Photos by Stephen Cook On May 19, 2025, the Special Olympics Michigan Washtenaw County Area 20 hosted its regional swim meet in Milan, Michigan. The event brought together athletes from across the county to compete in various swimming events, showcasing their dedication and sportsmanship. Area 20, representing Washtenaw County, is part of the Southeast Region … Read more
Renovatio is a Latin word that means rebirth. That’s what’s happening inside the woodshop off of Jackson Road in Lima Township, where Renovatio Woodworks is located. It’s there that Matthew Millar, a woodworking artisan, is creating handcrafted rustic furniture and unique home decor from vintage wood, metal and found treasures. Millar is a true practitioner of repurposing and … Read more
At its May 19 meeting Saline City Council voted on a motion to request the hiring committee in charge of filling the recently vacated city manager position report to the council and address an accusation of bias in the interviewing and hiring process. Councilmember Dean Girbach brought this motion forward over concerns regarding Acting Manager … Read more
From Lake of the Clouds to Isle Royale, discover how a failed split in Earth’s crust created some of Michigan’s most iconic landscapes. Photo: The richly colored sandstone cliffs and sculpted archways of Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore reveal layers of sediment laid down as ancient inland seas filled the Midcontinent Rift basin. Photo by Alexeys … Read more
The actions of four Scio Township firefighters in early February made a huge difference in one person’s life. What they did that day went a long way in saving the life of a person who was in dire need after a crashing his vehicle. Because of this, these firefighters were recently recognized for their honorable … Read more
Milan City’s master plan survey is still open—but not for long. Residents have through May 31 to weigh in before results are presented to the council. After that time, City Manager Jim Lancaster said the community will have additional chances to provide input during regular public comment periods, which could lead to more pointed surveys … Read more
Highlights from the Forest Lawn Cemetery Walking Tour Photos by Thomas Morris On Saturday, May 18, Forest Lawn Cemetery became a living stage of Dexter’s past as costumed interpreters brought the stories of the town’s most prominent former residents to life during a free walking tour. Presented by the Dexter District Library, Dexter Area Historical … Read more
The Dexter girls’ soccer team finished 3-0 in the SEC Red round robin and finished 6-4 in the conference. After taking down Bedford in the round robin opener last week, Dexter rolled to two more wins this week. Dexter defeated Ypsilanti Lincoln 9-0 in a game that ended at halftime Tuesday. Anna Marie Myint had … Read more
The Dexter girls’ tennis team is heading to the D2 state finals for the fifth straight year after a second-place finish at the regional hosted by the Dreadnaughts. Dexter finished with 19 points to tie South Lyon for the second spot in the region. D2 top-ranked Farmington Hills Mercy easily claimed the regional title with … Read more
The Michigan Theater’s Family Friendly Series offers free Sunday matinees and cherished classics for a new generation Kids watch classic Disney movies and superhero shows on phones and iPads every single day; but now imagine that same kid watching that exact same movie, on a screen 100 times as big. That is the difference that … Read more
With its championship win at the Southeast Michigan Tri-County League, the quiz bowl team from Chelsea High School will advance to the national stage on May 23 in Atlanta, GA, when the team will represent their school in a 336-team national competition. Quiz bowl is a competitive, academic, interscholastic activity for teams of four students. … Read more
Community artwork on display at Chelsea District Library showcases diversity while supporting expanded services for adults with disabilities. The Chelsea District Library’s Reading Garden was in full bloom on Saturday, May 17, as community members gathered for the “1,000 Flowers Could Bloom” art reception—a vibrant celebration of identity, creativity, and inclusion. The open house marked … Read more
The Dexter District Library’s Summer Reading Program will be June 16 – August 1. During the summer, children of all ages are encouraged to set and achieve goals and read for fun while school is out. The theme this summer will be “Color Our World.” The library’s summer events kick off on June 16 when … Read more
For a limited five-week run from June 5 – July 6, The Encore Musical Theatre Company will present West Side Story, the groundbreaking Broadway musical inspired by Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet on The Encore’s Maas Main Stage. With music by Leonard Bernstein, lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, and a book by Arthur Laurents, based on a … Read more
Incident #: 25-1786 Location: 20000 Block of W. Old US 12 Date: May 18. 2025 Time: 6:14 am INFORMATION: While on routine patrol, officers responded to the area of the 20000 block of W. Old US 12 for the report of a vehicle that had reportedly been involved in a crash and blocking the westbound … Read more
Incident #: 25-1786 Location: 20000 Block of W. Old US 12 Date: May 18. 2025 Time: 6:14 am INFORMATION: While on routine patrol, officers responded to the area of the 20000 block of W. Old US 12 for the report of a vehicle that had reportedly been involved in a crash and blocking the westbound ...
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