A Special Weather Statement has been issued with moderate severity for Oakland, Macomb, Washtenaw, Wayne, and Monroe counties in southeastern Michigan, effective from 9:30 PM to 10:30 PM on April 6, 2026. Expect moderate snow leading to slippery roads and reduced visibility to less than one mile, with winds gusting up to 30 mph. Motorists … Read more
After drawing 515 people in its first year, Milan’s Earth Day Fair will return April 26, with organizers hoping to build on that turnout and make the event a local tradition. The second annual fair, organized by Holly Forbis and Josh Kofflin of Moving Milan Forward, will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. … Read more
For townships around Michigan, the new fiscal year runs from April 1 to March 31. So like many others around the county and state right now, Scio Township just put their new plan in place. The start of the new fiscal year, which is the consecutive 12-month period used by township governments for financial reporting, budgeting, … Read more
A Special Weather Statement with moderate severity has been issued for Washtenaw, Wayne, Lenawee, and Monroe counties, effective from April 4, 3:06 PM EDT to 4:00 PM EDT, warning of strong thunderstorms capable of producing winds in excess of 40 mph, potentially knocking down tree limbs and blowing around unsecured objects. At 304 PM EDT, … Read more
A Severe Flood Watch is in effect for southeast Michigan, including areas such as Midland, Bay, Saginaw, and Wayne, from April 4 at 1:30 PM EDT until midnight due to potential flooding from excessive rainfall, with concerns for river and flash flooding in low-lying and urban areas. * WHAT…Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. … Read more
Cold, windy weather and muddy ground did not stop families from turning out Saturday morning, April 4, at Darana Dragway – Milan (formerly Milan Dragway) for a helicopter Easter egg drop that organizers said was still coming together late the night before. Nikki Bush said the idea started earlier in the week when she asked … Read more
By Steve Gwisdalla Hello Tribe of Up! Welcome back to our oasis from all the polarizing, divisive, sensationalistic programming out there. Here we advocate for more joy both for ourselves and for others. In this ever more maddening world, we need to focus on being the adults in the room. Advanced adulting is a thing … Read more
The word “Chelsea” stretches across one wall inside Concrete Chelsea Boardshop in oversized hand-painted letters, a fitting detail for a business that says it chose the city on purpose. Concrete Chelsea recently held a ribbon-cutting and soft opening as Chelsea gets ready for its new skate park. For Christian Rose and his father, Fred Rose, … Read more
Residents, landowners and policymakers in southwest Washtenaw County are invited to an April 9 program focused on land protection, land management and conservation resources. “Southwest Washtenaw: Protecting Your Land, Preserving Our Future” is scheduled for 6 to 7:30 p.m. at 19980 W. Pleasant Lake Road in Manchester. Matt DeJonge of the Washtenaw County Conservation District … Read more
From Four-Page Forms to Modern-Day Headaches As we approach April 15 – otherwise known as federal income tax day, this week’s “Life Back Then” takes a look back on Tax Day in the year 1919. The March 6, 1919, Saline Reporter front page headlines read “Pay and File Income Tax Before March 15” – (it … Read more
State health officials are now recommending an early measles vaccine dose for some infants in Washtenaw County and nearby areas as concerns grow about possible community transmission. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services announced April 2 that infants ages 6 to 11 months should get an accelerated first MMR dose if they live … Read more
Consumer safety is paramount, and recent recalls highlight potential risks related to foodborne illnesses. The FDA has announced a nationwide voluntary recall of certain RAW FARM-brand cheddar cheese products due to potential contamination with E. coli. Despite no pathogens being detected in samples tested by the FDA and state health officials, the recall is being … Read more
In celebration of WCC opening doors to its community for 60 years, the college is hosting Free College Week April 13-18. This will be an opportunity to experience classes firsthand, build skills and discover new interests in a welcoming, low-pressure environment. More than 100 free virtual classes will be offered. Free College Week culminates in person … Read more
With a rise in the use of handheld devices by drivers on Michigan roadways and in support of National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, police agencies throughout the state are teaming up with the Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning (OHSP) for a high-visibility enforcement effort during the month of April. This will include the Milan, … Read more
This June, local Chelsea High School (CHS) artists will take center stage as part of “A Seat at the Table,” a community-wide exhibition hosted within the traveling Pitch Haus residency, arriving in Chelsea June 13–27. Led by artist Eli Zemper, founder of Curiouser Clay, the project includes a special collaboration with Ceramics 1 and 2 students in Claire … Read more
This June, local Chelsea High School (CHS) artists will take center stage as part of “A Seat at the Table,” a community-wide exhibition hosted within the traveling Pitch Haus residency, arriving in Chelsea June 13–27. Led by artist Eli Zemper, founder of Curiouser Clay, the project includes a special collaboration with Ceramics 1 and 2 students in Claire ...
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