May 06, 2026

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WCHD Promotes Mental Health Resources During the Holidays

WCHD Promotes Mental Health Resources During the Holidays

Use 734-544-3050 or 988 for 24/7 mental health support The Washtenaw County Health Department’s (WCHD) Wish You Knew mental health campaign encourages community members to call the Washtenaw County Community Mental Health 24/7 Access Line at 734-544-3050, or call/text 988, if they are struggling with their mental health or are concerned about someone else. “With looming deadlines, ...

STN Staff

Chelsea Education Foundation Reflects on 2025 Grants

Chelsea Education Foundation Reflects on 2025 Grants

TheChelsea Education Foundation is closing the year on a high note, celebrating both the success of its 4th Annual Sip at Serendipity Book Drive and the impact of the multiple educational programs it funded throughout the district in 2025. Held on Nov. 12 at Serendipity Books, this year’s Sip at Serendipity brought together parents, educators, ...

Doug Marrin

CPD Weekly Report, Dec. 7-13

CPD Weekly Report, Dec. 7-13

Chelsea Police Department Weekly Press Summary Incident #: 25-4745 Location: 1200 block of S. Main Street Date: December 11, 2025 Time: 5:30 pm INFORMATION: While on routine patrol, officers were dispatched to the 1200 block of S. Main Street for the report of a retail fraud. The complainant reported that the suspect, later identified as ...

Ballet Chelsea’s The Nutcracker Delights Audiences

Ballet Chelsea’s The Nutcracker Delights Audiences

Photos courtesy of Michael Bessom Photography Ballet Chelsea’s production of The Nutcracker entertained audiences December 12–14 at the Potter Center on the campus of Jackson College, bringing traditional holiday magic to the stage for audiences of all ages. Under the direction of Michelle Quenon, the classical ballet was presented with inspired choreography, stunning visuals, and ...

Doug Marrin

Saline City Council Reviews Finances, Water Rates, and Transit

Saline City Council Reviews Finances, Water Rates, and Transit

Saline City Council met Dec. 1 for a regular session that touched on the city’s financial health, rising water and sewer costs, long-term infrastructure planning, and a potential expansion of local transportation services. Two council members and the mayor were absent, but the remaining members moved through a full agenda that blended routine approvals with ...

Doug Marrin

New Michigan Bills Would Cut Some Property Taxes That Fund Schools

New Michigan Bills Would Cut Some Property Taxes That Fund Schools

A package of bills introduced in the Michigan House on Dec. 16, during the Legislature’s quieter holiday period, when new proposals are often filed but debate and hearings have yet to fire up, would exempt some property owners from paying certain school-related property taxes, based on whether they have dependents using Michigan’s public K–12 education ...

STN Staff

Saline Approves Road Work, Culvert Project

Saline Approves Road Work, Culvert Project

Saline City Council approved a contract with OHM Engineering for the continued resurfacing of Woodland Dr. and the replacement of a box culvert, which serves to divert water off of roads. This is part of a Saline’s capital improvement plan, which saw Woodland Dr. resurfaced from N. Maple to Industrial Dr. in addition to sections ...

Matt Rosentreter

Saline Council Approves Indoor Soccer Facility

Saline Council Approves Indoor Soccer Facility

Saline City Council voted to approve special land usage for Building D at 1271 Industrial Dr., previously an office space and warehousing annex for Bank Supplies, at the Dec. 15 meeting. The building will now be used as an indoor training facility for the Saline Area Soccer Association. “It’s not going to be open to ...

Lonnie Huhman

Saline’s Superintendent Receives High Marks

Saline’s Superintendent Receives High Marks

In the areas of government and board relations, community relations, staff relations, business and finance, and instructional leadership, Saline Area Schools Superintendent Rachel Kowalski gets an effective rating, which is the highest rating a Public Schools Superintendent in Michigan can receive in their annual evaluation. After coming onboard on July 1 for the retiring Stephen ...

Lonnie Huhman

Dexter Township’s Single Hauler Update

Dexter Township’s Single Hauler Update

When it comes to Curbside Collection and Single Hauler Service, there are some important dates coming up for Dexter Township residents. The deadline for service sign-up is coming up on Jan. 31. Before then there will be a number of meetings for Q&A and sign-up assistance. The first will be held at Dexter Townhall on ...

STN Staff

Washtenaw County Office of Community and Economic Development Opens Mini-Grant RFP

Washtenaw County Office of Community and Economic Development Opens Mini-Grant RFP

The Washtenaw County Office of Community and Economic Development’s New Human Services Partnership (NHSP) will award 9 grants of $40,000 each to nine local community organizations through the Mini-Grant Program. Organizations responding to the request for proposals will have an opportunity to access a one-year mini grant. Grant Applications will be reviewed by a committee ...

Lonnie Huhman

Saline Area Schools Makes Some Purchases

Saline Area Schools Makes Some Purchases

Saline Area Schools devoted over $2 million at the December 9 school board meeting on a variety of purchases, including new technology and bleachers. The school board unanimously approved a handful of purchases as the school district looks to address a range of needs. The first approval was the technology purchases, which were recommended by ...

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