Whitmore Lake

There were a number of school districts in Washtenaw County asking voters for money in one form, or another—the Washtenaw Intermediate School District among them. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the answer as to how it turned out.

There were several school-related ballot proposals in Washtenaw County that were decided by voters Tuesday night.

After voters shot down a bond issue in August, the Whitmore Lake School District is taking another shot at raising funds for needed improvements. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has the details.

Voters in the Whitmore Lake School District shot down a bond proposal that would have borrowed $53.5 million for school and infrastructure repairs. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has this report.

The Washtenaw County Health Department has closed Independence Lake Beach in Whitmore Lake due to high levels of E. Coli bacteria. WEMU's Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The earlier in age we begin addressing societal and educational inequity, the better the future results will be. There is a partnership between The University of Michigan School of Kinesiology Childhood Disparities Research Laboratory (UMCDRL) and the Washtenaw Intermediate School District that is working to provide equitable access to structured physical activity to children inside the classroom. WEMU's David Fair spoke to U-M associate professor of Kinesiology, Dr. Rebecca Hasson, and regional school health coordinator for Washtenaw County, Danielle Dros.

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.

Whitmore Lake Public Schools is going back to the voters tomorrow to ask them to approve a non-homestead operating millage. WEMU's Josh Hakala reports.

The oldest Fourth of July parade in the state of Michigan is back on today in Ypsilanti after a two-year COVID-19 hiatus. It’s just one of the Independence Day celebrations in the area. WEMU’s Josh Hakala has more.