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
The Chelsea hockey team finally found the spark it had been searching for, snapping a six-game losing streak with a 4–2 Southeastern Conference White victory over Ann Arbor Skyline on home ice. The Bulldogs controlled the tempo throughout, outshooting Skyline 35–22 and riding a balanced offensive attack along with a steady performance in goal from … Read more
Saline delivered a strong, balanced performance Saturday at the Orange and Blue Classic in Lincoln Park, finishing second overall with 206.5 points, just behind champion Southgate Anderson’s 211.0 in a tightly contested team race that came down to the final rounds. The Hornets were powered by a pair of individual champions in Brice LaFleur at … Read more
The Dexter basketball team continued its hot play of late by picking up a pair of wins the first week back from the holiday break and extending the Dreads wins streak to five games. The Dreadnaughts used a strong defensive effort to take down Saline 55-47 Friday night. Jack DeMerell scored 17 first half points … Read more
Dexter Strong organized a candlelight vigil for Renee Good this Friday on Main St. A local organization dedicated to raising awareness of their concerns with policies enacted under the current federal administration Dexter Strong usually holds peaceful protests on Friday afternoons in Monument Park. “We wanted to make a point. We wanted to share with … Read more
Michigan transportation planners are asking residents to weigh in on a proposed North–South Passenger Rail service that could possibly one day connect Southeast Michigan with mid-Michigan and the northwest Lower Peninsula. The project is currently in the planning and study phase and is currently exploring the feasibility of a new intercity passenger railway corridor running … Read more
The Milan High School Girls and Boys Varsity Bowling Teams both rallied for wins over St. Mary Catholic Central (SMCC) on January 6, at Flat Rock Lanes. Described as a nail biter, the Lady Big Reds made their move during singles to take down SMCC, after starting out losing both Baker games with SMCC taking … Read more
Shots from long range proved to be the difference between the Milan Big Reds Boys Basketball Team and the Rams of Flat Rock in an away game on January 9. The Big Reds lost a tough one to Flat Rock with the final score 63-37. A hot shooting Rams team from beyond the arc put … Read more
A Special Weather Statement with moderate severity has been issued for Shiawassee, Genesee, Livingston, Oakland, Washtenaw, and Wayne counties from 10:40 PM EST on January 10 to 1:15 AM EST on January 11, warning of light to moderate snow showers causing reduced visibility and slick roadways, with gusty winds over 30 mph expected. Light to … Read more
The Chelsea girls’ basketball team made it four straight wins after picking up a pair of victories coming off the holiday break. The Bulldogs opened the week by traveling to Flat Rock and taking down the Rams 40-25. After taking an 8-4 lead after one, the Bulldogs outscored Flat Rock 15-5 in the second to … Read more
The Chelsea girls’ basketball team made it four straight wins after picking up a pair of victories coming off the holiday break. The Bulldogs opened the week by traveling to Flat Rock and taking down the Rams 40-25. After taking an 8-4 lead after one, the Bulldogs outscored Flat Rock 15-5 in the second to ...
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