May 23, 2026

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Trinity Health Recognized Nationally for Digital Excellence According to 2024 Most Wired Survey

Trinity Health has received national recognition for its commitment to the adoption, integration, and impact of technology across all its hospital campuses and ambulatory centers nationwide, according to The College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME). The health system achieved CHIME’s Acute Level 9 and Ambulatory Level 9 rankings in its recently released 2024 Digital Health Most … Read more

St. Barnabas Donates to TimberTown Reimagined

As the saying goes, “location, location, location.” Each August, St. Barnabas Episcopal Church uses their proximity to the Chelsea Fairgrounds to raise funds for local non-profits. This year, the TimberTown Reimagined project was the lucky recipient. “It’s always a busy and fun fair week for us,” said Kathy O’Connell, a member of the St. Barnabas … Read more

Scio Township Buys Some Land

Scio Township is the new owner of two vacant land parcels off of Dexter-Ann Arbor Road. The township board at its Oct. 22 meeting approved the purchase of the two adjacent parcels. Township supervisor Will Hathaway told the Sun Times News the parcels constitute the southeast corner of the Dexter/Wagner intersection.  The purchase price for … Read more

University of Michigan Surpasses $2 Billion in Annual Research Expenditures for FY 2024

Ann Arbor, MI, USA - June 3, 2014: Bicyclist rides past the University of Michigan hospital main entrance on June 3, 2014 in Ann Arbor, MI. U.S. News and World Report named it the best hospital in the state of Michigan.

With record-breaking $2.04 billion in research, U-M leads innovations in healthcare, engineering, and environmental sustainability The University of Michigan (U-M) achieved a historic milestone in fiscal year 2024, surpassing $2 billion in annual research expenditures for the first time, with a total of $2.04 billion. This 9.9% increase over the previous year cements U-M’s reputation … Read more

Scio Township Police Report, September 2024

Calls for police service up 9% over last year By Doug Marrin In September 2024, Deputies responded to 793 calls for police service in Scio Township, up from 730 the previous year, a 9% increase. Total calls for 2024 (Jan-Sept) are 7,260, down from 7,567 for the same period last year, a 4% decrease. Officers … Read more

The Successes and Achievements of some Dexter and Chelsea Grads at the College Level

From the Dean’s List to traveling to Guyana to study traditional ecological knowledge, here’s a look at the achievements of some local high school graduates at the college level. At Albion College, Dexter High School grad Marissa Genske was recently accepted as a new member of Albion College’s Lisa and James Wilson Institute for Medicine and … Read more

Chelsea Approves Agreement for Future Infrastructure Planning

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

Fatal Car Crash in Webster Township

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

Chelsea Police Report, September 2024

Chelsea Police

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

ITC Upgrading Power Lines in Dexter Township with the help of Helicopters

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

Saline City Council Tackles Rising Deer Population with New Management Initiatives

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

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Saline City Council Tackles Rising Deer Population with New Management Initiatives

Saline City Council Tackles Rising Deer Population with New Management Initiatives

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, ...

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