How Coffee Shops, Breweries, and Churches Foster Public Engagement and Economic Growth Photo: The Owl, Morning ‘til Night, Milan, MI. Credit: Ronnie Hensler By Cassidy Jenkins In sociology, “third places” are social environments that exist outside of the home (the first place) and work (the second place). These locations serve as vital hubs where people … Read more
Community Outraged as Driveways Littered with Nails and Debris, Prompting Concerns Over Safety and Intimidation Residents in the Dexter area have been subjected to politically motivated vandalism over recent weeks, targeting homes displaying political signs. Reports from local news outlets and posts on Reddit describe an escalation of incidents where nails, screws, and other dangerous … Read more
Super STEAM Saturdays offering middle schoolers the chance to explore and learn about science, technology, engineering, arts and math are back at Washtenaw Community College. The new season of free hands-on activities led by WCC faculty and other experts from their career fields kicks off October 5. Super STEAM Saturdays occur monthly and are designed with … Read more
My card declines at the grocery store for the third time and my stomach turns. I have enough, I’m sure of it. There’s no service in the store for me to check my app, and there’s a line of people behind me at the self-checkout. I’d hoped to avoid these kinds of looks when I … Read more
EHM Senior Solutions, a trusted not-for-profit leader in senior care serving Southeast Michigan, is proud to announce the launch of its innovative Registered LPN Apprenticeship Program. This initiative, developed in partnership with the Department of Labor and Michigan Works! Southeast aims to tackle the growing shortage of skilled nurses while providing a unique career advancement … Read more
A Scio Township man was struck and killed by a vehicle on September 25, while trying to cross Dexter Ann Arbor Road. Scio Township Fire Chief Andrew Houde told the Sun Times News on the 25th that unfortunately this afternoon they did respond to a fatal car/pedestrian accident in the 4100 block of Dexter Ann … Read more
The estimated loss in enrollment for Saline Area Schools is less than expected. At the Sept. 24 SAS Board of Education meeting, Superintendent Steve Laatsch gave a report on the latest enrollment numbers. Laatsch said the district is seeing a “smaller than anticipated loss in students.” This past June, when setting the budget for this … Read more
The Chelsea volleyball team had a huge showing at the Waterford our Lady of the Lakes tournament Saturday, coming home with a second-place finish. The Bulldogs went 6-1 on the day before falling to Midland in a three-set tiebreaker match Chelsea beat Riverview Gabriel Richard 27-25, 25-20, Waterford Mott, 25-15, 26-24, Durand 25-18, 25-14, Waterford … Read more
Preserving Parkland or Relocating a Fire Station? Voters Face a Complex Decision with Costly Implications Photo: The Dexter Fire Station has been emptied, and plans for its future use are still uncertain. Photo by Doug Marrin. Despite the simplicity of its language, an awful lot is riding on the proposed charter amendment Dexter voters will … Read more
Photo: Oscar Cotero (L) and new owner James Scalzi. Photo by Chuck Colby. By Doug Marrin After nearly 18 years of being a cornerstone in the Saline community, Oscar’s Sports & Grill has officially changed ownership. Oscar and Maria Cotero, who opened the beloved establishment in 2006, have passed the torch to James Scalzi, a … Read more
Saline students have played a big part in helping the American Red Cross through blood donation drives, and for that they were honored. At the Sept. 25 Saline Area Schools Board of Education meeting, Red Cross representatives Gerry Abejuro and Leonard Rezmierski were on hand to honor Saline Area Schools and the Saline High School … Read more
Dexter alumna Abigail (Abby) Tamer, who will be honored at Al Ritt Stadium on September 20th, has recently settled back into student/athlete life at the University of Michigan after competing in the Summer Olympics in Paris. Abby’s impressive track record includes two high school state titles, recognition as an NFHCA All-West Region second team in … Read more
Local entrepreneurs launch financial coaching venture to bridge education gap for young adults Photo: Solid Footing Finance Founders Von Miller and Kelly Robbins. Photo by Doug Marrin A new financial education company is looking to fill what its founders see as a crucial gap in personal finance knowledge for young adults. Solid Footing Finance, started … Read more
Councilmember Zach Michels Leads Initiative to Recognize and Preserve City’s Historical Sites At the Dexter City Council meeting on September 23, 2024, Councilmember Zach Michels took the lead in advocating for the city’s historical resources to be more formally recognized through the Michigan Historical Marker program. Michels emphasized Dexter’s commitment to preserving and educating the … Read more
Community News The Meals on Wheels program is seeking volunteers to help deliver meals to homebound seniors in the Gregory, Hamburg, and Pinckney areas. Volunteers can commit 1-2 hours of their time as little or as often as their schedule allows, whether it’s once a month, once a week, or on a temporary or continuous … Read more
Community News The Meals on Wheels program is seeking volunteers to help deliver meals to homebound seniors in the Gregory, Hamburg, and Pinckney areas. Volunteers can commit 1-2 hours of their time as little or as often as their schedule allows, whether it’s once a month, once a week, or on a temporary or continuous ...
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