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Woman's body found in rural area of Washtenaw County
(CBS DETROIT) - Michigan authorities are investigating after a woman was found dead in a rural area in Washtenaw County on Sunday.In the afternoon, officers were dispatched to a rural area in eastern Northfield Township after receiving a report of a dead body, according to a release from the township's police department. They located a woman's body along Earhart Road, just north of 6 Mile Road, according to police sources. Northfield Township police say they have been working with the Michigan State Police Crime Lab and the Washtenaw County Medical Examiner's Office to investigate. No other information has been released, but police say "there is no evidence to suggest any danger or threats to residents of the township at this time." "In maintaining the integrity of this investigation, no other information will be released at this time," Northfield Township Police Lt. David Powell said in the release. "As the investigation progresses, information that can be released will be shared with the public." Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Roberts at robertsj@northfieldmi.gov, Officer Guerrero at guerreroj@northfieldmi.gov or Lt. Powell at powelld@northfieldmi.gov. People can also contact the department at 734-449-9911.
2 injured in Ypsilanti-area shooting
WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI – Two people were injured Sunday in a shooting near Ypsilanti. A 33-year-old woman was shot in the buttocks and a 24-year-old man was shot in the leg around 4:15 p.m. Sunday, June 30, according to Eugene Rush, Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office spokesperson. If you...
Body of unidentified female found in rural Washtenaw County
WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI – The body of unidentified female was found Sunday in Washtenaw County. Northfield Township police were called on June 30 to a “rural area” in the township for a deceased person, police said in a release. When they arrived, officers found the body. Police...
Police are investigating after unidentified woman is found dead in field in rural Washtenaw County
An investigation is underway in a rural area of Washtenaw County where an unidentified woman was found dead in a field. The scene is along Earhart Road between Six and Five Mile, northeast of Ann Arbor.
Gunfire strikes Ann Arbor-area home
WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI – Police are investigating after bullet holes were found in a Washtenaw County home. A resident in the 4000 block of Lilac Lane in Pittsfield Township called police around 9:30 a.m. Sunday, June 30, after finding evidence of bullet holes in the home, according to Patrick Gray, Pittsfield Township police spokesperson.
Washtenaw County Deputies Hospitalized After Patrol Vehicle Overturns in Ypsilanti Township Crash
In Ypsilanti Township, a routine response to an emergency call ended abruptly for two Washtenaw County deputies when their vehicle was involved in a crash. According to a statement by the Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office, the collision occurred on the evening of Saturday, June 29, at the intersection of Michigan Avenue and Prospect Street. The impact was severe enough to leave the patrol car overturned and significantly damaged, as depicted in a photo released by the sheriff's office.
2 Washtenaw County deputies taken to hospital after crash at Michigan Avenue
YPSILANTI TOWNSHIP, Mich. – Two Washtenaw County deputies were taken to the hospital after a crash at Michigan Avenue. The crash happened Saturday, June 29, 2024, at the intersection of Michigan Avenue and Prospect Street in Ypsilanti Township, according to the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office. Officials said a...
New hotel to replace Ann Arbor’s Victory Inn & other Washtenaw County business news
WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI -- A plan for a new hotel has been approved for the Ann Arbor’s Victory Inn site and an Ann Arbor restaurateur is set to pay nearly $197,000 in back wages and damages. Here are those stories and other recent Washtenaw County business news you may...
Washtenaw County Sheriff SUV smashed in crash
YPSILANTI TWP., Mich (FOX 2) - A photo posted to the Washtenaw County Sheriff's Department X account shows one of their SUV's smashed up after a Saturday evening crash. The crash occurred Saturday night in Ypsilanti Township while the officer was en route to another call. The Sheriff's Office said...
Concealed pistol applications in Michigan are skyrocketing. Which counties have the most?
LANSING — There are significantly more people who want to carry concealed handguns in Michigan today than a decade ago. The demographics of who is buying firearms, including handguns, started to shift during the pandemic and helped drive dramatic increases in applications for carry permits. However, it remains to be seen whether these...
Public notice: Washtenaw County Board of Public Works
THE ESTABLISHMENT OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT (SAD) TO: ALL THE RECORD OWNERS OF, AND PARTIES WITH INTEREST IN, ANY LANDS WITHIN THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT DESCRIBED BELOW:. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Washtenaw County Board of Public Works (WCBPW) will meet beginning at 7:00 p.m., local time on July...
Superior Township supervisor candidates talk inequalities, environment during forum
WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI – Superior Township Supervisor candidates answered questions about their platforms and experience in a virtual forum organized last week by The League of Women Voters of Washtenaw County and the Ypsilanti District Library. The three Democrats will appear on the ballot in the Aug. 6 primary....
EPIC Health and Focus: HOPE Join Forces to Expand Vital Food Assistance Program
In a groundbreaking initiative to enhance community health and nutritional support for seniors, EPIC Health (EPIC), a leader in community health centers, has forged a transformative partnership with Focus: HOPE. This collaboration will transform EPIC’s 11 clinics into Help Centers, significantly expanding the Food for Seniors Commodity Program (CSFP) operated...
71st annual Chicken Broil set for July 20, 2024
Decrease Font Size Increase Font Size Text Size Print This Page Send by Email. The 71st annual Manchester Chicken Broil, the decades-long and entirely volunteer-run event that takes place in the City of Manchester, located 25 minutes outside Ann Arbor in Washtenaw County, is set for Saturday, July 20, from 4pm to 7:30pm at the Alumni Memorial Field, and with it comes some new and exciting additions.
10 most expensive homes sold in Washtenaw County, June 1-30
A house in Ann Arbor that sold for $2.2 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Washtenaw County in June. In total, 313 residential real estate sales were recorded in the county, with an average price of $508,496. The average price per square foot ended up at $268.
2 renovated 1800s barns are back in use at historic Washtenaw County orchard
MANCHESTER, MI – Two 1800s barns once used for cattle and hay storage at Alber Orchard & Cider Mill are gaining new life as a hard cider taproom and space for orchard guests. Mike and Therese Bossary renovated and relocated the barns – one built in 1850 and the...
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