Pontiac Mother Charged After Children Found Living in Apartment Without Plumbing, Surrounded by Feces...
PONTIAC, MICHIGAN — A 31-year-old Pontiac woman is being held without bond after authorities say she repeatedly left her three children alone in a filthy apartment with no working plumbing, clogged sinks, and trash strewn across every room. According to the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office, the suspect, Teriomas...
Ypsilanti passes Leave the Leaves resolution
This fall, the City of Ypsilanti is urging residents to "Leave the Leaves." The fallen leaves provide food and shelter for bees and other insects. There are a few different ways to participate in the Leave the Leaves movement. Residents can leave the leaves where they fall, rake them into piles in the back corner of...
DPW Director Haapala Resigns, Saline Begins Replacement Process
The City of Saline is beginning its search for a new director of public works. Zach Haapala, not a year into his tenure as Director of the DPW, announced his resignation, effective at the end of December. "This is a critical position for the City relative to ensuring uninterrupted operations...
State Rep. from Ann Arbor concerned for residents as insurers leave ACA marketplace
Three insurers have announced that they will be leaving the Affordable Care Act Marketplace starting in 2026. A Local representatives are concerned about how many will experience premium and co-pay price hikes. HAP Caresource, Molina, and University of Michigan Health Plan will not be on this year’s ACA open...
Aunt Betty’s closes in downtown Pinckney, owners open to offers and ideas
A longstanding Pinkney diner known for breakfast and lunch has officially closed, according to reporting from WHMI . Aunt Betty's Restaurant at 126 W. Main St. closed quietly Sunday, Nov. 9, the outlet said. The restaurant was owned most recently by Trisha Donahee and Anthony (AJ) Wynn. According to WHMI, Donahee and...
Who Knew Famed Comedian Phyliss Diller Once Lived in Michigan
From a small town in Michigan to the bright lights of Hollywood, Phyllis Diller’s laughter echoed far and wide—it's a story worth hearing.
SOS Community Services sees big jump in service needs
Since reductions in federal and state assistance were announced, food donations have been pouring into SOS Community Services. But it’s still a challenge keeping up with demand. Executive Director Rhonda Weathers says there has been a surge of visitors to its food pantry. She says since the pause in...
WCC Marks 60 Years in Ann Arbor with Free Community Exhibition on College History
Washtenaw Community College (WCC) in Ann Arbor is marking its 60th anniversary with an exhibition called '60 Years of Opening Doors.' The exhibition is open at The Gallery in the Morris Lawrence Building and will run through January 9, 2026. It highlights the college’s history and the 40-year work of its Foundation...
Michigan Weather Alert: Rain Returns to Metro Detroit This Weekend with Early Signs of...
Detroit, MI – After a mild start to November, rain is expected to return to Metro Detroit this weekend, signaling a shift toward a colder, early-winter pattern that could settle in before Thanksgiving. According to the National Weather Service in Detroit/Pontiac, residents should prepare for wet roads, breezy...
Hazel Coffee Co. Opens in Ann Arbor After Five Years of Catering
Hazel Coffee Co. swung open its doors at 2111 Packard St. in Ann Arbor on Wednesday, Nov. 5. The soft opening shifted the business from catering to a real shop. Co-owners Bryan Caragay and Hailey Polidori Caragay started running a coffee catering company back in 2020. "The community around here...

















