On February 20, 2026, a Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) contractor completed the setting of the strain poles (structural supports) for the three-way traffic signal at the intersection of Parker Rd at Shield Rd in Lima and Scio Townships. On February 25, 2026, the contractor started the overhead traffic signal work. During the week of … Read more
Incident #: 26-757 Location: 1200 block of S. Main Street Date: February 24, 2026 Time: 9:25 pm INFORMATION: While on routine patrol, an officer was dispatched to the 1200 block of S. Main Street for the report of a retail fraud that had occurred earlier in the evening. Upon arrival, the officer met with the … Read more
The Saline High School Drama Club staged the smash Broadway hit “Hello Dolly” on Feb. 27 – Mar. 1st in the Ellen A. Ewing Performing Arts Center. Hello Dolly first premiered in 1963 at the Fisher Theatre in Detroit, with Carol Channing playing the lead role of Dolly Gallagher Levi. The musical moved to Broadway … Read more
It wasn’t Milan, Italy, but the 2026 Olympics-themed Gala, at the Morris J. Lawrence Building in Ypsilanti brought attendees together in pursuit of a higher purpose. During an evening of dining, dancing and philanthropy, Greater Milan Area Community Fund Chair David Snyder reflected on the endowment’s beginning on May 19, 2005, with just $100. The … Read more
Before Michigan became famous for roadside sugar shacks and amber bottles lining grocery shelves, the sweetness of maple flowed through the forests as a sacred gift. Long before statehood, long before settlers arrived, native families gathered beneath towering maples at winter’s edge, reading the trees the way others read calendars. What many today see as … Read more
About 60 Cub Scouts and parents filled the Saline Middle School media center Thursday, Feb. 26, as members of the Hornet Hackers robotics middle school team hosted an outreach event featuring a Bristlebot Derby, a robotics room tour and live robot demonstrations. Team members set up race lanes, demonstration areas and information tables before welcoming … Read more
Destination Cyclery, in partnership with Priority Bicycles and Pinion, will host an all-day cycling event featuring adventure cyclist and filmmaker Ryan Van Duzer on Saturday, April 11. The free event will take place at the shop’s downtown location, 3219 Broad St., Suite 105, and is open to the public with advance registration. Van Duzer, a … Read more
The Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office reported 621 calls for service in January 2026 for the Dexter contract area, a slight 0.3% increase over the 619 calls reported during the same period in 2025. Traffic Crashes Jump Nearly 49% Traffic crashes rose significantly in January, with 64 crashes reported compared to 43 in January 2025, an … Read more
Saline High School took the plunge – Cool Schools Polar Plunge that is – on Thursday morning, February 26. No matter that the temperature was a brisk 23°F (with a feel like 15°F), that did not stop anyone from diving in to support the fundraising drive for the Michigan Special Olympics. These polar plungers are … Read more
The Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) has announced a safety improvement project scheduled for the intersection of Ann Arbor-Saline Rd and Ellsworth Rd in Lodi Township. Scheduled for the 2026 construction season, the project is the result of the WCRC’s monitoring of local traffic patterns and safety data. The reconstruction is funded under a haul … Read more
The Milan Girls Varsity Bowling Team is bringing home the trophy after winning the Division 3 State Championship on February 27 in Jackson. The Lady Big Reds were a strong team all season and put it all together in the state finals to bring home the school’s first championship in girls bowling. Going unbeaten in … Read more
A week after the announcement of Jackson Northwest joining the SEC White division, the Southeastern Conference made another major announcement of 12 teams joining the conference in the 2027-2028 season. The addition of 12 teams from the Kensington Lakes Activities Association will turn the SEC into a four division megaconference starting in 2027. Brighton, Howell, … Read more
Another year and another district title for the Chelsea boys basketball team after the Bulldogs pulled away for a 51-45 win over Williamston Friday night. The district title is the fourth straight for Chelsea and they advance to the D2 regional at Fowlerville Tuesday night against I-8 co-champion Marshall (19-4). The Bulldogs fell behind early … Read more
After more than a quarter century of service, York Township Supervisor Chuck Tellas resigned in January due to health challenges, leaving behind a record of infrastructure improvements, cemetery restoration and long-range planning to maintain the town’s agricultural character amid development pressure. “It’s not the way he wanted to end his political career—He didn’t consider himself … Read more
Savannah Bee Company has issued a nationwide recall of its Honey BBQ Sauce-Mustard due to undeclared wheat and soy, posing a risk to those with allergies. This recall, announced on February 27, 2026, is crucial for consumer safety as undeclared allergens can lead to severe or life-threatening allergic reactions. The affected product is the 16-ounce … Read more
Savannah Bee Company has issued a nationwide recall of its Honey BBQ Sauce-Mustard due to undeclared wheat and soy, posing a risk to those with allergies. This recall, announced on February 27, 2026, is crucial for consumer safety as undeclared allergens can lead to severe or life-threatening allergic reactions. The affected product is the 16-ounce ...
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