Across Michigan, MI|News|
Here's Where Not To Eat Deer In Michigan: Hunting Season 2019
A Do Not Eat advisory has been issued ahead of Michigan's hunting season. Here's what you need to know.
Jessica Strachan, Patch Staff
Jessica Strachan, Patch Staff
- Detroit, MI
Patch's Detroit Editor Jessica Strachan is an award-winning journalist and Metro Detroit native who loves digital storytelling in her community. A graduate of the University of Michigan, she loves creating hyperlocal content through engaging narratives, compelling photos and interesting videos. She has written for some of Michigan's top news sites and papers, including WDIV's Click on Detroit, Mlive.com, The Flint Journal and The News-Herald. In her down time, she enjoys sampling farm-sourced vegetarian foods, sipping good coffee, traveling the world with her camera in hand and doting on her rescue beagle named Virginia Woof (yes, that's a writer pun). Reach out to her with your story ideas or to have a conversation on the impact of local journalism: jessica.strachan@patch.com.
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Across Michigan, MI|News|
Michigan's Ban On Flavored Vaping Is Now In Effect
Retailers have 14 days to comply with Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's emergency filing Wednesday.
Jessica Strachan, Patch Staff
Dearborn, MI|News|
How Congresswoman Debbie Dingell Is Fighting Drunk Driving
The legislation is called The Honoring Abbas Family Legacy to Terminate (HALT) Drunk Driving Act.
Jessica Strachan, Patch Staff
Detroit|News|
Detroit Youth Choir To Have Homecoming Celebration After 'AGT'
Here's how you can get in on the fun celebrating the success of the Detroit Youth Choir on 'America's Got Talent.'
Jessica Strachan, Patch Staff
Across Michigan, MI|News|
2 More Michigan Residents Die From Mosquito-Borne Illness
Three people and more than a dozen animals have now died this summer in Michigan due to Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE).
Jessica Strachan, Patch Staff
Rochester-Rochester Hills, MI|News|
Woman Bites Ear Off Romantic Interest During Attack: Police
Police say they found the two women in Rochester Hills, partially nude and covered in blood.
Jessica Strachan, Patch Staff
Royal Oak, MI|News|
Here's Who Is Being Inducted Into The Royal Oak Hall Of Fame
There are some locals who have made Royal Oak High School proud and they are about to be recognized for the 2019 year.
Jessica Strachan, Patch Staff
Rochester-Rochester Hills, MI|News|
Rochester Hills Uses Grant To Build ADA Treehouse, Playscape
It's the largest private grant yet for Innovation Hills and it's going towards an inclusive, accessible playscape for kids.
Jessica Strachan, Patch Staff
Dearborn, MI|News|
East Dearborn Has A New Park For Kids
There are also walking paths, benches and picnic tables that are ADA-accessible.
Jessica Strachan, Patch Staff
Across Michigan, MI|News|
Michigan Priest Faces Another Criminal Sexual Conduct Charge
The Lansing priest was charged with a felony punishable by up to life in prison and a lifetime of electronic monitoring.
Jessica Strachan, Patch Staff
Plymouth-Canton, MI|News|
Michigan Man Accused Of Luring Child Into School For Sex
A stranger reportedly lured a child from their parents during parent-teacher conferences to perform sexual acts.
Jessica Strachan, Patch Staff
Across Michigan, MI|News|
Halloween 2019: Submit Your Haunt For Patch's Tour o' Scary Yards
Patch is compiling its 2019 guide to the Southland's Best Halloween Yard Displays. Submit your yard haunt today.
Jessica Strachan, Patch Staff
Dearborn, MI|News|
Local Nurse Suspended By State For Allegedly Stealing Meds
Michigan's LARA has suspended a Dearborn Heights nurse, saying she committed numbers violations. Here's what she's accused of.
Jessica Strachan, Patch Staff
Across Michigan, MI|News|
Antlerless Deer Hunting Season Kicks Off This Weekend
Hunters can get an early start on the season this weekend. Here's what you need to know.
Jessica Strachan, Patch Staff
Dearborn, MI|News|
Dearborn Police Seek Suspect In Armed Robbery
Dearborn police are hoping the public can help identify two suspects and their vehicle.
Jessica Strachan, Patch Staff
Rochester-Rochester Hills, MI|News|
Rochester Hills Gives These Tips For Motorists Encountering Deer
It's likely you'll see a deer or two this season. Here's how to handle those possibly dangerous encounters on the road.
Jessica Strachan, Patch Staff
Rochester-Rochester Hills, MI|News|
Rochester Hills Mayor Announces Re-Election Campaign
Mayor Bryan K. Barnett is asking residents to be a write-in candidate.
Jessica Strachan, Patch Staff
Royal Oak, MI|News|
Red Pandas, Rhinos In The Detroit Zoo Spotlight
These endangered species are getting back-to-back festivities in their honor.
Jessica Strachan, Patch Staff
Across Michigan, MI|News|
Michigan Pharmacies Giving Out 50,000+ Narcan Kits
The opioid epidemic continues to devastate Michigan families, with 2,053 opioid overdose deaths in the state in 2017.
Jessica Strachan, Patch Staff
Across Michigan, MI|News|
Monday In The Mitten: 5 Stories To Know Sept. 16
Two new tigers have moved into the Detroit Zoo and changes are coming through the pipes for a major retailer in Michigan.
Jessica Strachan, Patch Staff
