Recently, I volunteered for the Holiday Hustle, a 1-mile walk/run and 5k race in Dexter. It was my first time and lucky for me, they assigned me to traffic detail. I had to stand out by the “Road Closed” sign and remind everyone why the road was closed and try to help them figure out ...
Jeffrey M. Holden, author of “Dead Moose on Isle Royale.” Photo courtesy of Chelsea District Library Chelsea District Library, Dexter District Library, and Serendipity Books are partnering to kick off 2026 with the second annual Neighbors Read. This community read aims to bring together readers from the cities of Dexter and Chelsea and their surrounding ...
This month has been an eventful one for Dexter’s Lynn Bergren. She’s literally been running around the world. On Dec. 13, Bergren successfully completed the Antarctic Ice Marathon, making her one of two 70 year old women to set the record for the oldest females to run the Ice Marathon, and then four days later ...
Gallery 100 at Silver Maples and the Chelsea District Library are proud to present Beyond the Cover: Celebrating Local Art, a new exhibition highlighting the artists behind the Chelsea District Library’s (CDL) quarterly newsletter covers. Inspired by a suggestion from a former CDL trustee, this collaborative exhibition brings together a diverse group of local artists. ...
Incident #: 25-4822 Location: 1000 Block of S. Main Street Date: December 17, 2025 Time: 10:02 am INFORMATION: While on routine patrol, officers were dispatched to the 1000 block of S. Main Street regarding a report of retail fraud that had just occurred. The complainant stated that the suspects had fled the scene in a ...
An urgent recall has been issued by Troemner Farm for its Pfeffernusse Cookies due to the risk of undeclared allergens, posing a significant health hazard to consumers sensitive to milk, wheat, and soy. This recall affects Troemner Family Farm branded cookies available in 6 oz and 12 oz packages, distributed in retail outlets across Hancock ...
Photo: Author/adventurer Pat Winton with his new book, “Chasing Waves.” Courtesy of Cindy Pine Back in the mid-1940s, the wild and mysterious Lake Superior claimed the imagination of a small boy, and he never lost his fascination for Big Waters. He grew up determined that one day he would explore their waters and captain ships ...
The latest round of CARES funding in Saline is definitely going toward some worthwhile projects. At their December 9 meeting, the Saline Area Schools Board of Education approved the 2025/26 Round I distribution of CARES Discretionary Funds in the amount of $73,239.60. The list of projects were recommended by the CARES Advisory Council and submitted ...
As large technology companies expand and look to expand their presence across Michigan, concerns have grown about water use, infrastructure strain, and whether “big tech” is being adequately regulated. In response, Michigan lawmakers have introduced a package of three bills aimed squarely at one of the biggest worries of protecting our Great Lake State’s water ...
A range of learning opportunities are expected to come to Saline High School (SHS) next year after the introduction of a variety of new courses at the December 9 Saline Area Schools (SAS) Board of Education meeting. The Board of Education approved a list of new courses to be added to the 2026/27 SHS Course ...
Washtenaw Community College’s (WCC) winter non-credit classes for the community focus on skill-building for adults and youth alike. From the college’s new Workforce Foundation Skills Lab to an array of youth programming, WCC is engaging with students of all ages and backgrounds. The Workforce Foundation Skills Lab is a flexible learning space designed to help adults strengthen math ...
Photo: An adult cougar walks down a trail in the Upper Peninsula followed by two cougar cubs on Dec. 6, 2025. The DNR verified this photo from a private trail camera by enhancing the image to verify the existence of the three cougars, including the cub bringing up the rear ( Look for the two ...
The name of Milan’s newest restaurant, Meraki (pronounced Mey-Rah-Kee) is Greek for “to do something with soul, creativity, or love; to put something of yourself into your work.” Kim Wagenknecht and Christos Kardis, the co-owners of Christos' Meraki Kitchen, have been doing just that as they seek to renovate the building lovingly referred to in Milan as the old Campfire building, in honor of the former Campfire Family Steakhouse, which once occupied the space.
Photo: Saline High School Manufacturing Instructor Trent Trout. Courtesy of ACTE. The South & West Washtenaw Consortium (SWWC) and Saline Area Schools are proud to announce that Trent Trout, Manufacturing Instructor for the Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM) program at Saline High School, has been selected as the Michigan Association for Career and Technical Education (MI ...
The Dexter City Council met December 8 and took action on several long-running issues, including the sale of city-owned land near Dexter-Ann Arbor Road, changes to how fire protection is funded, and next steps on historical signage downtown. The meeting also included detailed financial reporting related to bond compliance and updates on major capital projects. ...
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