Eastern Washtenaw Community and Recreational Center

As the year draws to a close for residents here in Washtenaw County, Chair of the Board of Commissioners Justin Hodge reflects on what changes 2024 brought to the county. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.

Washtenaw County officials recently finalized the purchase of the 26-acre plot of land the former Cheney Elementary School sat on with the intent to build a state-of-the-art community and recreation center in the school's place, leading some Ypsilanti residents wondering how this new initiative will uphold the legacy of Willow Run Schools, as well as the school's namesake. Concentrate Media's Rylee Barnsdale discusses everything that led to this project becoming a reality with Ypsilanti Community Schools trustee Jeanice Townsend.

This Labor Day weekend saw the groundbreaking for the long-awaited Eastern Washtenaw Community and Recreational Center. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has more.