Ashlee Baracy, Miss Michigan 2008, crowns Nicole Blaszczyk, Miss Michigan 2009
Competition is no stranger to Novi native Nicole Blaszczyk, the new Miss Michigan.

From a young age she competed in dance, winning the title of Miss Dance of Michigan in 2008.  The Novi High School graduate was also competitive in sports, excelling in soccer, swimming, ice skating and gymnastics.

As Nicole competed in beauty pageants, she was no less successful there as well.  She won the Miss Wayne County crown in 2008 and this year she won the Miss Michigan crown.

Blaszczyk is a senior at Wayne State University, majoring in marketing and working as a junior financial officer.

The Miss Michigan crown gives her a platform to push for causes dear to her, especially helping families affected by addiction.

 
 
Audrie Jeffords
Congratulations to Audrie Jeffords and her husband, Bill, on the arrival of their first child, William Thomas Jeffords V!  He was born on July 13, 2009 at 10:15 AM, weighed 6 pounds, 4 ounces and was 20 inches long.

Congratulations, Audrie and Bill, on the birth of your beautiful little boy!