The plan for a townhome development that was proposed to be located on the east side of Zeeb Road was denied by Scio Township. At its Sept. 10 meeting, the Scio Township Board denied the final site planned for the development called Arbres Grove. The plan wanted to construct a 35-unit townhome development on a ...
A message from the Saline Area Schools Superintendent went out on September 14 informing school district families of hate speech that occurred at Saline High School. Superintendent Stephen Laatsch began his message sent out on that Saturday with: “I am deeply saddened and outraged at the need to send this message to you all. Racism, ...
Saline Area Schools (SAS) has a new school resource officer who says he has a vested interest in making sure the buildings are safe. SAS Superintendent Steve Laatsch introduced the new officer in his Sept. 13 Superintendent’s Community Message. “Starting with the 2024-25 school year, Officer Ben Hohman from Pittsfield Township Police Department,” Laatsch said. “Officer ...
We hope this makes it easier for you to decide “Yes” or “No.” The complex legal and technical language required for ballot measures can make understanding the choices difficult. As we did for the August primary, we aim to break down the wording of the upcoming Washtenaw County ballot proposals for the November 5th election. ...
The annual Russian Orthodox Festival is always a great event offering two days of fun, but it’s also a time for the community to get to know better the church that organizes it. One big goal is to be welcoming and open to all. Even as conflict between Ukraine and Russia hits close to home for ...
The Bridge to Civility plays an important part in Saline Area Schools. This was highlighted in a recent Superintendent’s Community Message sent out by SAS Superintendent Steve Laatsch. Each week, Laatsch along with the Jackelyn Martin, SAS Executive Director of Communications and Community Relations, visit classrooms around the district. In describing his visit to Liberty ...
To celebrate the upcoming national 4-H week, the Washtenaw County 4-H Office is hosting an open house on October 6th. Open to the public, the open house will be a great chance to for those interested in learning more about this organization that has helped so many. In an announcement to the community, the Washtenaw ...
An emergency plan is always a good thing to have in place, especially if you’re a governmental organization like Dexter Township. At their Aug. 20 meeting, the Dexter Township Board of Trustees approved a plan called the Dexter Township Support Emergency Operations Plan. The Purpose section of the plan states: “Dexter Township has elected to ...
Sylvan Township got another update on the July 8 incident that led to a temporary ban on drinking water last month and the arrest of a 33-year-old Belleville man. During the Aug. 13 township board meeting, Sylvan Township Supervisor Kathleen Kennedy gave her report on the incident that had a man breaking into the water ...
How schools get their money is confusing and misunderstandings often lead to unnecessary contention. Public school funding in Michigan is complex and draws from multiple sources. Reliable funding directly affects the quality of education, the availability of resources, and the equity of opportunities for all students so having a clear grasp of how it works ...
See who won the Democratic nomination for County Sheriff and more Voters across Michigan turned out to cast their ballots in yesterday’s primary election. Of the 324,138 registered voters in Washtenaw County, 83,375 weighed in on regional ballot initiatives and set the stage for partisan candidates in the November general election. Washtenaw County’s 26% turnout ...
After its surprising discovery in some overgrowth near the Hayes State Park, the headstone of Dea (Deacon) Ethel Walker is back in place at the Hudson Mills Cemetery. The journey began about 18 months ago when Cheryl Beuning and her husband bought a house and property near Hayes State Park in the Irish Hills. Beuning ...
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 ...
Dan and Sarah Kolander have a simple motto: That Every Town has that Original Bar or Tavern. It’s their hope to bring that feel and atmosphere back to the closed-down Chelsea Burger location, which had been home to Seitz’s Tavern for decades. The Kolanders are the owners of Dan’s Downtown Tavern in Saline. They took ...
“Our goal is to bring together–not just the regulars from the senior center, but any senior in the area–for a day filled with learning and community.” The Saline Area Senior Center (SASC) is preparing for its upcoming 11th Annual Mayor’s Senior Conference on Friday, August 16th. Hosted by Saline Mayor Brian Marl, the complimentary event ...
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