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Roundabout opens in Washtenaw County after months of construction
WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI - A roundabout between Ann Arbor and Dexter is complete after more than two months of construction. The intersection of Miller and Zeeb roads in Scio Township reopened on Wednesday, June 5, according to the Washtenaw County Road Commission. If you purchase a product or register for...
Police identify 88-year-old woman who died in Washtenaw County crash
WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI – Police have identified the woman who died in a head-on crash in Washtenaw County last week. Shirley Mae Winkel, 88, of Canton died Monday, June 3, in a crash in Superior Township. She was a passenger in a car when it turned and a vehicle struck it, said Derrick Jackson, Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office spokesperson.
Fire Destroys Portable Toilets at Park in Dexter
An investigation is underway into the fire that left a part of Community Park heavily damaged by fire. The Sun Times News followed up with Dexter Area Fire Department Chief Doug Armstrong to ask about the fire that was reported just before 4 p.m. on Friday, June 7. Armstrong said...
It’s Been 20 Years Since a Wolverine Was Seen in Michigan
Believe it or not, it's been 20 years since the first confirmed wolverine sighting in Michigan in over two centuries. That's right, our state's unofficial mascot (and the official mascot of the University of Michigan) made a single, dramatic return two decades ago in a sighting that made both state and national news. Let's rewind the clock to 2004 when a couple of coyote hunters stumbled upon a legend.
Free Wheelchair Ramps Available to Much of Mid-Michigan
The "Ramp It Up!" campaign is offering free wheelchair ramps to those in need in 4 Mid-Michigan counties. It's an effort by the Disability Network Capital Area (DNCAP) to help enrich the lives of (and increase accessibility for) those who need it most. Michael Astley, the housing and accessibility specialist...
Ann Arbor’s SafeHouse Center, Washtenaw County Prosecutor’s Office given grant for violence prevention program
ANN ARBOR, Mich. – An outreach campaign that aims to educate community members on intimate partner violence and gun-related deaths will be boosted by a newly awarded federal grant. The Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Grant program provides criminal justice funding to local governments and states for projects ranging from...
Owning motorcycle was life-long dream of 20-year-old who died in crash
JACKSON, MI – Each year for Mother’s Day, Ginger Russell’s son would get her flowers to plant. So when he sheepishly presented her with a bouquet of pink roses this year, she decided to keep one to press. “Something must have told me,” she said. Joseph...
Juneteenth celebration returns to downtown Adrian
ADRIAN — Juneteenth, the annual celebration of freedom that commemorates the end of legalized slavery in the United States, will be celebrated in Adrian on Saturday, June 15, with a downtown festival organized by the Lenawee County NAACP. Juneteenth marks the anniversary of the final enforcement of the Emancipation...
Manchester’s suicide rate drops, but still highest in county
The Washtenaw County Health Department has released a new Suicide Report detailing local suicide data trends through 2023. Read the report at https://bit.ly/sr529. Overall Washtenaw County suicide death rates suggest a promising decrease in recent years and overall the suicide rate among Washtenaw County residents continues to remain below both the Michigan and national suicide completion rates. However, Manchester’s suicide completion rate is above Michigan’s and the nation’s averages, and is the highest in the county.
Boy riding on bike handlebars critically injured in crash with truck
JACKSON, MI – Two boys riding a bicycle were injured, one critically, after a collision with a Dodge Ram in Monday night in Jackson. The victims, two 14-year olds, were riding with one sitting on the handlebars of the bicycle, according to Jackson Director of Police and Fire Services Elmer Hitt. They were travelling south in the northbound lane of travel, Hitt said.
Remembering Chris Farley’s 1989 Univ. of Michigan Championship Buzzer Beater
The University of Michigan Wolverines, basketball team has always been overshadowed by the Fab Five, even though that draft class was unable to capture an NCAA title when they appeared as a freshman and sophomores in the NCAA Finals in 1992 and 1993. The University of Michigan’s lone National Championship...
Toastique Expands to Michigan With First Ann Arbor Location Opening This Summer
Husband and Wife Duo to Open the Gourmet Toast and Juice Bar Steps from University of Michigan. , the vibrant, gourmet toast and juice café conceptualized in Washington D.C., has announced its expansion into Michigan with its first location in Ann Arbor set to open summer 2024. Located at 200 E Washington St, steps away from the University of Michigan, Toastique will offer gourmet toast creations, smoothie bowls, nutrient-rich cold-pressed juices, espresso, coffee, and grab-and-go options.
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These news headlines brought to you by these fine sponsors:. Senator Stabenow Honored with University of Michigan Medal of Excellence. Senator Debbie Stabenow received the Inaugural University of Michigan President's Medal of Excellence today at a ceremony at the University of Michigan. University President Santa Ono presented the award, recognizing Stabenow's extensive contributions to health care, manufacturing, agriculture, the Great Lakes, and overall quality of life in Michigan.
Motorcycle Driver Sustains Life-Threatening Injuries from Crash North of Adrian
Lenawee County, MI – A motorcycle driver sustained life-threatening injuries after he lost control of his bike in Lenawee County Sunday night. Sheriff Troy Bevier told WLEN News that the single vehicle crash happened at around 10pm near West Valley Road and Mardan Drive. He said that the 30-year-old man from Dundee failed to negotiate the curve, lost control of the bike, and crashed into a tree.
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