In January 2025, Deputies responded to 163 calls for police service in Lodi Township, down from 299 the previous year, a 45% decrease. Officers conducted 40 traffic stops, down from 92 last year. Eight citations were issued. Notable events from the police call log include: On January 4th, a collaboration Deputy responded to the 8300 … Read more
Breathing New Life in What Was Once Destined for a Landfill By Sue Kelch The Saline Spring Craft Show is March 8, 2025. Cheryl Hoeft, who manages both Saline craft shows, talks about how the Spring Show “lifts us out of the winter blahs as we look forward to spring. We’ll see bunnies and rabbits, … Read more
Community Spaces for Learning, Connection, and Inspiration In the heart of the Ann Arbor area, public libraries serve as essential gathering places, offering more than just books—they are community hubs for knowledge, inspiration, and connection. Throughout history, great leaders have turned to books to shape their ideas and guide their actions. For example, we see … Read more
Chelsea’s Hunter Burk is headed to Ford Field for the D2 state wrestling finals after finishing second at the regional hosted by the Bulldogs. Burk picked up 11-3 and 4-1 wins to reach the finals at 126 but came up short in the hard-fought 9-8 decision in the championship match. He improved to 50-5 on … Read more
Chelsea Expo is a month earlier this year. Don’t miss this fun family-friendly event on March 8. It is a great opportunity to ask questions of local businesses and nonprofits, buy goodies at the “best-ever” bake sale, and enjoy a musical performance by CHS Theatre Guild. Some businesses will also have goods for sale. Chelsea … Read more
The Saline wrestling team had three wrestlers move on to the D1 state finals at Ford Field in two weeks. Brice LaFleur claimed the regional title at 113 pounds. He went 3-0 on the day and improved to 44-2 overall on the season. Noah Barnett was second at 175 and went 2-1 on the day … Read more
New publication explores protein’s role beyond muscle health, addressing cardiometabolic health, frailty, bone strength, and weight management By Melissa Thrasher Eastern Michigan University School of Health Sciences professor John Carbone, Ph.D., is the lead author of a newly published article examining the broader effects of dietary protein on health across the lifespan. The article, titled “Exploring Opportunities … Read more
The Dexter wrestling team will be sending two wrestlers to the D1 state finals at Ford Field February 28-March 1. Cal Schutte finished second at 106 pounds to move on to the state finals. Schutte finished 2-1 on the day and improved his record to 35-13 on the season. He is the first Dexter freshman … Read more
Saline Area Schools have scheduled community input sessions for the superintendent search. The process to find a new superitendent for Saline was set in motion after Stephen Laatsch announced on December 11 that he will be retiring after nearly three decades as an educator in Saline Area Schools. His retirement is effective July 1. In an … Read more
It’s been quite the sight for some people around the Dexter, Dexter Township and Webster Township communities. Seeing the helicopter hovering not too far above the power lines while lowering workers down to fix them, it’s not something you see every day. One area resident who has seen this is George Lambrides, who recently watched this … Read more
By Doug Marrin In January 2025, Deputies responded to 100 calls for police service in Webster Township, down from 126 the previous year, a 21% decrease. Officers conducted 11 traffic stops, down from 26 last year, issuing six citations. Notable events from the police call log include: The Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office reported the following … Read more
Expanded Spaces, Modern Design, and Enhanced Accessibility Welcome Visitors By Sue Kelch The Saline District Library held an open house on Saturday February 15, celebrating the completion of their renovation project that began last summer. The Saline Middle School Fiddle Club kicked off the festive event with the Saline High School Jazz Combo following. Cupcakes, … Read more
Scientists and wildlife experts are teaming up to track and study Michigan’s moose, aiming to uncover why their population growth has slowed in recent years. By Doug Marrin A new research project is set to explore why Michigan’s Upper Peninsula moose population has seen stagnated growth over the past decade. Led by the Michigan Department … Read more
By Doug Marrin In January 2025, Deputies responded to 194 calls for police service in the City of Dexter, down from 271 the previous year, a 28% drop. Officers conducted 49 traffic stops, down from 132 last year. Thirty citations were issued. Notable events from the police call log included: The Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office … Read more
From Joan Lansdell “Land suitable for farming! Tradesmen needed! Land at low prices!” Advertisements placed in Detroit and “back East” newspapers in the early 1800’s by Michigan territorial governor Lewis Cass caught the attention of farmers largely from New York and New England. And come they did! Settlers and their families travelled west to Michigan … Read more
From Joan Lansdell “Land suitable for farming! Tradesmen needed! Land at low prices!” Advertisements placed in Detroit and “back East” newspapers in the early 1800’s by Michigan territorial governor Lewis Cass caught the attention of farmers largely from New York and New England. And come they did! Settlers and their families travelled west to Michigan ...
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