Sawdust was flying at sites across northern Michigan as Department of Natural Resources and Michigan National Guard crews worked together to clear vital areas of trees downed by the massive weekend ice storm. Of the more than 600 service members currently activated, approximately 130 are teamed up with Michigan DNR staff across the 12-county area ...
With her red-hair thrown back in enthusiasm, a fifth grader made her way to the podium at the Milan City Council meeting. Winni Russeau can’t vocalize many words, but she’s constantly communicating. When she’s at home her mother says they know what she wants without sign language or her speech generating device, since they know her so well. She often throws her head back to say yes, like she did when her mom asked if she wanted to speak to the council.
When you step into Daycroft Montessori School in Ann Arbor, the first thing you notice is what you don’t hear: chaos. Instead, in classrooms filled with toddlers and young children, there’s a calm hum of focus. Three-year-olds polishing silver cups. Five-year-olds laying out intricate math puzzles. First graders deep into geometry. And teachers? They’re not ...
The Unified Basketball Team from Dexter High School (DHS) won the Division Nine State Championship at the state tournament, which was held at Calvin College on March 21. The Dexter team was made up of Chase Biskner, Taymour Zalmout, Bennett Biga, Daniel Xuereb, Braxton Hopkins, Callan Biga and Liam Fealy. They played the team from ...
On Sunday, April 27, the Michigan Friends Center will be hosting a community conversation on food and sustainability. Resource people Jan Wright, Margot Finn, and Karen Chalmer will kick off the conversation, weaving together three distinctive perspectives on sustainable eating, then the community will be encouraged to join the conversation. Karen Chalmer has a long-term ...
All children starting kindergarten or preschool must have their hearing and vision tested before starting school. The Washtenaw County Health Department offers free office appointments for hearing and vision screenings for children entering school in the fall. Appointments are available from May until August 2025. Call 734-544-6786 to schedule. “It isn’t always obvious if a child ...
Overall local firearm deaths decreased from 2023 to 2024 The Washtenaw County Health Department is releasing a new 2024 Firearm Death Report on local firearm deaths. Firearm death rates in the county decreased from 2023 to 2024. “This report shows a promising decrease in local firearm deaths,” says Juan Luis Marquez, MD, MPH, Washtenaw County Health Department medical director. ...
Local assisted living community Hampton Manor celebrates half a decade of serving its residents this year. “It has been a pleasure serving many families of Dundee and surrounding communities such as Milan, Monroe, Petersburg and Saline over the last five years since our grand opening,” sales director Lisa Jordan said. “The community has had the ...
The Dexter High School Trap Team has gone from being a student directed club to now being designated by Dexter Community Schools (DCS) into what it truly is. The Dexter Dreadnaught Trap Team, based at the Ann Arbor Moose Sportsman League and part of the Michigan High School Clay Target Association, is now a self-funded ...
With heavy rain in the immediate forecast, the Washtenaw County Water Resources Commissioner’s Office is warning residents use caution when driving and report drainage problems. A Flood Watch has been issued by the National Weather Service until 3 pm on April 3, 2025. Several rounds of showers and thunderstorms will impact southeast Michigan Wednesday and Wednesday ...
An important question was being asked at the recent Washtenaw Intermediate School District (ISD)’s Education Summit. “What does the future of applied and experiential learning and workforce development look like in Washtenaw County?” Held on March 18 at Washtenaw Community College’s Morris Lawrence Building, the ISD said the summit “served as a call to action, ...
A special service will be held later this spring at an old cemetery in Scio Township that will commemorate the service of a man who made the local area his home after the American Revolutionary War. The local chapters of the Daughters of the American Revolution and Sons of the American Revolution are planning to ...
Discover Affordable Books with History and Character Photo: Dawn Treader Books. Instagram: dawntreaderbooks Thrift stores are a goldmine for anyone who loves books. Beyond the racks of vintage clothing and eclectic decor, these shops often feature well-loved books that come with their own histories. Whether you’re an avid reader or simply looking for something new ...
The plan to develop the Many Hands Lifesharing Community off of Baker Road got a big boost at the March 25 Scio Township Board meeting. The township board by a 5-0 vote determined the Preliminary PUD plan meets the qualifications for consideration as a PUD as outlined in Sections 36-249(d), 36-245(c), and 36-245(a) of the ...
The public is invited to the 2025 Student Art Show hosted by Washtenaw Community College (WCC) through Sunday, April 6. Nearly 80 student artists contributed 106 pieces in a wide variety of mediums, including drawing, painting, collage, ceramic, wire, wood, photography and animation. The free exhibit is on display in the second-floor open space of ...
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