May 20, 2026

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Weekly Road Construction, May 20-26

Township Where Impact to Traffic Timeline Ann Arbor, Pittsfield Clark Rd between WCC driveway and Golfside Rd Intermittent lane closures April 15 – June 1 Augusta Township-wide Intermittent lane closures May 6 – 24 (extended) Augusta Local & Primary Soft Surface Roads Intermittent lane restrictions May 13 – 23 Bridgewater, Freedom Schneider Rd between Austin Rd and … Read more

Revitalization of the Potawatomi Trail

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The Potawatomi Trail (“Poto”), the iconic recreational natural surface pathway nestled in the northwest territory of Washtenaw County, is undergoing a significant transformation. Jason Aric Jones, a prominent figure in the Michigan mountain biking community and a board member of the Potawatomi Mountain Biking Association (PMBA), recently gave some insights into the revitalization efforts aimed … Read more

Saline Awards Varsity Letters to its Washtenaw United Hockey Players

The Saline Area Schools Board of Education May 14 meeting was a memorable one for the Washtenaw United High School Hockey Team. It saw the Saline contingent of the team receive their Varsity Letters. During the meeting, Saline Superintendent Stephen Laatsch introduced the team and their coaches to the school board and gathered public. The … Read more

Chelsea Education Foundation Needs Your Support to Shape Tomorrow’s Leaders

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Community News  Chelsea Education Foundation is in the midst of its “Building a Bulldog Future Fundraiser.” This Fundraiser celebrates the achievements of Chelsea’s Class of 2024 and enhances educational endeavors across the district. It’s about you, our community, coming together to empower future Bulldog graduates and make a lasting impact on their lives.   Donations help … Read more

Tecumseh Tavern

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Editor’s note: In its May 15, 2024, edition, the Sun Times News included a special “Discover Tecumseh” section. It contains articles describing many of the businesses and community life in this charming town. We’re running the articles online and encourage you to add a trip to Tecumseh to your list of fun things to do … Read more

Insights from A2 Psychologist Rob Pasick on Aging with Purpose

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The old saying “You’re as young now as you’ll ever be” carries much weight. It reminds the listener of the fleeting nature of time and diminishing opportunity as one ages. Focusing on the idea that “time is running out” as we get older is a depressive thought leading to afflictions of the mind and body. … Read more

Saline Middle School is Going Solar

Saline Area Schools are moving forward with its solar project after the school board approved a plan for a roof-mounted solar array to be installed at Saline Middle School. At its May 14 meeting, the SAS Board of Education approved a recommendation made by school district administration and consultants, Lecole Planners, for the solar installation … Read more

Nearly 2,300 WCC graduates to be awarded over 3,000 associate degrees, certificates

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Community News Washtenaw Community College (WCC) will convene its 57th commencement at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, May 18, at Eastern Michigan University’s George Gervin GameAbove Center.  Graduates from the Fall 2023 and Winter 2024 semesters, as well as candidates from the current Spring/Summer 2024 semester, will participate in commencement. This academic year, 2,289 graduates will be awarded … Read more

Bits and Bytes Camp provides middle school girls with hands-on learning experience

Young girls watching a demonstration of a drone

Community News Eastern Michigan University will host the eighth annual Bits and Bytes, a camp designed to educate middle school girls about careers and teaching opportunities in computer science. The all-day, week-long camp will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Eastern’s campus from June 24 to 28, 2024. Bits and Bytes, staffed by … Read more

Dexter High School & Middle School Bands Shine at Annual Spring Concert

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Community News Dexter High School Varsity, Concert and Symphonic bands took their talents on stage at the Dexter High School Center for Performing Arts for the annual spring concert. In addition to honoring 28 Dexter High School class of 2024 seniors at their final high school band concert, the following seniors were honored with awards. … Read more

Dexter High School & Middle School Bands Shine at Annual Spring Concert

Dexter High School & Middle School Bands Shine at Annual Spring Concert

Community News Dexter High School Varsity, Concert and Symphonic bands took their talents on stage at the Dexter High School Center for Performing Arts for the annual spring concert. In addition to honoring 28 Dexter High School class of 2024 seniors at their final high school band concert, the following seniors were honored with awards. ...

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