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Governor Gretchen Whitmer is Coming to Chelsea
Serendipity Books announced it is “thrilled to welcome Governor Gretchen Whitmer to Chelsea in support of her autobiography, ‘True Gretch’.”. Serendipity Books said Whitmer will be joined in conversation by Jeff Daniels, actor, playwright, and founder of The Purple Rose Theatre. The ticketed event will take place at The Purple Rose Theatre Company at 7 p.m. on Monday, July 22.
Start dates, holiday breaks and more for Livingston County schools
LIVINGSTON COUNTY — It’s nearing time to explore the first semester calendar for local schools. For some, the first day is fast approaching. The school calendar for Pinckney Community Schools is not yet finalized. “I am hopeful we will be able to share it in the next few...
4 more farms totaling over 300 acres outside Ann Arbor being protected
ANN ARBOR, MI — Four more farm properties just outside Ann Arbor are slated to be permanently protected. City Council voted 10-0 July 1 to preserve over 115 acres in Salem Township through the city’s greenbelt program in partnership with Washtenaw County. If you purchase a product or...
The Future is Here: Michigan to Launch Nation’s First Smart Highway
Get ready to hit the road of the future...literally. From Ann Arbor to Detroit, Michigan is about to open the nation's first smart highway, and it's about to make your daily commute feel like something out of a sci-fi movie. Imagine roads that can communicate with your car, helping you...
These are the most and least educated cities in America
Story at a glance (KTLA) — A Midwestern city, affectionately known as “the land of splendor,” has been named the most educated in America, according to a recent WalletHub study. The financial services company compared the 150 most populated metropolitan areas in the U.S., grading them based on a formula that included the share of…
Esteemed Ann Arbor ceramic artist opens home gallery to public
ANN ARBOR, MI – If you drive down the dust-filled Waters Road in Ann Arbor, a narrow turn into a driveway is an entry to the lifelong work of two esteemed artists in Ann Arbor. Susanne Stephenson’s’ home has turned into a sculpture garden. Birds ring in the peaceful...
Ann Arbor Ward 4 candidates discuss housing affordability, growth and density
ANN ARBOR, MI — Thousands of Ann Arbor voters now have absentee ballots in hand for the Aug. 6 primary, but as far as City Council races there’s only one contest to decide. Council Member Jen Eyer, D-4th Ward, faces a repeat challenge from Democrat Mozhgan Savabieasfahani in...
Green Oak Township Clarifies Millage Funding Distribution
The Green Oak Township board has approved a resolution affirming exactly how funds will be dispersed if a millage request passes in the August Primary Election. Three total requests will appear on the ballot - two are straight renewals for the police and fire departments, while the third is a newly proposed general millage request to replace the current township millage.
Cromaine District Library Summer Concert Series
The Cromaine District Library in Hartland's Summer Concert Series is back for its 16th year. Family-friendly musical performances will be held on the Library’s South Lawn on Wednesday nights in July, starting this coming week. Director Sarah Neidert said “We’re looking forward to another fantastic summer enjoying great music...
Veterans Resource Fair At Food Truck Tuesday In Howell
A Veterans Resource Fair is being held in conjunction with the upcoming “Food Truck Tuesday” event in downtown Howell. The Howell Main Street/DDA hosts “Food Truck Tuesday” on the 2nd Tuesday of each month through August from 11am to 2pm in front of the historic Livingston County Courthouse.
Vet Fest August 10 at Fowlerville Family Fairgrounds
Thousands of military veterans are expected to attend next month's VetFest in Fowlerville. Joshua Parish at Vet Life Today, says scores of michigan veterans -- especially from the Vietnam-era -- are unaware they're eligible for services. "They were told when they left military service they were not eligible for these...
CAV Corridor opens in southeast Michigan
This week, Michigan Cavnue and the state of Michigan announced the opening of the initial phase of the I-94 Connected and Automated Vehicle (CAV) Corridor, a first-of-its-kind smart road between Ann Arbor and Detroit. The three-mile corridor offers drivers an opportunity to interact with and benefit from the project that places Michigan in the center […] The post CAV Corridor opens in southeast Michigan appeared first on Transportation Today.
NLRB says certification of Sweetwaters union effort issued ‘erroneously’
While a group of employees of Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea in Ann Arbor appeared to have had their union recognized, an error has derailed that process for the time being. According to online records, National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Regional Director Elizabeth Kerwin issued a certification notice June 21 verifying that a majority of the ballots cast during an election held Jan. 25 were in favor of Teamsters Local 243, the local chapter of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, being recognized as the exclusive bargaining representative for all full-time and regular part-time baristas, senior team leads, and team leads at Sweetwaters’ four Ann Arbor-area locations.
Area residents fortunate to have the perfect number of outdoor markets
Beginning in ancient times, the number three has a reputation as being a perfect number, one that signifies harmony among other things. This bodes well for the outdoor markets in our area. Area residents are fortunate to have two weekly markets—and another coming soon—where they can go for local farm produce, vendors, and artisans.
Letter to Editor: Duane Luick a Continuing Breath of Fresh Air for Lima Township
It wasn’t until 4 years ago that I felt strongly enough about putting in my two cents. Why? Because I saw, for the first time, a strong chance of pulling Lima Township out of a dark era … putting the township in debt, wasteful spending putting the cart before the cart, self-serving actions, using the township like a “cash cow.”
STOCKBRIDGE TOWNSHIP MEETING MINUTES June 17 ,2024
Stockbridge Township Supervisor CG Lantis called the Regular Stockbridge Township Board Meeting to order June 17, 2024, at 7:00pm at the Stockbridge Township Hall. Members present at the Stockbridge Township Regular Board Meeting; Supervisor CG Lantis, Treasurer James Wireman, Clerk Becky Muraf, Trustee Terry Sommer, Trustee Ed Wetherell Member absent None.
Ann Arbor City Council approves broker for Kline’s Lot, reallocation of American Rescue Plan Act funding
The Ann Arbor City Council met Monday in Larcom City Hall to discuss the development of the parking lot behind the Kline Department Store and reallocation of American Rescue Plan Act funding. In 2005, the Ann Arbor Downtown Development Authority assessed the parking lot as a potential development site for...
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