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Thousands without power in Washtenaw County after storms on Tuesday


Thousands without power in Washtenaw County after storms on Tuesday

WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI – Nearly 6,000 people in Washtenaw County are without power after a series of storms swept through the region Tuesday. According to DTE Energy’s power outage map, there have been about 190 outages in the county since 7 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 28, knocking out power to nearly 5,700 people. The outages were […]

Equity officer investigated over travel expenses resigns in Washtenaw County


Equity officer investigated over travel expenses resigns in Washtenaw County

WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI — A top Washtenaw County official who was placed on unpaid leave amid an investigation into her travel expenses has resigned. County Racial Equity Commissioner Alize Asberry Payne has resigned effective Friday, Aug. 16, County Administrator Gregory Dill confirmed. “I accepted her resignation and she is continuing,” Dill said. There is a […]

Mark your calendars: Important school days for Washtenaw parents


Mark your calendars: Important school days for Washtenaw parents

Before the new school year begins for local young people, there are some important days for parents to mark in their calendars. The following school districts begin the school year on Monday: Ann Arbor, Chelsea, Manchester, Milan, Saline and Ypsilanti. This means there will be no classes on Friday, August 30th and Monday, September 2nd […]

These candidates for Ann Arbor and Washtenaw County school board are running in November


These candidates for Ann Arbor and Washtenaw County school board are running in November

ANN ARBOR, MI – Candidates have been announced for Washtenaw County school districts running for school board in the November general election. The deadline to register for the school board elections on Tuesday, November 5, was July 26. Here are the candidates running for Washtenaw County School Board seats, including how many seats are open, […]