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Rise: HandyLab Becton, Dickinson and Company's acquisition of the Ann Arbor-based biotech company complete.
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An undated photo of Chelsea area resident Rob Darrow, who died last Sunday from complications related to the H1N1 flu.
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Washtenaw County to get $2.5 million for energy efficiency programs
County Commissioner Conan Smith said he has a dream of seeing Washtenaw County become the first carbon-neutral county in the state of Michigan.
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Dominic Oyerinde found competent to stand trial in ex-girlfriend's death
Dominic Oyerinde appears in court today. Tom Perkins For AnnArbor.com A judge found a 20-year-old Ann Arbor man competent to stand trial today on open murder and carjacking charges in the death of his ex-girlfriend, 17-year-old Anna List.
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Four Washtenaw County commissioners could vacate seats to seek state office in 2010
The Ann Arbor Chronicle offers a comprehensive roundup today of potential contenders for various elected state offices, including the 18th District state Senate race, as well as House races in the 52nd, 53rd, 54th and 55th districts.
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Washtenaw Jewish Family Services volunteers help senior and themselves at the same time
As a volunteer for Jewish Family Services of Washtenaw County , Mike Niemi is helping care for area seniors through the Center for Caregiving program.
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Homelessness Awareness Tour planned this week in Washtenaw County
A self-guided tour of Washtenaw County agencies that help people in various stages of homelessness is planned this Thursday to raise awareness.
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Second man arrested in robbery of Ann Arbor street musician
A second man accused of stealing money out of a street musician's tip bin in Nickels Arcade last month was arrested, Ann Arbor police said.
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Big demand for swine flu vaccine closes Washtenaw County clinic line early
The line of people waiting to get a wristband so they could get the H1N1 vaccine during Saturday, November 14th's clinic held at Pioneer High School, stretched from the school all the way to Main Street.
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Washtenaw County schools, residents continue school budget discussions
The stark reality facing the Saline school district, Superintendent Scot Graden says, is the district will become insolvent by the middle of next year if cuts aren't made.
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Nurse guilty of stealing Mich. patient's morphine
A judge has found a former nurse accused of stealing morphine from a dying patient at the University of Michigan hospital guilty of larceny.
Break-Ins Spike In Washtenaw County
Residents in Washtenaw County are on alert after several home break-ins are reported to police in recent days.
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Washtenaw county Walmarts not affected by change in hours
Walmart recently announced that many of its stores will be open 24 hours on Thanksgiving and the following day to alleviate problems with customers rushing in for Black Friday deals, but the announcement appears to have had little effect in Washtenaw County.
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Beaverton man back in prison, sentenced for attempted criminal sexual conduct in Gladwin County
A Beaverton man with a lengthy criminal record is back in prison for criminal sexual assault in Gladwin County.
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Semi Drivers Fall Asleep on I-94, Crash
Police say the drivers of two semi trucks apparently fell asleep at the wheel about a mile apart in Washtenaw County, leading to separate crashes that snarled Interstate 94 traffic.
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"Operation Harbor" aims to highlight a piece of Washtenaw County and U.S. Naval history
George Perrault, a Navy retiree, is heading the operation on behalf of the Washtenaw County Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 310.
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Washtenaw County Road Commission in same boat as other communities this winter
USA Today reports today that the wait for a snowplow may be longer in some communities this winter as tight budgets, layoffs and high salt prices force cuts in snow removal services.
Baha'is of Washtenaw County honor birth of Baha'u'llah
The Shrine of Baha'u'llah in Israel remains a popular destination for Baha'is. Photo courtesy of Wikipedia Commons Today at sundown, many Baha'is will begin celebrating the birth of Baha'u'llah , the founder of the Baha'i faith tradition.
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Washtenaw County Road Commission Warren Road reopens to traffic after culvert replacement
The Washtenaw County Road Commission announced today that it has completed replacement of a failed culvert on Warren Road located between Earhart Road and Dixboro Road in Ann Arbor Township.
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Washtenaw County residents join Lansing rally for school funding
As Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm made her way through a crowd gathered on the Capitol steps this morning rallying for school funding, Holly Bielewa found herself face-to-face with the governor.
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