On Sunday, April 27, the Michigan Friends Center will be hosting a community conversation on food and sustainability. Resource people Jan Wright, Margot Finn, and Karen Chalmer will kick off the conversation, weaving together three distinctive perspectives on sustainable eating, then the community will be encouraged to join the conversation. Karen Chalmer has a long-term … Read more
The Saline Area Fire Board backed a $2 million budget and took first steps toward overhauling its decades-old funding formula. The Saline Area Fire Department’s Fire Board met Wednesday at the Saline Fire Station where discussion items included the 2025-26 budget, changing the funding model for fire services and setting priorities for the Fire Board … Read more
Jupiter Energy pitched a $10 million-plus battery project that promises major revenue—but not everyone is ready to flip the switch. Photo: Approximate location of the proposed battery storage facility in Saline Township. Photo: Google Maps. The Saline Township Planning Commission listened to a lengthy presentation from Jupiter Energy about its Voyager Battery Storage Facility at … Read more
All children starting kindergarten or preschool must have their hearing and vision tested before starting school. The Washtenaw County Health Department offers free office appointments for hearing and vision screenings for children entering school in the fall. Appointments are available from May until August 2025. Call 734-544-6786 to schedule. “It isn’t always obvious if a child … Read more
The end of the year can bring unique pressures to students with an uptick in celebrations like prom and graduation parties. However, research shows that parental guidance can play a crucial role in the choices teens make. A few tips for parents of teenagers: 1. “You can always talk to me.” Create an open and … Read more
Overall local firearm deaths decreased from 2023 to 2024 The Washtenaw County Health Department is releasing a new 2024 Firearm Death Report on local firearm deaths. Firearm death rates in the county decreased from 2023 to 2024. “This report shows a promising decrease in local firearm deaths,” says Juan Luis Marquez, MD, MPH, Washtenaw County Health Department medical director. … Read more
How a World War I-era battleship inspired one of Michigan’s most distinctive high school mascots By Doug Marrin with Nancy Van Blaricum from the Dexter Area Museum Photo: Dexter High School Yearbook first displayed the Dreadnaught Mascot in 1968. Photo: Public Domain Dexter High School’s unique Dreadnaught mascot was born out of wartime patriotism, student … Read more
From the City of Saline: Following an extreme weather event, the City of Saline experienced a temporary overflow at its Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP). During the storm, Saline received over 1.5 inches of water in under 45 minutes. This high intensity storm produced volumes of water beyond the facility’s current treatment capacity. Despite the rapid … Read more
Chelsea City Council hosted a special meeting on March 31, 2025 to address the resulting backlash of Councilmember Ruddock’s controversial remark made on March 17. After the pledge, Mayor Pacheco addressed the incident. Pacheco said that she was speaking for herself as the mayor, not on behalf of the council, when she said she found … Read more
Local assisted living community Hampton Manor celebrates half a decade of serving its residents this year. “It has been a pleasure serving many families of Dundee and surrounding communities such as Milan, Monroe, Petersburg and Saline over the last five years since our grand opening,” sales director Lisa Jordan said. “The community has had the … Read more
The Dexter High School Trap Team has gone from being a student directed club to now being designated by Dexter Community Schools (DCS) into what it truly is. The Dexter Dreadnaught Trap Team, based at the Ann Arbor Moose Sportsman League and part of the Michigan High School Clay Target Association, is now a self-funded … Read more
Discover how Traverse City’s former psychiatric hospital turned into a vibrant hub of dining, shopping, and history-filled adventure. Photo: Northern Michigan Asylum for the Insane (as it was called) c1907. Source: Flickr: Don the UpNorth Memories Guy. Some rights reserved Traverse City is largely known for its cherry production, breathtaking vineyards, and proximity to Sleeping … Read more
With heavy rain in the immediate forecast, the Washtenaw County Water Resources Commissioner’s Office is warning residents use caution when driving and report drainage problems. A Flood Watch has been issued by the National Weather Service until 3 pm on April 3, 2025. Several rounds of showers and thunderstorms will impact southeast Michigan Wednesday and Wednesday … Read more
An important question was being asked at the recent Washtenaw Intermediate School District (ISD)’s Education Summit. “What does the future of applied and experiential learning and workforce development look like in Washtenaw County?” Held on March 18 at Washtenaw Community College’s Morris Lawrence Building, the ISD said the summit “served as a call to action, … Read more
Dexter’s Dreadbots stormed into Jackson, secured a top rank, and are now preparing a powerful robot overhaul for their run at States — and possibly Worlds. By Peter Hilliard Photo: Will Weiszhaar, Luke Baur, and Fynn Nielsen working on the robot. Photo by Aodhan O’Neal. The Dreadbots have participated in their second robotics district … Read more
Dexter’s Dreadbots stormed into Jackson, secured a top rank, and are now preparing a powerful robot overhaul for their run at States — and possibly Worlds. By Peter Hilliard Photo: Will Weiszhaar, Luke Baur, and Fynn Nielsen working on the robot. Photo by Aodhan O’Neal. The Dreadbots have participated in their second robotics district ...
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