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Washtenaw County teachers awarded cash, new car for impact on students
Read full article: Washtenaw County teachers awarded cash, new car for impact on students“This year, we had a record number of nominations in our community, and we have truly picked the best of the best," said Teacher of the Year Committee Chair Dave Norton.
Visit these Washtenaw County daytime weather havens when things get bad
Read full article: Visit these Washtenaw County daytime weather havens when things get badWith winter weather on its way again, Washtenaw County community members can turn to these temporary daytime weather havens when things get bad.
Driver in custody after leading police on slow speed chase in Washtenaw County: What we know
Read full article: Driver in custody after leading police on slow speed chase in Washtenaw County: What we knowA driver and a passenger were taken into custody on Friday after leading police on a slow speed chase throughout Washtenaw County.
Dexter native Chloe Ricketts becomes youngest goalscorer in US women’s soccer history
Read full article: Dexter native Chloe Ricketts becomes youngest goalscorer in US women’s soccer historyA teenage girl from Dexter, Michigan on Friday became the youngest goalscorer in the history of the National Women’s Soccer League.
Food Gatherers to feed Washtenaw County students with free summer meal program
Read full article: Food Gatherers to feed Washtenaw County students with free summer meal programThe Ann Arbor food rescue organization is offering free meals to area students who may go hungry without school-based breakfasts and lunches.
Street closures, bus route updates you need to know for Detroit Grand Prix 2023 weekend
Read full article: Street closures, bus route updates you need to know for Detroit Grand Prix 2023 weekendThe Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear is around the corner, and the event taking place in Downtown Detroit may impact your daily commute.
Washtenaw County: 40% of retailers sold tobacco products to underage youth in 2022
Read full article: Washtenaw County: 40% of retailers sold tobacco products to underage youth in 2022An average of 40% of checked retailers in Washtenaw County sold tobacco products to underage kids last year, according to the Washtenaw County Health Department.
Dexter teen becomes youngest professional female soccer player to sign with adidas
Read full article: Dexter teen becomes youngest professional female soccer player to sign with adidasA high school sophomore from Dexter, Michigan has become the youngest ever professional female soccer player in the U.S. to sign with adidas.
Dexter High School student found safe after fears teen had been lured away from family
Read full article: Dexter High School student found safe after fears teen had been lured away from familyA missing 17-year-old Dexter High School student has been found safe after fears that they had been groomed by someone over the internet and lured away from family.
Officials believe Dexter High School student was groomed over internet, lured away from family
Read full article: Officials believe Dexter High School student was groomed over internet, lured away from familyOfficials believe a missing 17-year-old Dexter High School student was groomed by someone over the internet and lured away from family members.
These Washtenaw County businesses unknowingly sold produce potentially contaminated with human waste
Read full article: These Washtenaw County businesses unknowingly sold produce potentially contaminated with human wasteSeveral locations in Washtenaw County sold produce grown by Kuntry Gardens in Homer, Michigan that may have been contaminated with human waste.
All 4 Pets ‘Put Your Pet in a Promo’ Contest
Read full article: All 4 Pets ‘Put Your Pet in a Promo’ ContestYour pet could be Local 4′s next Spokespet! Do you think your animal friend could join the likes of Nemo or Alfred and Dexter? If so, enter our “Put your pet in a promo” contest below, starting Thursday, Sept. 15th at 8 p.m.!
Michigan man linked to supremacist group gets 56 months to 20 years
Read full article: Michigan man linked to supremacist group gets 56 months to 20 yearsA Michigan man described as a leader of the white supremacist group The Base has been sentenced to 56 months to 20 years in prison, Attorney General Dana Nessel said Thursday.
Police warns public after four attempted break-ins on Friday in Dexter
Read full article: Police warns public after four attempted break-ins on Friday in DexterAn unknown person cut through screens on back sliding doors trying to get into area homes, according to the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office.
Police investigating after Friday morning home invasion in Dexter
Read full article: Police investigating after Friday morning home invasion in DexterThe Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office is looking for information after a man broke into a home on the 300 block of Cambridge Drive in Dexter, around 15 minutes northwest of Ann Arbor.
23 Michigan organizations will be awarded grants for stream cleanup
Read full article: 23 Michigan organizations will be awarded grants for stream cleanupOn Tuesday, the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) announced that 23 local organizations will receive grants to help fund stream cleanups.
