past eight meetings. What: English Premier League FootballWho: Manchester City FC (23-3-4) vs. Liverpool FC (22-2-6)When: Sunday, April 10Time: 11:30 a.m. ETWhere: Eithad Stadium (Manchester, U.K.)Channel: USA Network (4K), NBC UniversoStream: FuboTV (7-day free trial), Sling, DirecTV Stream, PeacockCheck out the Premier League tables and results here

Organizers of this year's New Orleans Jazz Fest say the band Red Hot Chili Peppers has been added to the lineup of the 2022 event.

The British government is defending its Ukraine refugee policy despite figures indicating that only 12,000 Ukrainians fleeing the war have arrived in the U.K. The figure from the government includes 10,800 people who came to join family members in Britain, and just 1,200 under the Homes for Ukraine program set up to match refuges with volunteer hosts.

Handwritten lyrics by Joy Division's Ian Curtis and Granada TV's entire archive are among the items.

The British government is ending the supply of free rapid coronavirus tests to most of the population.

Kelsey Beggs poured in four goals and added two assists as St. Mary Catholic Central's girls soccer team bounced back from a season-opening loss to Manchester with an 8-0 win over Dundee Monday.

Jefferson's girls track and field team won the Huron Relays for the first time Saturday.

The girlfriend of Harmony Montgomery's father was found dead in New Hampshire, police said.

Tom Brady picked the perfect moment to come to Old Trafford to witness a rarity from Cristiano Ronaldo who scored only his second Manchester United hat trick.

JACKSON -- Manchester wrestler Jacob Bunn has been voted the Athlete of the Week for the Jackson area for February 28 through March 5. Bunn won the Division 4 112-pound state championship at Ford Field, capping off a 46-2 season. Bunn won a narrow vote over fellow state champion wrestler Danni Swihart of Hanover-Horton by 110 votes out of more than 29,000 cast. Hillsdale basketball player Jack Bowles was third.

MANCHESTER, MI - When residents in the western Washtenaw County village of Manchester head to the ballot box in November, they’ll be making choices that could shape the village’s path to cityhood. They’ll do that by electing a City Charter Commission, a nine-member body charged with drafting the would-be city’s charter, the foundational document defining the organization and powers of local government. The drafted charter must be reviewed by the Michigan Governor’s Office and be approved in a local election by a majority of Manchester village voters as well. In Michigan, cities and townships are the two primary units of local government, and Manchester village acts as a sub-unit of Manchester Township. Manchester will be releasing more information on the City Charter Commission election in its newsletter, Vailliencourt said, adding residents can also ask questions at the Manchester Village Council’s regular meetings, where time is reserved for updates on the process.

For years, a Southeast Michigan farm has been taking in abused and neglected animals, and giving them a happier and healthier life.

Production will resume Wednesday at all of Toyota’s 14 plants in Japan after they were idled for a day due to a cyberattack on a domestic supplier.

A 20-year-old New Hampshire woman has reunited with her new baby after fighting for her life against COVID-19 for two months.

WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI – A Manchester woman reported missing over the weekend was found dead in her car submerged in a drainage ditch, police said. Police found Rebecca Reynolds, 36, dead Sunday, Feb. 20, in her vehicle, which had crashed into drainage ditch near her Manchester home, according to Michigan State Police. Officers were investigating her disappearance after she was reported missing by an a family member in Bridgewater Township, police said. Troopers responded to the missing persons report at 8 p.m. Sunday and, during the course of the investigation, located a vehicle off the roadway submerged in a drainage ditch near her home, police said. Though the cause of death has not yet been determined, it is not believed to be suspicious at this time, police said.

Northern Europe has been battered by the third major storm in five days.

The BBC One daytime programme relocates as part of a strategy to make more programmes out of London.

The Premier League title race really is back on and it’s all because of Harry Kane.

The East Jackson girls basketball team rolled to a 57-20 win over Manchester on Friday. Stockbridge 52, Olivet 41: The Panthers picked up a key GLAC win by beating Olivet. Leslie 71, Maple Valley 8: Emma Smieska set a school record with 50 points as the Blackhawks cruised past Maple Valley. BOYS BASKETBALLWestern 54, Hastings 46: Despite a slow start, the Panthers picked up a road win at Hastings. Leslie 65, Maple Valley 35: The Blackhawks broke the game open by outscoring Maple Valley 20-6 in the third quarter and 15-4 in the fourth.

