After three decades of shaping young musicians, Nate Lampman is set to retire, leaving behind a legacy of music, mentorship, and unforgettable performances. In 1981, Dan Fogelberg wrote the iconic song “Leader of the Band”. The lyrics included the line, “But his blood runs through my instrument and his song is in my soul. My … Read more
How Small Book Exchanges Are Inspiring a Love for Reading Photo: LittleFreeLibrary.org Mini libraries, also known as “Little Free Libraries,” have become a global phenomenon, transforming neighborhoods by encouraging the sharing of books. These small, community-run book exchanges offer an innovative way for people to share well-loved stories with one another—no library card required. What … Read more
From wheelchair basketball to adaptive track & field, Michigan’s Adaptive Sports & Fitness Program is redefining what’s possible in inclusive athletics. Photos from UM’s Adaptive Sports & Fitness Wheelchair Basketball Game at Crisler Arena in February. Photo credits: Marc-Gregor Campredon / Leaders & Best At the University of Michigan, Dr. Feranmi Okanlami, known as “Dr. O,” … Read more
Washtenaw County confirms its first case of chronic wasting disease in a wild deer—what it means for local hunters and wildlife Photo: Two healthy deer roam Watkins Lake State Park and Preserve in Washtenaw County. Photo from MDNR Washtenaw County has recorded its first case of chronic wasting disease (CWD) in a wild deer, making … Read more
Crowdsourced spreadsheet tracks the National Park Service February 14 firings nationwide Photo: Members of Coast Guard Sector Sault Ste Marie, Michigan, presented members of the National Park Service in Isle Royale with a lifesaving award Sept. 13, 2016, for their efforts which led to the rescue of two girls earlier in the year. (U.S. Coast … Read more
The next big phase in bond work for Saline Area Schools will include the senior center, middle school classrooms and Liberty Athletic complex. The school district is inviting the public to commemorate the start of the projects on Thursday, March 20. A groundbreaking ceremony is scheduled that day at 3:30 p.m. In his recent community message, Saline … Read more
Incident #: 25-718 Location: 1100 block of S. Main Street Date: March 3, 2025 Time: 2:38 pm INFORMATION: While on routine patrol, an officer was dispatched to the 1100 block of S. Main Street for the report of a counterfeit complaint. Upon arrival, the officer made contact with the complainant who stated that a customer … Read more
In the next step in the process to conduct a third party review of the athletic department, Saline Area Schools (SAS) has narrowed down who they want to conduct the review. Looking at three proposals for this job, the Saline Board of Education picked one consulting firm to enter into negotiations with. Of the three, … Read more
The Chelsea girls’ basketball team earned its fourth D2 district title in five years Friday night with a 52-35 win over Parma Western. Parma Western came into the game ranked fifth in D2, but it was a strong defensive showing by the Bulldogs that shut down the Panthers as they pulled away for the imprssive … Read more
The Dexter girls’ basketball team advanced to this week’s D1 regionals after taking down Saline 49-36 in the district finals at Ann Arbor Pioneer Friday night. The Dreadnaughts are just one of three teams to defeat the Hornets this season, but Dexter did it three times with the win Friday night. Dexter jumped out to … Read more
In what could be called the game of the year for Michigan High School basketball, the Chelsea boys’ basketball team saw a miraculous comeback end in devastating fashion when Lansing Sexton hit a three pointer from beyond half-court at the final buzzer to lift the J-Dubs to a shocking 73-71 win over the Bulldogs. Chelsea … Read more
The Chelsea Area Players Youth Theatre opened the curtain on Shrek Jr at the sold-out 840- seat Washington Street Education Center (WSEC) Friday evening. Featuring a cast of sixty 3rd -8th grade students, led by 8th grader Kathryn Dunn as Fiona, 7th grader W. Rock Thompson as Shrek and the very entertaining 8th grader Charlotte … Read more
Saline’s Swim School now offers a variety of swim classes for ages 6 months and older, with a total of eight classes offered based on age and skill level. New swimmer registration begins the third week of each month and lasts on until the classes are full or until the end of the month. Families … Read more
An update to the language of zoning ordinances regarding kennels in Chelsea has passed its second reading. Chelsea Animal Recreation Center brought concerns to the Council about the restrictive language of the original ordinance and the inability for kennels in a non-rural environment to follow the guidelines several weeks ago. Working with the Planning Commission … Read more
The 29th Annual Exhibition of Artists in Michigan Prisons, the largest and longest-running exhibition of its kind in the world, returns with new events aimed at shedding light on experiences of incarceration in Michigan. Curated by the Prison Creative Arts Project (PCAP), the show features 772 artworks by 538 artists incarcerated in 26 Michigan prisons. … Read more
The 29th Annual Exhibition of Artists in Michigan Prisons, the largest and longest-running exhibition of its kind in the world, returns with new events aimed at shedding light on experiences of incarceration in Michigan. Curated by the Prison Creative Arts Project (PCAP), the show features 772 artworks by 538 artists incarcerated in 26 Michigan prisons. ...
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