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Democratic Washtenaw County Prosecutor Eli Savit tells the co-hosts of Detroit in Black and White why he wants to be Michigan's next attorney general. He talks about cracking down on employers who cheat workers out of wages, consumer protection, price gouging, voting rights, and the need to unite the Democratic Party.

(TNS) — Local K-12 school districts must establish a policy banning cellphones by this fall under a state-mandated push to limit distractions in the classroom. But for a lot of parents and other advocates, the concern about the use of screens at school isn’t limited to their kids’ personal mobile devices.

Local historian and retired teacher Jim Roth is known well for another reason in Saline. Roth has visited Saline's sister cities, Brecon, Wales, and Lindenberg, Germany, as much as anyone. Members of both sister city groups are publicizing the benefits of membership. They had a display at the 109 Cultural...

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WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI - Motorists should prepare for road closures and lane restrictions across multiple townships during the week of Monday, July 27, through Sunday, Aug. 2, according to the Washtenaw County Road Commission. Several major road closures will be in effect during the week and more. All schedules are...

In a surprising twist of events, the tech giant Oracle is embroiled in a legal battle with the small township of Saline, Michigan, over its plans to convert farmland into […]

After nearly three years in business, Arise Bakery and Cafe is closing its doors. The restaurant, owned by Rose Richards and Andre Cocciolone, announced its pending closure on Facebook. The news was greeted with sadness and disappointment. "You had the best coffee in the area. You’ll be missed!" wrote Maria...

The Encore Musical Theatre Company has announced a leadership transition as Managing Director Frank Mack prepares to retire and Cortney Ophoff has been named his successor. Following a three-year tenure with the organization, Mack will conclude his service at the end of the current fiscal year on July 31. Ophoff, who h

A question asking Saline voters about the future of the Mill Pond Dam may not make it on the November ballot. The dam is a major part of the city’s history, but it’s in need of costly repairs. Some residents say they would like it removed to return the Saline River to its natural flow.

SUPERIOR TOWNSHIP, Mich. – Skidding, panic braking, and limiting distracted driving are all lessons teens can learn this weekend at Willow Run Airport. B.R.A.K.E.S. is offering a hands-on course to prepare teen drivers for real-life emergencies. This is the second stop in Michigan, and organizers say they’re back becau