A Severe High Wind Warning has been issued for all of southeast Michigan, including areas such as Midland, Bay, and Wayne, effective from midnight tonight until 9 PM EST tomorrow, with west winds expected to reach 25 to 35 mph and gusts up to 60 mph, posing significant threats of downed trees, power lines, and … Read more
A Special Weather Statement of moderate severity has been issued for Washtenaw, Wayne, Lenawee, and Monroe counties, effective from 11:15 AM to 1:00 PM on December 29, 2025. Intense snow squalls, with snowfall rates exceeding half an inch per hour and gusty northwest winds up to 35 mph, will significantly reduce visibility and create hazardous … Read more
A Special Weather Statement with moderate severity has been issued for St. Clair, Oakland, Macomb, Washtenaw, Wayne, Lenawee, and Monroe counties in Southeast Michigan, effective from 9:19 AM to 11:30 AM on December 28, 2025. Areas of dense fog are expected to cause rapid reductions in visibility to less than one mile, posing significant hazards … Read more
A Special Weather Statement with moderate severity has been issued for Shiawassee, Genesee, Lapeer, St. Clair, Livingston, Oakland, Macomb, Washtenaw, Wayne, Lenawee, and Monroe counties, effective from 8:28 PM to 11:30 PM EST on December 28, 2025. Expect hazardous driving conditions due to gusty winds up to 50 mph, low visibility in downpours, and rapidly … Read more
A High Wind Watch has been issued for southeast Michigan, including areas such as Midland, Saginaw, and Wayne, effective from late Sunday night through Monday evening, with severe west winds potentially gusting up to 60 mph posing risks of tree and power line damage, widespread power outages, and hazardous travel conditions. * WHAT…West winds 25 … Read more
If you think awkward goodbyes and social anxiety are modern inventions, an old column from The Dexter Leader, December 23, 1869, would like a word. Tucked into the paper under the earnest headline “An Appeal to Young Men,” this late-19th-century advice column offers a surprisingly funny and relatable glimpse into courtship etiquette “back then.” The … Read more
A moderate Special Weather Statement is in effect for Midland, Bay, Huron, Saginaw, Tuscola, Sanilac, Shiawassee, Genesee, Lapeer, St. Clair, Livingston, Oakland, Macomb, and Washtenaw, valid from 1:55 PM to 4:00 PM EST on December 26, 2025, warning of potential hazards from lingering freezing drizzle that may continue for a few hours; exercise caution on … Read more
Webster Township has reduced its number of voting precincts. The township clerk’s office posted a message on December 17 on the township website about the changes. “For these reasons Webster Township has decided to take advantage of this change in election law and reduce our number of precincts from 3 down to 2,” the clerk’s … Read more
A Special Weather Statement has been issued with moderate severity for southeast Michigan, affecting areas including Shiawassee, Genesee, Lapeer, and others from December 26, 8:04 AM to 11:00 AM. Pockets of freezing rain are creating slick conditions on untreated surfaces, urging caution for travel this morning. Pockets of light to moderate intensity freezing rain have … Read more
A Special Weather Statement with moderate severity has been issued for Midland, Bay, Huron, Saginaw, Tuscola, Sanilac, Shiawassee, Genesee, Lapeer, St. Clair, Livingston, Oakland, Macomb, Washtenaw, Wayne, Lenawee, and Monroe in Southeast Michigan, effective from December 26 at 5:59 AM EST until 8:00 AM EST. Freezing rain is expected to continue, creating dangerous icy conditions … Read more
A Winter Weather Advisory with moderate severity has been issued for Southeast Michigan, affecting areas such as Midland, Bay, and Wayne from 5 AM to 4 PM EST on Friday. Expect freezing rain and mixed precipitation, resulting in ice accumulations and slippery road conditions that will impact holiday travel and the morning commute. * WHAT…Freezing … Read more
Dexter resident recalls his uncle’s release from a Russian prison camp and the unlikely chain of events that led him home Photos: Farm in Wroclaw, Poland, post 1945. Photo: Narodowe Archiwum Cyfrowe. Walther Schubert upon entering military service. Courtesy of Paul Schubert. By Paul Schubert Born in 1930, I was a first-generation German-speaking boy whose … Read more
The city of Chelsea hired its first municipal social worker in October, 2025 in a 2-year pilot program meant to offer support for residents’ needs. In a little over a year, social worker Emilee Fetters has established office hours at the Chelsea’s library and senior center, as well as working with over 170 members of … Read more
My friends, we all have it. When we turn off the noise, the videos, the music, the politicians. When we quiet our lives down for a moment, we can hear it. It is always there, but it seems like the world wants us to ignore it, pretend it isn’t there, tell you that you don’t … Read more
Photo: Saline Holiday Parade 50th Logo winners Cooper Bush first place and Marlowe Samp second. Courtesy of SACC Saline area students marked the beginning of the holiday season early in December when they were recognized for their artistic contributions at Saline’s 50th Holiday Parade. The Saline Area Chamber of Commerce (SACC) invited students from the … Read more
Photo: Saline Holiday Parade 50th Logo winners Cooper Bush first place and Marlowe Samp second. Courtesy of SACC Saline area students marked the beginning of the holiday season early in December when they were recognized for their artistic contributions at Saline’s 50th Holiday Parade. The Saline Area Chamber of Commerce (SACC) invited students from the ...
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