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Michigan Celtic Festival July 12, 13 to showcase dynamic band line-up

Michigan Celtic Festival July 12, 13 to showcase dynamic band line-up

Community News  The Michigan Celtic Festival (formerly the Saline Celtic Festival) will showcase a dynamic line-up of Celtic bands, with new faces and returning favorites, July 12 and 13 at the Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds in Ann Arbor.  “This year’s musical line up is bigger than ever,” says Entertainment Director Paul Wikarski. “We’re bringing in ...

AI-Generated Theme Song for Dexter Bicentennial Event

AI-Generated Theme Song for Dexter Bicentennial Event

As the city of Dexter gears up for its Bicentennial celebration next week, a local resident has taken an unconventional approach to contributing to the festivities. Rob Marshke, a videographer interested in new technology, has composed an AI-generated theme song for the event. “With my video background, I’m always following new tech like this,” Marshke ...

Non-Profit Love Washtenaw Kicks Off “40 Days” Drive to Reduce Crime

Non-Profit Love Washtenaw Kicks Off “40 Days” Drive to Reduce Crime

Community NewsThis Saturday, June 22, is the official county-wide kickoff for a new organization that plans to have a long-lasting impact on the quality of life in Washtenaw County. From June 22 through July 31, Love Washtenaw, a faith-based coalition, dedicated to improving the lives of others, by engaging the community-at-large through outreach events with ...

Traci Husse

Award-winning Musicians Scheduled For Saline Jazz Festival

Award-winning Musicians Scheduled For Saline Jazz Festival

Just a few weeks from now on July 20th, the City of Saline will host its second annual, “Jazz in the Park” jazz festival at Mill Pond Park. The event is a free and family-friendly day of music, food, and community showcasing a lineup of award-winning artists.  Organized by the city’s Arts and Culture Committee, ...

Doug Marrin

Lodi Township Debates New Noise Ordinance Amid Community Concerns

Lodi Township Debates New Noise Ordinance Amid Community Concerns

By Carleen Nelson-Nesvig On June 4th, the Lodi Township Board met to discuss a newly proposed noise ordinance that has stirred debate within the community. Discussions highlighted a struggle between maintaining rural tranquility and addressing modern nuisances. The draft aimed to address complaints of noise. Residents argued that the proposed measures were broad and inconsistent, ...

Sheriff Clayton Receives MSA’s Sheriff of the Year Award

Sheriff Clayton Receives MSA’s Sheriff of the Year Award

The Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office announced that this past Sunday, June 9, 2024, Sheriff Jerry Clayton was honored with the prestigious Terrance L. Jungel Sheriff of the Year Award by the Michigan Sheriff’s Association, which represents all 83 counties in Michigan. The award recognizes a sheriff who has made outstanding contributions to law enforcement, demonstrated ...

Harnessing AI to Track Michigan’s Wolf Pack

Harnessing AI to Track Michigan’s Wolf Pack

The vast forests and snowy landscapes of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula have long been home to a thriving population of gray wolves. However, accurately tracking the numbers of these elusive predators has proven to be a challenging task for wildlife researchers – until now. Thanks to the power of artificial intelligence (AI), a new approach is ...

Eat Well and Live Well by Shopping at a Farmers Market

Eat Well and Live Well by Shopping at a Farmers Market

By Traci Husse Among the infinite reasons to enjoy living in and around western Washtenaw County, one of the best is the abundance of local farmers markets. From Stockbridge and Manchester to Saline and Ypsilanti–together covering almost every day of the week–there is always a well-stocked farmers market nearby.  Most people know farmers markets are ...

“Outside the Lines” Emerging Michigan Artists Exhibition

“Outside the Lines” Emerging Michigan Artists Exhibition

Community News  Gallery 100 is delighted to announce the opening of “Outside the Lines,” a vibrant group show from June 26 to August 29. This exhibition will feature the works of emerging artists from across Michigan, offering a diverse and eclectic range of subjects and mediums.  “Outside the Lines” highlights each participant’s unique perspectives and ...

Weekly Road Construction, June 17-23

Weekly Road Construction, June 17-23

Township Where Impact to Traffic Timeline Ann Arbor Local Soft Surface Roads Intermittent lane restrictions June 10 – 20 Ann Arbor, Superior Dixboro Rd between Plymouth Rd and M-14 Road closure June 17 – July 1 Augusta Intersection of Whittaker Rd & Willis Rd Road closure June 3 – Aug. 19 Bridgewater, Freedom Schneider Rd between Austin Rd ...

A2ZERO Food Waste Challenge 

A2ZERO Food Waste Challenge 

Did you know that the average household in the US wastes 35% of their food? And that annually, food waste in the US accounts for greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to 42 coal-fired power plants? Plus, the average family of 4 could save $1500+ a year by reducing food waste. Join the A2ZERO Food Waste Challenge from June 9th – June ...

Reports of Pertussis (Whooping Cough) Increasing in Washtenaw County 

Community News  The Washtenaw County Health Department is reporting 21 cases of pertussis so far in 2024, a sharp increase compared to the previous 3 years. Antibiotic treatment is recommended for pertussis cases and household contacts. Diagnosed individuals should stay away from others until they have completed at least 5 days of antibiotics.  Current cases ...

Silent Auction Looking for Artists and Designers

Silent Auction Looking for Artists and Designers

Community News  The Artalicious Silent Auction Committee is looking for artists, designers, and creative people to create one-of-a-kind pieces of art for this year’s auction fundraiser held during Artalicious in downtown Adrian Saturday, September 21, 2024 through Sunday, September 22, 2024. Funds raised from this event will support Lenawee youth art programs.  This year’s theme ...

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