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Crimes Reported by AAPD Oct. 29-Nov. 5
OVER THE PREVIOUS week, there were 76 crimes reported by the AAPD. For the AAPD last week, Saturday was the day on which the most crimes were reported, 36 on that day.
The Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Department reported 45 crimes during…
Oct. 19-25 is National Teen Driver Safety Week—Some Tips to Keep Your Teen Driver Safe
by Brent Wall
THE FIRST FEW months behind the wheel can be an exhilarating milestone on the road to adulthood, but for too many beginning drivers – and their families – their inexperience leads to tragedy and heartbreak.
Every day in…
Ann Arbor Fire Station No. 3 Re-Opens—Fire Station No. 4 Set to Close and Crew to Move to Fire Station No. 6
In August 2014, Ann Arbor officials announced renovations to three of the city’s fire stations: Ann Arbor Fire Station No. 3, followed by Stations No. 4 and then No. 5.
ANN ARBOR FIRE Department stations are undergoing renovations to…
Ann Arbor League of Women Voters’ Hosting Candidate Forums
WITH LESS THAN a week before the deadline to register, The League of Women Voters (LWV) is reminding all Michiganders that their voices are important and if they haven’t registered to vote yet, now is the time. The last day to register to…
From 2010-2013 Number of City Employees With Six-Figure Compensation Packages More Than Tripled
by P.D. Lesko
Since the hiring of City Administrator Steve Powers, compensation for city employees has risen sharply. In 2010, 13 employees earned six-figure base salaries. After three years of Powers’ at the helm, that number has…
Oct. 1 Public Hearing on Proposed New Tax for County Road Repair
A PUBLIC HEARING for residents to comment on a proposed half mill tax hike is scheduled to take place on Oct. 1 at 6:45 p.m. The hearing will be held during the Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners’ monthly meeting.
County homeowners…
Three Armed Robberies in Pittsfield Between Sept. 6-12
BETWEEN SEPT. 6-12, Pittsfield Township police have reported three armed robberies. This spate of robberies brings to eight the total number of robberies reported by Pittsfield Township police over the past six months.
On September 6,…
Ann Arbor Greenbelt Bus Tour Planned for Oct. 4
ANN ARBOR OFFICIALS invite those interested to climb aboard a luxury motor coach for a tour of the Greenbelt Program’s protected farm and open-space properties The tour is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 4 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The cost is…
Crimes Reported by AAPD Sept. 1-Sept. 8
OVER THE PREVIOUS week, there were 76 crimes reported by the AAPD. That’s up from 62 crimes reported the week of Aug. 18-25. Fraud and theft/larceny topped the list of crimes reported. Over the past six months, theft/larceny (527 crimes…
Crimes Reported by AAPD Aug. 18-Aug. 25—Identity Theft & Fraud
OVER THE PREVIOUS week, there were 62 crimes reported by the AAPD. That’s up from 54 crimes reported the preceding week. Assault, fraud, theft/larceny topped the list of crimes reported. Over the past six months, theft/larceny (513 crimes…