Judge decides to check out safety of Jenny's Market straw maze himself
Emma Weichmann of Ann Arbor crawl out of the straw maze at Jenny's Market west of Dexter last week. Webster Township says the maze is unsafe and wants to shut it down.Courtney Sacco | AnnArbor.com...
View Article'Margarita Don' revs up UM tailgate party with gas-powered blender.
"Margarita" Don Force shows off his grill before the Michigan-UMass game.Ben Freed | AnnArbor.comDon “Margarita Don” Force has been coming to home football games at the Big House for the past 10...
View ArticleSaline elementary students raise $19,000 for technology, classroom expenses
Times are tough for school districts across the state, but students at one Saline elementary school took matters into their own hands to ensure they would receive the best education possible. Harvest...
View ArticleLibrary reinvention vital for future of community
It would be easy to assume in a world of constant connectivity, instant communication and ever smaller, cheaper and ubiquitous electronic devices, that a library is now a useless anachronism of modern...
View ArticleDexter Township millage would fund building of new substation for fire...
Residents in Dexter Township will have the opportunity to vote on a millage to build a permanent substation for the Dexter Area Fire Department in the Nov. 6 election, according to a story in the...
View ArticlePittsfield Township man charged with sending 2-month-old son to the hospital
A 27-year-old Pittsfield Township man is being held at the Washtenaw County Jail on a $200,000 bond for allegedly abusing his 2-month-old boy, according to police. Briton Morrison was arraigned on...
View Article'Marry Me Danielle?' University of Michigan alum proposes in grand style at...
The Michigan Marching Band formed the words "Marry me Danielle?" on Oct. 13 as Jonathan San proposed to his longtime girlfriend, a fellow U-M grad and marching band member,Photo courtesy of Mike Baer...
View ArticleDeb Mexicotte an intelligent, experienced choice for Ann Arbor School Board
I strongly endorse Deb Mexicotte for the Ann Arbor School Board, and urge you to support her candidacy. Deb has served tirelessly on the Board of Education since 2003 and has been a strong advocate...
View ArticlePolice: Man robbed at Pittsfield Township Bob Evans by acquaintance, 2 others
At least one of the suspects knew the man who was robbed outside of the Carpenter Road Bob Evans in Pittsfield Township early Friday morning, where they met to square a debt. Pittsfield Township...
View ArticleChelsea's 28-14 win over Haslett extends playoff streak to 14 years
Hanging in the Chelsea High School football team’s locker room is a sign that reads, “Play for those that came before you and leave a legacy for those that follow you.” The Bulldogs accomplished both...
View ArticleMaking way for high-rise, Overture Audio plans move from South Main Street...
After 23 years on Ann Arbor's Main Street, Overture Audio will be moving to West Stadium Boulevard to make way for the city's newest high-rise.Courtney Sacco I AnnArbor.com After 23 years on Ann...
View ArticleIrwin vs. Spisak: Education a key issue for candidates in 53rd District race...
State Rep. Jeff Irwin spends much of his time on the campaign trail talking about education funding and decrying cuts Republicans have made to Michigan's public schools and universities. "It's been...
View ArticleGame day weather: Bring a poncho, rain expected to continue into Saturday...
The rainy weather forecast isn't likely to cancel the big Michigan-Michigan State game, but it's not exactly going to be sunshine and blue skies Saturday. The same light showers in the Ann Arbor area...
View ArticleJudge rules Jenny's Market straw maze can stay - for now
Jenny’s Market proprietor Burton Hoey can keep a straw maze at his business open, at least for the time being, a judge ruled Friday afternoon. Washtenaw Circuit Court Judge Timothy Connors refused to...
View ArticleHVA treats everything from heart attacks to hangovers at mini-hospital...
The HVA bus at Michigan Stadium on Saturday. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.comNotre Dame fan Leo Staudacher had a heart attack during a football game last year at Michigan Stadium. A dentist in the stands...
View ArticleNews Quiz: Test your news knowledge
While Milan's Stephanie Jass' run on "Jeopardy" has ended, she has nothing to regret. How many times did she win? A) 5 B) 6 C) 7 D) 8 For Sam Sugarman's bar mitvah service project, he plans to do what...
View ArticleNorthfield Township police investigating man accused of sexually assaulting...
A 36-year-old Northfield Township man has been accused of sexually assaulting an underage girl throughout the summer and faces a nine-count warrant, according to police. The man, whose name is not...
View ArticleU-M, MSU athletic directors join forces to promote physical fitness
The teams from their respective football programs will be fierce opponents Saturday, but off the field, University of Michigan Athletic Director David Brandon and his Michigan State counterpart Mark...
View ArticleYpsilanti man accused in child's death
An Ypsilanti man has been charged with child abuse in the death of a 1-year-old boy from Hudson, the Toledo Blade reported. Timothy Martin, 25, was arrested Wednesday, the same day the boy died, the...
View ArticleStudent Ambassadors' pre-game tailgate patrol turns up no problems
Students party in the yard and on the porch of a home near the University of Michigan campus before the Michigan-Michigan State game Saturday.Joseph Tobianski | AnnArbor.com The pre-game tailgate...
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