Scio Township has some concerns with the City of Dexter’s proposed amendments to its Master Plan, specifically areas that could impact the township. Both the Scio Township Planning Commission and Board of Trustees are in agreement that they have issues with some of the proposed changes Dexter wants to make it to its Master Plan. … Read more
A Heat Advisory is in effect for southeast Michigan, including areas such as Chelsea, Dexter, Milan, Saline, and Ann Arbor. The advisory, issued by the National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac, is effective from June 23 at 3:20 AM EDT until June 24 at 8:00 PM EDT. Residents can expect heat index values ranging from 98 to … Read more
The third-party review of the Athletic Department is in for Saline Area Schools and there were some important recommendations suggested. The presentation of the review was given at the June 10 school board meeting by 5/3 Athletic Consulting. The review was initiated in part from the Saline Varsity Football Team having to forfeit three games … Read more
On Monday, June 9, 2025, the Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) issued an emergency closure of the Maple Road (Foster) Bridge over the Huron River, located between Huron River Drive and Country Club Road in Ann Arbor Township. The closure is due to a failure in the bridge’s post-tensioning system, specifically a broken steel cable, … Read more
This 4th of July, several local communities are hosting celebrations, including Chelsea, Dexter and Ann Arbor, which provide a diverse array of activities. Chelsea: On June 28th the Chelsea Rotary Club will be hosting a fireworks display at the fairgrounds. The event will be from 3 to 11 PM, with free admission. Parking will be … Read more
With temperatures expected to be in the 90s in the coming weeks, it is important to review local resources and weather policies. Washtenaw County has a list of local organizations acting as summer cooling sites. These sites are available to the public to escape the heat and stay cool throughout the summer. In addition to … Read more
WHEN: Monday, June 23, 2025 WHERE: N. Delhi Rd between Joy Rd and Township Line in Webster Township WHY: Limestone Resurfacing BACKGROUND: On Monday, June 23, 2025, the Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) will perform limestone resurfacing on N. Delhi Rd between Joy Rd and Township Line in Webster Township. The road improvements are expected to take approximately two … Read more
A heat advisory has been issued for all of southeast Michigan, including Chelsea, Dexter, Milan, Saline, and Ann Arbor. Effective: Saturday morning June 21, 2025 through Tuesday evening June 24, 2025. The advisory warns of dangerously hot conditions, with heat index values possibly reaching up to 104 degrees. Residents can expect consecutive days of high … Read more
The Milan City Council on Tuesday June 17 approved its new fee schedule, which includes a 60-cent per unit increase for water, while sewer rates remain unchanged. Garbage rates will increase by $5.26 a month to help stabilize the city’s rubbish fund. The fund currently has only a 14.6 percent fund balance, well below the … Read more
Milan’s first 3rd Thursday of the summer celebrated Juneteenth, as depicted in this photo essay. The Detroit Social Club returned to play blues. Motown and Jazz. Comic book artist Kam Reynolds was back for a meet and greet at Adventure, Ink. Milan Flyers provided demonstrations at Wilson Park. The Milan Garden Club helped children start their … Read more
Dexter Community Schools (DCS) and its bus drivers and monitors have a new labor agreement that comes with wage increases. At their June 9 meeting, the DCS Board of Education ratified a successor agreement with the West Washtenaw Bus Drivers and Monitors Association (WWBDAMA) for the 2025-2028 collective bargaining agreement. This was a successor agreement … Read more
ADVISORY – WEIGHT RESTRICTION IMPOSED WHEN: Thursday, June 19, 2025WHERE: Sager Rd, over Mill Creek, between Klinger Rd and Fletcher Rd in Lima TownshipWHY: Structural deteriorationBACKGROUND: Effective Thursday, June 19, 2025, the Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) has reduced the load rating on the following structure due to structural deterioration: Sager Rd, over Mill Creek, between Klinger Rd and Fletcher Rd … Read more
ADVISORY – WEIGHT RESTRICTION IMPOSED WHEN: Thursday, June 19, 2025WHERE: Sager Rd, over Mill Creek, between Klinger Rd and Fletcher Rd in Lima TownshipWHY: Structural deteriorationBACKGROUND: Effective Thursday, June 19, 2025, the Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) has reduced the load rating on the following structure due to structural deterioration: Sager Rd, over Mill Creek, between Klinger Rd and Fletcher Rd ...
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