Articles tagged: Washtenaw County
BRIDGE MAGAZINE: Washtenaw-Wayne county line marks greatest disparity in health outcomes in Michigan
Posted: Apr 23, 2013Though residents in Washtenaw and Wayne counties have access to world-class medical facilities, the disparity in health outcomes across the county line is the greatest in Michigan, according to media reports. Read more »
Washtenaw County's taxable value sees positive gain for the first time since 2008
Posted: Apr 18, 2013Washtenaw County's overall taxable value increased in 2013 for the first time since 2008, marking the best gain in taxable value out of its adjacent counties this year, according to the county's Equalization Department. Read more »
Washtenaw County's oil production ramps up for the first time in decades
Posted: Apr 04, 2013The amount of crude oil flowing out of Washtenaw County wells in 2012 was seven times higher from the year before in the biggest jump in oil production the area has seen in decades, according to state records. Read more »
Washtenaw among counties risking state funds for lengthy labor contracts
Posted: Mar 27, 2013Legislation passed by a Republican-controlled House panel could put some state funding at risk for local governments that sign long labor contracts before Michigan's right-to-work law takes effect. Read more »
Local agencies, institutions grappling to plan for cuts in federal funding due to sequestration
Posted: Mar 25, 2013As the federal government continues to deliberate the extent and timing of forced budget cuts known as sequestration, local agencies and organizations are grappling with the possibility of extensive cuts to their funding. Read more »
Washtenaw County among top 5 healthiest counties in Michigan
Posted: Mar 20, 2013Washtenaw County is among the healthiest counties in Michigan for the fourth year in a row, according to a report released Wednesday. Read more »
Washtenaw County sees modest population gains as Southeast Michigan recovers
Posted: Mar 14, 2013Washtenaw County's population has been making modest gains throughout the past two years while the exodus of residents moving out of Southeast Michigan appears to be lessening, according to the most recent data released Thursday by the U.S. Census Bureau. Read more »
8 things to watch for in Washtenaw County this year: Technology upgrades, Ypsilanti rec center and roads
Posted: Jan 22, 2013Washtenaw County Administrator Verna McDaniel has big plans for local government and the community in 2013, and recently shared them with AnnArbor.com. Read more »
Delinquent taxes? Washtenaw County buildings close for 2012 after Friday
Posted: Dec 20, 2012Most Washtenaw County buildings, including the register of deeds, clerk's and treasurer's offices, will be closed for the remainder of 2012 after Friday because of the Christmas and New Year's holidays, as well as unpaid furlough days. Read more »
Items stolen from house during overnight home invasion
Posted: Nov 20, 2012Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office deputies are investigating an Ypsilanti Township home invasion discovered early Monday when several items were stolen. Read more »
Eastern Michigan squares off with rival Western Michigan in final road contest of the season
Posted: Nov 16, 2012As the 2012 college football season winds down for the Eastern Michigan football team, head coach Ron English is encouraged that his team is still fighting hard despite being 1-9 on the season and 0-6 ... Read more »
COLUMN: Food for thought: Is Whole Foods an answer for Detroit?
Posted: Nov 14, 2012Editor's note: This post is part of a series by Dr. Baker on Our Values about core American values. This week Dr. Baker is discussing food in America. Detroit—the nation’s Number 1 food desert—will soon ... Read more »
Incumbent Washtenaw County sheriff, prosecutor, treasurer, clerk win
Posted: Nov 07, 2012Four sitting Washtenaw County administrators will remain in office after winning their elections by wide margins Tuesday. Read more »
Top 5: Labor Day observations on the state of labor movement Washtenaw County
Posted: Sep 03, 2012Angela J. Cesere | AnnArbor.comLabor Day, in many circles, seems to have devolved over the years from a day celebrating workers' rights to a holiday generally associated with barbeques and wearing white for the last ... Read more »
4 p.m. filing deadline: 20 Washtenaw County school board candidates seek 19 open positions - so far
Posted: Aug 14, 2012Updated story: Nine candidates add names to ballot on last day to file for November school board elections With fewer than 10 hours to file as a school board candidate for November’s election, several races ... Read more »
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