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Marine Corp Vet Draws on Service Experience in Legal Fight Over Data Center

Marine Corp Vet Draws on Service Experience in Legal Fight Over Data Center

“I didn’t back down when I was overseas. I’m not going to back down now.” On December 13th Saline Township resident Kathryn Haushalter filed documents with the Washtenaw County Circuit Court requesting she be added as a co-defendent in the lawsuit filed against Saline Township by multiple plaintiffs involved in the development of the data ...

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PHOTOS: Christmas in the Village Brings Historic Webster to Life

PHOTOS: Christmas in the Village Brings Historic Webster to Life

By Joanne Westman Photos by Craig Albert Historic Webster Village opened its gates for the third annual Christmas in the Village on December 13, welcoming visitors into a softly lit winter setting. While the frosty temperature may have inspired humming, “In the Bleak Midwinter,” the village was aglow with goodwill and holiday cheer. The Village ...

Washtenaw’s Warm the Children Faces Record Need as Winter Sets In

Washtenaw’s Warm the Children Faces Record Need as Winter Sets In

“The fact that many of our neighbors are hurting financially is no surprise, but this year too many children in Washtenaw County are facing a particularly cold winter without boots, warm coats, gloves, and mittens,” says Mary Stewart, who heads the non-profit organization Warm the Children. The heart-warming, children-warming program is working hard to help ...

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CDL Honors Dedicated Volunteers at Annual Appreciation Party

CDL Honors Dedicated Volunteers at Annual Appreciation Party

By Virginia Krueger On Saturday, December 6, Chelsea District Library (CDL) staff and volunteers gathered at the library’s annual Volunteer Appreciation Party, and presented the 2025 Friend of the Year and 2025 Volunteer of the Year awards. This year, CDL recognized 2025 Friend of the Year Daphne Hodder and 2025 Volunteers of the Year Ryan ...

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PHOTOS: There’s “Snow Place Like Milan” Holiday Parade

PHOTOS: There’s “Snow Place Like Milan” Holiday Parade

Photos by Stephen Cook Downtown Milan lit up for its annual holiday parade, embracing this year’s “Snow Place Like Milan” theme with glowing floats, decorated vehicles, and spirited entries from local businesses, schools, and community groups. Residents packed the streets to celebrate one of Milan’s most magical nights of the year, turning the downtown into ...

Lonnie Huhman

Dexter Kicks off the Holiday Season

Dexter Kicks off the Holiday Season

The Dexter community really kicked off the season on December 5th and 6th with the downtown being filled with people celebrating the holiday spirit. On the evening of Dec. 5, the Dexter Area Chamber of Commerce event “Light Up Dexter” took place with a visit from Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus and the lighting of ...

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PHOTOS: Chelsea Hometown Holidays Light Parade 2025

PHOTOS: Chelsea Hometown Holidays Light Parade 2025

Photos by Dawn and Dennis McCann Chelsea’s 2025 Hometown Holidays Light Parade drew a huge crowd as families lined the streets to watch Santa, the Grinch, costumed kids, and a convoy of brightly lit trucks and vehicles roll through downtown. The community, and plenty of visitors, turned out in full holiday spirit, making the annual ...

Doug Marrin

PHOTOS: Saline’s 50th Anniversary Holiday Parade 2025

PHOTOS: Saline’s 50th Anniversary Holiday Parade 2025

Photos by Sue Kelch Saline marked a milestone this year with the 50th Annual Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting, celebrating the theme “Saline – Home for the Holidays! A Golden Celebration of Past, Present, and Future.” The evening parade capped a full day downtown, from Saline Main Street’s Cocoa Crawl to the 5 p.m. tree ...

Governor Whitmer Endorses Saline Township Data Center In Public Comment

Governor Whitmer Endorses Saline Township Data Center In Public Comment

“We can set an example for the rest of the nation on how to build these facilities the right way and grow our economy at the same time.” Yesterday, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued a public comment to the Michigan Public Services Commission (MPSC) in support of data center development in Michigan and specifically the ...

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