The Scio Township Board at its April 28 meeting approved its 2026 road agreement with the Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) for the local road improvement projects planned for in the coming months. The estimated total for the projects comes out to $566,000 with Scio devoting an estimated $299,472 and the WCRC local matching funds ...
The Dio’s “Big Fish” is a story about a typical American family. A dad, mom and son. The dad, Edward Bloom, played with heart by Steve DeBruyne, is a traveling salesman. His job requires him to be away from home, missing out on most of his son’s life. The boy, portrayed so brilliantly by Tyler ...
A series of housing-related bills under consideration in the Michigan Legislature is drawing increased attention from local officials and municipal organizations, including the Michigan Municipal League, which has circulated a sample resolution outlining potential concerns. The suggested resolution has surfaced in communities such as Dexter, though local officials there have not taken action on it. ...
DTE Energy’s latest electric rate request is putting The Barn Data Center in Saline Township back into the statewide debate over utility costs, customer protections and whether the public can see the math behind large power users. DTE is asking the Michigan Public Service Commission to approve about $474.3 million in additional annual electric revenue. ...
With an athletic fieldhouse in mind, the Scio Township Board at its April 28 meeting approved an amendment to its 425 agreement with the city of Dexter. The exact wording of Scio’s decision states: approve the First Amendment to Contract for Conditional Transfer of Property Agreement under PA 425 of 1984, from Scio Township to ...
For most travelers, a trip halfway around the world is enough of an adventure. For Saline resident Dennis Ward, it was just the beginning. Ward recently returned from a rare expedition to Bouvet Island, a remote, glacier-covered outpost in the South Atlantic Ocean, where he joined a small international team of amateur radio operators seeking ...
Milan FFA students told the Milan Area Schools Board of Education that agriculture education today reaches far beyond “cows, sows and plows.” Teacher Todd Federer and students Jonathan Ringbloom and Ethan Rice presented an update during the board’s April 22 meeting. The FFA update, Board Policy 3205 discussion and sinking fund update were among the ...
As Washtenaw County residents head back into yards, parks and trails this spring, local health officials are reminding people to add one more step after coming indoors: check for ticks. Lyme disease is no longer only something residents associate with northern Michigan or deep woods. Washtenaw County Health Department officials say the risk is local, ...
Despite ongoing funding uncertainty and rising costs, Washtenaw County health officials say new data shows progress in key areas, including declines in overdose deaths, suicides and gun violence. The Washtenaw County Health Department’s 2025 annual report paints a mixed picture: measurable public health gains alongside warnings that financial challenges could threaten future services. “Federal health ...
After Milan’s Earth Day Fair wrapped up at Wilson Park on April 26, a small group gathered under the trees for a different kind of community activity: Shakespeare. Milan Theatre Co. hosted a free Shakespeare audition workshop from 3 to 5 p.m. at the park. The hands-on event required no experience, registration or memorized material. ...
From Dexter High School (DHS) to Paris, France, Kyla Brewer is headed to the 2026 World Freestyle and Rhythmic Twirl Championship this summer, as part of Team USA. She will be going up against some of the best baton twirlers from around the world as they compete for gold, silver and bronze medals in the twirling ...
The Theatre Guild at Chelsea High School closed out their 2025-26 season with the John Cariani play “Almost, Maine”, at the Washington Street Education Center Theatre. The play debuted Off-Broadway in January 2006 at the Daryl Roth Theatre. It closed one month later. It has since become one of the most produced plays by high ...
Lauren Williams, a Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) Adviser at SWWC-Saline in Michigan, is this year’s Educated Adviser Award recipient. FCCLA’s Educated Adviser Award is bestowed annually to one current chapter adviser who exceeds all expectations in their professional development activities and participation throughout the school year. To be considered for this ...
York Township’s unanimous vote to join the Saline Area Fire Authority is expected to begin a transition away from Milan Area Fire Department coverage, raising questions about response times, future station plans and the financial impact on the remaining Milan fire communities. The April 28 special meeting agenda listed one new business item: reviewing the ...
At its April 13 work session, Dexter City Council revisited a long-standing goal of burying overhead power lines downtown while also exploring broader questions about energy reliability, costs and whether the city should play a larger role in providing electrical services. The discussion, held during a City Council work session reviewing city goals, was informational ...
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