Photo: Chelsea Mayor Kate Hensen. Courtesy of City of Chelsea On November 12, Kate Henson officially took the oath of office, becoming the new City Mayor of Chelsea. Henson is now the fourth woman to hold this esteemed position, following in the footsteps of trailblazer Ann Feeney, the first Mayor for the City of Chelsea. … Read more
After approving the initial contract with Mirlo Real Estate Partners on behalf of Dexter Orthodontics, Dexter City Council set a public hearing on Dec. 8 for the sale of the MAVD property, located at the intersection of Meadow View Drive and Dexter-Ann Arbor Road. “On August 13th, the City received a letter of interest from … Read more
Chelsea Hospital, a joint venture between Trinity Health Michigan and University of Michigan Health, has once again earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit that evaluates hospitals on patient safety. The fall 2025 rating places Chelsea Hospital among the safest hospitals in the country for preventing errors, injuries, infections, … Read more
Dexter’s Arts, Culture & Heritage Committee (ACH) presented at the Nov. 10 city council meeting about options for historical signage throughout the city. Intended as a long-term project, the first installation would include three signs to mark historical landmarks. “We would like to grow that, but initially we’d like to start with three signs,” ACH … Read more
Photo: Dexter’s Monument Park in winter. Photo by Doug Marrin If you’ve noticed the weather acting a little strange lately, you’re not imagining things. Federal climate scientists say La Niña, the Pacific Ocean pattern known for nudging winter storms and temperatures across North America, is firmly in place as we head into winter. In a … Read more
Photo: Chelsea’s Main Street Park had the contaminated soil removed with help, in part, from a state grant. Courtesy of MSPA Most people don’t think about “brownfields,” those long-vacant lots, empty factories, or contaminated properties that sit idle because cleanup costs can deter redevelopment. But in Washtenaw County, these sites are being transformed into affordable … Read more
PHOTO: View looking south from the corner of Wellington and Carrington drives in the Dexter Crossing neighborhood. The proposed development would occupy the open land beyond the pavement, adjacent to this residential area. Photo: Google Street View. At its Nov. 10 meeting, the Dexter City Council revisited a long-running and often complicated question of whether … Read more
Washtenaw Community College’s ceremonial commencement mace is displayed at the “60 Years of Opening Doors” art gallery exhibition on campus. Photo: WCC “60 Years of Opening Doors: Washtenaw Community College’s 60th Anniversary Exhibition” is now open in The Gallery, located in the Morris Lawrence Building on the WCC campus, 4800 E. Huron River Drive. The exhibition … Read more
Photo: Carolers delight visitors in Historic Webster Corners. Photo: Webster Twp Historical Society The Webster Township Historical Society will bring old-fashioned holiday charm to life during “Christmas in the Village” on Saturday, December 13, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Historic Webster Corners. The village will glow with luminaires and festive greenery as guests stroll … Read more
The University of Michigan and Saline will be well represented next June in the Miss Michigan and Miss Michigan’s Teen pageant. Two titleholders were recently picked at the scholarship pageant for Washtenaw County held on November 2. Both winners have unique service projects they are helping to lead along with their creative talents that helped earn them these … Read more
Photo: Geek Brush Studio – Brenda Fineman. Courtesy of Geek Brush Studio. This November, Geek Brush Studio welcomes a bold burst of color and memory with the exhibition DraganPopArt, featuring the vibrant and nostalgic works of Southeast Michigan artist Chris Dragan. The show will run throughout November at the studio’s downtown Chelsea gallery space, with … Read more
By Ben Fineman Photo: Chelsea Glitch. Provided by Ben Fineman The gym at Chelsea High School transformed into an arena of energy, innovation, and hometown pride on Saturday, November 1, as 35 robotics teams from across the state converged for the first-ever FIRST Tech Challenge qualifier hosted in Chelsea. Despite the early 7:30 a.m. arrival, the excitement … Read more
The Dexter City Council met on October 27, 2025. The meeting included updates from local agencies, decisions on several motions, and extensive discussion on city infrastructure and public projects. Highlights are as follows: Pre-Arranged Participation Representatives from the Washtenaw Intermediate School District (WISD) presented on the benefits of career and technical education. They discussed sustainable … Read more
The Chelsea Area Garden Club (CAGC) will hold its annual holiday wreath and greens fundraiser on Saturday, November 22, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Chelsea Depot Farmers Market. Shoppers can choose from pinecone wreaths and trees, grapevine wreaths with greens, birch bark votive holders, and rustic winter porch pots filled with … Read more
DTE needs new, $300 million substation to support the data center proposed for Saline Township On November 6, 2025 the office of Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel filed a “notice of intervention” with the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) in response to DTE’s earlier request to MPSC to fast track approval of its contracts for … Read more
DTE needs new, $300 million substation to support the data center proposed for Saline Township On November 6, 2025 the office of Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel filed a “notice of intervention” with the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) in response to DTE’s earlier request to MPSC to fast track approval of its contracts for ...
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