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'Thunder Over Michigan' Air Show returns to the skies over Ypsilanti this weekend
Pilot Eli Sanchez shows off his 50th Anniversary Demo Team jacket at Willow Run Airport. The Ann Arbor Art Fair isn’t the only major event taking place in Washtenaw County. The annual Thunder Over Michigan Air Show is being held this weekend over the skies of Willow Run. The...
Expect delays Monday on these three Washtenaw County roads
WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI – The Washtenaw County Road Commission on Sunday issued three advisories for road work beginning Monday, July 22. There will be likely delays and lane restrictions on Dixboro Road, between Five Mile Road and Six Mile Road, in Northfield Township for forestry work. This is to last about five days.
Thunder over Michigan Air Show inspires
YPSILANTI, MI – Hundreds attended the annual Thunder over Michigan Air Show in Belleville on Saturday for a chance to view low-flying and aerobatic jets. The morning show featured a pair of FG-1D Corsairs, a P-51D Mustang an F-18 Super Hornet and Red Bull Aerobatics. Commemorative Air Force, based...
Renovation of historic Washtenaw County township hall faces criticism
WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI - Lima Township Hall, built in the 1880s, is a sentimental building to township Supervisor Duane Luick, but Elaine Bater, a former township clerk, mostly remembers the dead bats and rats she cleaned out of its walls. Bater spent hours, she said, cleaning in the hall at...
3 Democrats seek open Washtenaw County sheriff seat in August primary election
WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI – Three Democrats are vying for the position of Washtenaw County sheriff in the Aug. 6 primary election. Alyshia Dyer, a social worker and former county sheriff’s deputy; Derrick Jackson, the sheriff’s director of community engagement; and Ken Magee, a consultant who once led the University of Michigan public safety department, are seeking to replace current Sheriff Jerry Clayton, who announced in 2022 he would not run for reelection. Clayton has served as the county’s sheriff since 2008.
Casting lines across generations, Michigan church continues COVID comeback
YPSILANTI, Mich. (BP) – COVID-19 knocked churches like Ypsilanti Missionary Baptist for a loop back in 2020. Meeting in person was crucial for a congregation of just over 100, and Michigan’s especially-strict response brought an immediate impact. By that October the state’s Supreme Court had struck down Governor...
Renewal of parks and recreation millage on Washtenaw County ballot in August election
WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI – The long-standing parks and recreation milage in Washtenaw County is up for renewal in the Aug. 6 primary election. Voters are being asked to approve the tax first approved in the 1970s for another 10 years. The tax supports funding for new parks projects in the county, while also helping maintain the current county parks and recreation centers.
National Advanced Mobility Consortium Opens Headquarters in Ann Arbor
The National Advanced Mobility Consortium Inc. has announced the opening of its new headquarters in Ann Arbor. The expansion reflects NAMC’s continued growth and its commitment to advancing defense technology […] The post National Advanced Mobility Consortium Opens Headquarters in Ann Arbor appeared first on DBusiness Magazine.
Sheriff candidate taken to court for $21K in debt, says it makes her relatable
WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI – Capitol One sued a Washtenaw County sheriff candidate for owing nearly $21,000, court records show. The credit card company filed a lawsuit against Alyshia Dyer, one of three Democrats appearing on the Aug. 6 primary ballot, in February. The debt was primarily daily living costs incurred while she was in graduate school, Dyer said, and she believes her the debt makes her more relatable to voters.
Michigan Colleges Affected by Global CrowdStrike Outage
(TNS) — Michigan's state government acknowledged Friday that some services have been affected by a faulty software update by a cybersecurity company that affected airports, hospitals, businesses and others in the United States and around the world, especially call centers, while a university and college were impacted. Cybersecurity firm...
Construction to begin soon on revamped gas station, retail building in Hamburg Township
HAMBURG TWP. — A local gas station owner says construction of a revamped station and new retail building should begin this summer. After it's complete, he'll build 40 townhomes for rent. The rental community will be called Hamburg Village Townhomes. Ronny Hamama of RDH Properties has owned the Mobile...
New Hydrants will Help the Dexter Area Fire Department
Dexter Township will be making some improvements at Fire Station 2 that are expected to help firefighters and in turn the community. At its July 16 meeting, the Dexter Township Board authorized a payment of up to $125,000 to the Dexter Area Fire Department (DAFD) to support a well and hydrant at Fire Station 2, two dry hydrants and project management costs.
Saline City Council Meets to Discuss Downtown Mixed-use and Residential Renderings
Proposed 3-D models show potential buildings in downtown Saline. On Monday, July 15th, Saline City Council held a regular session to discuss Downtown mixed-use and residential renderings. Mixed-use renderings are proposed ideas that incorporate multiple types of uses for buildings – commercial, retail, and residential. After first introducing the...
Dexter City Council Renames Mill Creek Trail to Honor Paul and Pat Cousins
At its July 8, 2024, meeting, Dexter City Council unanimously voted to rename the Mill Creek Trail to commemorate Paul and Pat Cousins as recommended by the Parks and Recreation Commission. Pat and Paul were deeply involved in the Dexter community. Paul is known for being a teacher, restaurant owner,...
Michigan’s Largest Pickleball Complex Set to Open in 2025
Fans of America's fast growing sport will soon have a new place to play in Michigan. The state's largest indoor pickleball complex is set to open its doors in 2025. The Northville Pickleball Club, a 50,000-square-foot facility, will be located on the Ward Church campus in Northville, about 30 miles west of Detroit.
Detroit judge dismisses case against alleged Beavis graffiti artist
A man accused of being a Detroit-area graffiti artist has beaten the charges against him. A judge on Thursday dismissed six felony counts of malicious destruction of property against Bryan Herrin, of Hazel Park, who Wayne County prosecutors alleged was responsible for spraying faces of the character from “Beavis and Butt-Head” throughout Detroit. The charge is punishable by up to four years in prison. ...
REDICO Draws Meijer Store to Former Detroit Prison Site in Plymouth Township
The Michigan State Land Bank Authority has announced a partnership with REDICO, a full-service real estate development and investment firm in Southfield, to revitalize and rejuvenate a historic site — […] The post REDICO Draws Meijer Store to Former Detroit Prison Site in Plymouth Township appeared first on DBusiness Magazine.
Voters asked to renew tax to maintain roads in Saline Township
WASTHENAW COUNTY, MI – Saline Township is asking voters to renew a tax to maintain roads in the Aug. 6 primary election. The 1-mill tax, beginning in 2025 and lasting till 2028, would be dedicated to maintaining and reconstructing the township’s gravel roads. The tax would raise an...
VOTE NOW: Where is Monroe County's top spot for ice cream?
MONROE COUNTY — According to the International Dairy Foods Association, ice cream, in one form or another, dates back to the second century — B.C! That's a cool fact, eh (pun intended)? Alexander the Great was known to enjoy honey-and-nectar flavored snow and ice, and Biblical references point to King Solomon having a fondness for iced drinks as well. A thousand years ago, Marco Polo returned to Italy from the Far East with a recipe...
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