May 03, 2026

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Saline Fiddlers to Host Annual Hometown Show on March 14

Saline Fiddlers to Host Annual Hometown Show on March 14

The Saline Fiddlers will take the stage for their much-anticipated Annual Hometown Show on Saturday, March 14, at 6:30 p.m. at the Ellen A. Ewing Performing Arts Center at Saline High School. The popular local ensemble will perform at the high school auditorium, located at 1300 Campus Parkway in Saline, for an evening celebrating music ...

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Dexter Senior Center Awarded $150,000 Grant from Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation to Enhance Community Space

Dexter Senior Center Awarded $150,000 Grant from Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation to Enhance Community Space

Dexter Senior Center has been awarded a $150,000 transformational grant from the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation to enhance its new facility and expand its use by older adults, local nonprofits, service clubs, and community groups. Dexter Senior Center moved into its new 10,000-square-foot facility at 2740 Baker Rd in 2025 after years of operating ...

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WCCD Opens Rain Barrel Sales

WCCD Opens Rain Barrel Sales

The Washtenaw County Conservation District’s (WCCD) Rain Barrels & Supplies sales have returned for 2026. The WCCD offers rain barrels, composters to the public to purchase for water catchment systems and composting systems. These supplies promote systems that encourage conserving rainwater, reducing home water use, and preventing runoff pollution, and composting practices to reduce food ...

Doug Marrin

Coolers for a Cause Awards First Scholarship to Henry Fredenburg

Coolers for a Cause Awards First Scholarship to Henry Fredenburg

Coolers for a Cause, the student-led charity concessions business founded by Chelsea High School seniors, Bradley Dunn and Christian Gough, has awarded its first $100 scholarship to Chelsea Senior Henry Fredenburg. Dunn explained he and Gough began selling concessions their freshman year at local events and donated a portion of their earnings. “We then take ...

Sheldon’s 2025 Croswell Sunny Award Selections

Sheldon’s 2025 Croswell Sunny Award Selections

Croswell Opera House Marquee in Adrian. Photo by Steve Sheldon. On Wednesday, the People’s Choice spoke loud and clear, Parade was their favorite 2025 Croswell production. Thursday, it’s my turn. One thing you can say about theatre is that it’s personal. We bring our collective experiences, hopes and dreams and our heroes and villains with ...

Heather Finch

Three Dexter Companies Named to 2026 Michigan 50 Companies to Watch

Three Dexter Companies Named to 2026 Michigan 50 Companies to Watch

Three Dexter businesses have been named to the 2026 Michigan 50 Companies to Watch list through the statewide Michigan Celebrates Small Business awards program. The companies are Comfort Keepers, Pearl Planning, and SwitchBox. The award recognizes second-stage companies that employ 6 to 99 people and generate between $750,000 and $50 million in annual revenue. Companies ...

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Saline Announces $2.7 Million in Federal Funding for Recreation Center Rehabilitation

Saline Announces $2.7 Million in Federal Funding for Recreation Center Rehabilitation

Earlier this month, President Trump signed into law portions of the federal budget, including a line item allocating $2.7 million for the Saline Recreation Center. “I’m elated we’ve achieved funding for our municipally owned Rec Center,” said Saline Mayor Brian Marl. “Interestingly enough, in this round of Congressional funding, we received one of the most ...

Lonnie Huhman

A Jump into the Cold Water of Dexter for a Good Cause

A Jump into the Cold Water of Dexter for a Good Cause

The Dexter High School (DHS) Polar Plunge is an important and fun event that aims to raise money for the Special Olympics. Set for 2 p.m. Thursday, March 5, DHS Polar Plunge organizers (Jenni Davis and Kellison Kohler) are getting the word out on their upcoming plunge to help raise money for a good cause. ...

First Annual People’s Choice Awards For 2025 Croswell Season

First Annual People’s Choice Awards For 2025 Croswell Season

In recognition of the amazing local theatrical talent within our readership area, The Sun Times News developed the “Sunny Awards”. Today, the People’s Choice Awards are announced. Tomorrow, Sun Times Reviewer Steve Sheldon’s selections will be announced. Criteria for evaluating musical productions included three questions. The votes have been cast and tabulated and the winners ...

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Eastern Michigan University hosts annual Teacher Job Fair — March 12

Eastern Michigan University hosts annual Teacher Job Fair — March 12

Who: What:  Eastern Michigan University will host its annual Teacher Job Fair When:  Thursday, March 12, 2026, from 2–6 p.m. Where:  Eastern Michigan University, Student Center Ballroom, 900 Oakwood St. in Ypsilanti. BACKGROUND: Eastern Michigan University will host its annual Teacher Job Fair from 2-6 p.m. on Thursday, March 12, 2026. in the EMU Student ...

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Inside Chelsea Hospital’s Surgical Growth and Robotic Expansion

Inside Chelsea Hospital’s Surgical Growth and Robotic Expansion

As surgical volumes climb and advanced technology becomes more common in the operating room, Chelsea Hospital is expanding both the scope and sophistication of care available close to home. Nabeel Obeid, M.D., is a board certified general and bariatric surgeon, and the chief of surgery at Chelsea Hospital. In this Q&A, he discusses some of ...

Chelsea Police Swear In Officer Jared Atkinson

Chelsea Police Swear In Officer Jared Atkinson

Officer Jared Atkinson was sworn in this week at the Feb. 23 Chelsea City Council as Chelsea’s newest police officer following his graduation from the Washtenaw Community College Police Academy. Atkinson completed the academy’s 18-week training program as part of the Class of 2026. The program includes classroom instruction and practical training in areas such ...

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