When Saline City Council met on January 5, it was a meeting that quietly showed how much of local government happens out of the spotlight. Alongside routine approvals and the swearing-in of council members, the evening focused on the renewal of a major police technology contract and the annual web of appointments that keep dozens … Read more
Incident #: 26-0000059 Location: 1400 block of S. Main Street Date: January 5, 2026 Time: 4:16 pm INFORMATION: A walk-in complainant came into the Chelsea Police Department to report that they had recently discovered a fraud had been committed. The investigator arrived and met with the complainant, who stated that they had recently discovered that … Read more
Thousands of young fish were released into Michigan waters last year as part of a statewide effort to strengthen future fishing opportunities, including a significant stocking close to home in Dexter. According to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, more than 648,000 fish were stocked at 76 locations across Michigan during fall 2025, representing seven … Read more
The annual Dexter Ice Festival will return to downtown Dexter on Saturday, January 17, bringing carved ice sculptures and live demonstrations to Monument Park. The event is scheduled to run from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and will feature ice sculptures placed throughout Monument Park, along with live carving demonstrations during the day. The festival … Read more
Coming off the holiday break, they Dexter wrestling team had a strong showing with a pair of top five invitational finishes and a sweep of a SEC tri-meet. The Dreadnaughts went 3-2 at the Southgate Anderson Invitational January 3. The Dreads defeated Dearborn Divine Child 84-0, Dearborn Fordon 37-35, and Plymouth 48-27. They Dreads dropped … Read more
The Saline girls’ basketball team used a big third quarter run to pull away from rival Dexter for a 56-39 in a key SEC Red matchup Friday night. Saline held a 22-20 halftime lead and the teams went back and forth to start the third with Dexter taking a 31-30 lead with a three-pointer. It … Read more
Dexter has announced its new Varsity Football Coach. Having learned from the retiring Coach Phil Jacobs while also bringing with him years of experience and know-how, Rob Schwartz, the new coach, is ready to step up and take over a program that aims to be the best it can be. The Sun Times News (STN) … Read more
Rebekah Willett, University of Wisconsin-Madison; Amanda Levido, Southern Cross University, and Hyeon-Seon Jeong, Gyeongin National University of Education Many adults are breathing a sigh of relief as the 6-7 meme fades away as one of the biggest kid-led global fads of 2025. In case you managed to miss it, 6-7 is a slang term – … Read more
January is National Radon Action Month, and the Washtenaw County Health Department is urging residents to test their homes for radon, a colorless, odorless radioactive gas commonly found at elevated levels in local homes due to area geology. Low-cost radon test kits are available for $5 through the end of January from the county’s Environmental … Read more
Dexter Community Schools is saying goodbye to its School Resource Officer, Corporal Gerrod Visel, who is retiring, and is now welcoming Washtenaw County Sheriff Deputy Brian Ward to take over what is an important role within the district. The School resource Officer is part of a cooperative effort between education, law enforcement, and the community … Read more
A global weather pattern that helps shape Michigan’s winters is beginning to weaken. According to a new report from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Climate Prediction Center, La Niña is expected to transition to neutral conditions by late winter, with a 75 percent chance the shift occurs between January and March. La Niña forms … Read more
A U.S. Navy ship bearing the name of Michigan’s capital has officially entered service, with several of its major components manufactured in the state. The USNS Lansing, an Expeditionary Fast Transport (EPF) vessel, was recently christened by Governor Gretchen Whitmer in Mobile, Alabama. While the ship was assembled in Alabama, Michigan manufacturers supplied critical parts, … Read more
By Katie Ramsburgh The Dexter Varsity Dance Team traveled to Dakota High School on Sunday, January 11 to compete in the Dance Team Union (DTU) State Championship. Competing in small varsity jazz, small varsity pom, and varsity game day, the team faced formidable opponents from around the state, including Cousino, Forest Hills Northern Eastern, Frasier, … Read more
In the spring of 1953, Michigan made a bold branding decision, one that would echo for generations. With a single vote in Lansing, the state officially became “Water Wonderland,” a slogan meant to capture something Michiganders already knew by heart. Water isn’t just scenery here, it’s identity. The Saline Observer’s May 28, 1953, edition reported … Read more
After four years on the Milan City Council, Josh Kofflin is stepping away from elected office having helped guide the city through a period of recovery, growth, and renewed civic engagement. Kofflin first ran for city council in 2021, encouraged by friends and family at a pivotal moment in his life. It was just after … Read more
After four years on the Milan City Council, Josh Kofflin is stepping away from elected office having helped guide the city through a period of recovery, growth, and renewed civic engagement. Kofflin first ran for city council in 2021, encouraged by friends and family at a pivotal moment in his life. It was just after ...
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