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Voters in Washtenaw County have made their choices. A number of communities had candidate races to decide on the November 7th ballot, and the results are in.

Saline voters will decide on three new city council members in next Tuesday's election. WEMU’s Taylor Bowie has more.

Martin Scorsese's latest film, "Killers of the Flower Moon," opens in theaters nationwide this weekend. It tells the true crime story about multiple murders of members of the Osage Indian tribe in Oklahoma that occurred after they found oil on their lands, and there is a Washtenaw County connection to the tribe. WEMU's David Fair and Michigan Theater Foundation executive director, Russ Collins welcomed Saline resident and Osage Tribe member, Tom Eaton. He offered a very personal perspective in this extended Cinema Chat conversation. Plus, David and Russ give a rundown on the live events and special screenings coming your way.

Thousands of amateur astronomers will gather in Brighton this weekend for the 27th edition of Astronomy at the Beach. WEMU’s Josh Hakala talks with Saline-based amateur astronomer Brian Ottum on what’s happening in the skies, what NASA is bringing to the star party, and how they are preparing people for next year’s total solar eclipse.

Residents experiencing skyrocketing bills for water and sewage in the City of Saline may be getting some relief. But, as WEMU’s Cathy Shafran reports, any relief will not impact the sticker shock they were hit with last year.

Pittsfield Township police say Saline High School has been cleared to resume school operations after being closed for two days because of posted threats against some students. WEMU’s Cathy Shafran brings us this update.

Saline High School will be closed for a second day Friday as Pittsfield Township police continue to investigate a threat against several students. WEMU’s Cathy Shafran has details.

Canvassing for last week’s special elections in Washtenaw County has been completed. As it turns out, absentee ballots played a big role in the improved turnout. WEMU's Josh Hakala reports.

Yesterday’s election saw three millages passed in Washtenaw County. It was the highest non-statewide special election turnout in a decade. WEMU's Josh Hakala reports.

A Saline High School student has won one of the country’s most prestigious awards for scientific research. WEMU's Josh Hakala reports.