You Haven't Lived Here Until ...: You've seen all sides of Michigan's octagon buildings

Detroit Free Press - Sun Nov 29

WHAT'S THE DEAL? Michigan is believed to have the second-highest number of octagon houses; New York has more.

State tax proposals look beyond balance sheet

Press & Argus - Sun Nov 29

A veteran state lawmaker from nearby Washtenaw County has proposed a massive tax overhaul for Michigan, which she says will restore state funding for critical services such as public education, local police and fire protection, and mental health care.

Munith man killed in early morning crash on I-94; 'suspected black ice' to blame

Jackson Citizen Patriot - Fri Nov 27

A 56-year-old Munith man died early Friday in a weather-related vehicle crash on I-94 in Washtenaw County's Sylvan Township.

Black Friday in Ann Arbor draws bargain-seeking shoppers to stores

Flint Township/Swartz Creek Advance - Fri Nov 27

From right: Valerie and Andy Christofferson look at TVs this morning with the help of sales associate Travis Armbruster at Best Buy in Pittsfield Township.

Ann Arbor-area Walmart keeps doors open 24 hours as shoppers gather for 5 a.m. sales

Flint Township/Swartz Creek Advance - Fri Nov 27

Billy, Andrea and Erian Williams of Ypsilanti Township wait at Walmart for the 5 a.m. sale to start.

Confronting a killer: Prosecutors rule Washtenaw County deputy justified in fatal shooting

Ann Arbor.com - Thu Nov 26

Michigan State Police Detectives Jim Bundshuh, right, and Joseph White, left, talk with Washtenaw County Sheriff Deputy Craig Harvey at the scene of the Pageant Street home in Ypsilanti Township.

Ex-inmate claims Washtenaw County Jail has 'anti-homosexual atmosphere'

Ann Arbor.com - Thu Nov 26

Larry Deshawn Lee , 32, also accused jail officials of not properly addressing his complaints.

Washtenaw County families requesting more help with holiday gifts

Ann Arbor.com - Thu Nov 26

The Angel Tree at Briarwood Mall is covered with tags detailing gift wishes from Salvation Army clients.

Lawmaker seeks Michigan tax overhaul

Toledo Blade - Wed Nov 25

A veteran state lawmaker and Democratic gubernatorial candidate yesterday proposed swapping Michigan's flat income tax rate for a graduated one, eliminating a business tax surcharge and some business tax breaks, and lowering the sales tax rate while extending it to services.

Man charged with leading Washtenaw County sheriff's deputies on police chase

Ann Arbor.com - Wed Nov 25

A man was arraigned Tuesday on charges that he led Washtenaw County sheriff's deputies on a pursuit a day earlier, a sheriff's department incident summary said.