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Rite Aid is closing nearly all of its stores in Michigan, including most in and around Washtenaw County. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has this report.
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Early voting for the August 6th primary election begins on Saturday across Michigan. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has this report.
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Request for absentee ballots have been pouring into the Washtenaw County Clerk’s office. Today is the deadline to register online or by mail to vote in the August 6th primary, and early voting begins on Saturday. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.
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The Ann Arbor Art Fair isn’t the only major event taking place in Washtenaw County. The annual "Thunder Over Michigan" Air Show is being held this weekend at Willow Run Airport. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.
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The Humane Society of Huron Valley has joined a nationwide movement to empty their shelters. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has this report.
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Mental health among our youngsters has been a growing concern, particularly since the pandemic. Art is one of the outlets that allows for self-expression and communication. The Youth Arts Alliance is an Ypsilanti-based organization working throughout Michigan. It's making a difference in the overall well-being of its participants while building community. WEMU's David Fair takes a look at the program and its impacts with founding director, Heather Martin.
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Federal funding from the American Rescue Plan Act, or ARPA is coming to an end. That has government bodies, including the Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners, moving to get their dollars allocated. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.
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Washtenaw Sheriff Jerry Clayton says the expansion of the county’s co-response units will greatly benefit the community. A second unit began earlier this month. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.
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Fire departments in Washtenaw County and across Michigan can again apply for federal funding to buy life-saving equipment. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has the story.
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While completing his doctoral studies at Eastern Michigan University, Dr. Rod Wallace had a vision to give back to his community through music. From there, he partnered with Ypsilanti-based Grove Studios and Ann Arbor-based Leon Speakers to create The Amplify Project, which is now in its fourth season. Dr. Wallace joins Rylee Barnsdale to talk about the work they are doing to lift the voices of African American musicians in Washtenaw County.