Life Back Then: Ladders, Liquor, and the Gales of November
The small towns of Washtenaw County were never short on drama or humor. In one week’s paper, Milan and Maybee squared off over something as lofty as fire ladders. The Milan Leader insisted the fire chief had “full control” of them, while the Maybee Courier hinted that the rival editor had perhaps been “climbing that...
Dozens of Thorncrest Apartment Tenants to Lose Housing Just Before the Holidays
The City of Saline will reach out to Thorncrest Apartment residents who may be forced from their apartments next month. Mayor Brian Marl said the city is planning an event for affected residents. Officials from the city, county and other agencies will be at the meeting. "We will offer whatever...
Ann Arbor parents push for district-wide cell phone ban during school hours
ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Parents in Ann Arbor are pushing for a district-wide ban on cell phones during school hours. In an open letter to the Ann Arbor Board of Education, they’re asking for a district-wide first-bell-to-last-bell phone-free policy. The proposal calls for phones and smart devices to be off and secured...
Rx Kids Expands to Ypsilanti With Direct Cash Support for New Moms and Babies
The State of Michigan recently committed $270 million to expand Rx Kids to additional Michigan communities over the next three years. That expansion now includes Ypsilanti. The City of Ypsilanti, in partnership with Rx Kids, announced that the program will launch there on December 1, 2025. Families will receive...
Furloughed government employees can get free pet food from Michigan Humane
Furloughed government employees can pick up free pet food this morning in Westland, courtesy of Michigan Humane
Shooting damages homes and cars in mobile home park in Washtenaw County
The Milan Police Department took a suspect in custody after shots were fired toward homes and cars in a mobile home park.
‘It is just a dream.’ New Ann Arbor tunnel path celebrated by hundreds at...
Ann Arbor's highly anticipated tunnel path provides a new Border-to-Border Trail link between Bandemer Park and the Barton Nature Area along the Huron River.
Chelsea Resident Raises Traffic Concerns with New Housing Development
Chelsea resident Linda Frank raised concerns regarding traffic at the intersection of W. Old US Highway 12, Taylor St. and Old Manchester Rd. at Chelsea’s Nov. 3 city council meeting. With a new housing development planned for Old Manchester Rd., Frank requested the placement of a flashing beacon sign at the...
Ann Arbor Tops Nation as Most Educated City for Eighth Consecutive Year
Ann Arbor claims the title of America's most educated city for the eighth straight year. WalletHub released these rankings in 2025. The metro area shows that nearly 96% of adults ages 25 and older finished at least high school. More than 58% of residents hold a bachelor's degree. Another 31%...
Ann Arbor Veterans Day Closures and Service Updates for Residents on November 11
On Tuesday, November 11, 2025, Ann Arbor municipal offices will be closed for Veterans Day. This includes Larcom City Hall and the 15th Judicial District Court. City trash, compost, and recycling services will continue on their regular schedule. Essential safety and utility services will be available at all times.
