A flat start to the third quarter led to the Milan Big Reds Girls Basketball team losing 47-31, to the Trenton Trojans at home on January 9. The Lady Big Reds came out strong in the first half, but a slow start after halftime put them in a difficult spot where they couldn’t comeback from. … Read more
Knowing the importance of the service for its residents, the Lima Township Board approved a new 3-year agreement with Western-Washtenaw Area Value Express (WAVE). The township approved a new agreement at their December meeting. The agreement has Lima paying $10,000 in 2026 and 2027, and then $12,000 in 2028 for services to residents. WAVE provides … Read more
HerbsForever LLC has initiated a recall of certain dietary supplements due to the risk of undeclared wheat, posing a potential hazard for individuals with wheat allergies. This recall is a critical health alert for consumers across the United States, as the affected products were distributed nationwide via mail order. The recall involves 45 units each … Read more
Milan City leaders and community members spent the last meeting of 2025 evaluating the special events policy. They explored whether to simplify the permit process for food trucks, reduce pavilion rental fees, and how to handle events put on by nonprofits for federal holidays. Since the policy went into effect on Jan. 1, 2025, Police … Read more
A new season, new coaches, and a nearly new roster didn’t slow The Dancer’s Edge All-Stars down. Competing January 3–4 at the UDA Chicagoland Regional in Chicago, the Junior and Senior teams returned to Dexter with multiple top finishes, signaling that this retooled program is hitting its stride early The teams placed 1st in Senior … Read more
For nearly 15 years, Brewed Awakenings has been the kind of place where the coffee comes with conversation and the chairs invite you to stay awhile. This February, the beloved café is turning a page, welcoming new ownership while holding tight to the sense of home that made it a community staple in the first … Read more
A Wind Advisory is in effect for southeast Michigan, including Midland, Bay, Huron, Saginaw, Tuscola, Sanilac, Shiawassee, Genesee, Lapeer, St. Clair, Livingston, Oakland, Macomb, Washtenaw, Wayne, Lenawee, and Monroe counties, from 4:00 AM to 4:00 PM EST on January 9, 2026, with southwest winds of 20 to 30 mph and gusts up to 45 mph … Read more
After interviewing three candidates for the position, Chelsea City Council voted to offer the role of City Manager to Elle Cole. This decision follows the departure of previous city manager Marty Colburn, who was placed on “administrative leave, not expected to return” on June 24, 2025, according to a statement released by council last year. … Read more
At the school board meeting last month, the Saline Area Schools Board of Education started a new process for the district’s all-important policies. During the meeting, the board discussed the implementation of new Thrun Policies and Timeline. Policies are a big part of every school district in Michigan. Covering basically all areas in a district, … Read more
The City of Dexter is inviting artists of all ages to help celebrate the community through the third annual public art display called “We Love Dexter.” Entrants are encouraged to submit original creative works that reflect what they love about Dexter. Submissions may include photographs, drawings, paintings, poems, songs, short stories, or other artistic expressions … Read more
A Special Weather Statement with moderate severity has been issued for Midland, Bay, Huron, Saginaw, Tuscola, Sanilac, Shiawassee, Genesee, Lapeer, St. Clair, Livingston, Oakland, Macomb, Washtenaw, Wayne, Lenawee, and Monroe, effective from January 8 at 4:58 AM to 8:30 AM EST, warning of locally dense fog that will reduce visibility to around a quarter mile, … Read more
Chelsea’s Dec. 8 City Council meeting moved briskly through routine approvals before turning to decisions on who steps in when the mayor is absent to how streets, parks, and long-term planning will be handled in the years ahead. Consent Agenda Council unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included prior meeting minutes, payment of city bills, … Read more
Chelsea’s Dec. 8 City Council meeting moved briskly through routine approvals before turning to decisions on who steps in when the mayor is absent to how streets, parks, and long-term planning will be handled in the years ahead. Consent Agenda Council unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included prior meeting minutes, payment of city bills, ...
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