The Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners has approved a $326,284 grant to support the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office Secondary Road Patrol and Traffic Accident Prevention Program. The annual grant, administered through the Michigan State Police Office of Highway Safety Planning, covers the period from Oct. 1, 2025, through Sept. 30, 2026. County documents show the … Read more
The Pittsfield Township Fire Department has announced a series of promotions as part of a restructuring effort aimed at strengthening leadership, improving daily operations and supporting safer emergency response. As one of the larger public safety agencies in the area, Pittsfield’s fire department also plays a role in mutual aid responses that can extend beyond … Read more
The Chelsea Area Historical Society (CAHS) will host its annual Lynda Collins Spaghetti Dinner on Monday, April 13, from 4:30 to 8 p.m. at the historic Chelsea Train Depot. The event features a full meal generously provided by Lynda Collins’ family at Thompson’s Pizza. Attendees can enjoy spaghetti with sauce, breadsticks, salad, and a homemade … Read more
By Bud Haynes A team of volunteers from the Friends of the Dexter District Library joined forces with the Kiwanis Club of Ann Arbor on a brisk Saturday morning, March 28, to continue a collaborative used book donation effort benefiting a local charity. By 9 a.m., 10 volunteers had gathered to move boxes of unsold … Read more
Blueroot Health has issued a voluntary recall of its Vital Nutrients Aller-C dietary supplements, posing a potential health risk due to undeclared allergens. This recall affects consumers nationwide who may have purchased these supplements containing egg, hazelnut, and soy—ingredients not listed on the product label. Individuals with allergies or severe sensitivities to these substances risk … Read more
On March 27 and 28, local communities across Michigan joined the over 3,000 No Kings protests across the nation. This was the third No Kings event since the movement’s creation in June 2025, and groups involved included the Chelsea, Milan and Saline chapters of Indivisible and the local Dexter Strong. “We’re here to stand up … Read more
Milan Middle School students showed their school spirit Friday – by staying quiet. At the school’s first-ever Silent Assembly, about 500 students entered the gym, sometimes holding up their fingers to their mouths and signaling “sh,” while other students held signs reminding others to stay quiet. The loudest sound was the stomping of feet as … Read more
Previous fundraising chair Marilyn Kuehl (L) and current fundraising chair Jo Ann Goodrich (R). Photo: Friends of CDL The popular used jewelry & purse sale is being held again this year by the Friends of Chelsea District Library (CDL). A fundraiser for the Friends of CDL, this sale helps to fund many of the library’s … Read more
Chelsea City Council approved a contract with the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) at the March 23 meeting for pedestrian signage on M-52. Signs will be placed at the Dewey St. and Van Buren St. intersections. “There’s always been a lot of controversy surrounding the crosswalk at Dewey Street and M-52 and now, with the … Read more
In a friendly scrimmage against Skyline and even with weather playing a part in the game against Bedford, Milan looked ready for the season. This past week the Milan Girls Varsity Softball team first played a home game, a friendly scrimmage, against Skyline and then traveled to Temperance Bedford for what was supposed to be … Read more
Four years ago, the Michigan Annual Conference (MAC) of the United Methodist Church (UMC) created Advocacy Day. Advocacy Day is an all-day event putting faith to action, and the Michigan Conference of the UMC describes it as a day when “participants meet with lawmakers in Lansing to advance legislative changes that address social systems and … Read more
Happy National Crayon Day! National Crayon Day is March 31, and believe it or not, the mighty little crayon forever changed the art world. The crayon has been around much longer than you may think, and certainly not as we know crayons as they are today. History of the Crayon The concept of a crayon … Read more
The new Girls Varsity Volleyball Head Coach for the Big Reds said she’s bringing with her a competitive spirit, strong commitment and genuine enthusiasm. On March 26, Milan Athletics said it was “proud to announce Alyssa Tam as our new Girls Varsity Volleyball Head Coach.” Milan Athletics said “We are thrilled to welcome Coach Tam … Read more
About a year after hundreds of volunteers passed 9,100 books hand to hand down Main Street to help Serendipity Books move to its new Chelsea location, the story found a national audience. On March 11, store owner Michelle Tuplin appeared on The Kelly Clarkson Show, where she had a chance to talk not just about … Read more
A partnership to better connect the community has Scio Township teaming up with Washtenaw County with a proposal to put in a pathway along Scio Church Road. To move this idea forward, the Scio Township Board at their March 24 meeting approved putting forth $50,000 toward the plan and authorizing OHM Consultants to design a … Read more
A partnership to better connect the community has Scio Township teaming up with Washtenaw County with a proposal to put in a pathway along Scio Church Road. To move this idea forward, the Scio Township Board at their March 24 meeting approved putting forth $50,000 toward the plan and authorizing OHM Consultants to design a ...
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