News across Washtenaw County
Mill Creek Park Restoration Project Transforms Trail Over the Summer
The team will hold an educational walk this Saturday, October 10th, at 11:00 a.m. to learn about Mill Creek Park’s ecosystem and restoration efforts at the site. Mill Creek Park South’s planned restoration project is officially underway and visible to pedestrians along the Mill…
Frontier to Freedom Named Movie of the Year by Historical Society of Michigan
The Historical Society of Michigan announced that Frontier to Freedom has been awarded the 2026 State History Award from the Historical Society of Michigan. Writer, Director, and Producer Keith Patterson of Manitou Films, Producer Kevin Foley and Producer David Van Hoof were…
1st Friday Focus on the Environment: A review of the projects and actions being taken to protect the Great Lakes
The Great Lakes hold one-fifth of the world's fresh surface water, but they're facing growing pressures from invasive species, pollution, aging infrastructure and new demands for water. Rebekah Warren and Lisa Wozniak took a closer look at the challenges facing our Great Lakes…
Chelsea House Orchestra Celebrates 30 Years with Hometown Show Nov. 7
Chelsea House Orchestra (CHO) will bring its signature “Celtic with a Kick” sound home to Chelsea High School on Saturday, Nov. 7, at 7 p.m. for itsannual Hometown Show. The performance will feature traditional Scottish and Irish tunes, Celtic interpretations of American folk…
Everyone Is Entitled To Their Story
The Purple Rose Theatre Company kicks off its 36th season with the world premiere of Bastard, by first-time playwright Devin Scillian, the retired news anchor for WDIV-TV, NBC Detroit, who is also the author of twenty-two children’s books and a singer/songwriter of country music.…
GEO rallies for allyship among University employees ahead of October contract negotiation
Update 10/2: This article has been updated to include a statement from Paul Corliss, assistant vice president for public affairs and internal communication and additional background on contract negotiations between GEO and the University. More than 100 attendees gathered on the…
Chelsea Heritage Home Program Puts History Right at the Front Door
Chelsea is often promoted as “historic Chelsea”. Signs around town tell Chelsea’s history due to the efforts of the Chelsea Area Historical Society (CAHS), Preservation Chelsea, and the Chelsea Depot Association. In 2011, the downtown was recognized by the National Register of…
Paralives is still in progress
Dollhouses were a true and persistent fascination of my youth. Maybe it is the tiny furniture or the little rooms you can rearrange endlessly, or maybe it is the power of getting to decide exactly where everything belongs. Life simulator games have promised a similar feeling for…
Ann Arbor Parks & Recreation launches community survey
Ann Arbor Parks and Recreation has launched a new community needs survey and assessment. It seeks comment on the future of the city’s recreation programs and open spaces. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.
Trinity Health Ann Arbor paves the way with new aortic valve procedure
Cardiac surgeons at Trinity Health Hospital in Ann Arbor are using robotic assistance to pave the way for a new aortic valve surgery procedure. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.
Dreadnaughts Turn in Strong Performances Against Skyline and Greenhills
The Dexter High School girls swim and dive team continued its strong 2026 season Thursday, Oct. 1, competing in a tri-meet against Ann Arbor Skyline and Greenhills in Ann Arbor. The spotlight shined brightly on freshman Ily Glover, who is relatively new to competitive swimming…
Toyota unveils North American battery testing facility near Saline
Toyota has opened its new battery research center near Saline. As Russ McNamara reports, state officials are optimistic it will keep homegrown engineering talent in the state.