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Scio Township Voters Will Again Answer a Fire Services Ballot Question

Scio Township Voters Will Again Answer a Fire Services Ballot Question

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 ...

Dexter High School has a New Assistant Principal

Dexter High School has a New Assistant Principal

The new Assistant Principal at Dexter High School brings with her a lot of valuable experience and know-how. This was made clear in the hiring recommendation made by DHS Principal Melanie Nowak. Nowak said in her recommendation to the Dexter Community Schools Board of Education: “Mrs. Hervey has served at the Washtenaw Education Options Consortium ...

The Dexter Community Breaks Ground on the New Senior Center

The Dexter Community Breaks Ground on the New Senior Center

Long awaited and much needed, the official groundbreaking for the Dexter Senior Center was held on July 27, before a crowd of gathered community members, elected officials and local senior citizens and older adults. Construction of the senior center, which is located at 2810 Baker Road, has already begun, but this was the official groundbreaking ...

Washtenaw ISD Awarded $5.6 million Grant to Provide Early Childhood Educational Opportunities

Washtenaw ISD Awarded $5.6 million Grant to Provide Early Childhood Educational Opportunities

With help from a federal grant, the Washtenaw Intermediate School District (WISD) will continue to offer educational opportunities to preschool-age kids. The WISD announced on July 22, the “Office of Head Start (OHS), a part of the federal Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families, awarded a $5.6 million grant to ...

In Plain English: Saline’s August 6 Ballot Proposals

In Plain English: Saline’s August 6 Ballot Proposals

Simplified ballot explanations for Saline area primary voters Elections are the crux of democracy, guaranteeing every registered voter an equal voice. As good citizens and neighbors, we are all responsible for being engaged and informed voters. However, complicated ballot language, unfamiliar technical terms, and partisan rhetoric can make that seem almost impossible. Below is a ...

Lima Township is revisiting the Guenther Road Bridge Project

Lima Township is revisiting the Guenther Road Bridge Project

Built 80 years ago, the bridge on Guenther Road needs some work. The Lima Township Board re-introduced the improvement project idea at its July 8 meeting. The township wants a better idea of the potential costs, so it’s now looking to the Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) for an updated estimate on construction and engineering ...

Sylvan Township Reports a Break-in at its Water Treatment Plant

Sylvan Township Reports a Break-in at its Water Treatment Plant

A man has been arrested in connection with the July 8 break in at the Sylvan Township Water Treatment Plant, according to Michigan State Police (MSP). In alerting the community on July 8, Sylvan Township Supervisor Kathleen Kennedy said, “For the time being, out of extreme caution, we are advising no municipal water use, other ...

The Washtenaw County 4-H Youth Show Highlights Learning and Hard Work

The Washtenaw County 4-H Youth Show Highlights Learning and Hard Work

Hundreds of participants from across the county are set to showcase their learning and hard work from the past year at the upcoming Washtenaw County 4-H Youth Show. Scheduled for July 21-26 at the Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds, the 2024 Washtenaw County 4-H Youth Show is a family-friendly, no-cost public event showcasing 4-H Youth Development ...

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