Washtenaw County Suicide Rate Declines 12% in 2025, Health Department Reports
The suicide rate in Washtenaw County decreased by 12% from 2024 to 2025, according to a new report released by the Washtenaw County Health Department. The department’s Suicide Report details local trends through 2025, although officials caution that 2025 figures are preliminary and subject to change. Thirty-six Washten
Michigan Sire Stakes champions crowned at Northville Downs
Hastings, MI — Despite rainy conditions, an exciting 10-race program at Northville Downs at Barry Expo Center on Wednesday (Sept. 9) showcased the Michigan Sire Stakes finals before concluding with an Open Pace and an Open Trot. The eight Michigan Sire Stakes finals featured a combined purse total of...
Expansion planned for Ann Arbor landfill on border of Washtenaw, Wayne counties
SALEM TWP., MI — A waste disposal company looking to expand an embattled landfill on the border of Washtenaw and Wayne counties presented proposed plans to decision makers this week. The proposal comes amid continued pushback from some Northfield Township neighbors who live downwind. Green For Life has proposed...
From code to closure: The Ann Arbor company that helped identify 9/11 victims
Following the terrorist attacks, a small staff of software programmers and computer scientists in Ann Arbor worked around the clock to try to bring some answers to thousands of grieving families.
New roundabout planned for Ypsilanti Township intersection in 2028
YPSILANTI TWP., MI — A new roundabout is coming to an Ypsilanti Township intersection in 2028. The Washtenaw County Road Commission announced it will construct a single-lane roundabout at the intersection of Tuttle Hill and Merritt roads. The roundabout is designed to lower vehicle speeds and reduce severe crashes...
Saline School Board Adopts Anti-Bullying Policy
A new Saline Area Schools policy spells out how students, staff and families can report bullying, how complaints must be investigated and who steps in when an allegation involves a district leader. The Board of Education voted 6-0 during its Sept. 8 meeting to adopt Policy 5207 following its second...
Ann Arbor School Board approves new teachers’ contract, troubles still remain
The Ann Arbor School Board has approved three collective bargaining contracts including the new deal with the teachers’ union. The contract with the Ann Arbor Education Association only runs through the end of 2027. That means negotiations will reignite in the spring. The new deal includes a retroactive 1.5%...
Michigan confirms spotted lanternfly in new county
Michigan confirmed spotted lanternfly in a new county, adding to the invasive pest’s spread
Pieces of World Trade Center steel stand as 9/11 memorials across Michigan
DETROIT – In the quarter century after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, pieces of the World Trade Center remain on display across Michigan, serving as memorials to the people who died and the first responders who ran toward danger. The steel is displayed at fire stations, veterans’ posts, university...
Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office investigates use of force in Aug. 28 arrest
The Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office has opened a formal internal affairs investigation into an Aug. 28 arrest after video of the encounter circulated online and raised concerns among community members. Sheriff Alyshia M. Dyer wrote in a news release that the investigation will examine the force used, statements made.
