May 23, 2026

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Scio Twp Road Work Advisory

ROAD WORK ADVISORY WHEN: Friday, February 28, 2025WHERE: Entrance at Park Rd & Green Mountain Cir in Scio TownshipWHY: Permit – entrance closureBACKGROUND: On Friday, February 28, 2025, the Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) will close the entrance to Trailwoods Subdivision at the intersection of Park Rd & Green Mountain Cir in Scio Township to preserve the integrity and … Read more

“M” is for Moxie Brings Community Art to Downtown Chelsea

Community News Local artist and entrepreneur Eli Zemper of Curiouser Clay has brought more creative community inspiration with the installation of the new “M” is for Moxie: Free Little Art Gallery. Curiouser Clay has brought playful clay workshops to Chelsea and surrounding communities for the last 3 years, with emphasis on bringing joy and delight … Read more

Controlled Burns Help Local Rain Gardens Thrive

Community News Controlled burns are scheduled to be performed during the spring months in rain gardens and stormwater features – as weather conditions permit. PlantWise, LLC, the contractor responsible for controlled burns for the Water Resources Commissioner’s Office, notes that “Before widespread European settlement, fire was the dominant natural process sculpting our natural areas. Most … Read more

Dexter School Board Votes To Pursue Tenure Charges Following Closed Session

“Monday night, the DCS Board of Education voted to pursue tenure charges against a DCS teacher.  Filing tenure charges is part of the process of terminating a contract with a tenured teacher.” At the Dexter Community Schools Board of Education meeting on Monday, February 24, the board entered a closed session to discuss what was … Read more

Congresswoman Debbie Dingell Receives 2025 Champion of Public Broadcasting Award

Community News America’s Public Television Stations (APTS) presented the Champion of Public Broadcasting Award to Congresswoman Debbie Dingell(D-MI). The Champion of Public Broadcasting Award is the organization’s highest honor, given annually to champions in Congress and state government for their extraordinary support of public television. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell has shown unwavering leadership as a champion … Read more

Girls on the Run Southeastern Michigan Launches New Curriculum

Community News Girls on the Run, a nonprofit dedicated to inspiring girls to be joyful, healthy, and confident, is thrilled to announce the launch of its new curriculum: Hello, Mountain Mover! This evolved curriculum inspires participants to activate their I Can! Power – the confidence to believe in themselves and their ability to do hard … Read more

Chelsea District Library Brings Award-Winning Authors to Chelsea Classrooms and Community

Katie Hepler In what has become a beloved local tradition, Chelsea District Library is celebrating March is Reading Month by presenting a lineup of celebrated authors at its 16th annual Authors in Chelsea event. The program, designed to inspire Chelsea School District students as readers and writers by bringing them face-to-face with some of their … Read more

Counting Wolves in the Lower Peninsula

DNR Conducting Northern Lower Peninsula Wolf Survey, Seeking Public Reports Photo: A group of six gray wolves is shown walking down a snow-covered road in the Upper Peninsula. The image was captured on a trail camera image in 2024 as part of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources’ wolf abundance study. Credit: MDNR The Michigan … Read more

Jigsaw Puzzle Competition in Dexter

A puzzle, tasty drinks and hanging out with friends, the 4th annual jigsaw puzzle competition at the Erratic Ale Co. has become a fun event. Held on the afternoon of Sunday, Feb. 23, the jigsaw puzzle competition was hosted at the brewery in downtown Dexter on Grand Street. It was basically a full house with teams putting together a puzzle … Read more

Saline Police Thwart Armed Robbery

PRESS RELEASE On February 23, 2025, at approximately 2:08pm Saline Police Officers were dispatched to the Subway restaurant at 1010 E. Michigan Avenue for an armed robbery that had just occurred. The lone suspect was described as an older white male wearing a red checkered hoodie and armed with a knife. The victim relayed that … Read more

Doug Marrin

Man with Dexter Ties Bringing His Son to Speak at the United Nations

Man with Dexter Ties Bringing His Son to Speak at the United Nations

A man with deep connections to Dexter is preparing for a momentous journey with his son. Jonathan (Jon) Angus, who grew up in Dexter, will accompany his son, Fionn Angus, as he speaks at the United Nations next month during the World Down Syndrome Day event in New York. Jon’s mother, Katherine Angus, was a ...

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