The Manchester wrestling team has qualified for state after beating Lainsburg 35-31 in the regional final on Wednesday at Lutheran Westland. The Flying Dutchmen now advance to the team state tournament to face Hudson on February 25 at Wings Stadium in Kalamazoo. Portage RegionalJackson reached the regional final with a 43-28 win over Portage Central but there fell to Holt 71-4. Gabe Hoover, Jadion Range and Andrew Covalle all scored pins in the dual with Portage Central. Waverly RegionalWestern fell in the regional semifinal to Mason 47-20.

The Grass Lake girls basketball team got 23 points from Gabi Lutchka on Monday in a 66-33 win over Manchester. Olivia Turner added 11 for the Warriors. Manchester got 15 points from Peyton Fether, as well as seven rebounds each from Jordyn Porter and Mia Steele as well as seven assists from Marlena Ballnik. East Jackson 72, Michigan Center 51: The Trojans jumped out to a 21-9 first-quarter lead in a win over the Cardinals. Mariah Kerley led East Jackson with 26 points, 11 rebounds and three steals.

Diesel Gessne of Gibraltar Carlson bumped up to 130 pounds to beat New Boston Huron’s Andrew Ladach in the opening match of the District semifinals Thursday.

Monroe County Region high school wrestling teams will begin the state tournaments this week by participating in six Districts.

CHELSEA, MI – A Manchester man has apologized for appreciating a piece of artwork on a Chelsea business wall so much he wrongfully decided to take it home with him on the way out, police said. The complainant told officers he was baffled when he arrived to work and noticed a piece of framed artwork was missing from the wall of the business, police said. The man, wondering what had happed to the art, checked security footage from the day prior and witnessed a customer taking the art off the wall and walking away with it at about 6:20 p.m., police said. The man spoke with officers and said he “felt bad” and apologized for taking the art before agreeing to bring it to the Chelsea Police Department to be returned to its rightful owner, police said. The art was then returned to the owner who declined to press criminal charges for the theft.

Nike is no longer sponsoring Manchester United player Mason Greenwood who is on police bail after being questioned on suspicion of the rape and assault of a woman.

Drivers will also need to be given a grace period for lateness, as part of a government crackdown on parking firms.

Manchester United player Mason Greenwood has been released on bail by police who questioned him on suspicion of the rape and assault of a woman.

Liz Cheney continues to set fundraising records in her bid for reelection to Wyoming's lone U.S. House seat.

JACKSON -- Here are the scores from Monday’s basketball games from around the Jackson area. BOYS BASKETBALLEast Jackson 68, Addison 56Tecumseh 59, Springport 37Napoleon 58, Lumen Christi 48GIRLS BASKETBALLEast Jackson 64, Manchester 38

Manchester United player Mason Greenwood remains in police custody after officers investigating the rape and assault of a woman were granted more time to question him.

LESLIE -- New Lothrop claimed first place at the Todd Stern Blackhawk Invitational on Saturday, winning titles in three weight classes. St. Louis was third with 172 followed by Manchester (154) in fourth. With the score tied 1-1 early in the third, Roth scored a takedown, but the points were inadvertently awarded to Doyle. JR Hildebrand of Martin took the 171 title with a 4-2 decision over Justice Onstott of St. Louis. Martine Wiggins of St. Louis won the 145 title in a 13-9 decision over Andrew Given of Flat Rock.

Luxury automaker Bentley says it is pouring billions into upgrading manufacturing to accelerate its electric vehicle development plan, joining other auto brands shifting away from gasoline engines.

MANCHESTER, MI - Manchester Community Schools is working to replace sinks and water fountain fixtures in some of its schools after water testing revealed lead levels above the allowable amount. The district underwent water testing in October 2021 after the Manchester community was found to have “action level exceedance” for lead.

Team Rising discusses New York City's return to 'tough on crime' policing.