10 years later: The Dexter tornado
Read full article: 10 years later: The Dexter tornadoWhen you talk to Dexter residents who were there a decade ago, they say their community came together impressively. It made the rebuild easier, and drone 4 shows you in the video player above how you would never know an f-3 tornado decimated the neighborhood.
Police: 2 semi trucks collide, catch fire, killing both drivers in Washtenaw County
Read full article: Police: 2 semi trucks collide, catch fire, killing both drivers in Washtenaw CountyThe drivers of two semi trucks have died Sunday morning after colliding with one another on the freeway in Washtenaw County, officials said.
Mindo Chocolate Makers brings bean to bar Ecuadorian chocolate to Ann Arbor
Read full article: Mindo Chocolate Makers brings bean to bar Ecuadorian chocolate to Ann ArborMindo’s new Tree Town retail shop softly opened its doors in early December but will host its grand opening from Friday, Feb. 18 to Sunday, Feb. 20.
Washtenaw County Health Department: COVID-19 indicators ‘trending in the wrong direction’
Read full article: Washtenaw County Health Department: COVID-19 indicators ‘trending in the wrong direction’On Friday, the health department released its weekly summary of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations, deaths, outbreaks and vaccination rates.
Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office warns residents about impersonation scams
Read full article: Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office warns residents about impersonation scamsOn Friday, the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office posted on social media that it has received calls involving law enforcement impersonation scams.
Residents urged to share environmental concerns through conservation survey
Read full article: Residents urged to share environmental concerns through conservation surveyWashtenaw County residents could win $100 Visa gift cards after telling WCCD about their natural resource or environmental concerns.
Here’s a list of Washtenaw County Health Department COVID-19 vaccination clinics happening in June
Read full article: Here’s a list of Washtenaw County Health Department COVID-19 vaccination clinics happening in JuneHosted in partnership with the Washtenaw County Health Department, many of the June pop-up vaccinations clinics are open to community members ages 12 and older.
‘Misunderstood’: Showtime releases teaser video ahead of Dexter’s 10-episode return
Read full article: ‘Misunderstood’: Showtime releases teaser video ahead of Dexter’s 10-episode returnMichael C. Hall will be returning to the role of Dexter. Showtime decided to revive the series for a 10-episode limited run.
Meet the newest All 4 Pets spokespets: Dexter and Alfred
Read full article: Meet the newest All 4 Pets spokespets: Dexter and AlfredDETROIT – Between the great outdoors, a muddy trail and undivided attention from their two parents -- Dexter and Alfred are in their happiest place when they’re at Belle Isle. Dexter was rescued by Samantha and Garrett after someone in Toledo listed him on the internet. Him and I are just completely inseparable, which is great,” Samantha Hageman said. Five years after rescuing Dexter Samantha and her partner Garrett Gaina were ready for a second dog. AdSamantha and Garrett are engaged and plan to bring Dexter and Alfred along on their honeymoon road trip through Canada to Alaska.
Watch tonight: ‘All 4 Pets’ special with feral cats, foxes, new Spokespets
Read full article: Watch tonight: ‘All 4 Pets’ special with feral cats, foxes, new SpokespetsAll the animal cuteness you need right now will be packed into our new All 4 Pets Special, this Thursday at 8:30p.m. Go inside a fox sanctuary, meet our brand new spokespets, match famous athletes with their dogs, and a man who helps feral cats survive the winter. Pet lovers, join us by following All 4 Pets on Facebook and Instagram. To keep up to date with the local pet community, sign up for the All 4 Pets newsletter here. 📺 Should YOUR pet be next to star in an All 4 Pets promo?
New ‘All 4 Pets’ Primetime Special
Read full article: New ‘All 4 Pets’ Primetime SpecialAll the animal cuteness you need right now will be packed into our new All 4 Pets Special, this Thursday at 8:30p.m. Fox Sanctuary (All 4 Pets Special)📱 Psst! Pet lovers, join us by following All 4 Pets on Facebook and Instagram. To keep up to date with the local pet community, sign up for the All 4 Pets newsletter here. 📺 Should YOUR pet be next to star in an All 4 Pets promo?
