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Lonnie Huhman

Lima Township Responds to Chelsea’s New Master Plan

Lima Township Responds to Chelsea’s New Master Plan

Lima Township said it’s all for partnerships and collaborations, but it’s worried about its neighbor thinking about annexing some township land. As part of the updating of its Master Plan, the city of Chelsea has given copies of its plan to neighboring communities for review and response. Lima Township and its Board of Trustees and ...

Doug Marrin

Dexter City Council Summary, September 22, 2025

Dexter City Council Summary, September 22, 2025

Highlights from the Dexter City Council meeting on September 22, 2025. Public Comments Focused on Gazebo Ramp and Annexation Several residents spoke during public comment about the proposed ADA-accessible ramp for the Monument Park gazebo. Opinions were divided — some residents felt the ramp would improve accessibility, while others said it would harm the park’s ...

Chelsea Passes Deer Ordinance

Chelsea Passes Deer Ordinance

Ordinance 191, which bans intentional deer feeding within the city limits, was passed by the Chelsea City Council and their Oct. 6 meeting. While Michigan has laws in place restricting deer baiting and feeding, the ordinance seeks to give more clarity and local relevance to the ban. “One of the things that I think is ...

Karen Lambert

Contract Negotiations Take Center Stage at Milan Seniors for Healthy Living Town Hall

Contract Negotiations Take Center Stage at Milan Seniors for Healthy Living Town Hall

The Milan senior center is getting ready to “bury our hatchet,” said Executive Director MaryAnn Opal at the Oct. 1 townhall meeting with seniors. But, first Opal wanted a chance to share the proposed contract terms with those they will impact the most. Opal, who has spent her career working with aging populations, including as the current director of the Milan Seniors for Healthy Living and years ago as director of the center when it still operated under Milan City, said she saw four possible scenarios:

STN Staff

Upcoming Coffee Hour with Mayor and City Manager

Upcoming Coffee Hour with Mayor and City Manager

Mayor Brian Marl will host a coffee hour Friday, Oct. 17 with City Manager Dan Swallow. “As is my custom, I will provide a City update, discuss several timely issues, including, our proposed town square, Curtiss Mansion and our ongoing investment in City infrastructure,” said Mayor Marl. “Further, I’m delighted that our new City Manager, ...

Matt Rosentreter

Saline Council Discusses Future of Fire Services

Saline Council Discusses Future of Fire Services

After commissioning a report on local EMS and fire services in November of 2024, Saline City Council received a detailed presentation on possible options for the future of the city’s emergency services. According to Deputy City Manager Elle Cole, the “study looked at workload, response times, staffing, capital needs and governance structures.” “To evaluate the ...

Doug Marrin

Dexter Council Weighs Annexation, Eyes New Well Site

Dexter Council Weighs Annexation, Eyes New Well Site

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.  The Dexter City Council this week considered a resolution to support the annexation of 45 acres of land ...

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