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Adult Leaners Institute Announces its April Classes  

Adult Leaners Institute Announces its April Classes  

April brings showers…and butterflies, native plants, heroes, music and so much more. April also brings Easter, and a fitting way to prepare for that most solemn of feasts is with Reverend Daniel Pezzica’ s third and final In-Person and Zoom class on the History of Church Music on April 1 at Our Savior Lutheran Church ...

March 31 Deadline Looms as Washtenaw Fights to Prevent Foreclosures

March 31 Deadline Looms as Washtenaw Fights to Prevent Foreclosures

With the foreclosure redemption deadline fast approaching, Washtenaw County’s Treasurer’s Office is working to keep struggling homeowners in their homes. Property foreclosures. Tax liens. Evictions. Those words can send shivers down anyone’s spine. They remind us of portly bankers wearing three-piece suits and gold watch chains forcing poor families out of their homes. Historically, Washtenaw ...

Milan Moving Ahead with Hiring Process for Paddock Elementary Principal

Milan Moving Ahead with Hiring Process for Paddock Elementary Principal

Milan Area Schools has set a timeline to hire the next Paddock Elementary School Principal. This comes after the recent retirement announcement of longtime principal Sean DeSarbo. During his comments at the end o the March 12 school board meeting, MAS Superintendent Bryan Girbach said the district has received some good feedback and input from ...

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EMU’s Eagle Nutrition Services Unveils Advanced DEXA Machine

EMU’s Eagle Nutrition Services Unveils Advanced DEXA Machine

Brittany Mobley Eagle Nutrition Services at Eastern Michigan University recently unveiled a state-of-the-art Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) machine to strengthen academic instruction and community wellness. This enhanced X-Ray technology aligns with the university’s commitment to integrating innovative technology into student learning and health services. “We are incredibly grateful to the Provost’s Office for their support ...

Doug Marrin

Local Doctor Shares Insights on Traumatic Brain Injury Recovery at Chelsea Hospital

Local Doctor Shares Insights on Traumatic Brain Injury Recovery at Chelsea Hospital

Dr. Joshua Startup explains how Chelsea Hospital’s inpatient rehabilitation unit helps traumatic brain injury patients recover with a team-based approach. Photo: Dr. Joshua Startup. Courtesy of Chelsea Hospital Dr. Joshua Startup, the Associate Inpatient Medical Director of Inpatient Rehabilitation at Chelsea Hospital, spoke with The Sun Times News to share his expertise on the treatment ...

Lyndon Township is looking at Zoning Text Amendment with Single-Family Homes

Lyndon Township is looking at Zoning Text Amendment with Single-Family Homes

Lyndon Township has a proposed ordinance change before it pertaining to single‑family dwellings, whether constructed on a lot or a manufactured home. The change could come in not adding language, but rather by taking some words out. The zoning text amendment, if approved, would involve a section on Compatibility Determination when it comes to single-family dwellings. To learn ...

Mini Libraries Connecting People That Share a Love of Reading

Mini Libraries Connecting People That Share a Love of Reading

How Small Book Exchanges Are Inspiring a Love for Reading Photo: LittleFreeLibrary.org Mini libraries, also known as “Little Free Libraries,” have become a global phenomenon, transforming neighborhoods by encouraging the sharing of books. These small, community-run book exchanges offer an innovative way for people to share well-loved stories with one another—no library card required. What ...

Doug Marrin

UM’s Dr. Feranmi Okanlami is Breaking Barriers with Adaptive Sports

UM’s Dr. Feranmi Okanlami is Breaking Barriers with Adaptive Sports

From wheelchair basketball to adaptive track & field, Michigan’s Adaptive Sports & Fitness Program is redefining what’s possible in inclusive athletics. Photos from UM’s Adaptive Sports & Fitness Wheelchair Basketball Game at Crisler Arena in February. Photo credits: Marc-Gregor Campredon / Leaders & Best At the University of Michigan, Dr. Feranmi Okanlami, known as “Dr. O,” ...

Doug Marrin

First CWD-Positive Wild Deer Reported in Washtenaw County

First CWD-Positive Wild Deer Reported in Washtenaw County

Washtenaw County confirms its first case of chronic wasting disease in a wild deer—what it means for local hunters and wildlife Photo: Two healthy deer roam Watkins Lake State Park and Preserve in Washtenaw County. Photo from MDNR Washtenaw County has recorded its first case of chronic wasting disease (CWD) in a wild deer, making ...