Clik here to view.
2012 results in unexpected budget surplus for Washtenaw County
Washtenaw County ended 2012 with a budget surplus the staff wasn’t expecting, meaning it will have more money to work with as it faces a structural deficit in its next budget cycle. The county was...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Ann Arbor area jobless rate rises in January but regional employment higher...
Seasonal retail layoffs led to a rise in unadjusted unemployment rates across Michigan in January. Both the public and private sector shed jobs in the Ann Arbor area, but each added a significant...
View ArticleClik here to view.
After 60 years in business, Esquire Interiors expands showroom to include...
The entry to the new showroom area at Esquire Interiorsphoto courtesy of Esquire Interiors Esquire Interiors owner Ted Barron wanted to make his store a one-stop shop for customers looking to go...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Overturned trailer closes Jackson Road at Interstate 94 in Ann Arbor
An overturned trailer blocks traffic on Jackson Road at Interstate 94 Friday morning.Courtney Sacco | AnnArbor.com An overturned trailer closed Jackson Road at Interstate 94 Friday morning. The...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Earth Hour this Saturday: Ann Arbor encourages residents and businesses to...
Ann Arbor officials are once again encouraging residents and businesses to take part in the annual worldwide observance of Earth Hour this Saturday. It's this simple: Turn off all unnecessary lights...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Washtenaw County plans to hire 2 new workers in its departments
The requests of two Washtenaw County departments for additional staff have been given the first approval by the Board of Commissioners in a 9-0 vote during its Ways and Means meeting Wednesday night....
View ArticleClik here to view.
Rally planned for Saturday in downtown Ann Arbor in response to federal...
In response to looming federal budget cuts, local political activists are planning a "day of action" in front of the Federal Building in downtown Ann Arbor early Saturday afternoon. Brooke Fajardo,...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Ann Arbor mayor blames state for failure to demolish North Main houses by...
Editor's note: This story has been updated with comments from MSHDA. Six boarded-up houses along North Main Street in Ann Arbor still stand a full week after they were supposed to be demolished by the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Ypsilanti physician among 6 doctors accused of writing illegal prescriptions...
Previous coverage: Ypsilanti doctor indicted in health care, drug distribution scheme along U.S. 23 pipeline An Ypsilanti physician is among six Michigan doctors accused of illegally writing...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Bond increased, more charges filed against Ann Arbor man suspected in 17...
Three more home invasion charges have been filed against the Ann Arbor man believed to be involved in 17 total incidents around Washtenaw County.Javare HolmesCourtesy of WCSO Javare Holmes, 19,...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Ann Arbor teachers approve tentative agreement that could result in...
Previous story: Ann Arbor teachers union voting on tentative agreement authorizing 3-percent pay cut The Ann Arbor Education Association ratified a tentative agreement with the school district Friday...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Mock trial teams from Community and Ypsilanti high schools compete at state...
Three mock trial teams from Community High School and Ypsilanti High School are heading to Lansing on Saturday to compete in the state finals for Michigan Center for Civic Education's high school mock...
View ArticleClik here to view.
182-mile Race Across Michigan raises money for Special Olympics
Sixty-three runners from the University of Michigan Running Club will be on their feet to begin a run at 6 a.m. Saturday from Hart Plaza in Detroit to South Haven, 182 miles away. Members of the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
High-schoolers plan student exchange program, community building activities...
About 50 high school students from Ypsilanti and Willow Run will meet Saturday to begin planning community-building activities for the new consolidated school district. Ypsilanti students board a bus...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Report: See the best retail brands of 2013
Department store chain Macy’s is gaining relevance among American shoppers, according to an annual report released this week. A Cabela's store in Grandville, Mich.Mlive.comInterbrand’s Best Retail...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Shine gift shop opens Saturday in downtown Ann Arbor
Downtown Ann Arbor shoppers have a new store to check out on Saturday afternoon: Shine lifestyle boutique on South Fourth Avenue. Shine opens at 211 S. Fourth Ave. on Saturday.Daniel Brenner |...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Man accused in home invasion returns to court next month for competency...
The 24-year-old man accused of threatening to rob a homeowner after breaking into his house will return to court next month for a competency hearing, records show.Isom HamiltonCourtesy of WCSO Isom...
View ArticleFire fighters rescue man after he fell more than 30 feet in to water
Ypsilanti fire fighters pulled a man out of a lake near the intersection of Forest and Rice streets in Ypsilanti this morning after he rolled under the guard rail, said Lt. Scott Maddison of the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
A2Y Chamber calls for inclusion of Medicaid expansion in state's 2014 budget
The Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti Regional Chamber is calling on state lawmakers to include Medicaid expansion in the state of Michigan's fiscal year 2014 budget. In a statement released by its executive...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Matthaei Botanical Garden's voodoo lily to bloom by Monday
Visitors to Matthaei Botanical Gardens in the next few days may get a very unpleasant scent accompanied by a beautifully unique-looking plant. The voodoo lily is about to bloom, and when it does, it...
View Article