May 22, 2026

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New Member, New Roads, and a Zoning Shift at Saline Township Meeting

Saline Township welcomed a new board member and approved zoning updates, road work, and a final use of ARPA funds in a brisk one-hour meeting. Photo: https://salinetownship.org/ By Steven  Sheldon The Saline Township Board took care of routine business in sixty minutes Wednesday evening at the Saline Township Hall. The board introduced new board member … Read more

Main Street Park Hosts Penny Drive to Support Construction Campaign.

Main Street Park Alliance (MSPA) has kicked off its Penny Drive. This grassroots fundraising initiative encourages the entire community to contribute to the revitalization of the Federal Screw Works Property. The Penny Drive is a simple yet impactful way for families, classrooms, businesses, and individuals of all ages to shape a public space that would … Read more

The Love Boat’s Fred Grandy to Star in Oscar Wilde’s The Importance of Being Earnest at The Encore

The Encore Musical Theatre Company is set to present a fresh take on Oscar Wilde’s iconic comedy The Importance of Being Earnest, running April 24–May 4. The production stars Fred Grandy as the formidable Lady Bracknell. Grandy, known for his role as Gopher on The Love Boat, leads a cast of rising and established talent … Read more

City Council Votes to Draft Censure of Bill Ruddock

After his controversial remark made at the March 17 council meeting, Chelsea’s city council has voted to censure Bill Ruddock after deliberating on his interruption of a speaker during public comment. The deliberation was begun by Councilmember Kate Mehuron, who stated she wished for city council members to be able to discuss and decide among … Read more

Discussion of Bill Ruddock’s Conduct and Ordinance 188 Continued in April 7 Public Comment

Several members of the Chelsea public and surrounding areas spoke at the April 7 meeting about the recent controversial remark made by Bill Ruddock at another meeting last month and the passing of Ordinance 188. City Ordinance 188 prohibits Chelsea city employees from soliciting a person’s immigration status unless it is relevant to the investigation … Read more

Dexter’s ArtWalk, featuring Student Creativity, is Coming to Town

The Dexter Community Schools (DCS) Young Five – 12th grade ArtWalk 2025 is opening on April 19, bringing with it a chance to see student-created art inside local businesses and locations in downtown Dexter. The ArtWalk will run from April 19-May 11. This is the 22nd year the DCS Art Department has held this student show. … Read more

Milan’s FFA Chapter Is Taking To The Skies

The Milan FFA Chapter has a new learning tool that can fly and will be used in Botany classes. It’s a drone and Milan High School students in FFA recently got to demonstrate it at the Washtenaw Intermediate School District K-12 Career Technical Education summit, which was held last month at Washtenaw Community College. To learn … Read more

Milan City approves $85K county dispatch contract, citing successes

Milan City Council has approved a new contract with Washtenaw County to provide dispatch, continuing an agreement that includes 9 percent annual rate increases. The $85,467 contract, which extends through June 30, 2026, builds on the city’s decision to outsource emergency dispatch services four years ago. At the April 1 meeting, Mayor Ed Kolar acknowledged that the move has been controversial among some residents …

Lodi Board Slogs Through Differences to Approve Rules of Order

Lodi Township’s board wrestled with commas, clauses, and control in a painstaking push to approve its new Rules of Order. The Lodi Township Board of Trustees slogged through a detailed, and at times painstaking, review of its draft Rules of Order during a meeting that tested patience, precision, and parliamentary grit. The process, which included … Read more

Dexter Track and Field Splits with Pioneer

The Dexter track and field teams opened SEC Red action with a split with Ann Arbor Pioneer Tuesday. The boys defeated Pioneer 71-66 and the girls dropped an 86-51 decision. Liam Smith finished first in the 400whie the Dreads swept the hurdles with Alder Mesko winning the 110 and Owen Sortor the 300. Robert Elias … Read more

Dexter Track and Field Splits with Pioneer

Dexter Track and Field Splits with Pioneer

The Dexter track and field teams opened SEC Red action with a split with Ann Arbor Pioneer Tuesday. The boys defeated Pioneer 71-66 and the girls dropped an 86-51 decision. Liam Smith finished first in the 400whie the Dreads swept the hurdles with Alder Mesko winning the 110 and Owen Sortor the 300. Robert Elias ...

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