May 23, 2026

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Dexter Varsity Dance Team Brings Home State Title

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

Life Back Then: When Michigan Crowned Itself “Water Wonderland”

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

Chelsea Hockey Snaps Six-Game Skid

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 Wrestling Second at Orange and Blue Classic

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

Dexter Strong Hosts Candlelit Vigil to Honor Renee Good

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

Survey Seeks Public Input on Proposed North–South Passenger Rail Line in Michigan

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

Milan Bowlers Rally for Wins

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

Special Weather Statement Issued 10:40PM for Washtenaw County

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

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Chelsea Girls Win Fourth Straight

Chelsea Girls Win Fourth Straight

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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