After 30 years in education and the last 16 as Principal of Paddock Elementary School, Sean DeSarbo announced he will be retiring next month. DeSarbo addressed his decision in a letter to Paddock families that was dated Feb. 11. His letter opens with, “After 30 incredible years in the Michigan public school system (the last … Read more
By Todd Nissen If there’s one thing Dexter Community Band Principal Trombonist Ben Kessler knows, it’s the blues. Ben doesn’t have the blues, per se. But Ben, who is also director of the Depot Town Big Band among other music work, can wander from St. Louis to Memphis to New Orleans with ease and virtuosity. … Read more
Get ready to hit the ice! Curling Fest is back at Chelsea’s Arctic Coliseum. This exciting event offers a unique opportunity for participants to learn the sport of curling with guidance from experienced curlers and finish their session with a friendly scrimmage. Whether you’re a seasoned curler or a complete beginner, all skill levels are … Read more
The Washtenaw County Conservation District’s (WCCD) Rain Barrels & Supplies sales have returned for 2025. The WCCD offers rain barrels, composters, and related supplies available to the public to purchase for water catchment systems and composting systems. These supplies promote systems that encourage conserving rainwater, reducing home water use, and preventing runoff pollution, and composting … Read more
The Dexter girls’ basketball team came up with its biggest win of the season when they needed Wednesday night when the Dreadnaughts knocked off SEC Red leading and D1 sixth-ranked Bedford 51-41. The win moved the Dreads into a first-place tie with the Mules and with a win over Monroe next Tuesday, Dexter will clinch … Read more
Experience the beauty and wonder of the natural world in Nature’s Rhythms, an evocative landscape exhibition featuring the works of Ruth Hogan Krzyzowski and Michael Dority. From March 4-April 30, Gallery 100 at Silver Maples of Chelsea will host this remarkable collection. The exhibition showcases the unique artistic approaches of both painters, each capturing the … Read more
While sleet slithers down the window panes and your arthritis wreaks havoc on your joints, Tamara Ekhatib’s second In-Person Winter Cooking class on March 4 will help you endure what’s left of winter. Using leftovers to concoct delicious meals will not hasten spring but at least we can forget about digging out our bikinis. And … Read more
Pearl Planning, a local financial planning and wealth management firm founded by Melissa Joy, CFP®, CDFA®, proudly announces that Melissa has been named to the Forbes 2025 Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-In-State list for Michigan. Ranked #47 out of 62 advisors recognized in the state, this is Melissa’s second consecutive year receiving this prestigious honor. … Read more
Come join Milan High School Productions as they premier “Seussical the Musical!” Directed by Jason and Becky Berry, this musical adaptation of some of your favorite Dr. Seuss stories will take you from The Jungle of Nool to Whoville and back again. The cast follows Horton and Jojo as they navigate worlds where they don’t … Read more
Chelsea Hospital, a joint venture hospital between Trinity Health Michigan and University of Michigan Health, announced it received a TRAN-SIT Car Transfer Simulator, which will help patients in the newly expanded Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit reclaim independence by allowing them to practice getting in and out of a vehicle safely within a controlled environment. The generous … Read more
By Maddi Riemenschneider As a nonprofit, Lori’s Hands bridges the gap between college students and individuals living with chronic illnesses, fostering meaningful relationships. Student volunteers provide practical support, such as grocery shopping and household tasks, while also forming deep, lasting bonds with the clients they serve. Lori’s Hands creates a meaningful impact by enhancing the … Read more
Eating: it’s something all of us do—usually several times a day—but it’s an activity that is often fraught with complexity. For many folks, food is a necessary inconvenience that feels more like a disruption than a delight. For others, it might be an activity wrapped up in emotions, habits, “diet culture,” and societal pressures. And … Read more
Eating: it’s something all of us do—usually several times a day—but it’s an activity that is often fraught with complexity. For many folks, food is a necessary inconvenience that feels more like a disruption than a delight. For others, it might be an activity wrapped up in emotions, habits, “diet culture,” and societal pressures. And ...
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