May 06, 2026

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Scio Twp Issues Bonds to Pay for Second Fire Station

Scio Twp Issues Bonds to Pay for Second Fire Station

Scio Township announced it will post $13.2 million in bonds to pay for the cost of acquiring, constructing, furnishing and equipping a new fire station to be located on township-owned land on Wagner Road near Liberty. The township said it posted the bonds on March 12, as it moves forward on this important project that ...

Chelsea Schools Look at Fieldhouse Construction Bids

Chelsea Schools Look at Fieldhouse Construction Bids

The Chelsea School District (CSD) Board of Education got a preview of the potential plan to build a multi-use fieldhouse facility. At its March 9 meeting, the CSD Board of Education looked over and discussed a recommendation proposal made by district consultant, Clark Construction, about who they think should to take on the Design-Build contract ...

Weather Alerts

Special Weather Statement Issued 12:42PM for Washtenaw County

Special Weather Statement Issued 12:42PM for Washtenaw County

A Special Weather Statement has been issued for St. Clair, Livingston, Oakland, Macomb, Washtenaw, Wayne, Lenawee, and Monroe counties, effective from 12:42 PM EDT to 1:45 PM EDT on March 13, 2026, warning of wind gusts exceeding 55 mph that may down tree limbs and displace unsecured objects. At 1239 PM EDT, Doppler radar was ...

Encore Celebrates Swifties At Tribute Concert

Encore Celebrates Swifties At Tribute Concert

The Encore Musical Theatre Company has proven they can stage great Broadway musicals. Thursday evening, opening night for the Taylor Swift Tribute Concert, they proved they know how to throw a good party. Broadway star Chelsea Packard, with Kaylin Rayne Gines, a student at the UM School of Theatre, Music and Dance and Encore stage ...

Weather Alerts

Special Weather Statement Issued 7:50AM for Washtenaw County

Special Weather Statement Issued 7:50AM for Washtenaw County

A Special Weather Statement with moderate severity has been issued for areas including Midland, Bay, Huron, Saginaw, Tuscola, Sanilac, Shiawassee, Genesee, Lapeer, St. Clair, Livingston, Oakland, Macomb, Washtenaw, Wayne, Lenawee, and Monroe, effective from March 13, 7:50 AM EDT to 10:00 AM EDT, highlighting a burst of snow and frequent wind gusts up to 50 ...

Chelsea Appoints Derik Bollinger to Utilities Director

Chelsea Appoints Derik Bollinger to Utilities Director

The City of Chelsea is pleased to announce the appointment of Derik Bollinger as the City’s next Utilities Director, effective Monday, March 9. Bollinger brings nearly two decades of experience in municipal infrastructure, public works operations, and utility system management. His deep understanding of Chelsea’s infrastructure systems, daily operations, and community priorities was key in ...

STN Staff

Student Art Show Hosted at Washtenaw Community College

Student Art Show Hosted at Washtenaw Community College

The public is invited to the 2026 Student Art Show hosted by Washtenaw Community College (WCC) through Monday, April 6. Nearly 60 student artists contributed 105 unique pieces in a variety of mediums, including drawing, painting, collage, ceramic, wire, wood, fiber, graphic design, photography and video. The free exhibit is on display in the second floor open ...

Dexter Community Schools Taking a Look at Phones in the Classroom

Dexter Community Schools Taking a Look at Phones in the Classroom

Dexter Community Schools (DCS) is hosting a community conversation related to the recent legislation signed by Governor Gretchen Whitmer. This past month, Whitmer signed two bipartisan bills that aim to improve focus during class time by minimizing digital distractions. According to the Governor’s Office, the two bills call for Michigan school districts to create action ...

Health Department Reports Second Suspected Measles Case In Washtenaw County

Health Department Reports Second Suspected Measles Case In Washtenaw County

The Washtenaw County Health Department is alerting residents after identifying a second suspected measles case and expanding the list of locations where people may have been exposed earlier this month. According to the health department, the suspected case involves an unvaccinated Washtenaw County resident who had close contact with the first case announced March 11. ...

Saline Area Schools Make Big Technology Purchase

Saline Area Schools Make Big Technology Purchase

The Saline Area Schools Board of Education approved technology purchases totaling over $900,000 at its March 10 meeting. The school board approved a “request to purchase 1800 iPads for staff and students, 350 Chromebooks and 35 Omen laptops for the C204 computer lab at Saline High School and 2 Cisco 3110 NGFW firewalls to replace ...

Weather Alerts

High Wind Warning Issued Until 10PM for Washtenaw County

High Wind Warning Issued Until 10PM for Washtenaw County

A Severe High Wind Warning is in effect for southeast Michigan, including areas such as Midland, Bay, Huron, and Saginaw, from 5 AM to 10 PM EDT on Friday, March 13. Expect hazardous conditions with southwest winds reaching 20 to 30 mph and gusts between 50 to 60 mph, leading to potential widespread power outages ...

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