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Washtenaw ISD Awarded $5.6 million Grant to Provide Early Childhood Educational Opportunities
With help from a federal grant, the Washtenaw Intermediate School District (WISD) will continue to offer educational opportunities to preschool-age kids. The WISD announced on July 22, the “Office of Head Start (OHS), a part of the federal Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families, awarded a $5.6 million grant to the Washtenaw Intermediate School District (WISD) to continue providing Head Start preschool for 3- and 4-year-old students and Early Head Start home-based home visiting for families with children ages birth to 3.”
What's the move? July 22-28
Check out these events happening on and around Eastern Michigan University's campus this week. Head to the dance studio of Riverside Arts Center for a session of Zumba, led by instructors Kadesha and Teri. The weekly class occurs on Mondays from 6-6:55 p.m., and the first class attended is free of charge. Following the first class, each class costs $10 with a student ID or $15 without. Pass options are also available, which allow for the payment of multiple classes at once.
Nearly century-old building to become hub for music, art in downtown Ypsilanti
YPSILANTI, MI - A nearly century-old building in downtown Ypsilanti could see new life as a hub for musicians and artists to create, collaborate, perform and more. The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy put $477,500 toward developer Jamie Taralunga’s $7 million project to revitalize the contaminated building at 2 W. Michigan Ave., the department announced last week.
Second annual Lathrup Village Music Festival returns Aug. 10
LATHRUP VILLAGE — Oakland County, in partnership with the Lathrup Village Downtown Development Authority, will host the second annual Lathrup Village Music Festival noon-11 p.m. Aug. 10 at the Municipal Park behind City Hall, 27400 Southfield Road. This year’s music lineup will feature Stacey Hotwaxx Hale, Thornetta Davis, former...
Motorcyclist sustains serious injuries in crash along LaPlaisance Road
LaSALLE TWP. — A Monroe man suffered serious injuries Saturday night when the motorcycle he was driving struck a guardrail and he was thrown onto an embankment. The crash in LaSalle Township was reported at 9:12 p.m. Saturday, July 20, Monroe County Sheriff Troy Goodnough reported in a news release. The preliminary investigation showed that James R. Miller, 51, of Monroe was driving a red 2008 Yamaha motorcycle westbound on Laplaisance Road passing Lighthouse Road when, for unknown reasons, the motorcycle began to leave the roadway to the north and struck a guardrail causing Miller to be ejected from the motorcycle onto a nearby embankment.
WCCD’s Washtenaw Field Day to be held in Bridgewater Twp
Decrease Font Size Increase Font Size Text Size Print This Page Send by Email. submitted by John Scaramucci, Outreach Coordinator for the Farmer Programs, WCCD. On September 13, 2024, from 8am to 1pm, the Washtenaw County Conservation District (WCCD) will host a field day that will be focused on reducing nutrient loss from field tiles and the use of cover crops to improve soil health, suppress weeds, and assist with nutrient cycling, and will also feature a drone demonstration. The field day will be at H & H Harvest in Bridgewater Township (9880 Austin Rd, Saline), which is operated by Brandon Henes.
The results are in: Readers select top ice cream spot in Monroe County
MONROE COUNTY — Over 19,700 votes were cast in our quest to find the top spot for ice cream in Monroe County. After all the ballots were counted and the last cone consumed, local favorite, Cups and Cones Ice Cream Parlor, was selected as the top spot for scoops, garnering 36.7% (7,254) of the vote and running away with the competition.
Peace-loving folk singer quits race against Oakland Sheriff Bouchard but stays on ballot
Amrit Kohli of Ferndale in no way resembles a cop. Clad in sandals and a George Floyd “Say his name!” t-shirt, the Nigerian-born Kohli is a software contractor but says he much prefers living his dream: folk singer and peace activist. He favors total change in policing, starting with the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office. If elected sheriff, he’d put a stop to what he says is racist law enforcement and the pursuit of non-violent offenders. And he’d “defund” the department, diverting money to mental-health programs.
Detroit rent ordinance proposal makes it easier to repair homes, penalizes those out of compliance
(FOX 2) - Detroit unveiled a new plan Monday that would update its aging housing stock by bringing more of the city's rental homes and apartments into compliance. The three-pronged initiative would make it easier for landlords to get their properties into compliance, more effectively penalize owners who refuse to repair their homes, while revamping Detroit's existing escrow program.
Tigers’ top prospect Max Clark set to make West Michigan Whitecaps debut
COMSTOCK PARK, MI – Two of the Detroit Tigers’ top-three prospects are set to make their debuts with the West Michigan Whitecaps this week. The Tigers announced Sunday the promotion of outfielder Max Clark and middle infielder Kevin McGonigle to the High-A level, after the duo compiled a strong start to the season with the Low-A Lakeland Flying Tigers.
Report: Tigers have had Tarik Skubal trade talks with 2 teams
The Detroit Tigers are at least listening to potential Tarik Skubal trade offers, and two teams appear to be emerging as the most interested suitors. The Baltimore Orioles and Los Angeles Dodgers have both had talks with the Tigers regarding Skubal, according to Bob Nightengale of USA Today. Nightengale cautions that a Skubal trade is... The post Report: Tigers have had Tarik Skubal trade talks with 2 teams appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Multiple Wagoneers stolen from Warren Stamping Plant
WARREN, Mich. (FOX 2) - Thieves made off with around 10 Wagoneers from the Warren Stamping Plant early Monday. A group of thieves, possibly juveniles, smashed the fence at the plant with another vehicle at about 3 a.m. and made off with numerous vehicles. Two Wagoneers were recovered, police said.
OK2SAY school safety tips jump 31% in 2023
LANSING — Michigan’s nationally recognized student safety program, OK2SAY, has surpassed its highest ever incident reporting period since launching nearly 10 years ago, according its 2023 Annual Report. OK2SAY empowers anyone to confidentially report criminal activities or threatening behaviors directed at Michigan students, schools and school employees. The 2023 annual report shows a 31% increase in reports made compared to 2022. “As we see increasing reports of suicide, bullying, drugs, assault, and self-harm, we must keep investing in mental support for our kids,” said Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. “Michigan’s OK2SAY programs focuses on violence intervention and prevention to keep kids safe at home, at school, and in the community. We know that lives have been saved, school violence has been prevented, and many Michigan students have received the support they need because of the OK2SAY program and the record, bipartisan investments we have made in campus safety and mental health. Together, let’s keep prioritizing our kids and ensure they have the support they need to thrive.” The 2023 OK2SAY Annual Report shows the program received 9,686 tips spanning 30 categories, with the top five being:
Michigan gets $129M from feds to accelerate development of large wind, solar projects
Michigan will soon have millions more at its disposal to reward communities that host solar farms or wind turbines covering hundreds of acres, as well as support their expansion across the state. The state is in line for $129 million in federal funds to accelerate the siting, zoning and permitting...
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