Chelsea Community Foundation will host an in-person grant application workshop at the Chelsea District Library on November 14. All potential and previous Chelsea Community Foundation grant recipients are invited to attend. Greg Yankee, senior program officer at the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, will lead the dialogue and address questions. Yankee assists the Chelsea Community … Read more
Rising costs and permit delays push total project over $600K as city officials push for faster state approvals. At the Saline City Council meeting on October 21, 2024, the council discussed a significant change order for the ongoing Well #7 installation project, with costs rising due to unforeseen regulatory requirements and engineering challenges. The original … Read more
Arcadis to Continue Providing Key Oversight and Support for the Ongoing Rehabilitation of Saline’s Wastewater Treatment Plant At the October 21, 2024, Saline City Council meeting, the focus turned to a critical aspect of the ongoing Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) rehabilitation project. The discussion centered around the renewal of the city’s contract with Arcadis, which … Read more
From creating ceramic tiles in the garage and selling them at the local farmers market to now having them sold in more than 300 locations in the U.S. and Canada, Motawi Tileworks is a local success story. This unique business has its headquarters right in Scio Township, where they create handcrafted tiles as art pieces … Read more
Proposed $615,000 land sale to Cambridge Real Estate sets stage for new retail and townhome project, pending further planning and zoning approvals. Photo: City parcel next to Zippy Car Wash under a purchase agreement with Cambridge Realty. Photo: Google Streetview At the October 21, 2024, Saline City Council meeting, the council discussed the purchase agreement … Read more
Emily Fetters Takes on Two-Year Pilot Role to Support Mental Health Services Across Chelsea and School District Photo: City of Chelsea Social Worker Emily Fetters. Photo courtesy of City of Chelsea. At the October 21, 2024, Chelsea City Council meeting, Emily Fetters was officially introduced as the new city social worker. Chelsea Police Chief Kevin … Read more
City Council debates housing needs versus green space preservation in ongoing discussions about the future of Park Street. At the Chelsea City Council meeting on October 21, 2024, discussions focused on the potential development of the city-owned Park Street property, with workforce housing as a primary consideration. The council explored next steps, including environmental studies, … Read more
Community News The Kids Coalition Against Hunger is sending food packets to the Southeast to help families affected by the Hurricanes. Three Rotary Clubs in Ann Arbor – Ann Arbor North, Ann Arbor, & Ann Arbor West and the Interact Clubs of Skyline and Saline High Schools, together with the Kids Coalition Against Hunger, … Read more
Former Chelsea teacher Geo Rutherford combines art, science, and spooky lake tales to captivate millions on TikTok. Photo courtesy of Geo Rutherford Umm yes hello, it’s Spooky Lake Month! For avid Tik Tok users, this catchphrase might ring a bell; former Chelsea High School art teacher, Geo Rutherford, has coined this as the opening to … Read more
Established in 2001, Saline Automotive Services has been “your local neighborhood trusted auto repair shop” for over 20 years. Vehicle breakdowns and the repair process can be a stressful situation. From money to time without a vehicle, having a trusted repair shop is important. The Sun Times News connected with Saline Automotive to learn more … Read more
Updated fees aim to cover city costs while ensuring fairness for community events and vacant property inspections. Photo: Milan’s 2023 Christmas Parade. Credit: Milan Area Chamber Facebook. At the Milan City Council work session and regular meeting on October 15, 2024, discussions focused on amending the city’s fee schedule, particularly for vacant buildings and special … Read more
Council discusses carnival worker camping violations and alcohol permits, postponing contract decision for further review. Photo: Milan Community Fair Facebook At the Milan City Council’s October 15, 2024, meeting, discussions about the contract with Skerbecks Entertainment for the 2025 Milan Community Fair highlighted several concerns regarding overnight camping in Wilson Park by carnival workers and … Read more
Temporary arrangement ensures uninterrupted fire services while new facility is built Photo: Dexter City Council has approved a lease with the Dexter Area Fire Department for the western end of City Hall while the new station is being built. The agreement still awaits DAFD Board approval. Photo by Doug Marrin. The Dexter City Council recently … Read more
How local businesses like The Owl in Milan and Sorellina in Traverse City are thriving by supporting each other and fostering strong community ties. Photo: The Owl, Morning Til’ Night. Credit: Erin Tellas Photography In small-town America, the strength of local economies is often rooted in the relationships between locals and businesses. While much attention … Read more
Eastern Michigan University GameAbove College of Engineering and Technology will welcome 240 high school girls to its annual Digital Divas Conference from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 25, 2024, at the Student Center Ballroom, 900 Oakwood St. in Ypsilanti. The conference aims to deliver crucial knowledge about science, technology, engineering, and mathematics … Read more
Eastern Michigan University GameAbove College of Engineering and Technology will welcome 240 high school girls to its annual Digital Divas Conference from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 25, 2024, at the Student Center Ballroom, 900 Oakwood St. in Ypsilanti. The conference aims to deliver crucial knowledge about science, technology, engineering, and mathematics ...
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