Motorists advised to avoid Michigan Avenue and Platt Road because of...
The Pittsfield Township Department of Public Safety was advising motorists Wednesday morning to avoid Michigan Avenue and Platt Road. Crews were working to clean up hydraulic fluid leaking from a...
View ArticleWhat's your favorite Thanksgiving Day activity?
Thanksgiving is a day of traditions, from the food to the parade to the football games. What's your very favorite thing to do on the holiday? Vote in the poll and/or comment below: Check out all our...
View ArticleChelsea man arrested on suspicion of drunken driving after hit and run
A 34-year-old Chelsea man was accused of drunken driving and leaving the scene of a multi-vehicle crash in Webster Township Tuesday afternoon. Deputies from the The Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office...
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Officials consider Ypsilanti backyard fire 'suspicious'
Someone set a pile of wood and leaves on fire in the backyard of a home in Ypsilanti early Tuesday morning, police said. Police and fire crews were dispatched at 3:58 a.m. Tuesday to the 100 block of...
View ArticleThief steals jewelry, ransacks home in daylight break-in
A thief or thieves stole jewelry from an Ypsilanti Township home sometime Tuesday morning after breaking into the home through the front door, Washtenaw County sheriff's deputies said. Deputies went...
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Western Washtenaw municipalities may lose some police coverage by deputies
This story has been updated with comment from the sheriff's office spokesman. The Village of Manchester may lose some coverage by Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office deputies after Bridgewater Township...
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Police: Man arrested after trying to take back impounded car
Courtesy of ypsilantitowing.com Editor's note: This story has been updated with information from Ypsilanti police. Police arrested a 22-year-old man accused of trying to take back his impounded car...
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Protesters ask new Ann Arbor City Council member to spearhead resolution to...
Chuck Warpehoski is director of the Interfaith Council for Peace and Justice. He's also a brand-new member of the Ann Arbor City Council. At his first meeting Monday night, a group of anti-Israel...
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Dexter to bring in Christmas season with annual tree lighting
Courtesy of the Dexter Area Chamber of CommerceDexter will officially be ringing in the Christmas season Saturday, Nov. 24 in Monument Park with the annual lighting of the Christmas tree, the Dexter...
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School board candidate decides not to contest 16-vote election loss after all
Previous article: School board candidate to ask for recount after losing election by 16 votes A candidate who lost election to the Lincoln Consolidated school board by 16 votes has decided not to...
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Grocery stores gear up for Thanksgiving eve chaos: 'This is like our Rose...
Dianne Guzek inspects a turkey as she and her son Evan, 9, both of Ann Arbor, grocery shop the day before Thanksgiving at Busch's Fresh Food Market on Wednesday.Melanie Maxwell | AnnArbor.comFor...
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Thanksgiving forecast: Nice for Turkey Day; rain, snow showers to follow
Ann Arbor-area residents planning to take in the Thanksgiving Day parade in Detroit, participate in the annual Turkey Trot in Ann Arbor or just work off that turkey dinner with a long walk will be...
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Ann Arbor man faces three sexual assault charges
A 54-year-old Ann Arbor man is charged with three counts of third-degree criminal sexual conduct after he was accused of forcing an acquaintance to have sex on Thursday. Richard WilsonCourtesy of Ann...
View ArticleCrash involving multiple cars backs up traffic on nortbound U.S. 23 at...
Traffic is backed up on northbound U.S. 23 east of Ann Arbor after a multiple car crash in the left lane, according to dispatchers. Michigan State Police troopers were on scene at 5 p.m. Wednesday at...
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Camping for deals: First local shoppers pitch tents in preparation of Black...
The first eager Black Friday shoppers emerged Wednesday afternoon in Washtenaw County, staking their place in line outside a Best Buy before it opens early Friday morning. Ann Arbor resident Jackie...
View ArticleYpsilanti Free Methodist Church teams up with Salvation Army for...
The Ypsilanti Free Methodist Church and the Salvation Army teamed up to serve a Thanksgiving meal on Wednesday evening. This is the first year the two have joined efforts for this meal. All guests and...
View ArticlePittsfield Township man chases, subdues man who attempted to steal items...
A Pittsfield Township resident chased and caught a 44-year-old Ann Arbor man who was attempting to steal items from his car while it was parked in his driveway Saturday morning. Pittsfield Township...
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Be thankful, be giving: Consider Warm the Children for your support this...
Read more about Warm the Children. In this hectic and troubled world, it can at times be challenging for some of us to find something to be thankful for. News of tragedy and disaster, of crime and...
View ArticleKeep an eye on neighbors to assure neighborhood - and personal - safety
Every week I suggest that you “watch out for your neighbor.” The key to real estate may be “location, location, location,” but the keys to enjoying where you live are your neighbors. Good neighbor...
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Lots of diners leave traditional turkey dinner preparation to restaurants
The Norman Rockwell image of Thanksgiving is changing. While turkeys will still be roasted in most home kitchens around Ann Arbor, a growing number of families are forgoing the baking and basting to...
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