May 19, 2026

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Should Short-Term Rentals be Allowed in Dexter Township?

Dexter Township has a long-standing policy that short-term rentals are not allowed unless they are operated as a bed and breakfast. In checking with AirDNA, it’s estimated there were 20-30 short term rentals in Dexter Township in the past year. This along with some other important factors, such as quality of life and property rights, … Read more

Beach Middle School Students to be Featured at Veterans Day Community Tribute

In late October, four Veterans, representing different branches of the military, imparted wise life lessons to Beach Middle School (BMS) sixth grade students. For the second year, Chelsea Senior Center and BMS coordinated a panel of Veterans and Active Duty military personnel to connect generations to ensure youth never forget American history. BMS students listened … Read more

Chelsea Church Contributes to Local Charities

First Congregational UCC has had a busy year volunteering in the Chelsea community. Beginning in spring, UCC supplied the Foster Care Closet in Washtenaw County with summer items for foster children, like sandals, swim wear, towels, toys, sunscreen, and raincoats.  In the fall, they gave back-to-school items to the Foster Care Closet for children’s backpacks.  … Read more

Pittsfield Township is looking ahead to Phase 2 of the Public Safety Facility Improvement project

Pittsfield Township is continuing to move forward on the Public Safety Facility Improvement project after approving a contract addendum with BlueScope Construction. This decision by the township board will allow for the completion of Phase 1 and continuation of construction for Phase 2A. At its Oct. 23 meeting, the township board approved authorized the supervisor … Read more

Dexter Area Family’s Harrowing Tale of Surviving Hurricane Milton’s Wrath

A Birthday Trip Turns into a Flight for Life as Florida Faced Its Second Major Hurricane in Weeks Photo: The author captured the scene of hurricane Milton ripping the roof off Tropicana field. Photo by Cynthia Reynolds “If you live in zones A, B, C, D, or in mobile homes, you MUST evacuate. Otherwise, YOU. … Read more

Gallery 100 Presents: “Justice and Joy” – A Thought-Provoking Exhibit Featuring Mint Artists Guild

Gallery 100 is excited to announce its upcoming exhibition, “Justice and Joy,” showcasing the powerful work of Mint Artists Guild members. Mint Artists Guild is a Detroit- based nonprofit organization that mentors talented young artists, guiding them to develop their skills, earn income, and grow professionally while fostering a spirit of giving back to the … Read more

SEMCOG Awards $130,571 to the City of Chelsea for Sidewalk Improvements

SEMCOG, the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments, has awarded $130,571 in Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) funding for sidewalk enhancements in the City of Chelsea. Officials representing SEMCOG, Chelsea, as well as State and federal government partners gathered on Monday, October 28 to celebrate this award and the expanded walking access it will bring to Chelsea and its … Read more

Veterans to be Honored at Washtenaw Community College November 11

Washtenaw Community College will honor America’s veterans during its annual Veterans Day celebration on Monday, November 11. The public is invited to the sunrise flag-raising, gathering around 7 a.m. for the approximately 7:21 a.m. ceremony to be held in front of the Student Center building at the main entrance of campus, 4800 E. Huron River Drive. At … Read more

Dexter High School SRSLY Club Celebrates Red Ribbon Week to Promote Drug-Free Youth

On the afternoon of October 23, members of the Dexter High School SRSLY club marked the start of Red Ribbon Week by hanging red ribbons on lampposts around downtown Dexter and distributing additional ribbons with information flyers to local businesses. This initiative is part of a nationwide campaign that highlights the importance of youth remaining … Read more

Trinity Health Recognized Nationally for Digital Excellence According to 2024 Most Wired Survey

Trinity Health has received national recognition for its commitment to the adoption, integration, and impact of technology across all its hospital campuses and ambulatory centers nationwide, according to The College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME). The health system achieved CHIME’s Acute Level 9 and Ambulatory Level 9 rankings in its recently released 2024 Digital Health Most … Read more

St. Barnabas Donates to TimberTown Reimagined

As the saying goes, “location, location, location.” Each August, St. Barnabas Episcopal Church uses their proximity to the Chelsea Fairgrounds to raise funds for local non-profits. This year, the TimberTown Reimagined project was the lucky recipient. “It’s always a busy and fun fair week for us,” said Kathy O’Connell, a member of the St. Barnabas … Read more

Scio Township Buys Some Land

Scio Township is the new owner of two vacant land parcels off of Dexter-Ann Arbor Road. The township board at its Oct. 22 meeting approved the purchase of the two adjacent parcels. Township supervisor Will Hathaway told the Sun Times News the parcels constitute the southeast corner of the Dexter/Wagner intersection.  The purchase price for … Read more

University of Michigan Surpasses $2 Billion in Annual Research Expenditures for FY 2024

Ann Arbor, MI, USA - June 3, 2014: Bicyclist rides past the University of Michigan hospital main entrance on June 3, 2014 in Ann Arbor, MI. U.S. News and World Report named it the best hospital in the state of Michigan.

With record-breaking $2.04 billion in research, U-M leads innovations in healthcare, engineering, and environmental sustainability The University of Michigan (U-M) achieved a historic milestone in fiscal year 2024, surpassing $2 billion in annual research expenditures for the first time, with a total of $2.04 billion. This 9.9% increase over the previous year cements U-M’s reputation … Read more

Scio Township Police Report, September 2024

Calls for police service up 9% over last year By Doug Marrin In September 2024, Deputies responded to 793 calls for police service in Scio Township, up from 730 the previous year, a 9% increase. Total calls for 2024 (Jan-Sept) are 7,260, down from 7,567 for the same period last year, a 4% decrease. Officers … Read more

The Successes and Achievements of some Dexter and Chelsea Grads at the College Level

From the Dean’s List to traveling to Guyana to study traditional ecological knowledge, here’s a look at the achievements of some local high school graduates at the college level. At Albion College, Dexter High School grad Marissa Genske was recently accepted as a new member of Albion College’s Lisa and James Wilson Institute for Medicine and … Read more

The Successes and Achievements of some Dexter and Chelsea Grads at the College Level

The Successes and Achievements of some Dexter and Chelsea Grads at the College Level

From the Dean’s List to traveling to Guyana to study traditional ecological knowledge, here’s a look at the achievements of some local high school graduates at the college level. At Albion College, Dexter High School grad Marissa Genske was recently accepted as a new member of Albion College’s Lisa and James Wilson Institute for Medicine and ...

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