Washtenaw County Road Commission projects Township Where Impact to Traffic Timeline Ann Arbor Local Soft Surface Rds Intermittent lane restrictions Aug. 12 – 22 Augusta Whittaker Rd between Bemis Rd and Willis Rd Intermittent lane restrictions Aug. 12 -14 Augusta Intersection of Whittaker Rd and Willis Rd Road closure June 3 – Aug. 19 Augusta Macey Rd between ...
Among the 24 people released from Russia on Aug. 1 in the biggest prisoner swap since the Cold War was Paul Whelan, a 54-year-old who grew up in Ann Arbor and worked as a part-time Chelsea police officer in the 1990s. Whelan, a former Marine, visited Russia for a wedding in December 2018 and was ...
A visit to Michigan’s Sanilac Petroglyphs Historic State Park Photo: Ebmodaakowet, known as the Bone Man, depicted shooting an arrow of knowledge into future generations. Photo by Doug Marrin. In the heart of Michigan’s thumb lies a unique historical treasure, the Sanilac Petroglyphs Historic State Park. “Ezhibiigaadek asin” (aysah-gabah-ahdek ah-sin): knowledge written in stone announces ...
Dexter Community Schools will implement a no-transport zone starting this fall, requiring 239 students who live within a 1.5-mile radius of their schools to walk, bike or find a ride to school other than the bus. The area ineligible for bus transportation includes Dexter Crossing, Walkabout Creek, Hilltop, Huron Farms and all students in town ...
See who won the Democratic nomination for County Sheriff and more Voters across Michigan turned out to cast their ballots in yesterday’s primary election. Of the 324,138 registered voters in Washtenaw County, 83,375 weighed in on regional ballot initiatives and set the stage for partisan candidates in the November general election. Washtenaw County’s 26% turnout ...
After its surprising discovery in some overgrowth near the Hayes State Park, the headstone of Dea (Deacon) Ethel Walker is back in place at the Hudson Mills Cemetery. The journey began about 18 months ago when Cheryl Beuning and her husband bought a house and property near Hayes State Park in the Irish Hills. Beuning ...
Metroparks and its partners work to reduce drownings and promote water safety Community News With summer in full swing, the Huron-Clinton Metroparks remains committed to sharing the critical importance of water safety to prevent drownings, the leading cause of death for children ages 1-4. “Our hearts go out to the families impacted by the recent ...
By Trevor Sullivan On Saturday, July 27th, the 76th Annual Au Sable River Canoe Race Marathon commenced. The 120-mile endurance race started in Grayling and ended in Oscoda, Michigan, on the east side of the state. Kicking off at 9pm, the race took paddlers between 14 and 19 hours, with the finale extending into Sunday ...
In a move to boost local fishing opportunities, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) stocked thousands of fish in the Dexter area. In May, 4,150 brown trout were introduced into Mill Creek at Shields Road near Dexter. Following this, in June, the DNR stocked Big Portage Lake with 39,497 walleyes. These efforts are part ...
Ben Miles, President of Chelsea Hospital, recently appeared on the Hillsdale Hospital podcast “Rural Health Rising.” Hosted by JJ Hodshire and Rachel Lott, the podcast delved into Ben’s journey, his motivations, and Chelsea Hospital’s unique aspects. Background and Motivation Ben Miles began by sharing his background and his strong ties to Michigan. “I have the ...
With some help from a planning assistance grant, Scio Township is moving forward with a project for the Jackson Road corridor. The township board was awarded a grant from the organization, Southeast Michigan Council of Governments (SEMCOG). At its July 23 meeting, the Scio board accepted the SEMCOG planning assistance grant and authorized the Township ...
Construction on Baker Road is staying on schedule and should be finished before school starts. The contractors finished repaving from Grand Street to Main Street on July 24 and spent the week of July 28 working on traffic electrical. Restoration is planned for next week. “Residents should be aware that while the most obvious portion ...
The Dexter Summer Festival is almost here, and oh how the summer celebration has grown since its humble beginnings. The Dexter Summer Festival, formerly Dexter Daze, returns on August 9 & 10, but its roots stretch far back almost as long as there has been a Dexter, MI. In the decades before 1972, Dexter’s summer ...
Washtenaw County Road Commission Projects Township Where Impact to Traffic Timeline Ann Arbor Gleaner Hall Rd between Warren Rd and Joy Rd Intermittent lane restrictions Aug. 5 – 9 Ann Arbor Stein Rd between End of Pavement and Maple Rd Intermittent lane restrictions Aug. 5 – 9 Ann Arbor Local Soft Surface Rds Intermittent lane restrictions Aug. ...
By Trevor Sullivan On August 1st, a new segment of the Border to Border Trail opened for the public, celebrated with a ribbon cutting ceremony. This completed segment connects Zeeb Road to the Delhi Metropark. This 2.1 mile section now means that three metroparks within Washtenaw County are connected, that being Delhi, Hudson Mills, and ...
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