Washtenaw County looking at wind power as energy option
The Great Lakes make Michigan a perfect state for wind power production and Washtenaw County is taking interest in it.
Saline
Ready, Set, Print
Jokingly referred to as the 'Michigan Mafia', book printers like Edward Brothers, McNaughton And Gunn, and a veritable bookshelf of other binding, printing and publishing companies bring millions of dollars and well over a thousand jobs to Washtenaw County. Whether it's Harry Potter, college text books, or U-M's partnership with Google's book digitization project, it's clear that the last chapter in our publishing history has yet to be written.
DesignHub brings website development and jobs to Saline
DesignHub is making a name for itself in Saline and helping the small town make a name in the new economy. The website development and marketing firm has grown to four people and hopes to add another job or two sooner rather than later.
Who is Jack Jester-Weinstein? The Saline student who aced the ACT
The smartest person in Saline just might be one of the small town's high school students. Jack Jester-Weinstein has a number of academic accomplishments, such as acing the ACTs, and a notorious fashion statement or two.
Ann Arbor’s byways and lanes lead to hidden gems
People may come to Washtenaw County for events based in Ann Arbor, but the outside area offers so much more than what can be had on football Saturdays and art fair.
Saline artist receives Lifetime Achievement Award
If a picture is worth a thousand words, then a lifetime of art is worth at least one award. That's what one well-known Saline artist received recently for his lifetime of work in the local arts scene.
Stucchi’s Ice Cream to stay in Saline says new owner
Sweet tooths throughout Washtenaw County, stop worrying. Saline-based Stucchi's Ice Cream is staying put after a transfer of ownership. In fact the beloved ice cream brand is looking to expand both in and out of the state.
Wireless Washtenaw project looks to expand in SW corner of county
The Wireless Washtenaw project is moving forward from its pilot phase, looking at expanding its coverage area in the southwest corner of the county. The organizers behind the initiative hope to have the entire county covered by the fall of 2008.
