Ann Arbor diner wins PETA award for best vegan wings
ANN ARBOR, MI — Detroit Street Filling Station, 300 Detroit St., has been recognized by the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals as one of the nation’s top spots for vegan wings ahead of the Super Bowl on Sunday, Feb. 8. The Ann Arbor vegan restaurant earned...
Tracing the Underground Railroad Through Scio, Dexter, Saline
Author’s Note: February is Black History Month, a time to recognize the achievements, resilience, and lasting contributions of Black Americans. This article is part of a series examining how national Black history intersected with local communities in western Washtenaw County. For generations, stories have circulated...
Sheetz to Roll Out 14 New Locations Across Metro Detroit
The Pennsylvania-based gas station company has no intention of scaling back in 2026. From Click on Detroit, Sheetz is gearing up for a major expansion throughout Southeast Michigan. This includes 14 new locations stretching from Eastpointe to Ypsilanti. Right now, gas stations in Eastpointe, Novi, Fraser and Taylor...
Special Weather Statement Issued 1:38PM for Washtenaw County
A Special Weather Statement has been issued for St. Clair, Oakland, Macomb, Washtenaw, Wayne, Lenawee, and Monroe counties, effective from 1:38 PM to 4:30 PM EST on February 5, 2026. Light to moderate snowfall is expected to continue spreading across Southeast Michigan, leading to slick and snow-covered roads with...
Nessel challenges DTE’s Saline data center contract
Nineteen Michigan communities consider moratoriums on data centers due to water usage and environmental impact. Plus, aging infrastructure strains detailed.
Local leaders working to find solutions to protect homeowners from deed fraud
After we first heard from deed fraud victims in Wayne County earlier this week, I’m now hearing from leaders in Washtenaw, Oakland and Macomb counties who are all working to address the problem.
26-year-old charged for stabbing roommate in Ann Arbor
ANN ARBOR, MI - A 26-year-old man has been charged for stabbing his female roommate. Nizar Adam Mazloum was arraigned Feb. 3 on one charge of assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder before 14A District Court Magistrate Odetalla M. Odetalla, according to court records. Mazloum...
Skull donated to Goodwill in Washtenaw County sent to U of M for further...
CHELSEA, Mich. – A skull donated to a Goodwill store in Washtenaw County last week is believed to be human and has been sent to the University of Michigan for further examination, police said. On Jan. 26, 2026, Chelsea police responded to a call from the Goodwill store in...
‘Our baby is dead’: Attorney investigating fraternity, University of Michigan after student’s death
ANN ARBOR, Mich. – “Our baby is dead,” the mother of University of Michigan student Lucas Mattson, 19, reportedly screamed inside an Uber after getting off a plane at Detroit Metro Airport. She had just flown in from Juneau, Alaska, and received a phone call from her...
Sylvan Twp Addresses Werkner Rd Concerns
After concerns were raised by some citizens regarding an upcoming Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) project that would repave Werkner Rd. in Sylvan Twp., the township’s Board held a special meeting on Jan. 29. Residents of Werkner Rd. have objected to the project’s proposal to strengthen the road’s shoulders....
