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Restaurant Inspections: Ann Arbor finds include cockroaches, contaminated food
Dead cockroaches, improper handwashing and contaminated food are some of the violations found in Ann Arbor between April and August, according to Washtenaw County Health Department inspection reports. Many of the violations have been corrected, and the presence of violations in a past inspection report does not necessarily mean the...
Debbie Dingell faces Heather Smiley in Michigan 6th Congressional District election
U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell of Ann Arbor is a strong favorite to win re-election in Michigan’s 6th Congressional District. One Republican challenger, Heather Smiley, filed to run against Dingell. The district is solidly Democratic, with local voters backing Joe Biden over Donald Trump by a wide margin in 2020.
Neighbors rally against proposed runway extension at Ann Arbor airport
WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI – More than 100 residents gathered Saturday near an airport in Pittsfield Township to demonstrate their opposition to a proposed runway extension. Rallying near Ellsworth and Airport roads by the Ann Arbor Municipal Airport, participants donned yellow shirts with the phrase “STOP A2 Airport Expansion” printed by a group that runs the website stopA2airport.com. On the back, the shirts called the runway extension “NOT SAFE.” Some carried signs in protest.
Washtenaw County Circuit Court rules in favor of Sharon Township in case against Stoneco
Decrease Font Size Increase Font Size Text Size Print This Page Send by Email. Starting in 2021, residents began expressing concern over a proposed Stoneco of Michigan 398-acre sand and gravel mining operation in Sharon Township. On July 17, 2023, after meetings and public hearings, Sharon Township Board of Trustees voted unanimously to deny Stoneco a special use permit. A month later, Stoneco filed an appeal in Washtenaw County Circuit Court seeking to reverse Sharon Township’s decision. The next day Stoneco filed a lawsuit claiming the township violated Stoneco’s civil rights.
Man told woman he had gun before sexually assaulting her near Ann Arbor
WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI - Police are investigating a weekend incident where a man told a woman he had a gun before sexually assaulting her. Deputies responded to a welfare check around 5:40 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 18, to the 1000 block of Rabbit Run Circle in Scio Township, according to Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office spokesman Lt. Eugene Rush.
Washtenaw County high schools get a glimpse at the aviation industry at Willow Run Airport
EMU mascot Swoop welcomes high school students to EMU's Aerospace Day. Today is National Aviation Day, and Eastern Michigan University celebrated early on Friday with its annual Aerospace Day at Willow Run Airport. About 60 high school students from around the area were invited to participate and learn more about...
200-acre family farm saved from development in Washtenaw, Lenawee counties
WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI — Ron Jansen still raises sheep on a portion of his 200-acre family farm south of Saline. He leases the rest to local commodity crop farmers. In the interest of preserving Jansen Farms as farmland, Jansen entered into a conservation deal with nonprofit Legacy Land Conservancy to permanently protect it from development.
U.S. 23 ramps to shut down for two months
WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI - Drivers should expect a series of closures on U.S. 23 and M-36 near Whitmore Lake. The northbound U.S. 23 ramps to east and westbound M-36 will close at 5 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 19, according to the Michigan Department of Transportation. The exits will reopen at 5 p.m. on Nov. 18.
5 great places to find and play Catan, Pandemic, Lorcana, other board and card games
WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI – Whether you’ve been playing them forever or recently rediscovered the hobby, board and trading card games are a fun way to socialize with friends and family. The games available these days run the gamut from classics and those beginners can jump right into to...
'Heartbreaking and unacceptable': Poodle found tied to tree in Michigan park severely starved
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (FOX 2) - The Humane Society of Huron Valley (HSHV) has taken in a poodle that was found tied to a tree in a public park over the weekend and was severely emaciated. The approximately 3-year-old dog, now named Cypress, was found severely emaciated and matted by...
Felony murder charge may be reinstated against woman accused of killing 2-year-old
WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI – A woman accused of killing her 2-year-old child may again face a felony murder charge. The Washtenaw County Prosecutor’s Office is asking a judge to reinstate charges of first-degree felony murder and first-degree child abuse against Laporsha Trishae Murray, 31. A motion hearing is scheduled for Sept. 27 before Washtenaw County Trial Court Judge Patrick Conlin, according to court documents.
UM student move-in traffic and U.S. 23 closures: Washtenaw County road work for Aug. 16
WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI – Ann Arbor drivers should expect a series of changes in traffic patterns and parking as University of Michigan students begin moving in. Traffic will be restricted to one-way and some meter parking will be prohibited on several streets from Wednesday Aug. 21 to Aug. 25.
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