April 29, 2025

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Washtenaw County

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2025 Michigan Fishing Licenses Now Available

With Michigan’s new fishing license and regulation season beginning Tuesday, April 1, anglers wanting to hit the water will need to purchase a new fishing license. The 2025 fishing licenses are available for purchase now and are valid through March 31, 2026. All anglers ages 17 and older are required to purchase a fishing license ...

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EMU Celebrates Women’s History Month

Brittany Mobley In honor of Women’s History Month, Eastern Michigan University’s Women’s Resource Center will host a series of events throughout March to recognize the achievements, resilience, and contributions of women in various fields. These events aim to empower, educate, and inspire the community through discussions, networking, and recognition of women leaders. The Women’s History ...

Milan Middle Schoolers Named Local Winners in America & Me Essay Contest

Hugo Gutierrez, Mason Martin and Franklin Barker, all eighth-graders from Milan Middle School, were honored as the local winners for the 56th annual America & Me Essay contest. The contest, which is sponsored by Farm Bureau Insurance, encourages young people to write about their Michigan heroes, especially those individuals who have made a difference in ...

Contract Negotiations between Saline Area Schools and its Teachers Headed to Mediation

Typically taking place behind closed doors, the state of the negotiations between the teachers and school district was brought out before the community during the February 25 Saline Area Schools Board of Education meeting. During the meeting’s Extended Public Comment, Saline Education Association (SEA) president Bridget Corie spoke to the school board and gathered public, ...

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Washtenaw Community College surrounded by flowers

Registration for WCC Summer Camps Begins March 7

Registration opens Friday, March 7, for Washtenaw Community College’s (WCC) week-long summer camps for area youth ages 9-18.  WCC will host 20 camps designed to motivate and inspire future makers, engineers, explorers, technologists and professionals. Camps run for one week each during July and August. Registration opens at 12 a.m. Friday. An open house to ...

Dexter Teacher Honored as MiSTEM STEM Integration Educator of the Year

It’s an individual award, but for Jim Barnes, a teacher at Wylie Elementary School, it’s really an honor to be shared. Barnes was honored as the MiSTEM STEM Integration Educator of the Year at the MiSTEM Region 2 Educator of the Year Recognition Banquet, which was held at Washtenaw Community College’s Morris Lawrence Building on ...

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March Events: Outdoor Fun and Learning on the Michigan DNR Calendar

The DNR offers a variety of ways for everyone to learn about and enjoy Michigan’s outdoors. Following are a few March highlights; for all of the latest events, visit Michigan.gov/DNRCalendar. Learn turkey hunting, steelhead fishing skills If you’re interested in trying something new outdoors or brushing up on a pastime you already enjoy, check out the ...

Croswell Rocks a Full House with 70s Concert

The Croswell Opera House, Michigan’s oldest theatre, presented a sold-out 70s Tribute concert on Saturday evening featuring the band Not Fast Enuff. The band, featuring Melissa Toth and Michael Barlow on vocals, Michael Toth on percussion, Chad Singleton on bass and Scott Williams on lead guitar, entertained the crowd for over two hours. The band ...

Milan City’s First Cannabis Retailer Opens

Milan City’s first recreational marijuana retailer, JARS Milan Cannabis, opened Feb. 20, after a lengthy process that led to the business obtaining a city permit.  Four applicants contended for the two spots. Green Ink 420 obtained the other permit and is building by Love’s gas station, near the Plank Road Exit, possibly opening later this ...

Flight, Space and Rockets Pay a Visit to a School in Milan

Students at Symons Elementary School had a unique educational experience recently after an alumnus of Milan Area Schools paid a visit along with some friends. This wasn’t the first time this former student did this, but it was the first time he brought a team from the Aerospace Engineering program from the University of Michigan. ...

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EMU Hosts Neurodiversity Conference

The E3 Conference 2025: Embrace, Educate, Empower – Bridging Neurodiversity for Professionals, Families, and Students. When: April 11th, 2025 @ 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM Where: Eastern Michigan University Student Center The E3 Conference aims to start conversations about the experiences of neurodiverse individuals in different community settings and to give people the tools to advocate ...