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The City of Saline has questions for the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE). They’re ahead of EGLE granting a discharge permit to Related Digital for the Oracle Data Center in nearby Saline Township. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The lawsuit against Toll Brothers over parts of their subdivision development plans in Lodi Township has passed a preliminary hearing at the 22nd Circuit Court of Washtenaw County. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.

A Lodi Township resident has filed a lawsuit against home developer Toll Brothers with the 22nd Circuit Court of Washtenaw County. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.

Saying there needs to be continuity in leadership, Saline Mayor Brian Marl says he’ll be running for reelection this November. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

A major construction project in Saline is expected to be coming online in 2026. As WEMU's Kevin Meerschaert reports, the long-awaited rehabilitation of the city’s wastewater treatment plant is getting closer to completion.

Three city council seats are to be decided by voters in Saline. As WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports, they are choosing from a pool of six candidates.

Community members in Lodi Township and local officials are citing environmental concerns about sewage treatment plants being proposed for the area. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.

There are a good number of private septic systems in Washtenaw County. Assessments show that nearly half of those systems have exceeded their expected lifespans and could fail in the near future. That would not only threaten the ecosystems of local waterways but also put public health in jeopardy. The Huron River Watershed Council is advocating that the private septic systems be replaced with centralized water treatment systems. WEMU's David Fair talked with the council’s Ric Lawson about what it would take to make that change.

Ann Arbor Mayor Christopher Taylor says he hopes the city will continue on the path they have set for the new year. That includes improving basic services and quality of life. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has this report.

Saline Mayor Brian Marl says attracting more businesses to downtown and other areas will continue to be a high priority in 2025. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.