3 University of Michigan professors join prestigious scientific academy
ANN ARBOR, MI — Three University of Michigan professors have been elected to the National Academy of Sciences, joining 120 new members recognized for distinguished and continuing achievements in original research, according to an April 29 Michigan News announcement. Ruma Banerjee, Nancy Burns and Elizaveta (Liza) Levina bring the...
See the 12 openers performing at Sonic Lunch in Ann Arbor
ANN ARBOR, MI — Ann Arbor, get ready to jam out during Sonic Lunch this year. Twelve singers and bands will be openers for this year’s popular summer concert series, according to an April 29 post on Facebook. The performers range from Michigan-based artists to nationally recognized performers.
Dexter Weighs Underground Power Lines, Reliability Concerns
At its April 13 work session, Dexter City Council revisited a long-standing goal of burying overhead power lines downtown while also exploring broader questions about energy reliability, costs and whether the city should play a larger role in providing electrical services. The discussion, held during a City Council work session...
Dexter’s Kyla Brewer Named to Team USA
From Dexter High School (DHS) to Paris, France, Kyla Brewer is headed to the 2026 World Freestyle and Rhythmic Twirl Championship this summer, as part of Team USA. She will be going up against some of the best baton twirlers from around the world as they compete for gold, silver and bronze medals in the twirling equivalent of the Olympic Games.
Issues of the Environment: Economic and community benefit part of the Washtenaw County data...
Phil Santer is the Chief Operating Officer for Ann Arbor SPARK, overseeing day-to-day operations and leading execution of the organization’s strategic plan. Phil has more than 15 years of experience in economic development at both the practitioner and policy levels. Before joining SPARK, he held roles at the Michigan Economic Development Corporation and at a research center at George Mason University in...
York Township Looks to Saline for Long-Term Fire Coverage
York Township’s unanimous vote to join the Saline Area Fire Authority is expected to begin a transition away from Milan Area Fire Department coverage, raising questions about response times, future station plans and the financial impact on the remaining Milan fire communities. The April 28 special meeting agenda listed...
Plainfield is Slowly Disappearing, One Building at a Time
Another old downtown building was recently demolished in the Livingston County "ghost town" of Plainfield. Doesn't anyone believe in preserving history anymore?
Here’s a guide to proposals Washtenaw County voters will decide at the polls Aug....
WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI — Communities in Washtenaw County will be asking local voters to approve ballot proposals at the Aug. 4 primary elections. Township proposals will appear on ballots for voters who live in Augusta and Ann Arbor townships. The Saline District Library, which serves Saline Area Schools, is asking voters to renew a tax levy.
DTE ties possible rate hike freeze to data center approvals, Nessel says it’s ‘ransom...
DTE Energy files for a $474 million rate hike, offers to pause increases for two years if it receives data center approvals. Nessel calls it "ransom note."
Identification still pending in fatal fire north of Ann Arbor
NORTHFIELD TWP., MI - Investigators are still waiting on more information to confirm the identification of a person killed in a fire last week. Northfield Township Fire Department was called around 2:42 a.m. on Thursday, April 23, to a structure fire in Northfield Estates, a mobile home neighborhood near 8 Mile Road.
