Michigan lawmakers have introduced a broad package of bills that would overhaul how drones are regulated across the state. The proposal covers public safety, privacy, government use, and cybersecurity, reflecting the growing presence of drones in everyday life. Stricter No-Fly Zones and Criminal Penalties Several bills focus on keeping drones away from critical infrastructure. Under ...
Three transportation providers now cover transportation for Milan residents 60+ -- or at least those who reside in Washtenaw County. However, rides from the primary provider of senior transportation in Milan are not free.
“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 ...
Photo: Google Street View The Saline City Council met for a regular session on Monday, Nov. 17, 2025. The meeting opened at 7 p.m. with Mayor Brian Marl presiding. Councilmembers Girbach, Rice, Lesch, and Mayor Pro Tem Dillon were present. Councilmembers Ceo and Harmount were absent and formally excused. Green Thumb Awards Highlight Local Beautification ...
Scio Township wants to study the possibility of putting in some pedestrian safety improvements at the Dexter-Ann Arbor Road and North Wagner Road intersection. To get this started, the township board has moved forward with a $25,000 contract with OHM Advisors. The contract was approved at the board’s last meeting in November. This is for ...
A development plan is coming back to the Scio Township Planning Commission and Board of Trustees with the developer seeking a conditional rezoning of some land that was planned to be a 95- residential-unit, 55 plus age community. Called the Piper Ridge Conditional Rezoning project, the plan went before the township planning commission on Nov. ...
Michigan lawmakers are working through a set of bills that could shape everyday life in very real ways. The proposals steer money away from giant corporate incentive programs and toward relevant things people actually interact with such as local streets, housing, and job opportunities. Fixing the Roads A major bill (HB 5296) in the package ...
A new proposal at the Michigan Capitol aims to give residents a clearer picture of how their members of Congress vote on federal spending. House Bill 5300, introduced on November 13 by Rep. Steve Carra (R-Sturgis/Three Rivers) and four others, would create a state office dedicated to monitoring federal appropriations and reporting the voting records ...
In an effort to lower costs, reduce wear and tear on roads and with the intention to bring about a more effective service, Dexter Township has decided to become a single hauler community. The township board voted at their Nov. 18 meeting, to authorize the Township Supervisor to sign a contract with Waste Management to become ...
The Dexter City Council met on November 10 for a full agenda that touched on parks, development, historical signage, infrastructure updates, and long-range planning across several city departments. Community Participation and Recognition The meeting opened with a proclamation honoring Ed and Anne Young for their longtime work with the Dexter Farmers Market. A local Brownie ...
Michigan AG Dana Nessel argues the hearing “would amount to little more than performative listening rather than thorough public scrutiny,” unless the MPSC grants her request for a contested proceeding. MPSC Schedules Public HearingOn November 18th, 2025, the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) announced it scheduled a public hearing on DTE’s ex parte request for ...
When City Manager Jim Lancaster started in Milan, outsiders told him he wouldn’t stay more than two years. However, in May he completed his first three years and Monday Nov. 10 Lancaster accepted a new three year-contract with an annual salary of $135,000. “Everyone told me that this was a stepping stone community,” Lancaster told ...
Photo: News media and residents prepare for a contentious board meeting in Saline Township. Photo by Steve Sheldon National news outlets had been tipped off that there would be “fireworks” at the Saline Township Board meeting on Nov. 12, and residents delivered. Long before the gavel struck, people filled the small township hall, ready to ...
Photo: Chelsea Mayor Kate Hensen. Courtesy of City of Chelsea On November 12, Kate Henson officially took the oath of office, becoming the new City Mayor of Chelsea. Henson is now the fourth woman to hold this esteemed position, following in the footsteps of trailblazer Ann Feeney, the first Mayor for the City of Chelsea. ...
PHOTO: View looking south from the corner of Wellington and Carrington drives in the Dexter Crossing neighborhood. The proposed development would occupy the open land beyond the pavement, adjacent to this residential area. Photo: Google Street View. At its Nov. 10 meeting, the Dexter City Council revisited a long-running and often complicated question of whether ...
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