May 17, 2026

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Dexter Township Enters into Agreement for Recreational Nature Trail

The Dexter Township Board approved an interlocal agreement with the Huron-Clinton Metropolitan Authority (HCMA) on a project that could create a unique project open to the community. The township board has approved a couple of decisions related to this over their past two meetings with the most recent one coming on Feb. 17. The Sun Times … Read more

Train Derails in Pittsfield Twp, No Injuries Reported

Public Safety officials said a train derailment on February 18 closed several roads after rail cars left the track early that morning, but there was no reported public safety hazard. The Pittsfield Township Department of Public Safety sent out word about the derailment after it happened at 5:06 a.m. on Wednesday the 18th, at Payeur … Read more

Urgent Recall: Quest Cat Food Nationwide Alert

In a crucial move to safeguard pet health, Go Raw LLC has issued a nationwide recall for a specific lot of Quest Cat Food Chicken Recipe Freeze Dried Nuggets. The recall, announced on February 17, 2026, concerns products from lot code #C25288 due to insufficient thiamine (Vitamin B1) levels, a vital nutrient for cats. The … Read more

Author to Present Dexter’s 1966 ‘Swamp Gas’ UFO Incident at Dexter Library

Author Raymond Szymanski will present new witness testimony related to the March 1966 “Swamp Gas” UFO sightings during events scheduled for March 20 and 21, 2026, at the Dexter District Library. The appearances mark the 60th anniversary of the widely publicized sightings in Washtenaw County. The March 1966 incidents, commonly referred to as the “Swamp … Read more

How is the Real Estate Market in Chelsea, Dexter, Milan, Saline? Year-in-Review

By Jeff Roth, Founder, Arbor Advising, Local Real Estate Consultancy, www.arboradvising.com What Were the Overall Trends in the Past Year? Mixed for all communities for new listings, total sales, days on market, and median sales prices for both single-family homes and condos combined. The chart data is for the past three years but summary numbers … Read more

Saline’s S.W.A.R.M. to Represent Michigan at Governor’s Cup in Washington, D.C.

The Saline Middle School robotics team S.W.A.R.M. (15555) will travel to Washington, D.C., this week after being selected to represent Michigan at the inaugural Governor’s Cup. The team was chosen by Gretchen Whitmer to compete at the event, which will be held at DAR Constitution Hall. 50 teams from across the country are expected to … Read more

Small Special Olympics Grants Make Big Impact for Milan Students

On Thursday Feb. 12, Milan Middle School sixth grader Nathan Bennink traded his classroom for the bowling lanes, joining classmates for a field trip to Station 300 in Saline.  “We got a strike and a spare,” Bennink said. “It was fun!” The outing marked the first peer-to-peer field trip of the year, bringing together 34 … Read more

“Young Swifties”, Dressed In Glitter, Danced All Evening At The Croswell

Young “Swifties” dressed in glitter filled The Croswell Theatre in Adrian on Friday, Feb. 13, dancing and singing along during a high-energy Taylor Swift Experience concert starring 19-year-old Kanin Wren. What do you do when you are asked to review a Taylor Swift Experience concert, knowing you cannot hum a single note of a “Swiftie” … Read more

Downtown Milan Hosts ‘From Milan,With Love’ Valentine’s Event

Downtown Milan businesses marked Valentine’s Day with “From Milan, With Love,” an evening event featuring in-store specials, hands-on activities and a visiting food truck along Main Street. The event was originally discussed as a “Galentines” gathering, but organizers changed the name before promoting it publicly. “We wanted people to feel like they could come out … Read more

Dexter Seniors Speak Out on Toxic Overachievement

Two Dexter High School seniors are speaking candidly about a pressure many teens quietly carry — toxic overachievement, the belief that self-worth is measured by grades, sports and résumé-building success. As students continue their studies and begin selecting classes or making plans for fall, SRSLY Dexter recently led a schoolwide lesson on the mental health … Read more

CPD Weekly Report, Feb. 8-14, 2026

Incident #: 26-550 Location: 100 block of Park Street Date: February 11, 2026 Time: 9:46 am INFORMATION: While on routine patrol, officers responded to the 100 block of Park Street for the report of an assault complaint that had just occurred. Upon arrival, the officers were met by a witness who helped identify a possible … Read more

Saline Third-graders Showcase their Non-Fiction Learning

Going before the Saline Area Schools Board of Education, three third-grade students from Pleasant Ridge Elementary School put on a student showcase about rain gardens, pollinators and carnivorous plants.   The presentation, before the school board on Jan. 27, gave great insight into the classroom learning the students have done recently.  Pleasant Ridge Principal Kenyatta … Read more

American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons Awards Fellowship to Saline Doctor

Cass A. Radecki, DDS, PC, a distinguished Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon specializing in wisdom teeth removal and dental implants in the Saline area, has been awarded Life Fellowship status by the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS). Life Fellowship is a distinction reviewed annually by the AAOMS that recognizes professional achievement and continuous … Read more

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“Get Up”: The Voice That Saved Chelsea’s Young Lew Turner

“Get Up”: The Voice That Saved Chelsea’s Young Lew Turner

Lewis (Lew) Turner is a Junior at Chelsea High School and like many high schoolers, he loves to play sports. He plays baseball and ice hockey, is popular with his teammates, and always puts in his best effort. At the age of 16 Lew was living a typical, busy life as a student and athlete ...

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