New York City Mayor Eric Adams has announced the city will step up efforts to seize illegal guns and institute a multi-pronged plan to tackle the issue. (Jan 24)

Adam and Kayla Montgomery, together with their two children of their own and Adam's daughter, Harmony Montgomery, were evicted from the Manchester home on Nov. 27, 2019, the office said in a news release. “Multiple individuals have reported seeing Harmony with Adam and Kayla in the following days; however, by approximately December 6–10, 2019, Adam and Kayla apparently had only their two common children, and Harmony was no longer with them," the news release said. “This information leads police to believe that it was sometime during this window of approximately November 28–December 10, 2019, that Harmony Montgomery disappeared."

New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella says spending $100 million to settle sexual abuse claims at the state's youth detention center is the right thing to do for both victims and the government.

Cardi B has offered to pay the burial costs for all 17 people killed in a fire in a New York City high-rise.

A Minnesota sexual assault law that did not protect some intoxicated victims is not unique, and now, activists and lawmakers have overhauled the code.

Pep Guardiola's biggest challenge now might be convincing his Manchester City players the English Premier League title race is not over.

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Authorities searched the last known residence of Harmony Montgomery to investigate the disappearance of the New Hampshire girl.

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Some pupils are not complying with the new advice, and there are worries about vulnerable students.

STOCKBRIDGE -- Three players in double figures and two more with eight helped the Stockbridge girls basketball team beat Manchester 71-43 on Thursday. Gwen Rogozinski hit five 3-pointers to finish with 28 points. “It was the energy at the start of the game, we really pushed the ball and our shots were falling,” Rogozinski said. Peyton Fether hit three 3-pointers, all from the right corner. “If we play that well, pushing the floor, if Gracee keeps up that, I think it’ll be a good game.”

Harmony's father and step-mother have been arrested but neither have been charged with her disappearance.

The New Hampshire attorney general's office says the stepmother of a girl who disappeared in 2019 at age 5 has been charged with welfare fraud for collecting food stamps in her name.

Police are still searching for the missing child.

Ralf Rangnick has fallen to his first loss as Manchester United manager after Joao Moutinho’s 82nd-minute strike earns Wolverhampton a 1-0 win in the English Premier League.

Two teams stuck in the middle of the English Premier League tables meet on Monday in Manchester, with one trying to come out with a better effort, as Manchester United hosts Wolverhampton. Manchester United has certainly seen an up-and-down first few months of the 2021-22 campaign. Which is kind of surprising given the fact that Wolverhampton took on the top three clubs in the Premier League, Manchester City, Chelsea and Liverpool, during that time frame. What: English Premier League FootballWho: Manchester United FC (9-5-4) vs. Wolverhampton Wanderers (7-7-4)When: Monday, January 3Time: 3:00 p.m. ETWhere: Old Trafford (Manchester, England)Channel: USA NetworkStream: FuboTV (7-day free trial), Sling, DirecTV Stream, PeacockCheck out the Premier League tables and results here

Manchester City is six points in front at the top of the Premier League after beating Leicester 6-3.

As families head into the holiday season, it's still uncertain whether monthly child tax credit payments will continue in the new year.

JACKSON -- Teams edge closer to the holiday break with a partial slate of games on Thursday. Here are the scores for the Jackson-area teams. BOYS BASKETBALLConcord 38, Bronson 35Homer 58, Jonesville 45Grass Lake 53, East Jackson 42Vandercook Lake 70, Michigan Center 56Napoleon 75, Manchester 49GIRLS BASKETBALLHudson 39, Hillsdale 30Onsted 46, Columbia Central 34

JACKSON -- The first week of boys basketball and the second week of girls basketball wrapped up Friday with games around the Jackson area. Here is the area scoreboard. BOYS SCORESVandercook Lake 56, Homer 53Adrian Madison 45, Manchester 44Morenci 55, Addison 49Stockbridge 48, Dansville 42Pennfield 70, Jackson Northwest 38Coldwater 64, Lumen Christi 25GIRLS SCORESGrass Lake 62, Napoleon 24Leslie 60, Perry 19Columbia Central 41, Blissfield 21East Jackson 50, Stockwell 10Manchester 53, Hanover-Horton 21Bronson 60, Concord 39Jonesville 50, Homer 38Coldwater 43, Lumen Christi 36Jackson Northwest 60, Pennfield 18Parma Western 69, Harper Creek 15Stockbridge 55, Maple Valley 14

The trial of former officer Kim Potter began Wednesday in Minneapolis months after Potter shot and killed 20-year-old Daunte Wright. Wright's mother Katie Bryant took the stand as the first witness against Potter.

