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Southfield
Saturday, February 28th, 2026
Good morning, Southfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 28th of February.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ National Kolache Day is on Sunday, March 1 to honor traditional Czech pastries and the heritage of Michigan's Czech community; Southfield residents can celebrate by trying homemade recipes or visiting local bakeries (like Czechbox Bakery) that bring a taste of tradition to the region. Hometown Life
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Michigan Department of Treasury has processed over 1.1 million tax returns and issued $565 million in refunds so far. Taxpayers can check state refunds on Treasury’s website (and federal refunds via the IRS portal) before filing closes on April 15. Hometown Life
- ➤ The Michigan Department of Transportation begins new ramp closures today for its multi-year I-696 Restore the Reuther project at the interchange of I-696 and I-75. Closures and detours via M-10, M-53, M-102, and M-59 will continue into early summer. CBS News Detroit
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Tiger Woods, chair of the PGA's Future Competitions Committee, said on Feb. 17 that the Tour may reduce its schedule for stronger competition, leaving the Rocket Classic's future beyond 2026 unclear; director Mark Hollis (organizer) confirmed the 2026 tournament remains scheduled from July 30 to Aug. 2. CBS News Detroit
- ➤ Wayne Memorial beat Crestwood 67 to 25 on Feb. 27 and is three wins away from returning to the Breslin Center. Senior Jaylohn Allen led the team as they prepare to face Woodhaven in the regional semifinal on March 3. Hometown Life
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Focus is saying no to good ideas.
~ Sam Altman
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