Ann Arbor’s Olson Dog Park opens to limited access to the public
Local dog owners can now take their furry companions to Olson Dog Park after the City of Ann Arbor recently opened it to the public. Some parts of Olson Dog Park will be off-limits for the next few weeks. Victor Morales-Rios is the City of Ann Arbor’s Parks and Recreation...
Pinckney-area pet store asking the community to support local
A pet store near Pinckney is asking the local community for support as it navigates some financial challenges. Wild Indoors Pet Supplies asked community members in a social media post April 3 to shop local, especially as the store faces "significant challenges." The pet store, 9560 Chilson Road in Hamburg Township, is run by mother-and-daughter duo Rebecca Willis and Heather Alflen. The...
VA Announces Major Boost for Thousands of Veterans
The Department of Veterans Affairs is modernizing its systems to allow veterans' medical records to follow them more seamlessly.
Thunderstorms with penny-sized hail in Livingston County Monday – gusts up to 50 mph
A weather alert was issued by the National Weather Service on Monday at 8:09 p.m. EDT for strong thunderstorms until 9:15 p.m. EDT for Livingston County. Anticipate penny-sized hail (0.75 inches) and wind gusts of up to 50 mph. “At 8:09 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm near Gregory,...
City of Chelsea Old Manchester Housing Development Scrapped
The City of Chelsea has announced that it will not move forward with the Old Manchester Road affordable housing site following environmental testing that identified conditions making the property unsuitable for residential development at this time. The city will be engaging the State of Michigan’s EGLE Brownfield Site Assessment Grant...
🏭 Multiple Manufacturing Jobs in Washtenaw County Paying Up to $31/hr
Washtenaw County’s manufacturing scene is buzzing this month, with several solid openings for folks who like hands-on work and steady hours. Whether you’re new to the trade or have years under your belt, there’s something here worth a look.
Truck Traffic Raises Safety Concerns on Michigan Avenue
Amid growing concern from residents about heavy truck traffic and safety along Michigan Avenue, Saline Police Chief Marlene Radzik is reaffirming her department’s commitment to enforcing traffic laws, particularly as construction activity increases in the area. Residents have raised alarms about large trucks running red lights and creating hazardous...
State-Wayne Theatre celebrates 80 years of entertaining audiences
The State-Wayne Theatre is celebrating 80 years of serving audiences and acting as a beacon in the Wayne community.
University of Michigan to award millionth degree at spring commencement
ANN ARBOR, MI — The University of Michigan will award its 1 millionth degree this May during its spring commencement ceremonies, according to an April 13 University Record update. The moment marks a historic milestone more than 180 years after the university had its first commencement Aug. 6, 1845,...
3 robbed, gun drawn at University of Michigan arboretum
ANN ARBOR, MI - Three people were robbed while walking through the University of Michigan Nichols Arboretum late Thursday evening, university police reported. The people had been walking through the arboretum around 11:45 p.m. April 9 near the 500 block of Oxford Road when five people approached them, according to the University of Michigan Division of Public Safety and Security.
