Dexter is one of three communities taking part in a new Washtenaw County food scrap drop-off pilot aimed at making composting easier for residents and testing whether a larger countywide program could work. The free pilot is funded through a grant from the Biodegradable Products Institute and Closed Loop Partners’ Composting Consortium. Washtenaw County Water ...
Blue Origin astronaut, former NASA rocket scientist and STEM entrepreneur Aisha Bowe will return to her roots at Washtenaw Community College (WCC) next month as the featured speaker at TEDxWCC. A WCC alumna, Bowe will join five additional speakers for an evening centered on this year’s theme, “Beyond One Voice,” highlighting how different perspectives drive innovation, understanding ...
Photo: Jessica Singer and Rachel Brouwer (L-R). Photo courtesy of A.R. Brouwer Company A.R. Brouwer Company, a Dexter based Design/Build, Construction Management and General Contracting firm had several team members and two projects recognized at the annual Builders’ Bash hosted by the Washtenaw Contractors Association. Rachel Brouwer was named the 2026 Waters Woman in Construction, an ...
One person is in custody and a second suspect is still being sought in connection with the 2025 armed robbery of the Dairy Queen at 6450 East M-36 in Hamburg Township, according to Hamburg Township Public Safety officials. Police said the robbery happened Sept. 17, 2025, at about 9:30 p.m. when one suspect entered the ...
Making it official, the Dexter Community Schools (DCS) Board of Education at its March 23 meeting hired Bill Harris for the position of Principal for Operations (PFO). Harris has been serving as interim PFO since November. DCS Superintendent Ryan Bruder made the recommendation to the school board to hire Harris. In his recommendation, Bruder said ...
Washtenaw County Health Department officials on March 25 confirmed a seventh measles case tied to the local outbreak and added a new public exposure location at Trinity Health Ann Arbor. Health officials said the newest case involves an unvaccinated Washtenaw County child who was a close contact of the county’s first reported case, announced March ...
The Dexter Community Schools (DCS) Board of Education approved a bid package with a list of contractors and companies who will work on the renovation of Wylie Elementary School. This project is part of the 2025 Bond Plan that will see a variety of improvements, additions and modernizations across the district. At its March 23 ...
In Chelsea, Swim Happy is helping children overcome fear and learn life-saving skills through a personalized, science-informed approach to swimming. Putting children in the water for the first time can be nerve-racking for parents and kids alike. At Swim Happy, Jennifer (Jen) Olk has made it her goal to reduce that uncertainty and help swimmers ...
Beneath the grass and forest of the Woodlawn Cemetery, Washtenaw County’s only documented black cemetery, are the remains of the families of surrounding residents, including former WWI, WWII, and Korean War Veterans. From a distance the cemetery looks more like a field, a wetland and a forest, but a few graves dot the grass, revealed ...
Chelsea Police Chief Kevin Kazyak used his report to the Chelsea City Council on March 23, 2026, to highlight a recent early morning incident and commend his department’s response. “I’d like to take a minute to brag about the Chelsea Police Department,” Kazyak said. According to Kazyak, the incident occurred early Friday morning when suspects ...
Chelsea Police Chief Kevin Kazyak announced at the March 23, 2026, Chelsea City Council meeting that his department will participate in a statewide effort to crack down on distracted driving throughout April. Kazyak said the initiative coincides with a statewide campaign led by the Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning. “April has been designated distracted ...
The Chelsea Police Department reported 412 incidents in February 2026. Traffic Activity and Violations Officers conducted 198 traffic stops, issued 41 tickets and 157 warnings during the month. Common violations included impeding traffic (12), registration and plate violations (7), and speeding offenses. Traffic crashes totaled 17. Additional violations included stop sign violations, driving with a ...
When Chelsea named Matt McKernan its 2025 Citizen of the Year, one effort stood out above the rest: helping bring fireworks back to the community. The honor recognizes a specific, tangible impact made during the past year rather than serving as a lifetime achievement award, according to Chelsea Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Terris ...
The Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office reported 558 calls for service in Scio Township in February 2026. Total calls for 2026 (Jan-Feb) are 1,179, down from 1,191 for the same period last year, a 1% decrease. Traffic Activity Declines Deputies conducted 60 traffic stops in February. Twenty-seven citations were issued. Violations included speeding, disobeying traffic signals ...
The Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office reported 92 calls for service in Webster Township in February 2026. Total calls for 2026 (Jan-Feb) are 172, down from 190 last year, a 9% decrease. Traffic Activity Declines Deputies conducted eight traffic stops in February. Four citations were issued. Violations included driving with a suspended license, failure to stop ...
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