Photo: 2024-25 Saline Youth Council A new Saline Youth Council was sworn in at the October 8, 2024, City Council meeting. Composed of high school students, the council meets monthly during the school year. After setting their goals, the members collaborate to determine how best to achieve them. “The idea was to provide a commission … Read more
Concerns Raised Over Township Involvement as Chelsea Secures $1.1M Grant for Long-Term Development Plans At the Chelsea City Council meeting on October 21, 2024, council members discussed an agreement with the Mannik Smith Group to assess the city’s infrastructure capabilities in light of future development, with a strong emphasis on land use and environmental considerations. … Read more
A single vehicle crash in Webster Township led to the death of a driver on October 29. The Dexter Area Fire Department responded to a fatal crash in Webster Township on N. Territorial Road a little after midnight on that Tuesday. DAFD Fire Chief Doug Armstrong said it was a single car accident with a … Read more
Calls for police service down 20% from last year In September 2024, Officers responded to 344 calls for police service, down from 432 the previous year, a 20% decrease. Total calls for 2024 (Jan-Sept) are 2,873, down from 3,525 for the same period last year, a 19% decrease. Officers conducted 83 traffic stops, down from … Read more
If you live in Dexter Township and hear some helicopter activity overhead it might just be the power line project taking place to upgrade some older lines. As a heads up to the community, Dexter Township sent out word as to what’s happening: “ITC Michigan plans to “reconductor” 32 miles of transmission lines in Wayne … Read more
City officials and DNR collaborate on education and prevention to address increased deer sightings and safety concerns in residential areas. The October 21, 2024, Saline City Council meeting tackled a hot topic for residents – the city’s rising deer population and its impact on daily life. With an uptick in deer sightings across residential neighborhoods, … Read more
Calls for police service up 17% from last year In September 2024, Deputies responded to 238 calls for police service in the City of Dexter, up from 203 the previous year, a 17% increase. Total calls for 2024 (Jan-Sept) are 2,396, up from 2,187 for the same period last year, a 10% increase. Officers conducted … Read more
According to the American Diabetes Association, over 37 million Americans have diabetes and one in two Americans has diabetes or prediabetes. If you or someone you care for is living with diabetes, join MSU Extension for this series of free, virtual presentations that will address important aspects of managing prediabetes or diabetes. These sessions are … Read more
Todd Nissen It was many months ago when Dexter Community Band Director William W. Gourley first began pondering the question: What is symphonic music? People often think of heavyweight composers like Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Ludwig van Beethoven when it comes to symphonies. But should that always be the case? On Nov. 10, the Dexter … Read more
Saline Area Schools (SAS) are planning to make some personnel changes in regard to school safety, which includes the hiring of a Director of Safety and Security. In his Oct. 25 community message, Saline Superintendent Steve Laatsch said, “Starting December 1, Saline Area Schools is ending the contract with the Saline Police Department, and School … Read more
Calls for police service down 8% from the previous year In September 2024, Deputies responded to 223 calls for police service, down from 243 the previous year, an 8% drop. Total calls for 2024 (Jan-Sept) are 2,215, up from 2,051 fro the same period last year, a 4% increase. Officers conducted 95 traffic stops, down … Read more
Calls for police service down 5% from last year By Doug Marrin In September 2024, Deputies responded to 122 calls for police service in Webster Township, down from 129 last year, a 5% decrease. Total calls for 2024 (Jan-Sept) are 1,214, down from 1,340 for the same period last year, a 9% decease. Officers conducted … Read more
42 North Social House came through in a big way to help a local organization dedicated to advancing youth mental health and well-being through supporting evidence-informed programs and policies. On Oct. 25, 42 North ownership and representatives from the Miles Jeffrey Roberts Foundation met at the restaurant in downtown Dexter where the restaurant followed up … Read more
Calls for police service down 12% from last year By Doug Marrin In September 2024, Deputies responded to 113 calls for police service in Dexter Township, down from 129 the previous year, a 12% decrease. Total calls for 2024 (Jan-Sept) are 1,402, down from 1,497 for the same period last year, a 6% decrease. Officers … Read more
Photo by Kelly Faro Milan’s Amerie Wilson will represent the Big Reds at the Division 2 state cross country finals at MIS Saturday after a fifth-place finish at the regionals this week. The girls finished seventh as a team, but it was Wilson that came home fifth with a time of 19:19.8 to move on … Read more
Photo by Kelly Faro Milan’s Amerie Wilson will represent the Big Reds at the Division 2 state cross country finals at MIS Saturday after a fifth-place finish at the regionals this week. The girls finished seventh as a team, but it was Wilson that came home fifth with a time of 19:19.8 to move on ...
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