Police shoot and kill shoplifter who pulled a knife at Metro Detroit Meijer
WAYNE COUNTY, MI — Michigan State Police are investigating an incident that left a man dead Saturday afternoon. Southgate Police say an officer fatally shot a man in the parking lot of a Meijer store after he allegedly pulled out a knife and tried to engage officers. Police said...
16-year-old from Petersburg killed in Friday crash
A 16-year-old from Petersburg was killed Friday, June 26 in an ATV crash. In a June 27 letter to Summerfield Schools ' families, staff and community, Superintendent August Ost identified the teen as Conor Harrigan, a junior at Summerfield High School. A community gathering, hosted by Summerfield Schools, is planned for
A Long Walk to the Rose Bowl 2024
This week during the UPAA Symposium, Tyler Leipprandt spoke about his career and one of his most iconic Rose Bowl photographs. As I biked home afterward, something clicked… I wrote about my own Rose Bowl experience and never shared it. So, mieux vaut tard que jamais1… better late than...
Saline’s Depot Museum Hosts Independence Day Event June 27
The Saline Area Historical Society invites people to visit the Depot Museum for an Independence Day event, Saturday, June 27, from noon to 3 p.m. The museum, owned by the City of Saline and operated by the historical society, is located at 402 N. Ann Arbor St. One of the...
Swan Island Cut Down To Size As Grosse Ile Bridge Slapped With 3-Ton Cap
After a routine inspection on June 23, Wayne County abruptly dropped the weight limit on the Swan Drive Bridge, the tight little span that connects Swan Island to the rest of Grosse Ile, to just three tons. The change, which county officials say took effect immediately, is a steep fall from the previous limit of about
Tecumseh School Budget Hearing Reveals Deficit
TECUMSEH — The Tecumseh Public Schools Board of Education held a public hearing for their 2026 through 2027 school year budget, during which a deficit of about $48,700 was revealed. Interim Director of Business Services Steve Lenar (lih-NAR) told board members at their regular meeting on Monday that the...
Saline and Ann Arbor Still Waters Counseling Announces New Ownership
Still Waters Counseling, of the Saline and greater Washtenaw County mental health community since 2000, is excited to officially announce a transition in ownership and leadership. The husband-wife founding team, Dr. Smita Nagpal and Dr. Brian Pearson are stepping back to pass the torch. The practice has officially been
University of Michigan researchers test wave energy on Beaver Island
BEAVER ISLAND, Mich. (News 10) - When you flip a light switch, you probably don’t think much about where that power comes from. But on Beaver Island in Lake Michigan, people think about it a lot. The island sits roughly 30 miles offshore, and residents rely on what they...
Washtenaw County legislators look to reign in University of Michigan land purchases
Washtenaw County state legislators Morgan Foreman, Jimmie Wilson Jr., and Jason Morgan want to reign in the University of Michigan regarding land purchases. The representatives have introduced bills to strip U-M of its unilateral authority to buy land. They come in the wake of controversial purchases of the Ann Arbor C
Protein-heavy and affordable: new sushi shop opens in downtown Ypsilanti
On May 26, 2026, downtown Ypsilanti welcomed Penny Roll Sushi, an Australian-style sushi restaurant emphasizing affordability, generous portions and fresh, convenient rolls for Washtenaw County. “I lived in Australia for 11 years, nine of which were spent running a per-se American-style burger truck," owner and founder
