Photos by Sue Kelch Perfect winter weather helped draw a large crowd to downtown Dexter on Saturday, Jan. 17, as the 2026 Ice Fest, organized by the Dexter Area Chamber of Commerce, transformed the city into a walkable outdoor gallery with more than 80 ice sculptures lining the streets. Visitors strolled Central Street to watch ...
As the Milan Public Library spends January commemorating Michigan inventions of the past—and celebrating the state’s 188th birthday—it is also relying on the community’s ingenuity to determine the best directions for the future. The library is working with a group of University of Michigan School of Information students to obtain feedback on how the library can ...
What started as a moment of teenage frustration has grown into a four-year lesson in entrepreneurship, generosity, and community pride. Chelsea High School seniors Bradley Dunn and Christian Gough launched Coolers for a Cause during their freshman year after noticing something simple. On Teacher Appreciation Day, teachers were treated to a food truck. Students, watching ...
By Steve Gwisdalla My wife. Her favorite band growing up was Motley Crue. She went to their concerts, had all their albums, and had their posters on her wall as a teenager. I did not know her back then, but any girl who liked “The Crue” in high school was just fine by me. One ...
A small exhibit put together by Shannon Ross-Albers, circulation assistant at the Milan Public library, celebrates the ingenuity of the people of Michigan. When they think of Michigan, many people think of Dearborn native Henry Ford, who invented the Model T and made the automobile available to the public through assembly line mass production. When they think ...
By Steve Gwisdalla When I was young, I enjoyed being in school plays. Each traditional play is comprised of three acts. Act I is the introduction. Act II is the conflict and act III is the resolution. It was fun dressing up and pretending to be someone else for a little while and performing for ...
Holy Faith Church invites members of the community to attend the event, which includes a lantern-lit gathering at church property along Ann Arbor-Saline Road In light of the events in Minnesota and in cities across the country, Holy Faith Church in Saline and the congregation’s “Voices for Justice” group are sponsoring a vigil on Martin ...
The Exhibitor Application is now open for the annual Chelsea EXPO. Businesses, nonprofit organizations, crafters, and artisans interested in showcasing their work or services are invited to apply for exhibitor space. The event offers an opportunity to connect with the community, share information, and highlight local products and initiatives. Applications and additional details are available ...
Author’s Note: As Saline embarks on a new chapter with the recent city council decision to purchase the Davenport-Curtiss Mansion and green space it sits on, the Mansion’s legacy as a symbol of community growth and architectural grandeur is poised to evolve further. In the coming weeks City Council will approve the formation of a ...
Hunters in the Chelsea area quietly made a meaningful impact this hunting season through donations made to local organizations such as Faith In Action. Through the organization, Michigan Sportsmen Against Hunger (MSAH), Chelsea hunters turned a local resource into direct support for area families by donating venison to provide nutritious meals to families in need. This season, ...
The endless needs of raising young children are rapid-fire. Just when you’ve got the hang of infant sleep schedules and tummy time, there’s buzz about preschool roundup, literacy skills, and those ever-growing tummies to fill. Chelsea District Library (CDL) is pleased to announce the launch of a new event, the Early Childhood Resource Fair, to ...
The annual Dexter Ice Festival will return to downtown Dexter on Saturday, January 17, bringing carved ice sculptures and live demonstrations to Monument Park. The event is scheduled to run from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and will feature ice sculptures placed throughout Monument Park, along with live carving demonstrations during the day. The festival ...
In the spring of 1953, Michigan made a bold branding decision, one that would echo for generations. With a single vote in Lansing, the state officially became “Water Wonderland,” a slogan meant to capture something Michiganders already knew by heart. Water isn’t just scenery here, it’s identity. The Saline Observer’s May 28, 1953, edition reported ...
Michigan transportation planners are asking residents to weigh in on a proposed North–South Passenger Rail service that could possibly one day connect Southeast Michigan with mid-Michigan and the northwest Lower Peninsula. The project is currently in the planning and study phase and is currently exploring the feasibility of a new intercity passenger railway corridor running ...
For nearly 15 years, Brewed Awakenings has been the kind of place where the coffee comes with conversation and the chairs invite you to stay awhile. This February, the beloved café is turning a page, welcoming new ownership while holding tight to the sense of home that made it a community staple in the first ...
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