Quirky notes from the Chelsea Herald, Oct. 23, 1879 Washtenaw County’s supervisors had a busy October. They voted to start putting the dog tax right on the assessment roll and told the clerk to go collect a $1,000 pledge for the new courthouse clock. They also tallied up courthouse costs to date: a grand total ...
Photo: (L-R) Jaime Williams, Professor Ruth Ann Armitage, and Presidential Scholarship recipient Avi Dragun in Peru. Courtesy of EMU Information provided by Jillian Randall and Melissa Thrasher of EMU Eastern Michigan University has announced that Milan resident Avi Dragun has been named a recipient of the 2025 Presidential Scholarship, one of the university’s most competitive ...
Chelsea City Council unanimously approved the first reading of two amendments to Ordinance No. 192, which describe the mission of the city’s Human Rights Commission (HRC). The changes seek to clarify the abilities and powers of the commission, as well as remove redundancies from the document. “Our non-discrimination ordinance is almost 10 years old, and ...
It takes a special community to make this happen, is how John Daniels described the Athletic Fieldhouse fundraising effort. A big donation that will end up being just over $1.7 million dollars was presented to the Chelsea School District (CSD) at the October 20 school board meeting. This will help make the project a reality. ...
By Windy Veker Photo courtesy of Michigan Technological University Imagine being immersed in a cornucopia of quiet forest sounds — small animals rustling in the underbrush, birds chirping softly, wind gently shifting the leaves. This is what visitors to Michigan Technological University’s Tech Trails can experience inside the recently installed nature megaphone. The 10-foot-long conical wooden ...
Saline City Council passed a resolution at the Oct. 20 meeting to enter into a contract with the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) to construct a mixed-use pathway along Mill Pond. The project will cost an estimated total of $1 million, of which the city of Saline will be responsible for $323,813, while the rest ...
On the wall of the newest shop to open in downtown Milan is a piece of art that serves as a warning of danger. Owner Bill Gordon was using his 110-pound chainsaw mill to cut some cherry, but being careful since a discoloration in the wood hinted metal was inside. “[It was the] crotch of ...
It’s been another action-packed fall season for Dexter High School athletics. From historic championships to nail-biting finishes, the Dreadnaughts have showcased talent, teamwork, and school spirit across every field, course, and pool. Football: Record-Setting Season Nears Playoffs The Dexter football team continued its dominant run with a 69–19 rout of Ann Arbor Pioneer in SEC ...
It’s been an impressive fall for Chelsea athletics, with Bulldog teams racking up championships, playoff runs, and standout individual performances across multiple sports. Football: Three-Peat Champions The Chelsea football team clinched its third straight SEC White title in dominating fashion with a 35–7 victory over Lincoln. Quarterback Jax Ichesco accounted for four touchdowns—two rushing and ...
The Michigan state average dropped 13 cents from a week ago Gas prices in Michigan are down 13 cents from last week. Michigan drivers are now paying an average of $2.79 per gallon for regular unleaded, which is a new 2025-low. This price is 41 cents less than this time last month and 49 cents less than this time last year. Motorists are paying ...
Photo: Conceptual rendering of the data center. Courtesy Related Digital A consent order was signed by Washtenaw County Circuit Court Judge Julia B. Owdziej, settling the lawsuit between Saline Township and Related Digital and township property owners. The proposed settlement reflects the basics of what was presented at a fact-finding meeting held at the township ...
Incident #: 25-3901/25-3902 Location: 1600 block of S. Main Street Date: October 19, 2025 Time: 1:50 pm INFORMATION: While on routine patrol, an officer stopped a vehicle in the 1600 block of S. Main Street for a routine traffic violation. The officer made contact with the driver and two additional occupants inside the vehicle. The ...
Consumers across the United States should be aware of recent recalls that could impact their health and safety. Jody’s Inc. has issued a recall for its Cabot Creamery Sea Salt Caramel Cheddar Popcorn due to undeclared peanuts, which pose a serious risk to individuals with peanut allergies. The recall pertains to 6 oz bags, marked ...
Dexter High School’s (DHS) Model United Nations Club attended their first conference of the year where they tackled topics like Access to Education on a Global Scale; the Challenge of Regulating the Development of Artificial Intelligence in Information and the Regional Challenge of the Afghanistan Water Crisis. DHS sent 10 delegates to the Royal Oak ...
Photo: “The Birds” – (Frankie McElroy, Maggie Trevisan, Maddox Rice, Alana Jefferson, Camille Wenger). Photo by Lad Strayer. Horizon Performing Arts is a local community theatre, based in Ypsilanti, which emphasizes teaching and allowing children to experience the magic of theatre. They concluded their first production of their 2025-26 season with A Year With Frog ...
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