Ralf Rangnick has started his tenure as Manchester United manager with a 1-0 win over Crystal Palace in the Premier League thanks to a rare goal from Fred at Old Trafford.

On Friday, the health department released its weekly summary of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations, deaths, outbreaks and vaccination rates.

The Manchester girls basketball team dropped a nonconference game to Tecumseh 68-29 on Thursday. Peyton Fether scored 10 points and Jordyn Porter added seven for Manchester. Michigan Center 55, Concord 37: The Cardinals won on the road in the nonconference matchup.

Eighty-six gamblers in New Jersey thought they'd found the Holy Grail of sports betting: being able to bet on a game that had already ended.

The UK's annual European Christmas markets will have fewer stalls and traders due to Brexit and the pandemic

Reality Check examines some of the claims surrounding the scaling back of HS2.

As the government's Integrated Rail Plan is launched, Bradfordians explain their travelling reality.

Health Department nurses conducted 28 tests. That’s common in the Manchester area, she said, and could contribute to elevated levels from lead paint and other sources beyond drinking water contamination. After actionable results are confirmed, there is typically an assessment of exposure risks conducted, according to the Health Department spokesperson. The blood testing results in Manchester don’t indicate a need for broader community testing at this time, Ringler-Cerniglia wrote in an email. Still, the health department encourages testing for children and pregnant women as well as others who may have had lead exposure.

The British economy slowed down during the third quarter of the year as widespread supply chain problems hobbled the recovery from the coronavirus pandemic.

MANCHESTER, MI - Here’s a rare opportunity to live off-the-grid, of sorts, without having to rough it. This entire private Michigan island has hit the market for $3.5 million and includes a log cabin with all the amenities and a large tree house. The 8-acre island is the MLive dream property of the week where we feature a dream home or property every Wednesday. It’s located on Iron Lake at 13150 Sharon Hollow Road in Manchester. That’s about 40 minutes southwest of Ann Arbor.

Republican Rep. Liz Cheney of Wyoming says former President Donald Trump is at war “with the rule of law and the Constitution” and that GOP lawmakers who sit by silently are aiding his efforts.

Chris Sununu was one of the GOP's top recruits in its bid to flip Democratic Sen. Maggie Hassan's seat — and control of the Senate.

Alec Baldwin took to social media Monday to urge Hollywood to hire police officers on all film and television sets that utilize guns.

Eric Bailly scored an own-goal in the seventh minute and Bernardo Silva beat David de Gea at his near post in first-half stoppage time as Manchester City won 2-0 at Manchester United.

Protesters are causing delays near Manchester Airport, as well as targeting the M25 and Birmingham.

Crystal Palace player Wilfried Zaha has called on Instagram to take racism more seriously after being targeted with abuse after scoring in a 2-0 win at Manchester City on Saturday.

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Periodic testing of tap water revealed high levels of lead in the tap water of 19 homes in the Village of Manchester.

On Wednesday, Manchester Community Schools parents, staff members and some students met at the Manchester High School football stadium with superintendent Bradley Bezeau. They were there to discuss the division caused by the mask mandate issued by the Washtenaw County Health Department.

The British government says it will bring in tough new laws against disruptive protesters after environmental campaigners blocked roads, highways and bridges to highlight climate change.

The British government says all the country's electricity will come from renewable sources by 2035, a move that will help end the country’s reliance on imported fuel.

British Treasury chief Rishi Sunak is promoising to deliver an economy based on “good work, better skills and higher wages.”.

Cristiano Ronaldo was grumbling to himself and shaking his head as he went straight toward the tunnel at the final whistle of Manchester United’s latest slip-up at Old Trafford.

Lines of cars formed at British gas stations for a fourth day on Monday, as the government mulled bringing in the army to help ease supply disruption triggered by a shortage of truck drivers.

Retired Roman Catholic Bishop John McCormack has died after a career in which he faced criticism for his role in Boston’s clergy sex abuse scandal and led New Hampshire’s diocese during its own reckoning.

A clash has broken out between Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola and a section of the team’s fans after he called for “more people” to attend the Premier League home match against Southampton on Saturday than had come to the Champions League win over Leipzig in midweek.