The public is invited to the 2026 Student Art Show hosted by Washtenaw Community College (WCC) through Monday, April 6. Nearly 60 student artists contributed 105 unique pieces in a variety of mediums, including drawing, painting, collage, ceramic, wire, wood, fiber, graphic design, photography and video. The free exhibit is on display in the second floor open ...
The Washtenaw County Health Department is alerting residents after identifying a second suspected measles case and expanding the list of locations where people may have been exposed earlier this month. According to the health department, the suspected case involves an unvaccinated Washtenaw County resident who had close contact with the first case announced March 11. ...
Sometimes you wanna go Where everybody knows your name And they’re always glad you came. The television sit-com “Cheers” represented a universal truth: we all need to feel personally connected. In this digital age, that can be even more challenging, but now there’s a new-old twist: women, and a growing number of men, are joining ...
Registration for the Summer 2026 and Fall 2026 semesters at Washtenaw Community College opens next week. Returning students may register beginning Wed., March 11, followed by new students on Thurs., March 12. Class schedules are available at wccnet.edu/enroll. Summer 2026 classes begin Mon., May 11, and Fall 2026 classes begin Mon., Aug. 31. As WCC celebrates ...
The Scio Township Land Preservation Program recently made a significant purchase of more than 79 acres, which will be added to the already existing Sloan Preserve. Located on the west side of Baker Rd. north of Marshall Rd., the addition has road frontage on the north side of Marshall Rd. west of Baker Rd. and ...
State Sen. Jeff Irwin, who represents parts of Washtenaw County, is calling for the closure of Michigan’s only women’s prison after a recent legislative hearing detailed concerns about mold, medical care and living conditions. Irwin described problems at the Women’s Huron Valley Correctional Facility as ongoing and difficult to resolve. “The problems at WHV create ...
In honor of National Nutrition Month, the Washtenaw County Health Department encourages parents and guardians to sign up for the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program if they are eligible. WIC provides free food, nutrition and health education, breastfeeding support, and other services to qualifying families. Anyone who meets the income guidelines and is pregnant or caring ...
State Rep. Kathy Schmaltz, R, spoke with local residents Monday March 2 about workforce development, election policy and education during office hours in Chelsea. Schmaltz, who represents Michigan’s 46th House District, held the session in the Chelsea City Council chambers at the Chelsea Police Department. The informal meeting gave residents a chance to raise questions ...
In the early morning hours of Sunday, March 8, while most of us are tucked warmly into bed, time will spring forward into Daylight Saving Time (DST), and with it, our excitement can bloom like a crocus in the snow as we “spring forward,” shifting an hour of sunlight from morning to evening. Not everyone ...
The Washtenaw Housing Alliance (WHA) launched its Shared Housing Program in August 2025 to increase access to safe and affordable housing for residents of Washtenaw County and to help older adults age in place. According to the National Low Income Housing Coalition’s most recent Out of Reach report (nlihc.org/oor), Washtenaw County has the highest cost ...
It wasn’t Milan, Italy, but the 2026 Olympics-themed Gala, at the Morris J. Lawrence Building in Ypsilanti brought attendees together in pursuit of a higher purpose. During an evening of dining, dancing and philanthropy, Greater Milan Area Community Fund Chair David Snyder reflected on the endowment’s beginning on May 19, 2005, with just $100. The ...
The Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) has announced a safety improvement project scheduled for the intersection of Ann Arbor-Saline Rd and Ellsworth Rd in Lodi Township. Scheduled for the 2026 construction season, the project is the result of the WCRC’s monitoring of local traffic patterns and safety data. The reconstruction is funded under a haul ...
Washtenaw Community College (WCC) will host the annual Spring Career & Internship Fair on Wednesday, March 25, from 4-6 p.m. in the Morris Lawrence Building. The career fair will feature more than 50 employers with active job openings in a variety of career fields. WCC students and members of the public looking for jobs and internships ...
By Steve Gwisdalla Hello my friends. Here in the Tribe of Up, we seek to advocate for more joy and spread kindness when and wherever we are. We seek first to fill our emotional bank accounts, then use the dividends to free give to others. No other saying or phrase best illustrates this than one ...
The Washtenaw County Conservation District’s (WCCD) Rain Barrels & Supplies sales have returned for 2026. The WCCD offers rain barrels, composters to the public to purchase for water catchment systems and composting systems. These supplies promote systems that encourage conserving rainwater, reducing home water use, and preventing runoff pollution, and composting practices to reduce food ...
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