Amidst festivities to celebrate its ninetieth birthday, Milan Library has decided it needs a mascot. The call for mascot submissions went out at the library’s birthday party March 15, alongside speeches from the library board president, a city council member and a speech entered into the Congressional Record. Already the library has compiled a list of more than 50 nominations …
Highlights from the report outlining key options, from costly repairs to full removal, detailing financial, environmental, and historical impacts for the community. The City of Saline is evaluating whether to keep or remove the Saline River Dam. The dam does not appear to be at immediate risk of failure, but there are concerns about deterioration … Read more
Every Thursday, Kiwanis volunteers help families in need furnish their homes for free, offering dignity, hope, and a fresh start in Washtenaw County. On a blustery winter Thursday, clusters of excited shoppers, accompanied by Kiwanis volunteers and flatbeds, tour the Kiwanis Thrift Sale showrooms, searching for everything a home needs: microwaves and mixers, tables and … Read more
Environmental remediation kicks off in April, turning Chelsea’s former industrial site into a vibrant community space—complete with skatepark and climbing wall. Photo: Soil remediation will soon resume for Chelsea’s Main Street Park project. Courtesy MSPA. Chelsea’s Main Street Park Alliance (MSPA) has announced that environmental remediation efforts for Chelsea’s Main Street Park are set to … Read more
Discover how Michigan alumni keep the maize-and-blue spirit thriving deep within rival territory. In Columbus, Ohio, where the longstanding rivalry between Ohio State and the University of Michigan runs deep, one might expect to find only scarlet and gray. However, tucked away in the heart of Buckeye country is a passionate group of Wolverines—the University … Read more
Discover Union Rec, Ann Arbor’s hidden gem where historic charm meets vibrant communal dining. Nestled in the heart of Ann Arbor, the Union Rec restaurant holds a world of possibilities —an experience, a gathering place, and a nod to the past infused with vivid energy. Housed in what was once the Fingerle Lumber property, the … Read more
Photo: (L-R) David Moan, Matt Bogart, Jessica Boevers Bogart, Matt Mogart, Chelsea Packard, Geoff Packard, Jessica Grové & Dan Cooney. Photo courtesy of The Encore Musical Theatre Company Have you ever attended an event and left with the impression that you were a part of what you thought was your version of heaven? Well, Thursday … Read more
In February 2025, Deputies responded to 165 calls for police service in the City of Dexter, down from 250 the previous year, a 34% decrease. Total calls for 2025 (Jan-Feb) are 359, down from 521 for the same period last year, a 31% decrease. Officers conducted 29 traffic stops, down from 131 last year. Eleven … Read more
In February 2025, Deputies responded to 85 calls for police service in Webster Township, down from 115 the previous year, a 26% decrease. Total calls for 2025 (Jan-Feb) are 185, down from 241 for the same period last year, a 23% decrease. Officers conducted Six traffic stops, down from 44 last year. No citations were … Read more
The Saline- Milan girls’ water polo team had a quick start to the 2025 season with a pair of wins last week. The Chickadees opened the season with a hard-fought 7-4 win over Birmingham Groves March 18. Groves took a 1-0 lead after one period, but Saline-Milan scored three times in the second to take … Read more
The Dexter and Milan girls’ tennis teams opened their seasons last week with the Dreadnaughts taking down the Big Reds 7-1 March 19. The Dreads swept the four singles matches with Milan’s lone win coming at one-doubles. Brynlee Williams at one and Elise Lu at four picked up 6-0, 6-0 singles wins. Siena Taylor won … Read more
The Dexter softball team opened the 2025 season in impressive fashion last week with a doubleheader sweep of Father Gabriel Richard. The Dreadnaughts used a big eight-run second inning to take the opener 14-0. Gigi Kirkey smacked a pair of triples and drove in three runs to lead the Dexter offense. Clara Lamb was 3-3 … Read more
Ann Arbor Trout Unlimited (AATU) will be hosting a conservation fundraiser April 9 at the Jolly Pumpkin Artisan Ales & Kitchen (2319 Bishop Circle, Dexter, MI) from 5:30-9pm. Trout Unlimited’s mission is to Conserve, Protect and Restore Michigan’s cold-water fisheries and their watersheds, as well as Huron River and its main tributary, Mill Creek. Guided … Read more
Chelsea State Bank presented the fourth annual Woman of CSB Award to Sue Jacobs, for her longstanding dedication to Chelsea State Bank and for her exemplary philanthropic efforts in the Chelsea Community. “It is with great excitement that we are recognizing Sue Jacobs as the recipient of the 2025 Woman of CSB Award,” said Joanne Rau, … Read more
The Chelsea Area Chamber of Commerce is hard at work planning for the summer’s best free community event, Sounds & Sights! For the first time ever, all areas of Sounds & Sights, including the Social Commons during the Festival weekend, are now FREE! Live auditions were recently held for Sounds & Sights on Thursday Nights … Read more
The Chelsea Area Chamber of Commerce is hard at work planning for the summer’s best free community event, Sounds & Sights! For the first time ever, all areas of Sounds & Sights, including the Social Commons during the Festival weekend, are now FREE! Live auditions were recently held for Sounds & Sights on Thursday Nights ...
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