Competency exam ordered for man accused of robbing TCF Bank
The man accused of robbing an Ypsilanti Township TCF Bank will return to court in May for a hearing to determine if he is competent enough to stand trial.John SawayaCourtesy of WCSO John Sawaya, 50,...
View ArticleRNC member Dave Agema says he won't resign for Facebook post
A Michigan member of the Republican National Committee said Thursday he will not resign after posting an article critical of gay people on his Facebook page, despite calls from members of his own...
View ArticleSaline school board asks superintendent to make recommendation on...
The Saline Board of Education reviewed the fees it charges students to play sports and join clubs at a meeting on Tuesday night, according to a story on the Saline Reporter. AnnArbor.com file...
View ArticleHolocaust victims to be remembered during annual memorial service
Survivors of the Holocaust in Ann Arbor will present a Holocaust Remembrance Day (Yom HaShoah) memorial service on April 8 at the Jewish Community Center. Digital artist Miriam Brysk uses images of...
View ArticleMen accused of shooting at vehicle with 4 children inside in court Tuesday
The men accused of shooting at a vehicle with four small children in it on Feb. 16 will return to court for a preliminary exam Tuesday.Jason MaylebenCourtesy of WCSO Michael Haywood, 24, and Jason...
View ArticleSuperior Township family to travel to D.C. for White House Easter Egg Roll
Cristy Cardinal and Melanie Hagan with two of their children.Courtney Sacco I AnnArbor.com Cristy Cardinal, who lives in Superior Township with her family, had never heard of the White House Easter...
View ArticleBicyclist struck by car in Salem Township
A 39-year-old South Lyon man was struck by a car earlier this afternoon. His condition at this time in not known. The accident occurred around 1 p.m. when a driver, also from South Lyon, was heading...
View ArticleAnn Arbor residents come out of hibernation for first glimpse of spring
Bicyclists, runners, walkers, and more are making the most of today's sunny conditions with temperatures peaking in the mid-50's. "It makes you think of spring," said Ann Arbor resident Donna Puehler....
View ArticleHollander's Kitchen Store in Kerrytown closing at end of May
Tom Hollander, owner of the Hollander's in Ann Arbor's Kerrytown, said he will be closing the Hollander's Kitchen Store at the end of May. Hollander's, located in Ann Arbor's Kerrytown, will be...
View ArticleFamilies celebrate Easter all day Saturday with egg hunts and visits from...
Many Washtenaw County residents enjoyed the weather and Easter celebrations in a number of locations on Saturday. The morning began with an Easter Egg Hunt and Breakfast at Vineyard Church....
View ArticleDeadline nears for Young Citizen of the Year nominations
2012 winner: Young Citizen of the Year Aaron Mukerjee strives to help others and make a difference AnnArbor.com is accepting nominations for the 2013 Young Citizen of the Year Award through April 1....
View ArticleDoes Washtenaw County need to attract a major corporate headquarters?
Global pizza delivery chain Domino's Pizza is headquartered in Ann Arbor Township, where it employs between 550 and 600 people.Melanie Maxwell | AnnArbor.com file photoIs attracting a major corporate...
View ArticleAATA garners national attention for ridership gains with more than 6.6...
The Ann Arbor Transportation Authority has set a new record with a more than 6.6 million rides clocked in calendar year 2012. According to new report by the American Public Transportation Association,...
View ArticleNew roundabout and crosswalks among options for improving Ann Arbor's North...
A pedestrian makes a risky run through four lanes of fast-moving traffic to cross North Main Street north of Depot Street in Ann Arbor on Friday. North of Summit Street, there isn't a single crosswalk...
View ArticleAnn Arbor-based technology startup FarmLogs attracts VC funding, sees growth
Two friends from Michigan's Thumb region are developing farm-management mobile application and Web software right here in Ann Arbor, backed by $1 million in venture capital and training at a vaunted...
View ArticlePreliminary contracts for Dexter teachers, support staff OK'd, but wages yet...
Preliminary contracts covering health care benefits, class schedules and other non-wage for teachers and support staff at Dexter Community Schools have received approval from the school board, the...
View ArticleTrial date set for man accused of beating woman and running her over with a...
The man accused of brutally assaulting a woman, stabbing her and running her over with a vehicle will stand trial in June, a judge ruled Tuesday.Michael Glenn Michael Glenn, 21, was in court for a...
View ArticleYpsilanti police investigating series of vehicle vandalism incidents
Ypsilanti police were investigating two separate incidents Saturday in which someone threw a brick or rock through vehicle windshields on the same street. Police said they don’t know whether the two...
View ArticleHundreds of fans greet Final Four bound Michigan basketball team at Crisler...
It was well worth the wait. Approximately 350 people had to wait a couple of more hours than anticipated to welcome the Michigan men's basketball team back to the Crisler Center in Ann Arbor Sunday...
View ArticleMichigan hit the hardest by fungal meningitis outbreak
A national outbreak of fungal meningitis that baffled doctors and patients alike hit Michigan residents the hardest, according to media reports. A family member holds a photo of Lilian Cary, 67, of...
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