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Flight, Space and Rockets Pay a Visit to a School in Milan

Flight, Space and Rockets Pay a Visit to a School in Milan

Students at Symons Elementary School had a unique educational experience recently after an alumnus of Milan Area Schools paid a visit along with some friends. This wasn’t the first time this former student did this, but it was the first time he brought a team from the Aerospace Engineering program from the University of Michigan. ...

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EMU Hosts Neurodiversity Conference

EMU Hosts Neurodiversity Conference

The E3 Conference 2025: Embrace, Educate, Empower – Bridging Neurodiversity for Professionals, Families, and Students. When: April 11th, 2025 @ 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM Where: Eastern Michigan University Student Center The E3 Conference aims to start conversations about the experiences of neurodiverse individuals in different community settings and to give people the tools to advocate ...

Local Political Group Protests Ann Arbor Tesla Dealership

Local Political Group Protests Ann Arbor Tesla Dealership

Ann Arbor Indivisible, a division of the national Indivisible organization that seeks to support grassroot movements across the country, protested outside Tesla’s Jackson Rd dealership on February 27. When asked to comment on the reason for the protest, organizer Gus Teschke expressed the group’s concern about Elon Musk’s recent government actions and his involvement in ...

Save the Date for the Hometown Show starring the Saline Fiddlers Philharmonic

Save the Date for the Hometown Show starring the Saline Fiddlers Philharmonic

Known for their high-energy performances, combining music and dance from folk, bluegrass and Celtic traditions, the Saline Fiddlers Philharmonic is coming back with a great Hometown Show. In an announcement to the community, the Saline Fiddlers Philharmonic said it’s excited for upcoming 31st Annual Hometown Show on Saturday, March 8 at Saline High School. The group ...

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Grant Funds Available for Native Plant Installations

Grant Funds Available for Native Plant Installations

Washtenaw County Conservation District now accepting applications for annual School & Community Habitat Grant The Washtenaw County Conservation District (WCCD) is pleased to announce they are accepting applications for the fifth year of the School & Community Habitat Grant, designed to assist schools and community organizations with accessing native plants and establishing wildlife habitat.  The ...

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Scio Twp Daytime Road Closure

Scio Twp Daytime Road Closure

WHEN: Monday, March 3, 2025 WHERE: Liberty Rd between Zeeb Rd and Wagner Rd in Scio Township WHY: Forestry  BACKGROUND: On Monday, March 3, 2025, the Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) will close Liberty Rd between Zeeb Rd and Wagner Rd in Scio Township during daytime hours for forestry work.  The road improvements are expected to take approximately one ...

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Scio Twp Road Work Advisory

Scio Twp Road Work Advisory

ROAD WORK ADVISORY WHEN: Friday, February 28, 2025WHERE: Entrance at Park Rd & Green Mountain Cir in Scio TownshipWHY: Permit – entrance closureBACKGROUND: On Friday, February 28, 2025, the Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) will close the entrance to Trailwoods Subdivision at the intersection of Park Rd & Green Mountain Cir in Scio Township to preserve the integrity and ...

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Controlled Burns Help Local Rain Gardens Thrive

Controlled Burns Help Local Rain Gardens Thrive

Community News Controlled burns are scheduled to be performed during the spring months in rain gardens and stormwater features – as weather conditions permit. PlantWise, LLC, the contractor responsible for controlled burns for the Water Resources Commissioner’s Office, notes that “Before widespread European settlement, fire was the dominant natural process sculpting our natural areas. Most ...

Dexter School Board Votes To Pursue Tenure Charges Following Closed Session

Dexter School Board Votes To Pursue Tenure Charges Following Closed Session

“Monday night, the DCS Board of Education voted to pursue tenure charges against a DCS teacher.  Filing tenure charges is part of the process of terminating a contract with a tenured teacher.” At the Dexter Community Schools Board of Education meeting on Monday, February 24, the board entered a closed session to discuss what was ...

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Congresswoman Debbie Dingell Receives 2025 Champion of Public Broadcasting Award

Congresswoman Debbie Dingell Receives 2025 Champion of Public Broadcasting Award

Community News America’s Public Television Stations (APTS) presented the Champion of Public Broadcasting Award to Congresswoman Debbie Dingell(D-MI). The Champion of Public Broadcasting Award is the organization’s highest honor, given annually to champions in Congress and state government for their extraordinary support of public television. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell has shown unwavering leadership as a champion ...

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Girls on the Run Southeastern Michigan Launches New Curriculum

Girls on the Run Southeastern Michigan Launches New Curriculum

Community News Girls on the Run, a nonprofit dedicated to inspiring girls to be joyful, healthy, and confident, is thrilled to announce the launch of its new curriculum: Hello, Mountain Mover! This evolved curriculum inspires participants to activate their I Can! Power – the confidence to believe in themselves and their ability to do hard ...

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Protecting Your Land, Preserving Our Future: Lyndon Township Event

Protecting Your Land, Preserving Our Future: Lyndon Township Event

Join Washtenaw County Parks Recreation Commission for a free event to learn about farmland and natural area preservation, connect with conservation experts, and explore opportunities for your property: Lyndon Township HallMonday, March 3, 2025 from 7PM – 8:30 PM17751 N Territorial Rd, Chelsea, MI This event offers a unique opportunity to: Whether you’re a landowner ...

Scholar Athletes Represent Saline

Scholar Athletes Represent Saline

Two student-athletes at Saline High School were named as finalists for a prestigious state-wide honor. Hunter Easton and Grace Roth were named as 2025 Scholar-Athlete Award Finalists in Michigan. Saline Superintendent Stephen Laatsch announced this as the last school board meeting. Both students were recognized at that time. “We’re very proud of both Grace and ...

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