Washtenaw Community College (WCC) will host its 19th annual celebration of the legacy of civil rights pioneer Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Thursday, January 16. The public is welcome. Admission is free. The event will be 3:30-5 p.m. in the open space on the second floor of WCC’s Student Center and will feature the announcement … Read more
The Western Washtenaw Regional Advisory Group is excited to present the speaker lineup for the January 18th Housing Solutions Town Hall. Local leaders and housing experts will present detailed examples of creative, solutions-based Michigan projects that could provide possible answers to the housing challenges facing Western Washtenaw County. The program will kick off with a … Read more
Happiness. One Day I Will… By Steve Gwisdalla I read something the other day that has stuck with me. It talked about happiness. Paraphrasing, it read something like this; If you are looking for that person or thing to make you happy, stop. Find happiness within. My version is a little more to the point, … Read more
The Chelsea School Board started the new year by swearing in two newly elected members and selecting officers. At its Jan. 6 meeting, the school board swore in the newly-elected school board members, Heidi Reyst and Erin Hunt-Carter. Board president Kate Henson administred the Oath of Office, which reads: “I do solemnly swear that I … Read more
Ann Arbor’s Restaurant Week is a great opportunity to take a culinary adventure through the city’s renowned dining scene. With over 40 restaurants participating, they are promising food and dishes for every palate. It’s set for January 19-24. Event organizer the Main Street Area Association said the week will “showcase the vibrant and diverse dining … Read more
How Technology Can Empower Seniors and Simplify Daily Life On Thursday, January 9, the Saline Senior Center hosted “Cool Tech for Older Adults” with James Giordani, MSW, leading the presentation. This session offered ways to discover how technology can improve the lives of older adults – or anyone technologically challenged – and greatly facilitate independent … Read more
Proposed Utility Upgrades Could Alter Dexter-Chelsea Road’s Scenic Charm DTE Energy’s plans to update its electrical infrastructure as part of a $14 million regional improvement project have drawn attention and concern from area residents. The project, aimed at reducing outage durations and bolstering reliability, includes re-routing a 40KV transmission line along Dexter-Chelsea Road between North … Read more
At its January 6, 2025, meeting, the Chelsea City Council considered proposed City Ordinance 188 in Chelsea that would make the solicitation of immigration status in the process of a legal investigation unlawful, except for cases where a person’s immigration status is relevant to the crime being investigated. Inspired by a similar ordinance put forward … Read more
Discover how Penni Jones overcame personal challenges and built a thriving fitness community through HIIT training. Photo: Penni Jones, owner of HIIT Happy. Courtesy of Penni Jones. Penni Jones, owner of HIIT Happy in Dexter, has an inspiring story that motivates her clients to prioritize their health—both physical and mental. Her journey into fitness didn’t … Read more
Milan Acts Against Unsafe Apartment Conditions Photo: Milan Pines Apartment complex at 461 Greentree Ln., Milan. Photo: Google Streeetview. At the January 7, 2025, Milan City Council meeting, council members unanimously approved a resolution to take legal action against the Milan Pines apartment complex for repeated and unresolved code violations. The move follows years of … Read more
There’s no better way to celebrate the cold temperatures than with ice sculptures, hot cocoa and visiting downtown Dexter. The sixth annual Dexter Ice Fest is set for 10 a.m. to around 5 p.m. on Saturday, January 18. It will take place in downtown with Monument Park being filled with ice sculptures. There are expected … Read more
Learn how the ACE Club exceeded its goal of folding 1,000 paper cranes to inspire peace, inclusion, and community collaboration. Photos courtesy of Crystal Duan In a display of unity and creativity, the AAPI Cultures Exchange (ACE) Club at Dexter High School completed its ambitious Peace Crane Project. Over a span of three months, club … Read more
Learn how the ACE Club exceeded its goal of folding 1,000 paper cranes to inspire peace, inclusion, and community collaboration. Photos courtesy of Crystal Duan In a display of unity and creativity, the AAPI Cultures Exchange (ACE) Club at Dexter High School completed its ambitious Peace Crane Project. Over a span of three months, club ...
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