Community News Washtenaw Community College (WCC) and the United Association (UA) are celebrating 35 years of skilled trades partnership with the arrival this week of some 3,500 attendees for the union’s annual training week. The United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry’s intensive five-year Instructor Training Program (ITP) equips union ...
How schools get their money is confusing and misunderstandings often lead to unnecessary contention. Public school funding in Michigan is complex and draws from multiple sources. Reliable funding directly affects the quality of education, the availability of resources, and the equity of opportunities for all students so having a clear grasp of how it works ...
Photo by Marina De Salis on Unsplash There’s a well-known phrase in neuroscience: “Neurons that fire together, wire together.” This means that the more we engage in a particular activity, the stronger the neural pathways supporting that activity become. For example, if you regularly practice writing, woodworking, or playing the guitar, these actions become more automatic over time, ...
Washtenaw County Road Commission projects Township Where Impact to Traffic Timeline Ann Arbor Local Soft Surface Rds Intermittent lane restrictions Aug. 12 – 22 Augusta Whittaker Rd between Bemis Rd and Willis Rd Intermittent lane restrictions Aug. 12 -14 Augusta Intersection of Whittaker Rd and Willis Rd Road closure June 3 – Aug. 19 Augusta Macey Rd between ...
Among the 24 people released from Russia on Aug. 1 in the biggest prisoner swap since the Cold War was Paul Whelan, a 54-year-old who grew up in Ann Arbor and worked as a part-time Chelsea police officer in the 1990s. Whelan, a former Marine, visited Russia for a wedding in December 2018 and was ...
A visit to Michigan’s Sanilac Petroglyphs Historic State Park Photo: Ebmodaakowet, known as the Bone Man, depicted shooting an arrow of knowledge into future generations. Photo by Doug Marrin. In the heart of Michigan’s thumb lies a unique historical treasure, the Sanilac Petroglyphs Historic State Park. “Ezhibiigaadek asin” (aysah-gabah-ahdek ah-sin): knowledge written in stone announces ...
Ben Miles, President of Chelsea Hospital, recently appeared on the Hillsdale Hospital podcast “Rural Health Rising.” Hosted by JJ Hodshire and Rachel Lott, the podcast delved into Ben’s journey, his motivations, and Chelsea Hospital’s unique aspects. Background and Motivation Ben Miles began by sharing his background and his strong ties to Michigan. “I have the ...
Washtenaw County Road Commission Projects Township Where Impact to Traffic Timeline Ann Arbor Gleaner Hall Rd between Warren Rd and Joy Rd Intermittent lane restrictions Aug. 5 – 9 Ann Arbor Stein Rd between End of Pavement and Maple Rd Intermittent lane restrictions Aug. 5 – 9 Ann Arbor Local Soft Surface Rds Intermittent lane restrictions Aug. ...
Community News The Washtenaw County Conservation District (WCCD) has partnered with the Lenawee Conservation District, Monroe Conservation District, Hillsdale Conservation District and Scott’s Cover Crops LLC to offer a Cover Crop Fly-on program for local producers. Scott’s Cover Crops has been flying on single species and special blends of cover crops for several years. Flying ...
Join the fun in downtown Dexter on August 9-10 for Music, Food, and Family-Friendly Activities The Dexter Summer Festival, formerly Dexter Daze, will take place in Monument Park on August 9th and 10th, 2024. This community event, celebrating its 50th year, continues to be a highlight of the summer season, bringing together residents and visitors ...
Photo: Friends In Deed Executive Director Tania James. Photo by Doug Marrin. Sun Times News Owner/Publisher Chuck Colby invited “Friends In Deed” to be the featured nonprofit organization at the newspaper’s recent “Up With the Sun” monthly breakfast on July 26th. Friends in Deed has been at the forefront of combating poverty in Washtenaw County ...
MDNR is trying to find out The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) recently announced the findings of its 2024 winter wolf population survey, which estimated a minimum of 762 wolves roaming the Upper Peninsula. This marks a significant increase from the 2022 estimate, further solidifying the region’s status as a stronghold for gray wolves. ...
Waterloo Resident Marsi Parker Darwin shares her nephew’s battle with schizophrenia and homelessness You know that little traffic triangle near Weber’s, where the highway merges with Jackson Road? There’s a little patch of brush and weeds. Maybe it’s not there anymore. But I used to live there. I had a little tent that was hidden ...
The Historical Society of Michigan annually presents the State History Awards, the society’s highest recognition. The Dexter Area Historical Society’s book, “Dexter Then & Now: A Bicentennial Celebration of History and Heritage,” is being nominated for a State History Award given out by the Historical Society of Michigan (HSM). “Dexter Then & Now,” written by ...
Washtenaw County Road Commission projects Township Where Impact to Traffic Timeline Ann Arbor Gleaner Hall Rd between Warren Rd and Joy Rd Intermittent lane restrictions Aug. 5 – 9 Ann Arbor Stein Rd between End of Pavement and Maple Rd Intermittent lane restrictions Aug. 5 – 9 Ann Arbor Huron River Dr between Maple Rd and City of ...
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