Masked data center protestors litter Ypsilanti utility officials’ yards with computer parts
YPSILANTI, MI — An Ypsilanti couple called police after a group of masked protesters showed up on their lawn and left a mess behind Sunday evening, Oct. 12. The group was there to oppose the University of Michigan’s plan to construct a $1.2 billion data center campus for federal government and university research...
Saline Indivisible to Protest “Tyrants” on Saturday
Saline Indivisible will protest from 10 a.m. to noon in downtown Saline, Saturday. The reason for the protest isn't 100 percent clear, but the theme is "No Kings 2.0." A graphic advertising the protest says "Wave Your USA Flag and Just Say No to Tyrants." The group has been organizing...
This Michigan Spot Makes One Of The Best Burgers In America
One of Michigan's most iconic burger joints has been named one of America's best burgers to try right now.
Death inside Ann Arbor business being investigated as suicide, police say
SCIO TWP., MI -- The death of a man discovered dead at an Ann Arbor-area business is being investigated as a suicide, police confirmed. Although police are still investigating, the man’s death “most likely will be ruled a suicide,” confirmed Cmdr. Eugene Rush with the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office.
Inside Westland Shopping Center, Westland, MI: Still Trades After 60 Years
In July 1963, the J.L. Hudson Corporation began construction on a new enclosed shopping center at the corner of Warren and Wayne roads in Nankin Township, Michigan. The company had already built a network of regional malls across the Detroit suburbs and chose this 66-acre site to serve the growing residential area...
Ann Arbor Fire Department raises fire risk awareness of lithium-ion batteries
The Ann Arbor Fire Department is raising community awareness about fires caused by the unsafe use of lithium-ion batteries. Fire officials have been encouraging fire safety involving lithium-ion batteries after they’ve experienced several close calls related to them. Ann Arbor Fire Chief Mike Kennedy says fires are...
Ann Arbor to implement new data tracking system for police data
The City of Ann Arbor is looking to upgrade its record keeping system. The move is designed to bring more transparency to the police department. In May, the City Council passed a resolution directing the administration to look for a replacement of the current Records Management System. Called CLEMIS, the system lacks...
WCSO: Beware of email and phone scams
The Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) has been alerted to increased activity in our region involving phone and email scams. Scammers have been contacting people and telling them they have a warrant or that their loved one is in jail and instructing them to make a payment to remove the warrant or assist their...
Watkins Lake State Park home to a rediscovered piece of the Great Depression
Decrease Font Size Increase Font Size Text Size Print This Page Send by Email. You probably know that Manchester Township along with neighboring Norvell Township is home to Watkins Lake State Park and County Preserve, Michigan’s 103rd state park as well as the first state park in Michigan to be jointly managed with a...
Chelsea to fill vacancy on city council following resignation
CHELSEA, MI — Chelsea officials will fill a vacancy on city council following the recent resignation of councilmember Beth Morris. Morris resigned, effective Friday, Oct. 3, Mayor Jane Pacheco announced at a recent city council meeting. Washtenaw County reporter. If you purchase a product or register for an account...
