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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The Washtenaw County Health Department plans to work with its community partners to motivate county residents, who often won’t seek medical attention, to…
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The Washtenaw County Health Department will conduct free COVID-19 pop-up tests at an event this Saturday in Whitmore Lake. The drive-thru and walk-up…
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As we all continue both personally and in the business world to try and figure out our new reality in light of our current global health crisis, Washtenaw…
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So far in 2019, the weather has particularly warm and damp, which has led to a serious increase in the mosquito and tick population. Therefore, the risk…