Fire set in bathroom causes Chelsea High School evacuation
Editor's note: This article has been updated with information from Chelsea Police Chief Ed Toth. A fire that appeared to have been deliberately set caused a brief evacuation of Chelsea High...
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Police: Blunt force trauma to the head killed 1-year-old; suspect charged...
The Ypsilanti Township house where Michael Curtiss allegedly killed 1-year-old Chase Miller. The cause of death was ruled blunt force trauma to the head. Daniel Brenner | AnnArbor.com An Ypsilanti...
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Dexter's Mary Marshall offered Pentwater superintendent's position
Previous coverage: Dexter's Mary Marshall a finalist in Pentwater superintendent search Dexter Superintendent Mary Marshall nailed her interview with the Pentwater Public Schools and was offered the...
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Augusta Township Trustee Susan Burek turns to write-in campaign after narrow...
Augusta Township Treasurer Susan Burek is mounting a write-in campaign after narrowly losing her primary battle. Lynda Dew, who aligns with the opposition to Burek's voting block on the board,...
View ArticleDriver airlifted to University of Michigan Hospital after crash
The driver of a pickup truck was flown to University of Michigan Hospital in critical condition after crashing into a tree on Prospect Hill Road in Sharon Township. The man was driving the truck south...
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Police identify 29-year-old Ann Arbor man found outside vehicle in ditch
Brewer's driver Patrick Birmingham navigates a tight squeeze as he tows an SUV through an opening next to Penske Truck Rental on Plymouth Road Thursday.Melanie Maxwell | AnnArbor.com Previous article:...
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Rise & Fall: Ypsilanti Public Schools and The Habitat for Humanity thief
One is working to see the success rate among its students improve — even if it's not in the most obvious ways. The other has taken being a thief to a whole new level of low. Here are our picks for...
View ArticlePolice boost drunken driving patrols for Halloween
Police in Michigan say they're stepping up patrols aimed at stopping drunken drivers during the week leading up to Halloween. The Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning says more than 60 agencies...
View ArticleAppeals court: Michigan libraries can't ban guns
The Michigan Court of Appeals says public libraries in the state can't bar gun-toting patrons. The ruling announced Friday says it's up to the state to regulate firearms. The decision reverses a lower...
View Article16-year-old driver critically injured in crash
The driver airlifted in critical condition from a crash in Sharon Township Thursday is a 16-year-old Grass Lake boy, Michigan State Police said. He suffered life-threatening injuries in the crash,...
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Zingerman's, nonprofit among donors giving thousands to campaign for new...
Editor's note: This story has been updated with information from the Protect Our Libraries campaign finance report that was filed Friday afternoon. Nearly $71,000 in cash donations from individuals,...
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University of Michigan admissions director talks about dos-and-don'ts of...
Visit NBCNews.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy If you watched The Today Show Friday morning, you might have heard a familiar theme: the University of Michigan fight song....
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Judge Tim Connors raises more than $100K in quest to keep spot on 22nd...
Editor's note: This story has been updated with information from Michael Woodyard's campaign finance report, which was filed Friday afternoon. After filing a reporting waiver indicating he planned to...
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Pre-Halloween snow in Ann Arbor? Forecasters say it's possible
Ready for snow? The Ann Arbor area could see the first flakes of the season next week, the National Weather Service says. At this point it’s too early to be sure, but there’s a chance some snow could...
View ArticleCommunity connection shows Mark Ouimet's value as elected official
I am writing to express my support for State Representative Mark Ouimet. He is up for re-election and I’d like to explain why he will have my vote in November. It is clear to me that Rep. Ouimet has...
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Communication skills make Brian Marl ideal for Saline mayor
Marl for Mayor! You have all seen the signs around town, but for those who do not pay close attention to campaigns, let me tell you about my experience with Brian Marl. I met Brian at Saline Middle...
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Pittsfield Township police release photos of suspect in sexual assault
Courtesy Pittsfield Township Police Editor's note: Police have now indicated that the incident is classified as a sexual assault, not an attempted sexual assault. This story was updated at 6:15 p.m....
View ArticleNegative campaign from Mark Ouimet makes House choice easier
As a Dexter resident, my mailbox has been filled with mailers claiming state house candidate Gretchen Driskell will raise my taxes. But current representative Mark Ouimet has already voted for a...
View ArticleChelsea agency proof of leadership skills possessed by Jim Drolett
I have known Jim Drolett for several years and have been impressed with his abilities as a previous Dexter Township Supervisor and as a fellow member on a variety of boards that serve the communities...
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Ouimet, Driskell pouring campaign money into 52nd District race for State...
Related story: Washtenaw County's top fund-raisers for the 2012 election cycle bring in big money Both incumbent Mark Ouimet, R-Scio Township, and his Democratic opponent Gretchen Driskell, are...
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