W4 Country brought extra energy to the Saline Area Fire Department on Friday morning with its Firehouse Friday live broadcast, inviting the community to stop by the fire hall, check out the trucks and enjoy the event. The morning also included baked goods, giveaways and community tables from Michigan Schools and Government Credit Union and … Read more
With four Milan Area Schools board seats set to appear on the Nov. 3 ballot, board members used Thursday’s Big Red Board Chat to give residents a closer look at what board service involves and what potential candidates should know before running. The informal session focused on how the board works, what the role involves … Read more
As National Volunteer Week approaches, Arbor Hospice is highlighting the role volunteers play in supporting patients and families across Washtenaw County. From sitting with patients to offering companionship, volunteers help provide comfort and relief during some of life’s most difficult moments. “Volunteers are really the heart of what we do,” said Ruth Moore-Lilly, volunteer program … Read more
Saline police are investigating a late-night shooting incident on Woodland Drive. Officers were dispatched at about 11:40 p.m. Thursday, April 16, to the 600 block of Woodland Drive after a caller reported that a shot had been fired but that no one had been struck, according to a release from the Saline Police Department. Police … Read more
The Saline Area Schools Board of Education approved a list of grant proposals as part of its second round of CARES Discretionary Funds program. The Saline school board approved by a 7 to 0 vote “Round II distribution of CARES Discretionary Funds in the amount of $28,604” at its April 14 meeting. The list of … Read more
After more than a decade of false starts, the long-vacant 3045 Broad St. property in downtown Dexter is once again moving toward redevelopment, this time with a formally approved agreement in place. The Dexter Downtown Development Authority (DDA) has approved a purchase and sales agreement with the Ferlito Group, marking the most significant step forward … Read more
The Adult Learners Institute (ALI Michigan) supports life-long learning by offering online and in-person enrichment classes in the areas of Chelsea, Dexter, Grass Lake, Manchester, and Stockbridge. The spring 2026 term concludes with these May classes: Register for Charlie Taylor’s Technology through the Ages series, which begins Wednesday April 29, and continues through May 6, … Read more
Milan City is proposing water and garbage rate increases for the next fiscal year, while keeping the rates for sewer the same. In a presentation to the council on April 7, City Manager Jim Lancaster recommended raising water rates to $5.84 from $5.22 per unit each month. A unit equals 1,000 gallons of water. Sewer … Read more
Ypsilanti Township officials are asking a regional utility authority to pause new water and sewer approvals for data centers while the possible impact on local infrastructure is studied. The request goes before the Ypsilanti Community Utilities Authority, or YCUA, just days after the township board approved a resolution calling for a 12-month pause. Township leaders … Read more
Scio Township firefighters responded to a vehicle crash on Dexter Ann Arbor Road that led to one driver suffering serious injuries. Scio Township Fire Chief Andrew Houde told the Sun Times News the township fire department responded to a crash on Dexter Ann Arbor Road just before 12:30 p.m. on April 16. He said Scio’s first … Read more
A recent collaboration between the Chelsea Senior Center and the Chelsea District Library is making it easier for local older adults to access helpful resources and services. As part of this effort, the senior center is hosting a “Library Connections” event in the lobby, where library staff will be on hand to offer assistance and … Read more
State Sen. Jeff Irwin is backing a bill passed by the Michigan Senate that would limit when hospitals can require nurses to work beyond their scheduled shifts. The bill package passed April 15 and now moves to the Michigan House. In a post after the vote, Irwin said hospitals should not rely on overworked nurses … Read more
The Dexter City Council approved a resolution April 13 proclaiming April 24, 2026, as Arbor Day in the city. To mark the occasion, the city, along with students from Wylie Elementary School, will distribute about 350 free tree seedlings and 100 additional transplants to residents. Species include White Pine, White Cedar, Black Hills Spruce, Black … Read more
Governor Gretchen Whitmer today announced a state of emergency for 32 additional Michigan counties as communities continue to face widespread damage from severe weather, including flooding, rising water levels, straight-line winds, and tornadoes. The newly included counties are Alcona, Allegan, Alpena, Antrim, Arenac, Barry, Benzie, Charlevoix, Clare, Crawford, Emmet, Grand Traverse, Gratiot, Iosco, Kalkaska, Lake, … Read more
The Dexter City Council moved forward with a major annexation proposal, approved a new industrial development, and authorized key infrastructure agreements during its March 23 meeting. The meeting covered a range of updates from city staff and culminated in several unanimous and one divided vote on development and infrastructure items. Development Trends Show Shift During … Read more
The Dexter City Council moved forward with a major annexation proposal, approved a new industrial development, and authorized key infrastructure agreements during its March 23 meeting. The meeting covered a range of updates from city staff and culminated in several unanimous and one divided vote on development and infrastructure items. Development Trends Show Shift During ...
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