Road Work Advisories For Northfield, Scio & Salem Townships
Some road work advisories for the Washtenaw County area this week. On Tuesday, Corby Energy will be performing utility work on Pratt Rd between Zeeb Road and John Holmes Road in Scio Township. The road will not be closed to traffic, but delays are likely due to a lane closure. WCRC encourages motorists, emergency...
Water Resources Announces 2026 County Cleanup Day Schedule
Washtenaw County Water Resources Materials Management Division has announced the 2026 County Cleanup Day schedule. This year, County residents have access to four County Cleanup Days to dispose of or recycle a variety of household items in a safe and responsible manner. Registration is required to attend any...
Left Turn Lane at Dexter-Ann Arbor and Miller Road Intersection Planned for 2027
The Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) has announced a safety project on Dexter-Ann Arbor Road between the City of Dexter and Miller Road in Scio Township. WCRC is planning to install a center left-turn lane on Dexter-Ann Arbor Road at Miller Road, as well as centerline corrugations (rumble strips) on Dexter-Ann...
Bristle Farms named WCCD Conservation Farm of the Year
Decrease Font Size Increase Font Size Text Size Print This Page Send by Email. A Manchester-area family has been recognized for their conservation work and is being awarded the 2025 Walter Wolfgang Memorial Conservation Farmer of the Year Award by the Washtenaw County Conservation District (WCCD). The Walter Wolfgang...
Parking bans, private contractors and priority routes: inside Ann Arbor snow removal
As this week’s rising temperatures melt the snow piles scattering Ann Arbor’s roads, those commuting through the city can finally catch a break from navigating icy streets and snowy paths. As snowplows prepare to park for months without use, the difference in street quality draws attention to the strengths and...
Dexter Council Weighs Fire Funding, Traffic Concerns and Telecom Expansion
The Dexter City Council met Feb. 9 with one member absent and a full slate of discussions ranging from traffic congestion and fire funding to a proposed telecommunications facility expansion. Highlights are as follows:. Conservation Easement. City Manager Justin Breyer reported on a conservation easement request tied...
Michigan offers Kentucky IOL commit Brady Hull
Somerset (Ky.) Pulaski County three-star interior offensive lineman Brady Hull is right down the road from the University of Kentucky and he committed to the Wildcats earlier this month. The 6-foot-1, 285-pounder is one of two early commits for new UK head coach Will Stein and Co. On Monday, Hull landed an intriguing...
Treeline trail inches closer to construction after decades of planning
The Treeline, a proposed three-mile urban trail, has seen significant progress after the Ann Arbor City Council reaffirmed support and authorized new engineering work for it last fall. The trail would tentatively follow the historic Allen Creek beginning at the Border to Border (B2B) trail and Broadway Park West,...
Torc Robotics and Daimler Truck Expand Autonomous Truck Testing to Michigan Public Roads
BLACKSBURG, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb 24, 2026-- Torc , a pioneer in self-driving vehicle technology, today announced the expansion of its autonomous truck testing operations to public roads in Michigan using the latest-generation Daimler Truck autonomous chassis based on the industry-leading Freightliner Cascadia....
‘I’m going to lose him’: Michigan mother works to raise awareness as son endures...
BELLEVILLE, Mich. (FOX 2) - As Rare Diease Day approaches, a Belleville mother is hoping to raise awareness about a disease two of her sons have battled. Gigi, 16, is in the late stages of Lafora body disease. His family learned that he had the rare genetic condition just days after his brother, Hiatham, died from...
