April 27, 2025

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Washtenaw County

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Articles for category: Washtenaw County

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Bank Michigan Expands to Manchester, Continuing Over 100 Year Legacy

With existing locations in Onsted, Brooklyn, and Ann Arbor, Bank Michigan has announced the opening of its newest location in Manchester, bringing its legacy of personal service and community commitment to a new town. “We’re not just opening a new location,” said Rick Northrup, President and CEO of Bank Michigan. “We’re planting new roots. Our ...

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EMU Announces US Consul General as Spring Commencement Speaker

By Brittany Mobley Eastern Michigan University (EMU) announced Julie Eadeh, US Consul General, career diplomat, and EMU alumni, will serve as the keynote speaker for the Spring 2025 Commencement Ceremonies on April 27, 2025, at 9:30 am and 1:30 pm in the George Gervin GameAbove Center, 799 N. Hewitt Rd. in Ypsilanti. There are 1774 students ...

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WCC Alumni Reach for the Stars with Blue Origin Space Launch

Separated by some 15 years at Washtenaw Community College, the paths of two alumni intersected April 14 with Blue Origin’s launch into space. Aisha Bowe, one of the six all-female crew members who crossed the Kármán international space boundary line this morning on the New Shepard-31 mission, and Nathan Perry, a Blue Origin Launch Vehicle Test Engineer, proudly ...

Many Hands Lifesharing Community: A Helpful Hand for those in Need

There’s a big need in Washtenaw County that the planners of the Many Hands Lifesharing Community hope to help address with their development. They estimate around 7,000 people in the county have Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities (IDD) with at least 1,000 of them being of adult age with parents who are aging. These individuals, their ...

Washtenaw County Receives Immigration Inquiry From the Department of Homeland Security

Officials are weighing the county’s legal options According to a statement released by Washtenaw County Commissioner Katie Scott, on April 10, 2025, Washtenaw County officials received an immigration enforcement subpoena and a notice of inspection of I-9 forms.  The administrative subpoena, issued by the US Department of Homeland Security, is a formal request for “information, ...

Dexter’s ArtWalk, featuring Student Creativity, is Coming to Town

The Dexter Community Schools (DCS) Young Five – 12th grade ArtWalk 2025 is opening on April 19, bringing with it a chance to see student-created art inside local businesses and locations in downtown Dexter. The ArtWalk will run from April 19-May 11. This is the 22nd year the DCS Art Department has held this student show. ...

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Sen. Sue Shink, Rep. Carrie Rheingans, and Michigan Physicians to Host Prescription Drug Affordability Town Hall 

On Thursday, Sen. Sue Shink (SD-14, Northfield Twp.) will host a town hall at the Ann Arbor District Library Traverwood Branch to discuss prescription drug affordability in Michigan and how a PDAB can help residents stay healthy and save money. She will be joined by Rep. Carrie Rheingans (HD-47, Ann Arbor); Dr. David Fivenson, a dermatologist in Ann Arbor; ...

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Job Developers Alliance to Host Apprenticeship Fair

The Job Developers Alliance (JDA) is hosting their second annual Apprenticeship Fair on May 1, 2025. The Fair aims to connect those who are looking for hands-on skills and experience in a trade or profession with local employers. Attendees have the chance to learn more about apprenticeship programs where participants would learn a skill or trade ...

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WAVE Expands Service to Lodi Township

The Western-Washtenaw Area Value Express (WAVE) has announced the expansion of its door-to-door transportation service to include Lodi Township, effective April 1, 2025. With this expansion, WAVE now offers convenient, reliable Door-to-Door transportation Monday through Friday, 6am – 9pm, from Lodi township. WAVE’s Door-to-Door service provides transportation to anyone in the Greater Western Washtenaw Area ...

Dexter High School’s High Achieving Model United Nations Team

Dexter High School’s Model United Nations Team earned a runner up finish at Oakland University’s Model United Nations 8th Annual High School Conference. The competition had nearly 200 delegates from the Greater Metro Detroit and surrounding area.  Dexter’s 10 member delegation also brought home recognition in seven areas. This was Dexter’s first time participating in this ...