Boil water advisory issued for Napoleon Township, may last several days
NAPOLEON, Mich. (WILX) - Napoleon Township residents are being advised to boil water before drinking it, officials announced Friday night. Township officials say a drop in pressure could cause bacterial contamination. Residents are advised to boil water for one minute before letting it cool for consumption....
‘The smell was putrid.’ Burning heap of trash dumped in Ypsilanti lot
YPSILANTI, MI -- An Ypsilanti resident got a smelly surprise when a garbage truck dumped a burning pile just feet from her home on Thursday. “It smelled pretty bad,” said Hunter Wolford in a message to MLive/The Ann Arbor News. “It made my stomach turn.”. A Republic Services...
Crumbling dam reveals potential risks of private hydroelectric ownership
AUTRAIN TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) — Amid stacked rows of brightly colored plastic kayaks and canoes, Khrystal Crosno recently helped an Ann Arbor family begin a floating trip along the scenic AuTrain River. The Earl family should spot turtles, herons and river otters during the 7-mile trip toward Lake Superior. Maybe even...
Third Annual Food Craft Rally on Telegraph Road in Downtown Flat Rock
Flat Rock DDA and Flat Rock Our Hometown are presenting the Third Annual Food Craft Rally on Saturday September 6th. The Rally will once again take place at the Family Farm and Home Plaza on Telegraph Road in Flat Rock. Stop by and enjoy all the crafters and food from noon to 7pm.
Couple transforms 70-acre property into rare Southeast Michigan winery
SCIO TWP., MI — Local wineries are hard to come by in southeastern Michigan, especially in Washtenaw County. Owners Lori and Brian Herron are trying to fill that gap. The couple opened Social Vines Vineyard and Winery at 6620 Dexter Ann Arbor Road, just outside Dexter, on July 11. The winery is open to the public...
Brighton schools addresses rising mental health concerns with therapy dogs
Brighton Area Schools has invested in its therapy dog program for nearly 20 years.
The Prime Rib In Michigan Is Hiding Inside This Cozy Restaurant
Sometimes the best culinary treasures aren’t found in sleek downtown establishments with valet parking and mile-long reservation lists, but rather in unassuming spots that feel like a warm hug on a cold Michigan day. Big Bear Lodge in Brownstown Township is exactly that kind of delightful surprise – a...
2 Metro Detroit Festivals Packed With Rides, Food, & firework Show
Two festivals are happening this weekend. The Fraser Lions Club Carnival returns to Steffens Park in Fraser. Visitors can enjoy carnival rides, midway games, a petting zoo, foam party, vendors, and plenty of food and drinks. Each evening will feature live music and entertainment, leading up to a fireworks finale on...
Travel Advisory For I-94 In Washtenaw County
Nightly closures for resurfacing are scheduled in the Scio Township area starting next week. Eastbound I-94 will be closed from Baker Road to M-14 from 10pm to 5am nightly next Monday through Thursday. I-94 traffic will be detoured via Baker Road to the Jackson Road entrance ramp. M-14 traffic will be detoured via...
Meet ‘Fiona’: A Ford Bronco that transformed a retiree into an off-roading leader
Tamara Gravelle is having the time of her life. That’s how she describes the adventure she’s been on since getting her first Ford Bronco, a 2023 Wildtrak version in Velocity Blue. In fact, the 60-year-old retired physician assistant ― she happens to be the same age as Bronco turned on Aug. 11 ― had never been...
