Ann Arbor I-94 construction will happen this summer and fall on the stretch between US-23 and Zeeb Rd. The construction will include weekend and evening road and ramp closures. The improvements include concrete pavement repairs, resurfacing, and culvert maintenance. Ann Arbor I-94 Construction Zone This Week Michigan Football heads north to East Lansing this week, which means construction on I-94. […]
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Summer Food Program Now that summer is here, many families who rely on school lunch and breakfast programs are faced with more meals to feed the kids. Food Gatherers runs Meet Up & Eat Up Summer Food Service Programs in Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti. Food is provided at many locations in both Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti (note the CAN site […]
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Note: This article was originally written in 2015, but has been updated in May 2018. Over the last couple of years we have built a growing pile of spent batteries. We have also accumulated several Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs as we have converted to LED bulbs in many locations. Earlier this week, my husband asked me to find a location for […]
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A large winter storm is predicted for Friday, February 9th. We could have from 6-12″ of snow from the forecasts that I have seen. School District Closings Ann Arbor Public Schools Chelsea School District Dexter Schools (I can’t find it on their website or social media, but it is listed on Channel 4’s website) Lincoln Consolidated Schools Milan School District […]
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The 2018 Ann Arbor Deer cull starts this week in local parks, nature areas, and other properties. Parks will be closed from 3p-midngiht daily. Please be aware of these activities for visiting playgrounds, sledding, and going for walks with your kids or dogs. 2018 Ann Arbor Deer Cull Park Closures The designated areas can be found on the City of […]
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Fire Prevention Week starts on Sunday and runs next week- October 8-14. With Fire Prevention Week, a number of local fire stations will have open houses. This year’s theme is “Every Second Counts – Plan 2 Ways Out.” Plus, we have details on Ann Arbor Fire Prevention Week activities. Plan 2 Ways Out Does your family have an escape plan? Does […]
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[clickToTweet tweet=”Change your Smoke Detector Battery with the time change. But, what about hard-wired units?” quote=”Change your Smoke Detector Battery with the time change. But, what about hard-wired units?”] I’ve heard this advice since I was a child. However, I have not followed it as an adult since our smoke detectors are electric with battery backup. They chirp when the […]
» Read moreFire Prevention Week is next week – October 9-15. With Fire Prevention Week, a number of local fire stations will have open houses. This year’s theme is “Don’t Wait Check the Date.” Everyone knows to replace batteries in their smoke detectors, but did you know that the smoke detectors themselves need to be replaced? Smoke Detectors I am so happy that smoke detector expiration […]
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Goldfish Swim School Ann Arbor is celebrating their Fifth Anniversary this weekend with a party. They’re also provided 5 Water Safety Tips to keep kids safe
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Have you heard about the attacks on the fresh food area at local grocery store? There were three confirmed attacks in the Ann Arbor area with a couple of other locations of possible attacks from mid-March through the end of April. This press release from Pittsfield Township gives the locations with definitive attacks and some possible locations. If you still have items that were purchased […]
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