Editor’s Note: As the nation marks its 250th anniversary, the Dexter Area Historical Society presents a series exploring Dexter’s history within the broader context of state and national events. This first installment examines the village’s founding during America’s westward expansion. During the early years of our country, the interior of Michigan was largely ignored, and ...
The Milan Area Schools Board of Education recognized paraprofessionals and approved adult education graduates Wednesday. The board opened the April 8 meeting by adopting a resolution recognizing April 3 as Paraprofessional Appreciation Day. The resolution described paraprofessionals as essential to student success and thanked them for supporting instruction, helping meet students’ daily needs and contributing ...
Chelsea City Council approved the purchase of a 2026 Ford Explorer for the Chelsea Police Department at the April 6 special meeting. This decision came after repairs on a vehicle currently owned by the CPD were deemed “not cost effective” due to “high mileage and ongoing transmission issues” according to Police Chief Kevin Kazyak. “This ...
From marching at Ford Field during the State Football Championship to the high school and middle school bands all receiving high ratings, this school year so far has seen the Dexter Bands continue to demonstrate excellence in and out of the classroom. Some highlights from this year include: Looking over these highlights, the Sun Times ...
The April 8 Saline Township board meeting drew residents and activists from inside and outside the community. Many recorded on their phones as discussion of the Related Digital data center grew tense and expanded into concerns about safety, infrastructure and township decision-making. The agenda included a scheduled “Related Digital/Data Center Update,” along with proposals for ...
By Marijo Grogan With Earth Day falling on Wednesday, April 22, this year, Chelsea’s long-standing commitment to sustainability offers a timely reminder of how nearly two decades of grassroots environmental efforts have taken root and continue to grow. What began as a small Earth Day gathering at the Chelsea Depot in 2008 has grown into ...
Governor, US Senator, State Reps, Judges, School Boards and More 2026 is a consequential year for voters across the country, particularly here in Michigan. Open seats include Governor, Attorney General, and Secretary of State as well as one US Senate seat and all US Congressional Representative seats. Voters will also weigh in on State Legislative ...
Destination Ann Arbor has started a countywide conversation about what tourism should look like in the years ahead, beginning in Milan with the first community listening session tied to its new Tourism Impact Plan. The organization is developing a 10-year plan for tourism across Washtenaw County and is asking residents to weigh in through both ...
It seems wherever you turn nowadays the topic of Artificial Intelligence (AI) pops up as it takes its place in different aspects of life. Whether used on social media, at work or in the classroom, AI is here and will continue to grow, so what now. With this have come some questions, such as, what ...
Saline City Council moved forward on a wide range of issues at its March 16 meeting, from water system repairs and park improvements to long-term planning for the city’s recreation center, while also addressing ongoing questions about the Mill Pond dam and approving several key budget items. Water System Repair Council approved a contract to ...
The new Principal of Dexter High School said she’s “grateful and humbled for the opportunity to lead this school into its next chapter.” Dexter Community Schools (DCS) announced on April 7, “the selection of Theresa Stager as the next principal of Dexter High School. With more than thirteen years of experience in educational leadership and ...
Many of Scio Township’s parks, preserves and nature areas have been around for years, so it was different to see a number of them on the township board of trustees’ meeting agenda for March 24 to be officially named. From the D.D. Marshall Preserve, Sloan Preserve, Mill Creek Farm and Preserve, Van Curler Preserve, Lamplighter ...
A newly introduced bill in the Michigan Senate would require older drivers to pass regular in-person driving tests to keep their licenses, sparking questions and debate among readers about whether senior drivers are truly a safety concern. Senate Bill 847, introduced on March 18, 2026, by Sen. Rosemary Bayer (D-13, Farmington Hills, Novi) and referred ...
The Senior Edge All-Stars Dance Team from Dancer’s Edge in Dexter has earned a repeat national championship, competing March 13–14, 2026, at the Universal Dance Association (UDA) All-Star Nationals in Orlando, Florida. The team performed at the ESPN Wide World of Sports complex at Walt Disney World against top-ranked teams from across the country. UDA ...
Incident #: 26-1270 Location: 700 block of S. Main Street Date: March 28, 2026 Time: 12:16 pm INFORMATION: While on routine patrol, an officer was dispatched to the 700 block of S. Main Street for the report of a felony damage to property complaint. Upon arrival, the officer met with the complainant, who stated that ...
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