May 04, 2026

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Cougar or Big Domestic Cat Sighting Reported Near Dexter

Cougar or Big Domestic Cat Sighting Reported Near Dexter

“Cougar sighting! Between Huron River and Chamberlin heading towards Chamberlin. Please watch your animals when they are outside!” That’s how the post on Nextdoor began. Nextdoor is a location-based social networking app for neighborhoods that connects residents with each other. The message was posted on April 18, by Kaitlin Gotcher of Walsh Road, after she ...

Chelsea Police Weekly Report, April 12-18, 2026

Chelsea Police Weekly Report, April 12-18, 2026

Incident #: 26-1647 Location: 500 block of Washington Street Date: April 16, 2026 Time: 12:35 pm INFORMATION: While at the station, the investigator was assigned a fraud complaint by phone. The complainant stated that as part of their job duties, they received a phone call from a vendor regarding their account not being paid. The ...

Two Murders + Purple Rose = A Major Laugh Fest

Two Murders + Purple Rose = A Major Laugh Fest

The Purple Rose Theatre Company is staging “Murder On The Links”, a Michigan Premiere by Steven Dietz through May 31st, adapted from Agatha Christie’s 1923 novel by the same name. Set designer Brian Dambacher and prop design by Danna Segrest perfectly conceptualized Bendena’s vision with a minimal set design and a limited number of props. ...

Eli Savit To Compete for State Attorney General

Eli Savit To Compete for State Attorney General

Savit will face Eaton County Prosecutor in November Washtenaw County Prosecuting Attorney Eli Savit will represent the Democratic Party in the race for Michigan Attorney General this November. Savit was selected by Democratic Party members at their state nominating convention in Detroit over the weekend. Savit competed against Oakland County Prosecutor Karen McDonald and longtime ...

Michigan Book Hop Returns With 101 Stores

Michigan Book Hop Returns With 101 Stores

Independent Bookstore Day returns Saturday, April 25, kicking off a monthlong celebration of local bookstores across Michigan. The Michigan Book Hop, now in its fourth year, will run from April 25 through May 25 and includes 101 participating bookstores statewide. With participating stores across Michigan, including the Upper Peninsula, the event invites readers to visit ...

STN Staff

JD’s Stage Bistro Offers Menu Preview at Agricole Farm Stop

JD’s Stage Bistro Offers Menu Preview at Agricole Farm Stop

A preview of JD’s Stage Bistro’s upcoming menu will be available in downtown Chelsea next month. On Saturday, May 2, beginning at 10 a.m., Executive Chef Nate will serve a wild mushroom ragù at Agricole Farm Stop, 118 N. Main Street. The dish, priced at $12 per serving, will be available while supplies last. The ...

STN Staff

WWRA to Close Chelsea Recycling Drop-Off Site May 22

WWRA to Close Chelsea Recycling Drop-Off Site May 22

The Western Washtenaw Recycling Authority (WWRA) announced it will close its recycling drop-off bin location at 1187 Old Manchester Road in Chelsea, effective May 22, 2026. Officials said the closure is tied to future community development plans and rising operational costs at the site. After the shutdown, six community recycling drop-off locations will remain available ...

Mike Williamson

Dexter Baseball Takes Four of Five

Dexter Baseball Takes Four of Five

The Dexter baseball team was one of the few teams that was able to play a handful of games due to the wet weather last week. The Dreadnaughts improved to 5-1 in the SEC Red with a three-game sweep of Ann Arbor Skyline. Dexter pitching and defense held the Eagles to just one run in ...

Lonnie Huhman

Big Reds Softball Takes Two

Big Reds Softball Takes Two

The Milan Girls Varsity Softball Team came away with two strong wins this past week against St. Mary Catholic Central and Jefferson. Playing at home on April 13, the Big Reds beat SMCC by a score of 13-7. Against Catholic Central, Milan Coach Micah Higa said “it was a competitive, back-and-forth game where we had ...

Mike Williamson

Saline Track and Field Teams Sweep SEC Red Tri-Meet

Saline Track and Field Teams Sweep SEC Red Tri-Meet

The Saline track and field teams swept a pair of SEC Red meet last week with wins over Bedford and Huron. The boys defeated Bedford 79-58 and Huron 80-57. Saline dominated the distance events, with Jacob Szalay winning the 800 meters (1:59.03) and finishing second in the 1600 (4:33.77). Brennan Larusso captured the 1600 title ...

Mike Williamson

Saline Girls’ Lacrosse Drops Pair of Heartbreakers

Saline Girls’ Lacrosse Drops Pair of Heartbreakers

The Saline girls’ lacrosse team dropped a pair of heartbreaking matches last week. The Hornets dropped a hard-fought 8-7 decision to Father Gabriel Richard to start the week. Ayla Stager, Mary Kate Murphy, and Sofia Buday scored two goals each for the Hornets. Saline then dropped a tough 10-8 overtime decision to Clay, Ohio Friday ...

Weather Alerts

Freeze Warning Issued Until 11AM for Washtenaw County

Freeze Warning Issued Until 11AM for Washtenaw County

A Freeze Warning of moderate severity has been issued for portions of southeast Michigan, including Saginaw, Shiawassee, Genesee, and surrounding areas, from 11 PM this evening to 11 AM EDT Monday, with sub-freezing temperatures as low as 23 degrees expected, posing a risk to crops and sensitive vegetation. * WHAT…Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 23 ...

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