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Former principal demoted because she took leave to care for ill spouse, lawsuit alleges
ANN ARBOR, MI – A former Ann Arbor Public Schools principal alleges the district illegally discriminated and retaliated against her over the last several years after she took time off to care for her disabled spouse, according to a new federal lawsuit against the Board of Education. In her...
What’s that? New indoor gym offers play space for kids with autism, special needs
WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI -- There’s a new gym in Washtenaw County that aims to be a resource for children, especially those with special needs. We Rock the Spectrum Kids Gym opened at the end of August at 4370 Varsity Drive, Suite A, just outside Ann Arbor, in Pittsfield Township. The sensory-friendly gym is the first in Michigan for the international franchise that began in California in 2010.
A quick look at the 20-plus ballot proposals in Washtenaw County this November
ANN ARBOR, MI — There are so many proposals on local ballots in Washtenaw County — and some long ones — that County Clerk Larry Kestenbaum thought until recently it might require going to two-sheet ballots this November. And that could have added an extra $100,000 in...
Vote for the Reader's Choice Football Player of the Week for Week 1
HILLSDALE COUNTY — Week 1 is officially in the books! It's time to vote for the Reader's Choice Player of the Week. While only two teams won in the opening games of the season, there's plenty of standout efforts to highlight from across the county. ...
Irrigation line may be responsible for M-86 sinkhole
BATAVIA TWP. — Branch County Road commission crews dug a five-foot wide, seven-foot deep trench across the eastbound lane of M-86 Wednesday morning, looking for the cause of a sinkhole that closed the busy state highway Tuesday morning. Road Commission Manager Jay Miller said the goal was to open the road by Wednesday...
Hillsdale’s American Legion Riders work to raise awareness of veteran suicide
HILLSDALE TWP. — Hillsdale’s American Legion Riders are on a mission to raise awareness of veteran suicide and the “ongoing cost of war.” Every day for the month of September, members of the Hillsdale American Legion family are gathering to add 22 American flags and solar lights to a static display in the...
Michigan prisoner representing himself succeeds in long shot appeal of burglary conviction
A Michigan prisoner has persuaded a judge to throw out his burglary conviction, overcoming long odds by serving as his own lawyer in an appeal of a case that rested solely on his DNA being found on a
Michigan's 'I voted' stickers are getting a makeover this November: 9 designs revealed
Michigan's "I voted" stickers are getting a makeover this November — yours just might include a werewolf ripping off its shirt, a deer with sunglasses or a smirking cat. The Secretary of State announced nine winners of the state's "I voted" sticker contest for elementary, high school and general categories. Voting was open...
Two Michigan Children’s Hospitals Ranked Among Best in America
We never want to see our children hospitalized. But unfortunately, check-ups and routine appointments aren't the extent of children's hospitals. The doctors and nurses who work in pediatric care have to be able to handle everything from those routine visits to unimaginable circumstances. It's not a thankless job, but it sure is a heavy burden that so many pediatric healthcare workers shoulder every day with a smile.
Rite Aid Suddenly Emerges From Bankruptcy, What Does it Mean for Michigan?
As 'Store Closing' signs dot the landscape outside dozens of Rite Aid Stores throughout Michigan, the company has announced that it is emerging from Bankruptcy. Rite Aid Prepares for Bankruptcy, Announces Store Closures. It's been nearly a year since Rite Aid announced that it was preparing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy...
Michigan Stores Hand Out Harmful Chemicals in Receipts—How to Stay Safe While Shopping
Most receipts from major stores and restaurants, including those in Michigan, contain "toxic chemicals" like bisphenol A (BPA) and bisphenol S (BPS), according to new research. These chemicals, found in the coating of receipt paper, can be absorbed through the skin and may pose health risks. BPA has been linked to reproductive issues in animals, but its impact on humans requires more research.
Public Health Officials in Michigan Investigating Backyard Bacterial Outbreak
The outbreak has spread to 7 new states including Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana. Between the spotted lanternfly, a massive deli meat recall, and the brain-eating amoeba that could be lurking in Michigan's lakes, I'm not even sure where in The Mitten is safe anymore-- because it's certainly not your own back yard!
Back-to-school road safety tips for Michigan drivers, students and parents
More than half of Michigan drivers pass through a school zone during their daily commute, according to a survey conducted by AAA. The auto group is encouraging Michiganders to practice safe driving habits as kids head back to school. Parents, children and other pedestrians should also be alert when walking...
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