030626 ~ Weekend Events! - Michael Bright

March 12, 2026 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined by Dennis Sweet, Sweet Builders for this week's Around The Home with The Builders and Remodelers Association of Greater Ann Arbor. Dennis grew up in the Saline Ann Arbor area and has been in the building trades since he was 16. He started his career building some of the same homes he is now remodeling 25 years later.

March 12, 2026 ~ Lucy Ann Lance talks with Susan Ringler Cerniglia, MPH, Public Information Officer with the Washtenaw County Health Department. WCHD is reporting a case of measles in an unvaccinated adult and alerting the public to the possibility of exposures at multiple locations. The individual was recently in Florida where they likely contracted measles.

March 12, 2026 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined by Nick Nerbonne, Media/Digital/Industry Relations Director with Pure Michigan! A celebration of Irish culture with parades, music, green attire, and Irish traditions is happening in towns throughout the state this weekend.

March 11, 2026 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined by Psychotherapist Frank Rubino for this week's On The Couch! Frank discusses “radical acceptance,” a practice of accepting reality without emotional control. He explains that radical acceptance means acknowledging facts, even unpleasant ones, and choosing not to let situations control you. This approach can help with betrayal, loss, and personal guilt, promoting inner peace and a longer, happier life.

March 11, 2026 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined by Dr. Peter Graham, Vice President of Clinical Partnerships and Associate Chief Medical Officer at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan for this week's A Healthier Michigan! Dr. Peter Graham describes autoimmune diseases as conditions where the immune system mistakenly attacks the body’s own tissues. Dr. Graham explains that symptoms often involve inflammation, pain, swelling, and fatigue, making diagnosis difficult. Treatment usually involves medication and monitoring, with ongoing research into the complex causes and potential cures.

March 11, 2026 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined by Stephen "Steve" Robison, President/Owner/Funeral Director; Dana McNamara, Funeral Director at Robison-Bahnmiller Funeral Home & Cremation Services for this week's Saline Area Chamber of Commerce Report. Pre-planning is determining the details of your funeral and cemetery services in advance. To some, this may sound like a difficult conversation. But putting a plan in place is actually a smart and caring thing to do.

March 10, 2026 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined by Megan Wright-Jones, Executive Artistic Director and Director of Hadestown as well as the wonderful students starring in Hadestown: Teen Edition. The Professional Youth Theatre of Michigan gives young people a place to grow creatively, build confidence, and find community through the performing arts. Hadestown Teen Edition runs at the Riverside Arts Center in Ypsilanti, and tickets are on sale now.

March 10, 2026 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined by Dan Chlebos, Former Police Chief / Law Enforcement Consultant for this week's Beyond The Courtroom! The ex-assistant of former University of Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore, released a statement through her lawyers this week demanding "accountability" from the university. Paige Shiver says the UM failed to prevent Moore from using his power as her boss to manipulate, harass and exploit her for years. This comes after Sherrone Moore took a plea deal and pleaded no contest to the two new misdemeanor charges in a case involving an incident at her home. He previously was charged with third-degree home invasion, misdemeanor stalking, and misdemeanor breaking and entering. Those charges have been dropped.

March 10, 2026 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined by Pete Tiernan, Author, Arboriginals. On April 23, 2012, two strange incidents happen within a block of each other in Ann Arbor. They involve 20 people, "townies", if you will - whose paths have been crossing for 35 years. "Arboriginals" is a new novel that will hit home for anyone who loves Ann Arbor and longs for its past.

March 9, 2026 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined by Karen Miller and Martha Chinnock, Co-Leaders, 100+ Women Who Care for this week's Community Cares where we shine the spotlight on deserving non-profits who help make our community a better place! 100+ Women Who Care of Washtenaw County is a simple concept with a big impact. Twice a year a group of 120 women meet to select a non-profit to support. With each woman donating at least $100, they raise anywhere from $12,000-$15,000 dollars for that non-profit.

March 9, 2026 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined by Kate Arbour, BrightWorks CoWorking for this week's Ann Arbor/ Ypsilanti Regional Chamber of Commerce Report! Brightworks Coworking opened its third location in downtown Ann Arbor at 255 East Liberty Street. The new space offers 23 private offices, coworking nooks like the “Jane Austen Library Nook,” and various membership tiers, including virtual, coworking, and private office options. Members enjoy 24/7 access, amenities, and the flexibility to use any of Brightworks’ three locations, with pricing starting at $75 per month for virtual membership.

March 9, 2026 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined by Michael Armitage, Executive Director, Calhoun County 911. In one of the earliest tornadoes to hit Michigan this past weekend, four persons died and many are questioning why the weather service did not issue a tornado watch.

March 9, 2026 ~ Lucy Ann Lance and 1290 WLBY presents the Celebration of Women in Business! We are joined by Kelly Sexton, Ph.D., Associate Vice President for Research, Innovation Partnerships and Economic Impact at the University of Michigan! As a driving force in tech commercialization, Dr. Sexton supports and encourages university-wide programs for intellectual property development, innovation, and engagement with business and venture communities in the region, across the nation, and around the globe. . Brought to you by Old National Bank & Ann Arbor SPARK.

March 9, 2026 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined by Andy Hetzel, VP of Corporate Communications, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan for today's A Healthier Michigan! Andy discusses the company’s role in making healthcare affordable and accessible. Andy highlights their commitment to serving all customers, from large clients to individual cardholders, and addresses the rising cost of prescription drugs.

March 6, 2026 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined by Andy Hetzel, VP of Communications, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Michigan Medicine are in contract talks. If they do not agree by July 1, 300,000 Blue Cross members may lose in-network access to Michigan Medicine for non-emergency services. The core dispute is over costs. More info at mibluedaily.com