Cortney Ophoff led successful revenue growth for Dexter District Library Friends. Photo by Bud Haynes Cortney Ophoff has been a part of the Friends of the Dexter District Library for the past 15 years. As Book Sale Chair, Ophoff supervised a raft of book sorters and sale-day volunteers that has allowed the Book Sales to … Read more
The Dexter Community Players will present Joseph & The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, the Andrew Lloyd Webber/Tim Rice musical, July 24 – 27 at the Performing Arts Center at Dexter High School. Joseph is based on the character Joseph from the Bible’s Book of Genesis. It opened on Broadway in 1982. The play is directed by … Read more
Photo: Sue Kelch with “Elvis.” Courtesy of Saline Senior Center Although the Saline Area Senior Center (SASC) had to bring their annual July summer picnic indoors, it didn’t stop anyone from having a ball. After all, Elvis was in the building. Celebrating their 50th anniversary, the SASC kicked off the year with a 50s theme … Read more
As Milan City Council explores what do with a pioneer building near city hall, a local foundation has offered a $50,000 grant with the hope to get the space called the Community House into use.
In 1936, Henry Ford purchased the building—used by Milan pioneers in the 1800s as a flour mill—to store soybeans used to make paint for automobiles. After Ford closed the Milan soybean operation and moved its coil operation to the Ypsilanti plant, the city bought the Ford properties in 1948.
After holding a special council meeting interviewing three candidates on July 14, City Council voted to bring in Marc Thompson as the interim City Manager, pending background check and a formal hiring process. Mayor Jane Pacheco emphasized at the meeting that the intention for this position is to fill it in the interim until the … Read more
Matt Albin at the finish line of Ironman Maryland. Photo: FinisherPix Milan-native Matt Albin will be competing in two Ironman World Championships this upcoming fall in Europe and plans to continue training to become a triathlon coach himself when he returns. Albin was on the Milan High School swim team starting his freshman year and … Read more
After a detailed review by the Sex Education Advisory Board, the Chelsea School District Board of Education approved an updated version of the district’s reproductive health curriculum. At its July 14 meeting, the school board approved the updated plan for the 4th-9th grade Maturation and Sex Education Curriculum after a recommendation was made by Superintendent … Read more
By Steve Gwisdalla My friends, in the Tribe of Up, we seek to create, discover, and promote all things up. We are not interested in game playing (unless it is cornhole, euchre, or dirty marbles…Shout out to you Chuck Hopkins). We do not care about things that polarize. We seek to advocate for more joy … Read more
The search for Dexter Community Schools next Superintendent is headed into a second round of interviews as the Board of Education announces the candidates moving forward. On July 14-15, the Dexter school board interviewed three candidates for the position, which will become open when current superintendent Chris Timmis retires in February 2026. The candidates interviewed … Read more
Did you know Abraham Lincoln popularized “Michigander” as an insult? Discover the surprising political jab behind Michigan’s nickname and how it evolved into a badge of pride. Photo: Lincoln while campaigning for the U.S. Senate in 1858. Credit: picryl.com In Michigan, we love our nicknames. Residents of the Upper Peninsula refer to themselves and are … Read more
Despite a torrential downpour, Chelsea broke ground on Main Street Park, a long-awaited community space years in the making. City leaders, supporters, and donors celebrated the start of construction on the formerly contaminated site. Photo: Joe Ziolkowski speaks to the crowd as rain pours down during the Main Street Park groundbreaking ceremony. Photo by Doug … Read more
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 City of Dexter is updating its Master Plan with a key revision aimed at clarifying the annexation … Read more
A Special Weather Statement has been issued for areas near Manchester and Saline, Michigan, effective starting July 16, 2025, at 3:18 PM EDT, due to a strong thunderstorm with winds exceeding 40 mph posing threats like knocking down tree limbs and causing localized flooding; residents should seek immediate shelter indoors. At 318 PM EDT, Doppler … Read more
Mark your calendars now for August 8, 9. The 2025 Dexter Summer Festival, presented by Dexter Orthodontics returns. The Dexter Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to enter our second year hosting the Summer Festival. This year’s event will be bigger than ever with three venues, all with live entertainment, the return of the parade … Read more
Mark your calendars now for August 8, 9. The 2025 Dexter Summer Festival, presented by Dexter Orthodontics returns. The Dexter Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to enter our second year hosting the Summer Festival. This year’s event will be bigger than ever with three venues, all with live entertainment, the return of the parade ...
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