The Delonis Center, headquarters of the Shelter Association of Washtenaw County, assists the homeless with shelter, food and counseling. On Tuesday morning, however, a small group gathered for recreation and music. This is the Imagine Community... »
A few weeks after starting work as a full-time reporter for Heritage Media, I wrote an article on a local barbeque restaurant that was slated to open in Ypsilanti called Red Rock BBQ.After months of chomping at the bit waiting for this restaurant to op... »
Faith in Action Volunteers, Dexter, MichiganWaste of any kind bothers me, but I am particularly sensitive with regard to food waste. Perhaps this comes as a result of my rural upbringing, the fact that both my parents were raised on farms or that my ol... »
At an April 5, 2012 working session, Susan Lackey of the Legacy Land Conservancy updated the Washtenaw County board of commissioners about farmland preservation efforts that are funded by a countywide millage. About $1.6 million is available for the pu... »
The city of Ann Arbor’s A2OpenBook accounting now includes P-Card (purchase/procurement card) use. P-cards can be used by a limited number of city employees to make purchases for relatively small amounts of money – under $3,000. Roughly 100 cards are i... »
At its April 5, 2012 meeting, the Ann Arbor greenbelt advisory commission got an update from Richard Andres about the Washtenaw Food Hub, a new venture he's leading that aims to shore up local farmers and build community. Commissioners also got a mid-y... »
At its March 21, 2012 meeting, the Washtenaw County board of commissioners were briefed on cleanup efforts in the aftermath of a March 15 tornado touchdown in the Dexter area. County staff were praised for their work, and the board authorized up to $50... »
The Saline Track and Field teams held their fourth annual Running on Empty Food Drive for Food Gatherers on Tuesday April 24 at Hornet Stadium during their home meet. Track Captain, Bridget Smith has organized the event for the past four years. She rep... »
