April 15, 2025

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Doug Marrin

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Georgia-Pacific Announces Closure of Milan Corrugated Facility

Georgia-Pacific announced on May 6, 2024, to its employees at the Milan corrugated plant that the facility will permanently close by July 6. During the next 60 days, operations will continue at the plant before a safe and orderly shutdown begins. “We appreciate all the work our employees have done through the years to make ...

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DTE’s Future Loop, Skills Park, and Cassidy Lake

Jason Aric Jones, a key figure in the Michigan mountain biking community and a Potawatomi Mountain Biking Association board member, recently shared insights into the development and future plans of the DTE Energy Foundation Trail system. Jones illuminates the complexities and challenges faced by recreational trail planning and execution. The DTE Energy Foundation Trail, situated ...

Weekly Road Work, May 6-12

Township Where Impact to Traffic Timeline Ann Arbor, Pittsfield Clark Rd between WCC driveway and Golfside Rd Intermittent lane closures April 15 – June 1 Augusta Township-wide Intermittent lane closures May 6 – 9 Bridgewater Clinton Rd between Austin Rd and Burmeister Rd Lane restrictions May 6 – 7 County-wide Various Rds Intermittent lane restrictions April 29 ...

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Rabid Bat Found in Washtenaw County

Community News The Washtenaw Health Department County has identified the first rabid bat in the county since 2022. The Health Department reminds community members to report all bat exposures and animal bites using our secure online form before letting the animal go. “We were enjoying a longer stretch with no rabies-positive animals, but it’s not unusual for ...

Milan Embarks on Multi-Million-Dollar Road Revitalization

County St. Bridge. Image: Google streetview. In a letter to residents, Milan Mayor Ed Kolar has announced a series of infrastructure projects set to commence in 2024. Three key bridges within Milan’s jurisdiction are scheduled for repairs in spring and summer. Specifically, the Carpenter Road Bridge is due for a 30-day closure for epoxy overlay ...

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 ...

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Dexter Memorial Day Celebration to Feature Heroic Air Force Veteran John Van Etten

Following the Dexter Memorial Day Parade, folks will have the unique opportunity to hear firsthand from John Van Etten, a highly decorated Air Force serviceman, as he recounts his harrowing experience during the Vietnam War’s most daring rescue operation, known as Bat 21. John Van Etten, known by his call sign Nail32 during his service, ...