Ypsilanti Township

Washtenaw County Resiliency Office Director Beth Gibbons says data centers use a lot of resources but also can provide essential services. That’s part of a report she presented to county commissioners on Wednesday. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

What constitutes fine dining can be a matter of taste and personal preference. Perhaps a Michelin star restaurant meets your definition. But more and more, food critics are following the lead of the masses and flocking to food trucks. They’ve become quite popular in Washtenaw County, and over the weekend, food truck operators brought their best in the second annual Food Truck Warz in Ypsilanti Township. WEMU’s John Stockwell was there and provides a tasty report.

The Ford STEAM Early Learning Center in Ypsilanti Township cut the ribbon Thursday morning on its new courtyard garden. As WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports, the garden will give students a hands-on learning experience.

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 University of Michigan held an open house on Tuesday to try and answer some questions about its proposed computing facility to be built in Ypsilanti Township. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Congresswoman Debbie Dingell is holding a Town Hall meeting on the campus of Eastern Michigan University tonight. The 6th District Democrat from Ann Arbor will be joined by state legislators in the Student Center Ballroom beginning at 6 PM. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The West Nile Virus has been detected in Washtenaw County. Health officials are reminding residents to protect themselves from mosquito bites. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The Ypsilanti Township Board of Trustees wants the University of Michigan to build its proposed data centers on the site of the old General Motors Hydramatic property and not off Textile Road. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Gigi Jones will fill a vacant position on the Ypsilanti Township Parks Commission.

Ypsilanti Township voters gave thumbs up to four tax renewal proposals.