City Council supports project to replace invasive species with native prairie plants Photo: Mill Creek in Dexter. Photo by Doug Marrin. At the June 23 Dexter City Council meeting, Terry Sharik of the Parks and Recreation Commission presented a proposal seeking Council’s support for a restoration project along Mill Creek. The initiative, led by Ann … Read more
The 2025 Ann Arbor Art Fair returns July 17–19. Explore the history of this iconic event, from its 1960 beginnings to today’s multi-fair celebration of art, culture, and community. The 2025 Ann Arbor Art Fair returns July 17–19, bringing hundreds of artists and thousands of visitors to the streets of downtown Ann Arbor for one … Read more
Eastern Michigan University’s Baja racing team ranks second-fastest in Michigan, making history at the Baja Society of Automotive Engineers 2025 competition. By Jahnavi Rambus, EMU Eastern Michigan University’s Baja Racing Club made a bold return to competition this year, charging into the record books with a breakthrough performance. Earning the title of second-fastest four-wheel drive motorsport … Read more
The Chelsea Depot grounds are now home to two new raised flower beds, thanks to a longtime partnership between the Evening Primrose Garden Club and the Chelsea Depot Association. The beds, constructed from durable wood, were recently installed on the depot’s grounds with funding from the Depot Association, design guidance from Bernice Ramsey, and craftsmanship … Read more
Chelsea City Council began discussions of hiring a new city manager and appointed Chief Kevin Kazyak in the interim at the July 1 special meeting. The meeting was called after the departure of previous city manager Marty Colburn to discuss the hiring process for a new manager. According to councilmember Beth Morris and Mayor Jane … Read more
At a July 1 Chelsea City Council meeting, Michigan Community Capital detailed a $19.7M plan to convert the Rockwell building into workforce housing. Council showed early support. Photo: The Rockwell Building is located on the corner of Railroad and East streets and is part of Chelsea’s Clocktower complex. Image: Google Streetview The long-vacant Rockwell building … Read more
A resolution appointing a new treasurer to take over operations after Marie Sherry retires was passed at Dexter City Council’s June 23 meeting. New treasurer Orna Angus is currently working with Sherry during the transition period and will continue the job independently starting in the upcoming month. “Orna comes to the City with over 15 … Read more
By Melissa Thrasher Students interested in teaching English regionally and internationally can now fast-track their academic journey through a new accelerated Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) program. Eastern’s Board of Regents approved the new educational program during its June 26 meeting. The combined Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts in TESOL is a … Read more
The University of Michigan’s Harper Academy offers a free summer program introducing high school students to nuclear engineering through hands-on labs, design projects, and research opportunities. Photo: Aisha Agne and Andy Pham (center), alongside the Harper Academy team, present their award-winning paper at the 2025 ASEE Conference in Montreal. Courtesy Harper Academy A summer program … Read more
Webster Township is one of over 50 communities receiving funding to preserve and share local stories for the 250th anniversary of the United States. The Webster Township Historical Society (WTHS) has been awarded a $4,965.86 grant to begin digitizing its extensive archival collection, marking the first phase of a multi-year preservation initiative. The project is … Read more
Chelsea Police Department Weekly Press Summary Incident #: 25-2311 Location: 100 block of Silver Maples Drive Date: June 25, 2025 Time: 2:36 pm INFORMATION: While on duty, the investigator received notification of a reported fraud that took place in the 100 block of Silver Maples Drive. The complainant stated that she had been contacted by … Read more
A group of students are looking for some local help, so they can attend high school this upcoming school year. Jyl Barnett Nolan, the Local Coordinator for Educatius, says six international students need to find host families in both Dexter and Saline for next year, or they will not be able to come to the … Read more
A group of students are looking for some local help, so they can attend high school this upcoming school year. Jyl Barnett Nolan, the Local Coordinator for Educatius, says six international students need to find host families in both Dexter and Saline for next year, or they will not be able to come to the ...
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