News Recap for August 1-6
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Epic Races’ “Swim to the Moon” Event Partners with North Star, Creating Experiences for Children with Serious Health Challenges
North Star Reach, the ninth U.S. residential camp in the SeriousFun Children’s Network founded by actor and philanthropist Paul Newman, has announced its continued partnership with Epic Races’ iconic fundraising event, Swim to the Moon, scheduled to take place on Sunday, Aug 17. Now in its 16th year, Swim to the Moon unites more than 1,000 ...
Shelter Association of Washtenaw County Announces New Executive Director
Community News The Shelter Association of Washtenaw County has announced the appointment of its new Executive Director, Nicole Adelman, who will start her new position Sep 8. Adelman has devoted her career to issues of public health, having served in leadership roles, including as Executive Director for Alpha House and The Corner Health Center. Most ...
Washtenaw County Beach Closure
Independence Lake beach closed to swimming due to high levels of bacteria The Washtenaw County Health Department is closing Independence Lake beach due to high levels of E. coli bacteria. Independence Lake beach is located at Independence Lake County Park, 3200 Jennings Rd, Whitmore Lake. The high levels were detected through routine testing done at ...
WCCD Opens Preorders for Annual Fall Native Plant Sale
Photo credit: Courtesy Sally and Andy Wasowski, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Washtenaw County’s Conservation District’s annual fall Tree & Native Plant Sale has opened preorders through their store for local gardeners. According to the WCCD, the moist soil and cool temperatures of September and October provide conditions for better root establishment ahead of the ...
Voters in Dexter and Milan Head to the Polls for August 5, 2025 Primary Election
The August 5 primary election is underway in Michigan, and voters in Dexter and Milan are making their voices heard in local races and ballot decisions. Polls are open until 8 p.m. tonight, and anyone in line by closing time will be allowed to vote. What’s on the Ballot in Dexter, Michigan? Voters in Dexter ...
WCC Brings Together Industry Powerhouses to Explore AI and the Future of Business
Washtenaw Community College (WCC) will convene leading regional and national voices from the automotive, healthcare, energy and education sectors for its inaugural artificial intelligence conference, a high-impact event exploring how AI is transforming the workplace and reshaping leadership across industries. AI@Work: The Innovation Imperative will be Wednesday, September 24, at the WCC campus, 4800 E. Huron River Drive, ...
Dexter Area Man Sentenced After Pleading No Contest
“What he did to his neighbors is not a normal or healthy reaction in a free society.” The man behind last year’s string of politically charged vandalism incidents in the Dexter and Chelsea areas pled no contest and was sentenced on July 14th. The investigation moved forward when at least one victim provided police with ...
Video News Recap for July 24-31, 2025
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WAVE Announces Service Reductions and Route Changes
Community News Western-Washtenaw Area Value Express (WAVE) is announcing a series of service changes that took effect starting the week of July 26, 2025. These changes are necessary to address ongoing reductions in state and federal funding, as well as rising operational costs. Weekend Service Updates — Effective Saturday, July 26, 2025: Weekday Route Changes ...
The Croswell Opera House Presents Annie this August
Community News The Croswell Opera House is bringing the sun out this summer with the beloved Broadway musical Annie. Set in Depression-era New York, the musical follows a young girl’s journey from a run-down orphanage to the steps of a wealthy mansion – and the family she never expected to find. With well-known songs like ...
Dexter Township Offers Second Community Conversation on Immigration
“These are the people that are fixing your roofs and cleaning your houses and working in the back of restaurants.” Dexter Township will host a second public conversation focused on immigration on Thursday, July 31 at 6:00 p.m. at Township Hall, 6880 Dexter-Pinckney Road. The event, “Let’s Talk About Immigration: Part 2,” follows an earlier ...
5HF Hosts Annual Farm to Table Feast
July 31 is the last day to purchase tickets at a reduced price for the 5 Healthy Towns Foundation annual Farm to Table Fabulous Feast. Full price tickets will be on sale starting August 1st. This year’s event, at beautiful Gee Farms in Stockbridge on Sunday, September 14, will feature a down-home chicken barbeque prepared ...
Ribbons, hardworking youth abound at Washtenaw County 4-H show
In between competitions and judging, teens kept busy cleaning, caring for animals and talking with old friends at the Washtenaw County 4‑H Youth Show, which started July 20 and runs 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. through July 26. The event features a llama leaping contest, Western horseback riding and a goat skill-a-thon, along with other ...
Video News Recap for July 17-23, 2025 (50 seconds)
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