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Rutledge taking over Democratic floor leader position in Michigan House
State Rep. David Rutledge, D-Superior Township, has been elected Democratic floor leader by fellow members of the Michigan House Democratic Caucus. That makes him second in command to Democratic...
View ArticleCar crashes cause slow evening commute in Ann Arbor area
Editor's note: updated at 6:30 p.m. Car crashes were slowing Thursday evening traffic right around rush hour in the Ann Arbor area. Eastbound interstate 94 near Ann Arbor Saline Road is closed due to...
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Sheriff's office reports rash of vehicle break-ins
There were four vehicle break-ins reported in Ypsilanti Township this week, according to the Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office. On Wednesday, deputies were called to the 300 block of Hillcrest...
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Police release name of woman killed in Scio Township crash
Daarina Mara Tuggle, a 28-year-old Belleville woman, died in a crash at Zeeb and Liberty roads in Scio Township Wednesday. Courtney Sacco | AnnArbor.com Previous stories: Police: Speed may have been...
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Ann Arbor area pools and water parks open to the public this weekend
Previous coverage: New $4M splash park at Independence Lake County Park to open Memorial Day weekend Rolling Hills Water Park to open for Memorial Day weekend with $4.5M in upgrades It may not feel...
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March Against Monsanto rally protesting GMO foods coming to downtown Ann...
Organizers expect at least 1,000 people to join the local March Against Monsanto scheduled for Saturday afternoon in downtown Ann Arbor. The march and rally, part of an international day of protests,...
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Judge says Borders gift card holders won't get money back
A federal judge ruled that Borders will not have to pay holders of unused gift cards, which could save the company's trustee more than $50 million.File photo | AnnArbor.comBorders will not have to pay...
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Ypsilanti DDA may install security cameras to deter illegal dumping
Ypsilanti Downtown Development Authority Director Tim Colbeck said installing security cameras may be one way to stop recurring illegal dumping downtown. "Over the years, we’ve had our ration of...
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Michigan wrestlers accused of Molotov cocktail possession suspended...
Several fires, including the one above, were set on White Street the night of MIchigan's national championship loss to Louisville and Molotov cocktails were found in the vicinity.Courtney Sacco |...
View ArticleAnn Arbor native takes command of Portsmouth Naval Shipyard
Ann Arbor native Capt. William C. Greene will take command of the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Maine, reports The Portsmouth Herald. Greene will take over for Rear Admiral L. Bryant Fuller, who is...
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Frost advisory issued for Ann Arbor area
If the recent warm weather has tempted you to set out petunias or other annuals, you’d better make plans to cover them tonight if you don’t want to replant. Frost could zap tender plants Saturday...
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Morning-only high school busing would save Ann Arbor schools $150K
Ann Arbor Public Schools once again is weighing heavy cuts to transportation for the 2013-14 academic year.Jeffrey Smith | AnnArbor.com file photo Previous story: Eliminating high school busing:...
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Vail Resorts appoints new general manager to replace longtime Mt. Brighton...
Longtime Mt. Brighton Ski Resort owner Joe Bruhn has announced that he will retire once new general manager Taylor Ogilvie takes over later this summer. Ogilvie, appointed by new owners Vail Resorts,...
View ArticleTaylor police officer found dead in apparent suicide in Ypsilanti Township
A Taylor police officer was found dead from a gunshot wound Thursday in an Ypsilanti Township parking lot, but there was no indication of foul play, a Washtenaw County sheriff’s spokesman said. The...
View ArticleNY man is granted bond in Michigan cyberstalking case
A 21-year-old New York man has been released after a month in custody on cyberstalking charges filed in Detroit. Adam Savader of Great Neck, N.Y., is charged with cyberstalking and extortion through...
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Specialized unit for older hospital patients opens under University of...
An exclusive geriatric inpatient unit developed jointly by the University of Michigan Health System and St. Joseph Mercy Ann Arbor will open Tuesday at St. Joe in Superior Township. The Acute Care for...
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Ypsilanti firefighters tentatively scheduled to make controversial...
Ypsilanti firefighter Fred Williams III checks over the power tools on tower ladder one during his weekly check of the tower ladder. Courtney Sacco I AnnArbor.com Ypsilanti firefighters and state...
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$1.2 million upgrade to Ypsilanti Township's Lakeside Park aims to make Ford...
Brush will be cleared from the west side of Lakeside Park and a boathouse, docks and trails will be installed. Tom Perkins | For AnnArbor.com A $1.25 million upgrade of Ypsilanti Township’s Lakeside...
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Top 10 donations to the University of Michigan total $580 million
The University of Michigan's downtown Ann Arbor campus. University of Michigan recently received a $110 million donation from a California billionaire, which is the largest donation in college history...
View ArticleEarly-morning fire damages mobile home
A fire damaged a mobile home in Pittsfield Township early Saturday morning, but no one was injured. Pittsfield Township firefighters responded to a report of a fire in Coachville Moblie Home Community...
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