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Michigan State Fair returns with circus, new farmer’s market, more: Here’s what to expect
Get ready to close out summer with a bang at the Michigan State Fair this weekend. There's something for everyone at the five-day fair, from a new farmer's market to a circus, beer festival and more. Here's a look at what to know ahead of the 2024 Michigan State Fair. When will the state...
Michigan To Get 4 New Locations of This Super Gas Station
I want to let you in on a little secret, all gas stations are not created equally, in fact, some are far better than others. To be exact, those of us in Michigan have to travel to experience the best gas station there is, as there are no WaWa locations in the Mitten State. Nonetheless, there are several types of gas stations that are similar to WaWa all over the state and country that are looking to make a name for themselves, these businesses are known as super gas stations.
USRowing Selects Ypsilanti Township for 2025 RowFest Championships
USRowing has selected Ypsilanti Township as the venue for the 2025 RowFest National Championships, running from July 12-20. In partnership with the Ann Arbor Sports Commission and Eastern Michigan University, the event will take place at The Rowing Course on Ford Lake, featuring various racing formats for multiple age groups. Expected to attract thousands of participants and spectators from over 100 rowing clubs, RowFest will also offer community events and developmental opportunities for rowers. Local officials emphasize the economic benefits this prestigious event will bring to the region.
New restaurant set for Dexter, Marshalls relocates & other Washtenaw County business news
WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI -- There are new businesses popping up everywhere in Washtenaw County, including a fine-dining restaurant in Dexter and a pink café in Ann Arbor. Here’s some recent business news in Washtenaw County that you may have missed. If you purchase a product or register for...
Air Force Veteran Thomas McCormick, Husband, Father of 3, was a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist
Thomas Roy McCormick, age 72, of Saline, MI passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 22, 2024. Thomas was born January 1952 in Waco TX, to his loving parents, Thomas and Doris Marie. In June 1975 he married his college love, Patricia (Dickson) McCormick. Thomas is survived by his brother Michael...
Washtenaw County among southeast Michigan counties under heat advisory
WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI — Washtenaw County is included in a heat advisory that goes into effect Tuesday morning across much of southeast Michigan. The National Weather Service advisory goes is in effect from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 27 for a large portion of southeast Michigan. The advisory covers Livingston, Oakland, Lenawee, Monroe, Wayne, Midland, Bay, Saginaw, Shiawassee, Genesee and Macomb counties, as well.
Rick’s nightclub spared from demolition under new Ann Arbor high-rise plan
ANN ARBOR, MI — Rick’s nightclub in Ann Arbor is spared from demolition under a new high-rise proposal. Chicago-based developer Core Spaces has submitted revised plans to the city, shifting the footprint of the tower it’s proposing along Church Street in the South University Avenue area. If...
Ron Weiser loses GOP nomination for University of Michigan regent seat
ANN ARBOR, MI - Ron Weiser, one of two Republicans on the University of Michigan Board of Regents, did not win the party’s nomination for the November general election. Weiser, the former Michigan GOP chair, who first won his regents seat in 2016, lost his re-election bid during the Republican party’s Saturday, Aug. 24 convention. There are two seats at stake on Nov. 5, with Republicans Sevag Vartanian and Carl Meyers and Democrats incumbent Denise Ilitch and challenger Shauna Ryder Diggs now on the ballot.
$12M project to fix Barton Dam problems moving forward in Ann Arbor
ANN ARBOR, MI — A costly fix is coming for problems with Ann Arbor’s Barton Dam on the Huron River. City Council voted 10-0 on Monday, Aug. 19, to approve a $9.4 million contract with Michels Construction for an embankment remediation project for the dam built in 1913.
U-M Regent Jordan Acker's Message: Those Who Harass Me, 'You Will Not Remove This Public Jew From Public Life'
The Michigan Democratic convention in Lansing on Saturday had its contentious moments centering on the war in Gaza and University of Michigan Regent Jordan Acker, who is Jewish. At one point, during the National Anthem, a woman started shouting at Acker, a Southfield attorney, about deaths of babies in Gaza...
Michigan 4-H License Plate
Michigan 4-H license plate legislation signed into law by Governor Whitmer. Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined with Michigan 4-H youth and volunteers in Van Buren Charter Township on Wednesday, August 15, to ceremoniously sign into law legislation that creates a Michigan 4-H fundraising license plate. The specialty plate will raise money and generate more visibility for the Michigan 4-H youth development program.
Saline District Library: Part-Time Adult Assistant
STATUS: Part-time (10 hours per week, includes evenings and weekends) • Staff the Adult Reference Desk. • Assist library users with finding materials and information, using both print and online sources. • Provide assistance in the use of library computer equipment and assist with troubleshooting. • Maintain order throughout the...
Redford Library’s NEWLY Remodeled Kids Floor: A Dreamland for Little Explorers
Discover the Magical Transformation of the Redford Library’s Kids Floor: A Dreamland for Little Explorers. The Redford Library’s highly anticipated remodeling project is officially OPEN and it is a HIT! Nestled in the heart of Metro Detroit, the newly remodeled second floor is nothing short of a magical haven for children. Whether you’re a local or just passing through, this new space is a must-visit.
The Saline Community Fair Is Almost Here
If you have driven past the fairgrounds over the past two days, you have seen lots of activity. Animals will be arriving starting on Monday, non-livestock exhibits will be entered at various times, displays are being set up, the food wagons will soon be parked in their new location for the next week, and the carnival rides will soon arrive. The exhibit building and barns at the Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds, 5055 Ann Arbor Saline Road, Ann Arbor, will be full of action on Monday as folks of all ages enter everything from vegetables to photos, collections to arts and crafts and the ever-popular flowers, antiques, and needlework and baking entries from 4 – 8 p.m. You still have time to get those projects ready for the fair. Exhibits can also be entered from 9 a.m. to noon Tuesday and then all non-livestock exhibits will be judged Tuesday afternoon. The goat judging also takes place on Tuesday night at 6:30 p.m. The fair officially opens at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, August 28. The fair book is again digital this year and can be found online. Anyone interested is invited to enter exhibits.
Michigan Dems nominate candidates for UMich Board of Regents
Welcome back to A2 Outlook! This week, the Michigan Democratic Convention nominated two candidates to the University of Michigan Board of Regents. Additionally The Michigan Daily is bringing you the highlights of the Democratic National Convention, including Vice President Kamala Harris accepting the democratic nomination, and pro-Palestine protesters gathering outside the venue.
Veterans Celebrate End of Summer with Pig Roast at Legion
The Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter once again held its annual pig roast in Saline at the American Legion Hall on a scorching Saturday afternoon. The event was supported by several local service organizations, including the Daughters of the American Revolution and scouting troups. Members of the Daughters of the...
New school year brings heat, enthusiasm, and new challenges for Michigan schools
At Riverside Middle School in Dearborn Heights, the fifth grade hallway was punctuated with quiet whistles and “hellos!” of the new students on the first day of school.Amid it all, Sophia Nasser, 10, sat quietly against the lockers with her legs bent, in a pale pink dress and a necklace with a pink gem to match that she chose carefully for her first day of fifth grade. Sitting there, Sophia’s nerves began to wane as she got help locating her schedule and teachers. Monday marked the first day of the 2024-25 school year at this school in the Crestwood School...
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