Scio Township

Scio Township officials say they’ll do all they can to save a bus route into downtown Ann Arbor. They met on Thursday with officials from TheRide and the Western-Washtenaw Area Value Express (WAVE). WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Residents in Scio Township are asking that a popular Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority bus route be preserved. The issue is expected to be discussed at a meeting in the township Thursday morning. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Ann Arbor City Council recently approved contributions to its first project in its innovative Bluebelt initiative. The Bluebelt program is a supplement and extension of the city’s Greenbelt land preservation program. It aims to improve area water quality. Now, in partnership with Washtenaw County and Scio Township, Ann Arbor is purchasing the Davenport Property just west of the city, along Mill Creek. That will add 79 acres of woods, wetlands and farmland. WEMU's David Fair got an update on the Bluebelt program with Ann Arbor Land Acquisition Specialist, Rosie Pahl Donaldson.

A portion of Scio Township is under a new boil water advisory. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Ann Arbor State Representative Jason Morgan says he’s furious the House GOP has eliminated $650 million in appropriations through a rarely used procedure. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Brownfield projects in Washtenaw County are paying off. WEMU's David Fair explored the environmental and economic benefits these projects are providing with Nathan Voght from the Washtenaw County Brownfield Redevelopment Authority.

County water management officials are asking residents to drop off any hazardous household waste at their disposal location in Scio Township this Saturday. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.

The Washtenaw County Road Commission is announcing plans to change a key intersection in Scio Township into a roundabout. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.

The Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office has issued a fall deer season driving advisory for the next several months. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.

The Chelsea City Council has named Marc Thompson to be interim City Manager. He’ll stay on at least through the November election. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.