The inquest verdict of murder did little to change public opinion of suicide. And then there was the matter of the pregnancy. Trigger Warning: This article discusses graphic violence and suicide, which some people might find disturbing. If you are experiencing a suicidal crisis or emotional distress, please call or text 988 for the Suicide ...
The mysterious death of William Benz Jr. left investigators confused and conflicted Photo: William Edward Benz’s final resting place was in the family plot in Forest Hill Cemetery, Ann Arbor. His epitaph is in German and from 1 Samuel 20:3, translated as “There is only one step between life and death.” 1 Sam. 20:3. Credit: ...
Here are a few of the many stops to find the ancient grain cultivated for its sweetness. Photo: The author’s grandson about to fill a bag at the stand on Luick Dr., one of the author’s many favorite spots for sweet corn. Photo by Doug Marrin. By Doug Marrin Aw, shucks! It’s sweet corn season! ...
Photo: (L-R) Sun Times News Owner moderating and sheriff’s candidates Derrick Jackson, Alyshia Dyer, and Ken Magee. Photo by Lonnie Huhman. The Sun Times News hosted Washtenaw County’s three candidates for sheriff – Alyshia Dyer, Derrick Jackson, and Ken Magee – in a lively debate on Thursday, July 11, 2024, at the newspaper’s office in ...
Washtenaw County Road Commission Projects Township Where Impact to Traffic Timeline Ann Arbor Clark Rd between Hogback Rd and Huron River Dr Intermittent lane restrictions July 16 (delayed start) Ann Arbor Dixboro Rd between Geddes Rd and Plymouth Rd Intermittent lane restrictions July 17 – 18 (delayed start) Ann Arbor Gleaner Hall Rd between Warren Rd and Joy ...
Photo: The National Cherry Festival in Traverse City is always great fun. Pictured here are the author’s grandsons with their cup of fresh cherries at the 2023 festival. Photo by Doug Marrin. From a single tree planted by a missionary in 1852 to producing 75% of the country’s tart cherries, here’s a look at how ...
Milan’s new outdoor event venue is ready to host year-round events downtown. By Doug Marrin Milan is set to unveil its newly remodeled Tolan Square, marking a significant milestone in community development. The outdoor event venue, spearheaded by local nonprofit Moving Milan Forward in collaboration with the City of Milan, will be officially dedicated on ...
Photo: The Alber family home on Pfaus Road in the mid-1800s. Courtesy of Nicolle Bossory. The Alber family expanded the orchard over the decades, planting a variety of apple trees, including traditional and heirloom varieties still grown today. The orchard gained renown for its cider production, employing a historic cider press that contributed to its ...
If you’re sexually active, get tested regularly for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) Community News A new Chlamydia and Gonorrhea Report shows a promising decrease in overall Washtenaw County cases. Unfortunately, chlamydia and gonorrhea cases among teens 13-17 years old are increasing and racial and geographic inequities persist. The Washtenaw County Health Department encourages sexually active ...
A celebration of the beginning of the harvest season, the 7th Annual Lavender Harvest Festival is taking place Saturday and Sunday, July 13 and 14, and it is a wonderful opportunity to explore beautiful, blooming lavender fields in full splendor. Joe Pusta, the owner/proprietor of Lavender Lane, a lavender farm in Milan, told the Sun ...
Community News Washtenaw Community College (WCC) is hosting a Career Exploration Night from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 9, to introduce prospective students to career possibilities and more than 130 academic programs available at the college. The career exploration event will be held in the WCC Student Center, 4800 E. Huron River Drive, Ann ...
Community News The 71st annual Manchester Chicken Broil, the decades long, and entirely volunteered run event that takes place in the City of Manchester, Michigan, located 25-minutes outside Ann Arbor in Washtenaw County, is set for Saturday, July 20th, 2024, from 4pm to 7:30pm at the Alumni Memorial Field and with it comes some new ...
By Sue Kelch On June 14, 1899, the cornerstone of the Saline Methodist Episcopal Church was laid. And by coincidence on June 14, 125 years later, I sat down with one of the managing partners of the Salt Springs Brewery, Ron Schofield, Jr. – which is housed in that former church. You could say Salt ...
Township Where Impact to Traffic Timeline Ann Arbor, Superior Dixboro Rd between Plymouth Rd and M-14 Road closure June 17 – July 1 Augusta Intersection of Whittaker Rd & Willis Rd Road closure June 3 – Aug. 19 Bridgewater Local and Primary Soft Surface Roads Intermittent lane restrictions June 14 – July 3 Bridgewater, Freedom Schneider Rd between ...
By Cynthia Furlong Reynolds Fred Rogers once observed, “Retirement is when you think you’re at the end of something, but really you’re at the beginning of something else.” Pat Winton is the living embodiment of those words. At the age of 85, the former trapper/gandy dancer/carnival hawker/ long-haul driver/lumberjack/ automotive engineer/international business owner/ship’s captain has ...
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