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Two Michigan Humane employees care for a dog at one of the organization’s facilities. The organization had more than 5,500 adoptions in 2020. Image: Michigan Humane
By Danneisha McDole
As the COVID-19 pandemic closed animal shelters to the public, Detroit-area pet rescue and adoption organizations had to come up with new ways to connect their dogs and cats to families.
Their efforts have helped the organizations keep up with interest in pets during the pandemic.
A survey of 1,191 U.S. shelters found a 19% increase in the number of animals in foster care from March 2020 to March 2021, even while the number of pets taken to shelters dropped, according to pet insurance provider 24PetWatch.
POLICE, FIRE REPORTS ON MAY 14, 2021 By John Smathers
May 14, 2021 | 2:38 PM
State Police in Punxsutawney say farm equipment was recently stolen from a residence in Rose Township of Jefferson County.
Troopers say a Farm Disc Tiller was stolen from a Daws Drive residence sometime between May 8 and May 11.
If you have helpful information about this case, State Police in Punxsutawney want to speak with you at 814-938-0510.
Police say no injuries were reported following a structure fire in New Bethlehem early Thursday morning.
Fire crews from Limestone Township, New Bethlehem, Hawthorn and Ringgold were dispatched to the scene around 5:30 am.
Ann Arbor Summer Festival executive director Mike Michelon
Credit Ann Arbor Summer Festival / a2sf.org
The Ann Arbor Summer Festival (A2SF) announces a mix of new, in-person, and digital events that kick off on June 11. A2SF’s season anchor this year is a pop-up concert series
Live Here Now presented by Toyota and will take place in public parks and spaces throughout Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti. A2SF is engaging a diverse group of community partners throughout the two cities and presenting many in partnership with the Ann Arbor District Library (AADL) this summer.
In-person events include
Washtenaw United: 05/10/21
WEMU has partnered with the United Way of Washtenaw County to explore the people, organizations, and institutions creating opportunity and equity in our area. And, as part of this ongoing series, you’ll also hear from the people benefiting and growing from the investments being made in the areas of our community where there are gaps in available services. It is a community voice. It is Washtenaw United.
ABOUT DR. EBONY PARKER-FEATHERSTONE:
Dr. Ebony Parker-Featherstone is an Assistant Professor of Family Medicine and Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Michigan. She currently serves as the Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for the Department of Family Medicine and, in her role, provides leadership and oversight for their DEI efforts. She earned her Medical Degree from the University of Michigan Medical School and completed her residency training with the University of Michigan Department of Family Medicine, fol
Census data shows which areas in Washtenaw County lag behind in COVID-19 vaccinations
Updated May 10, 2021;
Posted May 10, 2021
Washtenaw County census map shows which areas have received the most vaccine. Darker shade of green translates to a higher percentage of vaccinated individuals while dark purple represents a lower number of vaccinations.
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WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI Maps showing where Washtenaw County residents have been vaccinated for COVID-19 reveal the progress made, as well as the disparities that still remain.
The Washtenaw County Health Department has released census tract maps showing vaccination rates in the county. The data sheds light on where there’s been success in vaccinating residents, but also shows there are still areas that lag behind, officials said.