With last year’s break-in at the water treatment plant and the damaged caused in mind, Sylvan Township has decided to move forward on a Security System Installation/Upgrade at the Water Treatment Plant and Township Hall. At its May 13 meeting, the township board moved ahead with approving a recommendation to work with the Guardian Alarm … Read more
Parades are no longer free in Milan City – and organizers are starting to feel the cost. As of Jan. 1, 2025, a new city policy imposes fees ranging from $0 to $800 for parade permits. The fees are part of a broader special event policy approved by the city council last year. In addition … Read more
The earliest recorded Memorial Day Ceremony was held by freed African Americans Photo: A woman visits the grave of a fallen loved one in Upstate New York on Decoration Day. (Library of Congress) Immediately after the end of the Civil War, people recently freed from enslavement in Charleston, SC, honored fallen Union soldiers, marking the … Read more
Photos by Stephen Cook On May 19, 2025, the Special Olympics Michigan Washtenaw County Area 20 hosted its regional swim meet in Milan, Michigan. The event brought together athletes from across the county to compete in various swimming events, showcasing their dedication and sportsmanship. Area 20, representing Washtenaw County, is part of the Southeast Region … Read more
Renovatio is a Latin word that means rebirth. That’s what’s happening inside the woodshop off of Jackson Road in Lima Township, where Renovatio Woodworks is located. It’s there that Matthew Millar, a woodworking artisan, is creating handcrafted rustic furniture and unique home decor from vintage wood, metal and found treasures. Millar is a true practitioner of repurposing and … Read more
At its May 19 meeting Saline City Council voted on a motion to request the hiring committee in charge of filling the recently vacated city manager position report to the council and address an accusation of bias in the interviewing and hiring process. Councilmember Dean Girbach brought this motion forward over concerns regarding Acting Manager … Read more
From Lake of the Clouds to Isle Royale, discover how a failed split in Earth’s crust created some of Michigan’s most iconic landscapes. Photo: The richly colored sandstone cliffs and sculpted archways of Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore reveal layers of sediment laid down as ancient inland seas filled the Midcontinent Rift basin. Photo by Alexeys … Read more
The actions of four Scio Township firefighters in early February made a huge difference in one person’s life. What they did that day went a long way in saving the life of a person who was in dire need after a crashing his vehicle. Because of this, these firefighters were recently recognized for their honorable … Read more
Milan City’s master plan survey is still open—but not for long. Residents have through May 31 to weigh in before results are presented to the council. After that time, City Manager Jim Lancaster said the community will have additional chances to provide input during regular public comment periods, which could lead to more pointed surveys … Read more
Highlights from the Forest Lawn Cemetery Walking Tour Photos by Thomas Morris On Saturday, May 18, Forest Lawn Cemetery became a living stage of Dexter’s past as costumed interpreters brought the stories of the town’s most prominent former residents to life during a free walking tour. Presented by the Dexter District Library, Dexter Area Historical … Read more
The Dexter girls’ soccer team finished 3-0 in the SEC Red round robin and finished 6-4 in the conference. After taking down Bedford in the round robin opener last week, Dexter rolled to two more wins this week. Dexter defeated Ypsilanti Lincoln 9-0 in a game that ended at halftime Tuesday. Anna Marie Myint had … Read more
The Dexter girls’ tennis team is heading to the D2 state finals for the fifth straight year after a second-place finish at the regional hosted by the Dreadnaughts. Dexter finished with 19 points to tie South Lyon for the second spot in the region. D2 top-ranked Farmington Hills Mercy easily claimed the regional title with … Read more
The Dexter girls’ tennis team is heading to the D2 state finals for the fifth straight year after a second-place finish at the regional hosted by the Dreadnaughts. Dexter finished with 19 points to tie South Lyon for the second spot in the region. D2 top-ranked Farmington Hills Mercy easily claimed the regional title with ...
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