Sue Kelch contributed reporting assistance for this article. The future of one of Saline’s most recognizable historic properties was the focus of a recent coffee hour at the Saline Area Senior Center. Saline Mayor Brian Marl joined Davenport Curtiss Mansion working group chair Rebecca Schneider and working group member Terri Sibo to discuss the city-owned ...
By Steve Gwisdalla “Hippocrates, the father of modern medicine, had described the body’s ability to heal itself, which he called veriditas (green life force). He believed that the physician’s job was to identify which forces were keeping the patient from healing himself and then remove them.” -Stephen R. Gundry, The Plant Paradox: The Hidden Dangers ...
The Scio Township Board at its April 28 meeting approved its 2026 road agreement with the Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) for the local road improvement projects planned for in the coming months. The estimated total for the projects comes out to $566,000 with Scio devoting an estimated $299,472 and the WCRC local matching funds ...
As Washtenaw County residents head back into yards, parks and trails this spring, local health officials are reminding people to add one more step after coming indoors: check for ticks. Lyme disease is no longer only something residents associate with northern Michigan or deep woods. Washtenaw County Health Department officials say the risk is local, ...
Despite ongoing funding uncertainty and rising costs, Washtenaw County health officials say new data shows progress in key areas, including declines in overdose deaths, suicides and gun violence. The Washtenaw County Health Department’s 2025 annual report paints a mixed picture: measurable public health gains alongside warnings that financial challenges could threaten future services. “Federal health ...
A Michigan House budget plan would cut more than $200 million from the University of Michigan’s state funding, raising questions about tuition, jobs and the university’s role in Washtenaw County’s economy. The Republican-led House approved the education budget plan April 23 as part of House Bill 5630, a broad spending bill covering K-12 schools, higher ...
Nearly 2,000 students, teachers and parents from across Washtenaw County attended the 36th annual Project RED (Rural Education Days), held April 22–24 at the Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds. The program brought third graders together for hands-on agricultural education through interactive exhibits and demonstrations. Students began in a barn where the floor was chalked in the ...
Do you have a special election on May 5th? What to know about the ballot proposals on the May 5th Special Election ballot A small number of Washtenaw County voters have a special election approaching on May 5th, 2026 when Ingham Intermediate School District, Grass Lake Community Schools, and Columbia School District will ask voters ...
By Steve Gwisdalla ([email protected]) My friends, here in the Tribe of Up, we advocate for more joy. We don’t waste time yelling at the rain because of the puddles it makes. We simply choose not to play with those who wish to divide and polarize topics, ideals, and people. Please do not think for a ...
A planned roundabout at Park Road and Zeeb Road in Scio Township is moving into the design phase. The intersection, just south of the Meijer on South Zeeb Road, is scheduled for a modern, single-lane roundabout in 2028. The Washtenaw County Road Commission has secured funding for the project through federal dollars and the Michigan ...
With engines roaring and school names written on car windows, Darana Dragway, formerly Milan Dragway, became a school-spirit showdown April 25 for Battle of the Schools. The event, formerly known as the High School Nationals, brought high school and college racers to the Milan track for time trials and eliminations. Wilson Talent Center left with ...
The Ypsilanti Community Utilities Authority has approved a 12-month moratorium on new water and sewer service commitments for data centers and similar high-demand computing facilities. YCUA provides water and wastewater service to Ypsilanti Township, the City of Ypsilanti and certain other communities. The pause means YCUA will not make new water or sewer service commitments ...
Lima Township and the Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) have a road work plan for this year that includes work estimated to come out to a total of $492,000. With work expected on roads like Freer and Guenther, Lima Township and the WCRC have agreed upon a list of road work under its 2026 agreement, ...
Washtenaw County Prosecutor Eli Savit’s nomination for Michigan attorney general is a statewide political story, but for many local officials and community leaders, it is also a familiar one. Savit secured the Democratic nomination for attorney general at the Michigan Democratic Party’s April 19 convention in Detroit. He is expected to face Republican nominee Doug ...
Sun Times News writer Heather Finch has been recognized with the “Excellence in Creative Expression” award from the Washtenaw Community College English and College Readiness Department. Finch, who covers Milan schools and community news in Washtenaw County, was honored for her work in storytelling and writing. Her reporting has highlighted local voices and everyday experiences ...
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