Zingerman’s Cornman Farms to host weekly Pie & Mash pop-up series in March
Read full article: Zingerman’s Cornman Farms to host weekly Pie & Mash pop-up series in MarchZingerman's Cornman Farms will offer its annual Pie & Mash Pop-Up Shop every Wednesday in March. DEXTER, MIch. – Every Wednesday in March, Ann Arbor foodies can pick up savory pies from the fifth annual Pie & Mash Pop-Up Shop at Zingerman’s Cornman Farms. From 4:30 to 7 p.m., the pop-up will offer $19 meals created by Cornman Farms executive chef and managing partner, Kieron Hales. Each meal includes a savory handmade pie, mashed potatoes, a seasonal vegetable and Devon fudge, which Hales has whipped up with a recipe from his hometown. Meals must be pre-ordered through the Zingerman’s Cornman Farms website for pick up at the Dexter event venue, said the release.
Tracking Metro Detroit snow totals on Feb. 16, 2021
Read full article: Tracking Metro Detroit snow totals on Feb. 16, 2021Here we are tracking just how much snow is on the ground in Metro Detroit on Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2021. A bit further north -- in St. Clair County -- we’re seeing reports of more than 13 inches of snow -- 13.1 inches in Columbus, 11.5 inches in Lakeport, 5. 8 inches in Yale, 15.5 inches in Marysville and 12 inches in Peck (Sanilac County). In Genesee County, 9.5 inches in Flint and 8.2 inches in Grand Blanc. Forecast: Several inches of snow on the ground, more on the wayAdWeather resources:
Racial profiling focus of 2021 Washtenaw Reads book
Read full article: Racial profiling focus of 2021 Washtenaw Reads bookANN ARBOR – The Washtenaw Reads program is an initiative by local public libraries to encourage reading and civic dialogue. One book is selected each year and participating libraries include Ann Arbor, Chelsea, Dexter, Milan, Salem-South Lyon, Saline and Ypsilanti. This year’s Washtenaw Read is “All American Boys” by Jason Reynolds and Brendan Kiely. For more information about the book, to see the authors’ websites and to discover related titles for people of all ages, click here. According to the Ann Arbor District Library’s website, Washtenaw Reads books should meet the following criteria:
3 people killed in shooting on West Boston in Detroit, including mother of 7
Read full article: 3 people killed in shooting on West Boston in Detroit, including mother of 7DETROIT – Three people were killed in an early Friday morning shooting on Detroit’s west side. It happened just before 2:30 a.m. at a home on West Boston Boulevard between Dexter and Broadstreet avenues. Two men and a woman were killed. My daughter has seven children from the ages of 2 to 17, and now she dead,” said Fletcher’s mother. “Any with informations regarding this crime is encouraged to call Detroit Police Department’s Homicide Unit at 313-596-2260 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-Speak Up.
Zingerman’s Cornman Farms to host virtual cooking classes, wine tastings in January
Read full article: Zingerman’s Cornman Farms to host virtual cooking classes, wine tastings in JanuaryDEXTER, Mich. – Zingerman’s event venue Cornman Farms has announced a series of new virtual winter events that include floral workshops, cooking classes and wine tastings. According to Cornman Farms, each class includes:One pound of Cornman Farms pancake mix (serves 4). Cornman Farms is at 8540 Island Lake Road, Dexter, Michigan. Cornman Farms is at 8540 Island Lake Road, Dexter, Michigan. By the end of the workshop, you’ll have a beautiful centerpiece as well as the skills to create one in the future on your own.”According to Cornman Farms, each ticket includes:One floral kit and one Cornman Farms take-and-bake chocolate runny cake.
Washtenaw County awarded record-breaking $1.6M from EGLE to expand recycling
Read full article: Washtenaw County awarded record-breaking $1.6M from EGLE to expand recyclingRecipients include Ann Arbor Public Schools, Recycle Ann Arbor, city of Ypsilanti, Dexter Community Schools, Western Washtenaw Recycling Authority and Washtenaw Regional Resource Management Authority. The department’s support of new research, education and recycling activities in Washtenaw County comes as Michigan sees an increase in curbside recycling as residents work from home, according to a release from EGLE. In addition to the $1.58 million in Washtenaw County grants, EGLE will build on the state-wide Know It Before You Throw It recycling education campaign, which launched last year. Western Washtenaw Recycling Authority (WWRA) was awarded $458,370 to purchase sorting equipment and a new truck. Another goal of the Washtenaw County funding is to reduce the number of contaminated recyclables that end up in recycling bins by providing educational messaging.
