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Wayne-Westland Community Schools superintendent placed on leave after school board vote
WESTLAND, Mich. (WXYZ) — John Dignan, the superintendent of Wayne-Westland Community Schools, has been placed on administrative leave by the district's school board following a closed-door session earlier this week. According to a statement from board president Bradley Gray on the district's website, Dignan has been placed under leave...
Sheriff Candidate Alyshia Dyer Sued by Credit Card Company for Defaulting on $20,958.98 in Debt
On June 9, The Ann Arbor Independent received an anonymous email with a court filing attached. The same court filing was also sent to MLive. The filing, dated Feb. 13, 2024, was submitted to the 14-A4 District Court by a lawyer named Thomas Duquette on behalf of Capital One. The defendant named in the suit is Sheriff’s candidate Alyshia Marie-Sandra Dyer. The lawsuit alleges Dyer skipped out on $20,958.98 in credit card debt.
With ‘age wave’ coming, Washtenaw County leaders mull new tax for older adult services
WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI – Washtenaw County is one of a handful of Michigan counties without a dedicated tax supporting services for older adults, but voters may have the chance to change that at the polls in November. County leaders are one vote away from placing a new millage that...
Cleanup process continues after deadly Livonia tornado
(CBS DETROIT) - As the cleanup process continues following Wednesday's tornado in Livonia, many residents are shocked, and some wonder why the city didn't give more of a heads-up. "I think that's everyone's worst nightmare. Everyone in the neighborhood is heartbroken," said Sarah Pupa, a resident whose neighborhood is undergoing storm damage cleanup. The fallout continues from Wednesday's deadly storm after an EF-1 tornado tore through neighborhoods."It sounds like all the atmosphere conditions were there to spark this and push it over the edge to be very severe. This is just a squall line; I guess they're calling it. And it's a quick...
Breeder offers alternative as legal battle over Ann Arbor school therapy dog continues
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (CBS DETROIT) — A legal battle continues between a Wines Elementary School teacher in Ann Arbor and the Ann Arbor Public Schools over a therapy dog. "The outpour of support that Lexie has received from the community has been enormous, a lot of people have reached out, and a lot of people have contacted the school board," said Lexi Fata's attorney, Sam Estenson.Fata is suing the district after she says she was told that Gracie would be hers. She says the district took the dog when she told administrators that she was moving.As her attorney says there's been outreach...
University of Michigan cannot keep drones out of its airspace, lawsuit claims
ANN ARBOR, MI – The University of Michigan may not be able to prevent drones from operating in its airspace pending a Court of Claims lawsuit. The Michigan Coalition of Drone Operators filed a June 3 complaint against the university contending the airspace rules on the Ann Arbor campus violate state and federal laws, according to court records.
‘A Petition, a Website, and a T-shirt’: Ann Arbor Advocates Share Tips for Canceling Highway Expansions
The Michigan Department of Transportation has rescinded a proposal to expand a highway — and the advocates who helped propel that victory are sharing their lessons for communities across the U.S. fighting similar battles. In late May, transportation officials in the Great Lakes State announced that they would no...
5 Essential Free Outdoor Summer Concerts in Ann Arbor
Summer in Ann Arbor means live music is always right around the corner. Between the stacked lineups of Sonic Lunch, Top of the Park and A2 Summer Streets, there are so many opportunities to see your favorite local artist perform in the city (or discover a new favorite!) While the...
Original Milan bridge had rare design
The original Saline River Bridge in Milan was a fixture in the city in the late 1800s. It was also a rare example of a pin-connect Pratt truss "tressel” bridge of which few examples exist anywhere in the U.S. today. The “Murals for Milan” beautification project features a photo of the original Saline River Bridge located in the downtown area on Wabash Street, and shows the bridge as it appeared (facing north) in 1900. ...
See the 12 winners of Ann Arbor’s 37th annual historic preservation awards
ANN ARBOR, MI — Ann Arbor is once again recognizing buildings that contribute to the city’s historical charm and the people who’ve helped preserve them. There are 12 winners of the Historic District Commission’s 37th annual historic preservation awards, which were presented by awards committee chair Susan Wineberg at the City Council meeting Monday, June 3.
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