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Lima Township Ordinance and Data Centers

Lima Township has placed a moratorium on Data Centers. In an effort to get its standards and rules in order, the Lima Township Board placed a temporary moratorium on approval of data centers at its December meeting and directed the planning commission to investigate adding data centers to the Township Ordinance. Giving some reasoning and … Read more

An Inside Glimpse at a No-Win Decision for Saline Township Leaders

Photo: Saline Township Hall is pictured at dusk, where township officials have faced months of public meetings, legal pressure, and intense scrutiny surrounding the proposed data center and the decision to approve it with conditions as part of a lawsuit settlement. Photo by Doug Marrin Editor’s note: Public opposition to the proposed data center has … Read more

High Wind Warning Issued Until 9PM for Washtenaw County

A Severe High Wind Warning has been issued for all of southeast Michigan, including areas such as Midland, Bay, and Wayne, effective from midnight tonight until 9 PM EST tomorrow, with west winds expected to reach 25 to 35 mph and gusts up to 60 mph, posing significant threats of downed trees, power lines, and … Read more

Special Weather Statement Issued 11:15AM for Washtenaw County

A Special Weather Statement of moderate severity has been issued for Washtenaw, Wayne, Lenawee, and Monroe counties, effective from 11:15 AM to 1:00 PM on December 29, 2025. Intense snow squalls, with snowfall rates exceeding half an inch per hour and gusty northwest winds up to 35 mph, will significantly reduce visibility and create hazardous … Read more

Special Weather Statement Issued 9:19AM for Washtenaw County

A Special Weather Statement with moderate severity has been issued for St. Clair, Oakland, Macomb, Washtenaw, Wayne, Lenawee, and Monroe counties in Southeast Michigan, effective from 9:19 AM to 11:30 AM on December 28, 2025. Areas of dense fog are expected to cause rapid reductions in visibility to less than one mile, posing significant hazards … Read more

Special Weather Statement Issued 8:28PM for Washtenaw County

A Special Weather Statement with moderate severity has been issued for Shiawassee, Genesee, Lapeer, St. Clair, Livingston, Oakland, Macomb, Washtenaw, Wayne, Lenawee, and Monroe counties, effective from 8:28 PM to 11:30 PM EST on December 28, 2025. Expect hazardous driving conditions due to gusty winds up to 50 mph, low visibility in downpours, and rapidly … Read more

High Wind Watch Issued Until 10PM for Washtenaw County

A High Wind Watch has been issued for southeast Michigan, including areas such as Midland, Saginaw, and Wayne, effective from late Sunday night through Monday evening, with severe west winds potentially gusting up to 60 mph posing risks of tree and power line damage, widespread power outages, and hazardous travel conditions. * WHAT…West winds 25 … Read more

Life Back Then: A Warning for Young Romance from 1869

If you think awkward goodbyes and social anxiety are modern inventions, an old column from The Dexter Leader, December 23, 1869, would like a word. Tucked into the paper under the earnest headline “An Appeal to Young Men,” this late-19th-century advice column offers a surprisingly funny and relatable glimpse into courtship etiquette “back then.” The … Read more

Special Weather Statement Issued 1:55PM for Washtenaw County

A moderate Special Weather Statement is in effect for Midland, Bay, Huron, Saginaw, Tuscola, Sanilac, Shiawassee, Genesee, Lapeer, St. Clair, Livingston, Oakland, Macomb, and Washtenaw, valid from 1:55 PM to 4:00 PM EST on December 26, 2025, warning of potential hazards from lingering freezing drizzle that may continue for a few hours; exercise caution on … Read more

Precinct Changes in Webster Township

Webster Township has reduced its number of voting precincts. The township clerk’s office posted a message on December 17 on the township website about the changes. “For these reasons Webster Township has decided to take advantage of this change in election law and reduce our number of precincts from 3 down to 2,” the clerk’s … Read more

Special Weather Statement Issued 8:04AM for Washtenaw County

A Special Weather Statement has been issued with moderate severity for southeast Michigan, affecting areas including Shiawassee, Genesee, Lapeer, and others from December 26, 8:04 AM to 11:00 AM. Pockets of freezing rain are creating slick conditions on untreated surfaces, urging caution for travel this morning. Pockets of light to moderate intensity freezing rain have … Read more

Weather Alerts

Special Weather Statement Issued 8:04AM for Washtenaw County

Special Weather Statement Issued 8:04AM for Washtenaw County

A Special Weather Statement has been issued with moderate severity for southeast Michigan, affecting areas including Shiawassee, Genesee, Lapeer, and others from December 26, 8:04 AM to 11:00 AM. Pockets of freezing rain are creating slick conditions on untreated surfaces, urging caution for travel this morning. Pockets of light to moderate intensity freezing rain have ...

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