Dexter-based motivational brand partners with Ann Arbor cheesecakerie
Read full article: Dexter-based motivational brand partners with Ann Arbor cheesecakerieAnd we shouldn’t shy away from hard things, because that’s life, " said With Mrs. B creator Danielle Boquette. Based in Dexter, the brand has joined forces with Ann Arbor’s 24th Cheesecakerie to spread inspiration and good vibes. Those looking for some comfort food can now find With Mrs. B tees inside the Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti 24th Cheesecakerie shops, as well as the soon-to-be Madison Heights store. I’m going to take that thing that happened, that I didn’t plan for, and I’m going to pivot my life,'" Boquette said. And Mrs. B?
Michigan General Election Results for Dexter on Nov. 3, 2020
Read full article: Michigan General Election Results for Dexter on Nov. 3, 2020The 2020 General Election will be held on November 3. (Note: Due to an increase in mail-in voting, clerks are expecting delayed results, up to multiple days. Find more election results and news on the Decision 2020 page. 🌟 Become an Insider 🌟Introducing WDIV Insider: A new way for loyal Local 4 fans to gain access and customize your ClickOnDetroit news experience. Learn more about WDIV Insider - and sign up here!
Showtime revives Dexter for 10-episode limited series, Michael C. Hall to return
Read full article: Showtime revives Dexter for 10-episode limited series, Michael C. Hall to returnMichael C. Hall will be returning to the role of Dexter after Showtime decided to revive the series for a 10-episode limited run. He’s Dexter Morgan, America’s favorite serial killer. Golden Globe winner Michael C. Hall returns with Clyde Phillips as showrunner,” the website reads. Production is expected to begin this winter with the series launching in the fall of next year, according to TVLine. Dexter began its run in the fall of 2006 and ended in 2013 after 8 seasons.
New Washtenaw County solid waste authority wins $125,000 grant
Read full article: New Washtenaw County solid waste authority wins $125,000 grantANN ARBOR, Mich. The Washtenaw Regional Resource Management Authority has won a $125,000 grant from The Recycling Partnership and the Michigan Department of Energy, Great Lakes, and Environment. The grant will support WRRMAs goal of reducing recycling contamination, improving the long-term sustainability of local recycling systems and increasing the recycling rate of member communities. We know from experience that educating residents to recycle the correct way is key to creating and sustaining successful recycling programs for WRRMAs member communities in Washtenaw County, said Martin. According to the release, approximately 30-35% of the materials currently recycled by Washtenaw County residents in WRRMAs service territory are contaminated by non-recyclable items like food waste and plastic bags. In other US cities, the TRP tagging program has shown a 20-40% decrease in recycling contamination.
3 killed, one injured in shooting inside restaurant on Detroit’s west side
Read full article: 3 killed, one injured in shooting inside restaurant on Detroit’s west sideDETROIT – Three people were killed and one person was injured in a shooting Sunday night inside a restaurant on Detroit’s west side. UPDATE: Detroit man charged with first-degree murder after Coney Island shooting killed 3, injured 1It happened around 11 p.m. Sunday at A Eagles Coney Island on Dexter Avenue near Joy Road. Police do not think this was a random shooting. They believe there was a fight or some kind of altercation leading up to the shooting. They are reviewing surveillance video from inside the restaurant.
Dexter-Ann Arbor Run to move online for Labor Day weekend event
Read full article: Dexter-Ann Arbor Run to move online for Labor Day weekend eventANN ARBOR, Mich. On Wednesday, the Ann Arbor Track Club announced that its annual Dexter-Ann Arbor Run will not be held in-person this year due to the coronavirus (COVID-19). The Dexter-Ann Arbor Kids Run, intended for children under the age of 12, has also been made into a virtual race. The aDexter-Ann Arbor Run has happened every year since 1974 and features a picturesque 13.1 mile course from Dexter to historic downtown Ann Arbor via the scenic Huron River Drive. The 2021 Dexter-Ann Arbor Run is anticipated to take place June 6, 2021. Find out more about the Dexter-Ann Arbor Run at http://dxa2.com.
