Photo: A stretch of poor pavement on Werkner Rd between M-52 and Sibley Rd in Sylvan Twp. Photo from WCRC The Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) is reconstructing Werkner Road, between M-52 and Sibley Road in Sylvan Township during the 2026 construction season. The project includes reconstructing the roadway and widening for both paved and … Read more
By Steve Gwisdalla My friends, here in our little corner of the world, we advocate for more joy and focus on being, promoting, and living an ‘up’ life. Sometimes it is easy to do. Other times it is hard. This past Wednesday night, my family and I were at dinner when my phone rang. If … Read more
Left versus right. Capitalism versus socialism. Pro business or pro-environment. The world seems to want to have us choose sides. If you are on one side, you are right and those on the other side must be wrong, right? Let’s slow down for a second. Each side has beliefs. Each side feels strongly about those … Read more
By Steve Gwisdalla Remember when we were kids? I know it is getting harder and harder for some of us. But I distinctly remember the depository for all things wonderful I achieved as a child being the place I would walk by with my head held high and my little chest puffed out big. Of … Read more
Since a series of repairs were required beginning in the fall of 2023 to keep the aquatic section of the Saline Recreation Center running, the funding required for the building and its programs have become a frequent topic of discussion at Council meetings. Saline Council passed recommendations for moving forward with the center at their … Read more
Dexter Community Schools are looking to add a unique Physical Education course at the high school that would be open to all students wanting to be part of the Peer-to-Peer program. Planned to be called Peer-to-Peer Physical Education, the course was introduced to the school board at its Dec. 15 meeting. The school board is … Read more
The new scoreboard at Al Ritt Stadium isn’t quite complete, but Dexter Community Schools has a plan to remedy that. The DCS Board of Education approved a contract at its December 15 meeting to move this plan forward. “As part of the Al Ritt sign (scoreboard) project, the District would like to place a Dexter-branded … Read more
A Special Weather Statement with moderate severity has been issued for Washtenaw, Wayne, and Monroe counties, effective from 11:44 AM to 12:45 PM EST on December 19, 2025, warning of a band of heavy snow and winds up to 30 MPH that may rapidly reduce visibility to less than one mile and cause quick snow … Read more
A Special Weather Statement with moderate severity has been issued for Livingston, Oakland, Macomb, Washtenaw, and Wayne counties, effective immediately until 7:45 AM EST on December 19, 2025, warning of snow showers and winds up to 40 MPH that could rapidly reduce visibility to less than one mile, creating potentially hazardous travel conditions. HAZARDS…A line … Read more
A Special Weather Statement with moderate severity is in effect for Midland, Bay, Huron, Saginaw, Tuscola, Sanilac, Shiawassee, Genesee, Lapeer, St. Clair, Livingston, Oakland, Macomb, Washtenaw, Wayne, Lenawee, and Monroe until 8:00 AM EST. The passage of a cold front is leading to a rapid temperature drop below freezing, with winds gusting up to 30 … Read more
A Special Weather Statement of moderate severity has been issued for Huron, Saginaw, Tuscola, Sanilac, Genesee, Lapeer, St. Clair, Livingston, Oakland, Macomb, Washtenaw, Wayne, Lenawee, and Monroe counties, effective until 10:15 PM EST on December 18, 2025. Residents in these areas should be prepared for gusty winds exceeding 40 mph, which could cause downed tree … Read more
“I didn’t back down when I was overseas. I’m not going to back down now.” On December 13th Saline Township resident Kathryn Haushalter filed documents with the Washtenaw County Circuit Court requesting she be added as a co-defendent in the lawsuit filed against Saline Township by multiple plaintiffs involved in the development of the data … Read more
A Special Weather Statement has been issued by NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI for Saginaw, Shiawassee, Genesee, Livingston, Washtenaw, and Lenawee counties, effective until 8:30 PM EST, warning of gusty winds exceeding 40 mph that could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. At 728 PM EST, Doppler radar was tracking gusty showers along a … Read more
The Chelsea girls’ basketball team picked up is first win of the season 38-23 Tuesday night. The game was the home opener and SEC White opener for the season for the Bulldogs. Bother team struggled in the opening period with the Bulldogs taking a 5-2 lead after one. The game was tied at seven in … Read more
Owner Ryan Wilman knew this year he wanted to help provide food for those in crisis and he wanted to do it with others instead of simply writing a check so everyone could feel the joy of lifting their community. “A lot of people might be tight on money,” Wilman said, “but going out for a couple of drinks isn’t too expensive and it’s fun. That person also got to feel like they were part of something so big. Hundreds of people who came…
Owner Ryan Wilman knew this year he wanted to help provide food for those in crisis and he wanted to do it with others instead of simply writing a check so everyone could feel the joy of lifting their community. “A lot of people might be tight on money,” Wilman said, “but going out for a couple of drinks isn’t too expensive and it’s fun. That person also got to feel like they were part of something so big. Hundreds of people who came...
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