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U.S. Representative Dingell will host a senior town hall at the Dexter Senior Center on Friday to provide community members with information on healthcare and caregiving resources. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor reports.

The expansion of Washtenaw County's Border-To-Border Trail continues, and the next piece of the puzzle is the "Dexter Connection." This stretch of the trail will connect hikers and bikers to downtown Dexter and is expected to be completed this fall. Roy Townsend serves as Project Manager for the Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation Commission. He spoke to Rebekah Warren about the expansion's current progress and how it may impact Washtenaw County's overall environment and infrastructure.

The Dexter Area Fire Department will be adding solar panels to three of its stations by the end of the year. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

For years, Washtenaw County’s relationship with the "forever chemicals" known as PFAS has centered on massive industrial pollution along the Huron River, like the Tribar industrial spill upstream. Yet, a two-year, proactive study by the Multi Lake Water and Sewer Authority entirely flips that script, revealing that the low-level PFAS consistently detected in local wastewater isn’t a corporate spill—it's coming from everyday consumer products used inside Dexter and Lyndon Township homes. Rebekah Warren discussed the study and what actions may come from it with Daniel Brown, climate resilient specialist and emerging contaminant for the Huron River Watershed Council.

Scio Township officials have approved plans for a 94-acre residential community for adults with developmental disabilities. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the story.

To ensure safety for the coming 4th of July weekend, Ana Longoria provides a list of fireworks ordinances and policies.

There are a good number of families in Michigan and here in Washtenaw County that have children and young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Many of them don't go as far in life because there isn't enough opportunity available. Kerry Kafafian is among those parents. That's why, back in 2005, she began working on creating and developing a community for her son. 21 years later, the Many Hands Lifesharing Community is coming to fruition. Kerry joined WEMU's David Fair to tell her story on this week's "Washtenaw United."

The Huron River Watershed Council is holding a public meeting to discuss PFAS being detected in Dexter-area wastewater. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan customers are expressing relief that the insurer has a new in-network deal with Michigan Medicine. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Dexter residents could see a property tax increase if the city does not receive state reimbursement funding tied to its public safety debt. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.