By Trevor Sullivan On Saturday, July 27th, the 76th Annual Au Sable River Canoe Race Marathon commenced. The 120-mile endurance race started in Grayling and ended in Oscoda, Michigan, on the east side of the state. Kicking off at 9pm, the race took paddlers between 14 and 19 hours, with the finale extending into Sunday ...
In a move to boost local fishing opportunities, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) stocked thousands of fish in the Dexter area. In May, 4,150 brown trout were introduced into Mill Creek at Shields Road near Dexter. Following this, in June, the DNR stocked Big Portage Lake with 39,497 walleyes. These efforts are part ...
Ben Miles, President of Chelsea Hospital, recently appeared on the Hillsdale Hospital podcast “Rural Health Rising.” Hosted by JJ Hodshire and Rachel Lott, the podcast delved into Ben’s journey, his motivations, and Chelsea Hospital’s unique aspects. Background and Motivation Ben Miles began by sharing his background and his strong ties to Michigan. “I have the ...
With some help from a planning assistance grant, Scio Township is moving forward with a project for the Jackson Road corridor. The township board was awarded a grant from the organization, Southeast Michigan Council of Governments (SEMCOG). At its July 23 meeting, the Scio board accepted the SEMCOG planning assistance grant and authorized the Township ...
Construction on Baker Road is staying on schedule and should be finished before school starts. The contractors finished repaving from Grand Street to Main Street on July 24 and spent the week of July 28 working on traffic electrical. Restoration is planned for next week. “Residents should be aware that while the most obvious portion ...
The Dexter Summer Festival is almost here, and oh how the summer celebration has grown since its humble beginnings. The Dexter Summer Festival, formerly Dexter Daze, returns on August 9 & 10, but its roots stretch far back almost as long as there has been a Dexter, MI. In the decades before 1972, Dexter’s summer ...
Washtenaw County Road Commission Projects Township Where Impact to Traffic Timeline Ann Arbor Gleaner Hall Rd between Warren Rd and Joy Rd Intermittent lane restrictions Aug. 5 – 9 Ann Arbor Stein Rd between End of Pavement and Maple Rd Intermittent lane restrictions Aug. 5 – 9 Ann Arbor Local Soft Surface Rds Intermittent lane restrictions Aug. ...
By Trevor Sullivan On August 1st, a new segment of the Border to Border Trail opened for the public, celebrated with a ribbon cutting ceremony. This completed segment connects Zeeb Road to the Delhi Metropark. This 2.1 mile section now means that three metroparks within Washtenaw County are connected, that being Delhi, Hudson Mills, and ...
By Trevor Sullivan Sarah and Bryan Gunter, residents of Ypsilanti, recently competed in the W4 Country Idol, a 20 year old tradition from the radio station. After a suggestion from a member of their church, the couple tried out last year on the final day of tryouts, where they ended up not qualifying. However, this ...
Having a meaningful impact on your community hinges on a commitment to being part of the ongoing conversation Imagine discovering the empty property next to your home will soon be filled with a high-density housing development or a new string of retail shops and restaurants. You might feel worried about the changing character of your ...
Community News The Washtenaw County Conservation District (WCCD) has partnered with the Lenawee Conservation District, Monroe Conservation District, Hillsdale Conservation District and Scott’s Cover Crops LLC to offer a Cover Crop Fly-on program for local producers. Scott’s Cover Crops has been flying on single species and special blends of cover crops for several years. Flying ...
There’s a need, according to Scio Township officials, to take another look at putting a fire services ballot question before township voters. So come November 5, voters will again be asked whether or not they want to pay more to add more to this essential service. This will come a year after Scio voters said ...
The Dexter Community Aquatics Club (DCAC) had a successful summer at the two state meets it competed in. They had several swimmers placing in the top 16, a silver medal relay, and two different State Champion swimmers in three events. There were two state meets. One for 14 and under swimmers that took place at ...
Join the fun in downtown Dexter on August 9-10 for Music, Food, and Family-Friendly Activities The Dexter Summer Festival, formerly Dexter Daze, will take place in Monument Park on August 9th and 10th, 2024. This community event, celebrating its 50th year, continues to be a highlight of the summer season, bringing together residents and visitors ...
Community News Chef Series #10 will take place on Saturday, August 17, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm, in Heydlauff’s Appliances New Living Showroom. The Chef Series features local chefs on the third Saturday of each month. They took a hiatus in June and July and are back. Chef Series #10 will spotlight Zingerman’s Roadhouse ...
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