April 16, 2025

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In Plain English: Ballot Proposals for the November 5th General Election in Washtenaw County

We hope this makes it easier for you to decide “Yes” or “No.” The complex legal and technical language required for ballot measures can make understanding the choices difficult.  As we did for the August primary, we aim to break down the wording of the upcoming Washtenaw County ballot proposals for the November 5th election. ...

Milan Area Schools Give Bus Drivers an Increase in Wages

Milan Area Schools has a new contract with its bus drivers and transportation employees for the 2024-2025 school year. On Aug. 28, the Milan Board of Education met and approved the master agreement with the Milan Area Schools Transportation Association. The updates/changes made to the agreement include an increase in wages. In addressing the agreement, ...

In Plain English: Michigan Public School Funding Explained

How schools get their money is confusing and misunderstandings often lead to unnecessary contention. Public school funding in Michigan is complex and draws from multiple sources. Reliable funding directly affects the quality of education, the availability of resources, and the equity of opportunities for all students so having a clear grasp of how it works ...

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Washtenaw ISD Awarded $5.6 million Grant to Provide Early Childhood Educational Opportunities

With help from a federal grant, the Washtenaw Intermediate School District (WISD) will continue to offer educational opportunities to preschool-age kids. The WISD announced on July 22, the “Office of Head Start (OHS), a part of the federal Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families, awarded a $5.6 million grant to ...

Milan Middle School Staff’s Swift Action Saves Student

The City of Milan held an emotion awards ceremony at its April 2, 2024, city council meeting. Captain Kevin Maury of the Milan Area Fire Department outlined the extraordinary circumstances that elicited the awards. On February 9, during a seemingly ordinary day at Milan Middle School, a critical incident unfolded that tested the preparedness and ...