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US 23 Unity Walk: Boosting Funds for Washtenaw’s Justice Program

TL/DR - A five-mile walk in Michigan aims to connect Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti while raising funds for The Dispute Resolution Center's restorative justice program. The program offers victims and survivors of crime an alternative to the traditional criminal legal system, enabling their voices to be heard and allowing those who have done harm to make…

Experience Thrilling Fire Truck Tours | Latest Updates

TL/DR - The Negaunee Fire Department is planning to visit the Negaunee Public Library at 11 a.m. on June 11, where they will showcase a fire truck and allow the public to meet city firefighters. The event is free and open to the public. If the firefighters are called for an emergency, the event will be rescheduled. Negaunee Fire Department…

Help Emanuel Lutheran Skandia Raise Funds for Indoor Ramp

TL/DR - The Emanuel Lutheran Church of Skandia, Michigan, is raising money for a new indoor ramp to increase accessibility between the sanctuary and community spaces. The congregation hosted a sales event featuring donated plants, pies, and household items and is also auctioning off a quilt in November. Though the church has already raised a few…

Alarming Surge in Suicide Rates Among White Men in Washtenaw

TL/DR - A report by the Washtenaw County Health Department reveals that while the overall suicide rate in the county has trended downwards since 2018, men and white residents remain the most affected. Around 89% of those who died by suicide were white, representing an increase of 7% from 2021, and 74% of suicides between 2021 and 2023 were men,…