In between competitions and judging, teens kept busy cleaning, caring for animals and talking with old friends at the Washtenaw County 4‑H Youth Show, which started July 20 and runs 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. through July 26. The event features a llama leaping contest, Western horseback riding and a goat skill-a-thon, along with other ...
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Independence Lake beach closed to swimming due to high levels of bacteria Community News The Washtenaw County Health Department is closing Independence Lake Beach due to high levels of E. coli bacteria. Independence Lake beach is located at Independence Lake County Park, 3200 Jennings Rd, Whitmore Lake. The high levels were detected through routine testing ...
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Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation has announced that the Title IX Plaza located in Dexter, Michigan, has been selected for two recent awards. The first award, given by the Michigan Recreation & Park Association, is the 2025 Landscape Design Award, which celebrates uses of land and interpretative projects. The second award, the 2025 Trails & ...
Fire up your appetite and rally the crew: the much-loved Manchester Chicken Broil is back for its 72nd straight year on Saturday, July 19, from 4:00 to 7:30 p.m. at Alumni Memorial Field. Whether you’re rolling through in your car, grabbing a quick carry-out, or settling in to picnic on the grass, this all-volunteer extravaganza ...
The FCC Diaper Bank, a community resource for families with young children, has received a significant financial boost thanks to support from local organizations. The Kiwanis Foundation of Ann Arbor has awarded the diaper bank a $7,500 grant, and the 5 Healthy Towns Wellness Coalitions of Chelsea, Dexter, Manchester, and Stockbridge have collectively contributed an ...
Community News The Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds will host the 2024 Washtenaw County 4-H Youth Show July 20 – July 26. This family-friendly, no-cost public event showcases 4-H Youth Development and the interesting opportunities available to Washtenaw County youth. The show kicks off on Sunday, July 20 at 10 a.m. Tuesday, all projects including “still” ...
A $24.6 million federal award to protect 4,000 acres of farmland and forest in southern Michigan has been rescinded, threatening conservation efforts and rural livelihoods. Legacy Land Conservancy vows to appeal. Image by Albrecht Fietz from Pixabay A $24.6 million federal conservation award intended to protect 4,000 acres of farmland and forest in southeast Michigan has been rescinded, ...
If a two-day farm festival filled with U-PICK lavender, live music, artisan booths and pony rides sounds like your kind of weekend getaway, pack up the family and head to Lavender Lane in Milan—just minutes from Dexter, Chelsea, Saline From 500 Plants to 10,000 Plants of Purple When Joe Pusta and his wife Courtney planted ...
For Sun Times News readers just a 15–30-minute drive from home, Manchester now offers an unforgettable events experience. The storied Manchester Mill—with roots on the River Raisin dating back to 1832—has been lovingly restored by Dawn Donnelly and her husband, Ken Magee, and reborn as Manchester Mill on the Water, an elegant venue for weddings, ...
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By Melissa Thrasher Students interested in teaching English regionally and internationally can now fast-track their academic journey through a new accelerated Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) program. Eastern’s Board of Regents approved the new educational program during its June 26 meeting. The combined Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts in TESOL is a ...
Washtenaw Community College (WCC) is responding to industry demand by expanding its highly successful welding and fabrication training with the launch of a new Weekend Welders Program in the fall of 2025. Designed for busy working adults, the program provides a flexible, career-focused path to high-demand welding jobs without disrupting weekday responsibilities. Starting this fall, students will have ...
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