Sue Kelch contributed reporting assistance for this article. The future of one of Saline’s most recognizable historic properties was the focus of a recent coffee hour at the Saline Area Senior Center. Saline Mayor Brian Marl joined Davenport Curtiss Mansion working group chair Rebecca Schneider and working group member Terri Sibo to discuss the city-owned … Read more
The Dexter Drama Club lowered the curtain on its spring musical, Singin’ In The Rain. The musical was adapted by Betty Comden and Adolph Green from the 1952 MGM movie, starring Fred Astaire. The musical opened on Broadway in July 1985 and closed after 367 performances. The show was directed by Erin Palmer Lavoy, who … Read more
From a rustic cabin on 10 acres near Chelsea, Herb Fishel has plenty of room to think. That matters these days. Fishel, who spent 40 years at General Motors and retired as executive director of GM Racing, is working on his memoir and looking back on a career that helped change how one of the … Read more
The Pioneer Theatre Guild is presenting “Chicago” through Sunday, May 3rd at the Schreiber Auditorium at AA Pioneer High School. Chicago premiered on Broadway in June 1975 and closed August 1977. The 1996 revival is the longest running show currently on Broadway. The script was written by Fred Ebb & Bob Fosse. Music by John … Read more
A Milan running group that started with a run and a “we should make this a thing” moment recently sent three local runners to one of the world’s most famous races. Ryan Wilman, Angela Carron and Reagan Justice, all part of The Owl, Morning ’til Night’s Run/Walk Your Way to Happy Hour group, completed the … Read more
The Rev. Trish Farrell of North Lake United Methodist Church in Chelsea/Dexter Township delivered the invocation Thursday, April 30, 2026, on the floor of the Michigan House of Representatives at the invitation of state Rep. Jennifer Conlin, D-Ann Arbor. Farrell, known locally for her work on equity and human rights, offered a prayer focused on … Read more
For nearly a quarter century, Marie Sherry has helped guide the financial health of the City of Dexter, quietly shaping the policies and practices that have kept the city on solid footing year after year. Now, as she retires after more than 24 years of service, her last day was April 30, Sherry leaves behind … Read more
The Saline Area School Board of Education approved a resolution at its April 28 meeting to submit sinking fund and recreation and playground (CARES) millage renewals proposals for the special election held on Tuesday, August 4. At the school board meeting on the 28th, school district staff gave a presentation on the millage renewals, including … Read more
A Freeze Warning with moderate severity has been issued for all of southeast Michigan, including areas such as Midland, Bay, and Wayne, from midnight tonight until 9 AM EDT on Saturday. Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 27 degrees are expected, posing a threat to crops, sensitive vegetation, and outdoor plumbing. * WHAT…Sub-freezing temperatures as low … Read more
Debate highlights tension between housing access and local control A divided Dexter City Council voted 4-2 at its April 27 meeting to oppose a package of state housing bills, with members clashing over whether the legislation would expand housing opportunities or strip communities of control over development. The vote followed a lengthy discussion Monday night … Read more
For decades, the flowers welcoming visitors to Milan, the murals celebrating the city’s history and even the town’s unusual crooked trees shared something in common—the work of dedicated volunteers. At the April 21 Milan City Council meeting, three women who spent a combined 41 years on the Beautification Commission were honored for helping transform the … Read more
Robots, trophies and students from second grade through high school filled the Liberty School board room April 28 as Saline Area Schools robotics teams showed the Board of Education how the district’s program grows from early problem-solving to international competition. The student showcase included teams from FIRST Lego League Explore, FIRST Lego League Challenge, FIRST … Read more
The Chelsea Area Housing Commission reported on the progress achieved in its first year at the Chelsea City Council meeting on April 27. Highlights included a focus on local issues like workers’ housing and affordability, as well as upcoming outreach efforts within the community. “Our commission is working towards the Chelsea Master Plan vision to … Read more
Milan officials have proposed a roughly $7.1 million general fund budget for fiscal year 2027, a 1% increase from the current year, as rising health insurance costs and inflation continue to strain city finances. The proposal would require the city to draw just over $300,000 from its fund balance amid an expected 3% decline in … Read more
By Steve Gwisdalla “Hippocrates, the father of modern medicine, had described the body’s ability to heal itself, which he called veriditas (green life force). He believed that the physician’s job was to identify which forces were keeping the patient from healing himself and then remove them.” -Stephen R. Gundry, The Plant Paradox: The Hidden Dangers … Read more
By Steve Gwisdalla “Hippocrates, the father of modern medicine, had described the body’s ability to heal itself, which he called veriditas (green life force). He believed that the physician’s job was to identify which forces were keeping the patient from healing himself and then remove them.” -Stephen R. Gundry, The Plant Paradox: The Hidden Dangers ...
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