Township Where Impact to Traffic Timeline Ann Arbor Earhart Rd between M-14 and Joy Rd Intermittent lane closures Nov. 4 – 8 Ann Arbor Earhart Rd between M-14 and Joy Rd Daytime road closure Nov. 11 – 12 City of Ann Arbor W. Liberty Rd between Scio Ridge Rd and S. Maple Rd Road closure Oct. 14 – … Read more
Photo: Jason Maciejewski (L). Photo: jasonmaciejewski.com, and Crystal Lyte. Photo: electcrystallyte.com County Commissioners Jason Maciejewski (District 1) and Crystal Lyte (District 2) retained their seats in the November 5, 2024, election defeating challengers Phyllis Risdon and P. McNichol respectively. Elected to the County Commission in 2018, Maciejewski has served on various committees including the Broadband … Read more
Photo: Shannon Beeman. Photo: votebeeman.com County Commissioner for District 3 Shannon Beeman has retained her seat in the November 5, 2024, election defeating challenger Ryan Baumgart. Commissioner Shannon Beeman was first sworn in as Washtenaw County Commissioner for District 3 on January 9, 2019. Beeman brings a strong background in economic development and higher education, … Read more
Washtenaw Community College (WCC) is partnering with Talent Together in a unique teacher preparation initiative to address the educator shortage in Michigan. Talent Together, one of the nation’s largest “Grow Your Own” teacher preparation programs, is led by a consortium of all 56 intermediate school districts (ISDs) in Michigan. It was founded in partnership with … Read more
Saline’s Building Bridges community group, co-founded by Pastor Kimberly Secrist Ashby and Councilmember Nicole Rice, brings people together to celebrate diverse perspectives through engaging local events. Photo: Co-owner of Whitepine Studios, Kaili Dence, and lead instructor and designer, Hollyann Stewart, present the Unite art piece at Whitepine Studios. Photo by Krista Kangas. Pastor Kimberly Secrist … Read more
As housing costs soar, Chelsea Planning Commission considers new strategies and housing options to create a more affordable, livable community. Rising housing costs in Chelsea are a growing concern, with the median rent reaching $1,564 per month and the median home sale price at $441,980. For many residents, these costs are out of reach, particularly … Read more
Randall Lee’s office in the Chelsea clocktower is covered floor to ceiling in photographs: black-and-white, vivid color, kids, alligators, a series of the same tree in his backyard during various sunsets. According to him, “You can never have enough pictures of sunsets.” “I really like this space. I like to come in here and pretend … Read more
Eastern Michigan University will host the region’s top high school and community college esports teams for the EMU Esports Scholastic Invitational Finals, an exciting showdown in competitive gaming. The tournament will occur on Saturday, November 9, at 10 a.m. in the EMU Student Center ballroom. The action-packed day starts with a tournament, where top players … Read more
Setting three world records and advancing to the State Championship. All in a weekend of work for the Cybugs, a robotics team from Saline Middle School. On Nov. 2, the Cybugs traveled to the Hartland Qualifier to compete against other robotics teams from Michigan. They won the event. To learn more about this, the Sun … Read more
In a closely contested decision, Dexter voters narrowly rejected a charter amendment that sought to block the construction of a new fire station at the site of the old one. The amendment, which proposed designating the land upon where the old fire station stands for recreation, forcing a relocation of the new station to city-owned … Read more
Despite Controversies and Political Drama, Voters in Chelsea, Dexter, Saline, and Surrounding Areas Show Consistent Support Across Elections Note: This is an opinion piece and reflects the author’s perspective on the 2024 election season. In a year marked by intense political drama, legal controversies, and a barrage of negative advertising, the communities of Chelsea, Dexter, … Read more
Krista Kangas captured the lively spirit of the “Holiday Market” hosted by Milan Seniors for Healthy Living on Saturday, November 2nd. The event transformed the Community Center into a festive hub from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., drawing a crowd that spanned all ages, from excited youngsters to community elders. With tables filled with handmade … Read more
The voter-approved Fire Protection Millage in Scio Township will give the department the opportunity to improve its services, including building a second fire station. Placed on the Nov. 5 ballot, the millage proposal was put forth after a previous one was defeated in 2023. This time around voters gave it the thumbs up. The Sun … Read more
Milan Area School’s (MAS) new Sinking Fund is expected to provide the district with dedicated funding to ensure a safe learning environment conducive to the educational process. That’s how MAS Superintendent Bryan Girbach describes the fund which school district voters approved in the Nov. 5 vote. In a message to the community, Girbach said, “Again, … Read more
DEPOSITS AND WITHDRAWALS Originally Published March 2, 2023. By Steve Gwisdalla, Founder, Tribe of Up For my money, (no pun intended) the secret to a happy life boils down to deposits and withdrawals. This is not as obvious as the title may appear. While I do not worship or bow to money (although I do … Read more
DEPOSITS AND WITHDRAWALS Originally Published March 2, 2023. By Steve Gwisdalla, Founder, Tribe of Up For my money, (no pun intended) the secret to a happy life boils down to deposits and withdrawals. This is not as obvious as the title may appear. While I do not worship or bow to money (although I do ...
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