Mayor Ed Kolar Steers Milan Forward
“As these buildings get renovated, new businesses are eager to move in, bringing renewed energy to our Main Street.”
Washtenaw County
Rich Grains Bakery Is A Rising Star in Milan’s Culinary Scene
"That’s when I realized, this can really happen."
Weekly Road Construction, Sept 2-8
Washtenaw Co Road Commission Projects Township Where Impact to Traffic Timeline Ann Arbor Maple Rd between Landsdowne Rd and Stein Rd Daytime road closure Sept. 3 – 4 Ann Arbor Gleaner Hall Rd between Warren Rd and Joy Rd Intermittent lane restrictions Sept. 3 – 6 Ann Arbor Stein Rd between Maple Rd and Whitmore Lake Rd Intermittent ...
Washtenaw Field Day on Improving Soil Health
Presentation on tile monitoring and cover crops for enhancing nutrient and weed management Community News On Sept. 13, 2024, from 8:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M., the Washtenaw County Conservation District (WCCD) will host a field day focused on reducing nutrient loss from field tiles and using cover crops to improve soil health, suppress weeds, and ...
Title IX Plaza Ribbon-Cutting Marks a Milestone in Celebrating Women in Sports
New Title IX Plaza in Dexter-Huron Metropark Celebrates Decades of Progress for Women in Sports and Honors Local Trailblazers After years of anticipation, on August 28, 2024, the Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation Commission (WCPARC) and the Huron Waterloo Pathways Initiative (HWPI) hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Title IX Plaza, located along the ...
Parker Mill’s Legacy Continues: Descendant Watches as 200-Year-Old Family Mill Prepares for Renovation
Dexter resident Roger Parker, a direct descendent of the Parker Mill’s founder, is getting to watch his family’s 200-year-old legacy continue to expand as the Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation Commission plans upcoming renovations. The Parker Mill was owned and operated in some capacity by the Parker family from 1863-1959, when it was sold to ...
Washtenaw Co’s Conservation District’s Annual Fall Tree & Native Plant Sale
Your yards and gardens will thank you next spring for planting this fall with help from the Washtenaw County’s Conservation District’s annual Fall Tree & Native Plant Sale. Community News While the early blooms of Spring remind us to plant in the cool moist soils, Fall is a great opportunity to grow your native plant ...
Dexter Township has an Emergency Plan
An emergency plan is always a good thing to have in place, especially if you’re a governmental organization like Dexter Township. At their Aug. 20 meeting, the Dexter Township Board of Trustees approved a plan called the Dexter Township Support Emergency Operations Plan. The Purpose section of the plan states: “Dexter Township has elected to ...
Ann Arbor Ranks 4th Best Place to Live in the U.S. by Fortune
Fortune ranks Ann Arbor 4th best place to live in the U.S., highlighting its strong job market, cultural vibrancy, and community resources According to Fortune’s latest analysis, Ann Arbor, Michigan, has once again proven itself as a top-tier city, ranking as the 4th best place to live in the United States. This accolade comes as ...
Jewish Family Services of Washtenaw Receives Three-Year Accreditation for Mental Health Services
Community News Jewish Family Services of Washtenaw County (JFS) is proud to announce that it has been awarded a three-year accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) for its Outpatient Mental Health services. This accreditation is a significant milestone that recognizes JFS’s commitment to providing high-quality mental health services to adults, adolescents ...
Weekly Road Work, Aug 26 – Sep 1
Washtenaw County Road Commission projects Township Where Impact to Traffic Timeline Augusta Township-wide Intermittent lane restrictions Aug. 26 – Sept. 9 Bridgewater, Freedom Bemis Rd between Neal Rd and Eisman Rd Road closure Aug. 26 – 30 County-wide County Primary (Paved) Roads Intermittent lane restrictions Aug. 1 – 31 Freedom Local and Primary Soft Surface Rds ...
Washtenaw County Millage Proposal Aims to Keep Seniors Safe, Secure, and Supported
Community News The Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners has taken a significant step to support the senior community by unanimously voting on July 10, 2024, to place an older person’s millage proposal on the ballot for the upcoming November 5, 2024, election. If approved by voters, this .5 millage will support, expand, and improve essential ...
Wage increases coming to Dexter Community Schools Bus Drivers, Support Personnel and Administrators
Support personnel, bus drivers and administrative staff in Dexter Community Schools (DCS) are all starting the new school year with new labor agreements in place. Each group is seeing an increase in wages. The Dexter Community Schools Board of Education approved new agreements the Dexter Educational Support Personnel Association (DESPA), West Washtenaw Bus Drivers and ...
Sylvan Township Looking into the Costs of the Water Treatment Plant Break-in
Sylvan Township got another update on the July 8 incident that led to a temporary ban on drinking water last month and the arrest of a 33-year-old Belleville man. During the Aug. 13 township board meeting, Sylvan Township Supervisor Kathleen Kennedy gave her report on the incident that had a man breaking into the water ...
Protestors Rally at Ann Arbor Airport Against Runway Expansion
STN Staff On Saturday, August 17, a group of determined protestors gathered at the Ann Arbor Municipal Airport to voice their opposition to the controversial runway expansion project. The demonstrators, consisting of residents and environmental advocates, rallied against the planned extension, citing concerns over increased noise, safety risks, and potential ecological damage. Holding signs and ...
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