Where to find farmers markets and farm stops around Ann Arbor
Read full article: Where to find farmers markets and farm stops around Ann ArborANN ARBOR, Mich. Getting food fresh from local producers not only helps you learn where your food comes from, it puts money back into the local economy by supporting local farmers. Luckily for Ann Arborites, the city and the surrounding area is full of farmers markets and farm stops that work with farmers and vendors to fairly sell their goods. Heres a list of farmers markets and farm stops around Ann Arbor:Each location has its own rules and accepts different food assistance programs, including SNAP/PEBT card and Double Up Food Bucks. Ann ArborAnn Arbor Farmers MarketWhere: 315 Detroit St. When: 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., Wednesdays, SaturdaysOpen twice a week in the Kerrytown District, many of the vendors at the Ann Arbor Farmers Market accept pre-orders for pick-up.
Residents in Dexter work together to clean up damage from storms
Read full article: Residents in Dexter work together to clean up damage from stormsDEXTER, Mich. Many residents of Dexter were busy Friday cleaning up from Thursday nights storms. Heavy rains and very high winds snapping trees and blowing them into homes. RELATED: Metro Detroit weather: Heat wave ends as rain and storm chances beginYou can find the DTE Outage Map here or on the DTE Energy app. You can watch Tim Pamplins full story above.
Driver in custody after crashing into bus shelter, man in wheelchair in Detroit
Read full article: Driver in custody after crashing into bus shelter, man in wheelchair in DetroitDETROIT Police said a driver lost control of his vehicle at Dexter and Davison on Detroits west side and crashed into a bus shelter on Wednesday night. After crashing into the bus shelter, he struck a man in a wheelchair. The 54-year-old was taken to a hospital and listed in critical condition. The driver was taken into custody. Click here for more local news reports
Celebrate Collector Car Appreciation Day with Ann Arbor drive-in movie Friday
Read full article: Celebrate Collector Car Appreciation Day with Ann Arbor drive-in movie FridayANN ARBOR, Mich. On Friday, Hagerty is hosting a drive-in showing of Ferris Buellers Day Off to celebrate Collector Car Appreciation Day and grow awareness of automotive restoration and collection. The film will start at 9:30 p.m. on a pop-up drive-in movie theater at Zingermans Cornman Farms. The Motor-In event costs $20 per car and will be attended by Hagerty members with their classic cars to add to the drive-in experience. A limited number of high school and college graduates can watch the movie for free by signing up here. Five other cities will be hosting Motor-In events simultaneously for the benefit of License to the Future.Zingermans Cornman Farms is at 8540 Island Lake Rd in Dexter, Michigan.
Small Biz Saturday: Simply Scrumptious Catering adds dinner delivery, thinks outside the box
Read full article: Small Biz Saturday: Simply Scrumptious Catering adds dinner delivery, thinks outside the boxStarted in 2003, Simply Scrumptious Catering has served Ann Arbor and the surrounding area for 17 years. The chefs at Simply Scrumptious Catering offer new meals like seafood paella. Luckily, clientele for the Simple Scrumptious Catering dinner service grew through word-of-mouth. (Simply Scrumptious Catering)Simply Scrumptious Catering has also returned to doing some catering. Visit the Simply Scrumptious Catering website for more information.
LIST: Racial injustice, anti-police brutality protests planned today in SE Michigan
Read full article: LIST: Racial injustice, anti-police brutality protests planned today in SE MichiganDETROIT There are several racial injustice, racial equality and anti-police brutality protests planned for Friday, June 12 in southeastern Michigan. Heres what to know about:March and rally in Oxford Hosted by Change Group Oxford 11 a.m. march and 3 p.m. rallySt. Clair Shores Hosted by Black Lives Matter Starts at St. Clair Shores Police Department -- 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.Detroit Academy of the Arts and Sciences -- One Nation Youth March for Racial Equality Starts at the school and will end at Hart Plaza in Downtown Detroit 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.Dexter residents protest 2 p.m. in DextKeego Harbor Led by Black Lives Matter 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.Grosse Pointe/Detroit 5 p.m.Related:
Birthday quiz: Out of this world
Read full article: Birthday quiz: Out of this world1945: Actor John Lithgow, known for roles on TV shows such as "3rd Rock from the Sun" and "Dexter" as well as in movies like "The World According to Garp," "Terms of Endearment," "Footloose" and "Shrek," is born in Rochester, New York.