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Dec 24, 2024 · Saline Mayor Brian Marl says attracting more businesses to downtown and other areas will continue to be a high priority in 2025.. Marl says Saline has far too many vacant storefronts and wants to attract unique and dynamic businesses to the city. Earlier this month, they hosted a small business summit that was well-attended.

Nov 6, 2024 · 22 nd CIRCUIT COURT NON-INCUMBENT POSITION — There will be a new face on the bench in the 22 nd Circuit Court. Jinan Hamood won the right to the judge’s chair by beating Jeffrey Worosz on Tuesday. Hamood will replace the Honorable Timothy Connors. Connors has been a state court judge since 1991 and decided against running for another term.

Sep 11, 2024 · Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson will tell a congressional panel that “lies,” threats to election workers and foreign interference are big concerns heading into the final weeks of this year’s political campaigns.. According to a copy of her testimony shared with the Michigan Public Radio Network, Benson will say that, although she is …

Nov 6, 2024 · ANN ARBOR PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT —There was only one incumbent among the six candidates vying for the three, full-term seats available on the Ann Arbor Public Schools Board of Education.Voters in the district have ousted Ernesto Querijero, meaning there will be three new members joining the board.

Nov 26, 2024 · Several places around Washtenaw County will be offering free food and good company to those in need this Thanksgiving. A bed and breakfast in Ann Arbor is looking to feed between 150-200 people for the first time this Thursday.

Nov 15, 2024 · Eastern Michigan University is looking to fill the cornucopia of families in need with their "Thankful for You" Thanksgiving giveaway next Thursday.. EMU will be giving turkeys, hams, baked goods, and locally sourced produce first-come/first-serve to families who drive up at the George Gervin GameAbove Center next Thursday from 10 AM to 2 PM.

Nov 6, 2024 · It’s Election Day with polls open from 7 AM to 8 PM. Election officials say early voting was a spectacular success in Washtenaw County with particularly high numbers on the final Sunday.

Nov 6, 2024 · Ann Arbor Democrat Debbie Dingell easily won another term in the U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday night. Yet, she felt somewhat of a loss when Former President Donald Trump won a second term in office. Dingell joined WEMU's David Fair to discuss the concerns, and hopes, about the future.

Oct 25, 2024 · Voters are in the process of deciding four different countywide ballot proposals. Proposal 3 would establish an older persons services millage. If approved, it would levy a half-mill of taxes to fund activities and services for Washtenaw County residents aged 60 and older. WEMU's David Fair gets a perspective on the issue with Ypsilanti Meals on Wheels Executive Director, Barbara Niess-May.