May 02, 2026

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Saline Area Schools Make Big Technology Purchase

Saline Area Schools Make Big Technology Purchase

The Saline Area Schools Board of Education approved technology purchases totaling over $900,000 at its March 10 meeting. The school board approved a “request to purchase 1800 iPads for staff and students, 350 Chromebooks and 35 Omen laptops for the C204 computer lab at Saline High School and 2 Cisco 3110 NGFW firewalls to replace ...

Weather Alerts

High Wind Warning Issued Until 10PM for Washtenaw County

High Wind Warning Issued Until 10PM for Washtenaw County

A Severe High Wind Warning is in effect for southeast Michigan, including areas such as Midland, Bay, Huron, and Saginaw, from 5 AM to 10 PM EDT on Friday, March 13. Expect hazardous conditions with southwest winds reaching 20 to 30 mph and gusts between 50 to 60 mph, leading to potential widespread power outages ...

In-House Pizza is Coming to Dexter High School

In-House Pizza is Coming to Dexter High School

Dexter High School will be getting a unique update in its food program that should give students a delicious food option during their days of study and work. To get this new option underway, the Dexter Community Schools Board of Education approved at their March 9 meeting the purchase of fresh personal pizza equipment from ...

Saline Twp Adopts Budget, Reviews Data Center, Road Projects

Saline Twp Adopts Budget, Reviews Data Center, Road Projects

The Saline Township Board had a packed agenda at its March meeting Wednesday evening, including adopting it FY 2026 budget, receiving an update on the Related Digital data center project and getting a presentation from Barry Lonik on his land preservation programs. FY 2026 Budget Treasurer Jennifer Zink explained that revenue expected from Washtenaw County ...

STN Staff

Chelsea’s Beach Middle School Announces February Peacemakers

Chelsea’s Beach Middle School Announces February Peacemakers

Beach Middle School (BMS) has announced the winners of the February Peacemaker Award. The Peacemaker Award is a collaboration between BMS and the Rotary Club of Chelsea that honors one student in each grade every month, nominated by peers and/or staff, who spreads peace, kindness, and an inclusive mindset at BMS. At the end of ...

Harvest Kindness Squad Shares Message With Saline School Board

Harvest Kindness Squad Shares Message With Saline School Board

Students from Harvest Elementary School’s Kindness Squad took turns explaining how small acts of kindness can make a difference during a presentation to the Saline Area Schools Board of Education on March 10. Margo Lutz was the first to speak, telling board members she joined the group because she enjoys helping others. “I want to ...

Weather Alerts

High Wind Watch Issued Until 8PM for Washtenaw County

A Severe High Wind Watch is in effect for southeast Michigan, including Midland, Bay, and surrounding counties, from late tonight through Friday evening, with possible southwest winds of 25 to 35 mph and gusts up to 55 mph threatening to cause widespread power outages and hazardous travel conditions. * WHAT…Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph ...

Steven Sheldon

CAP’s Frozen Jr. Plays To Sold-Out Audiences

CAP’s Frozen Jr. Plays To Sold-Out Audiences

Chelsea Area Players’ (CAP) Youth Theatre Artistic Director Alex Moore took a page from NBC’s Saturday Night Live and staged a “cold opening” Friday night, introducing the audience to the Disney classic Frozen Jr. Led by 8th graders Alessandra Fineman and Amber Yacks, playing the hosts, and assisted by eighth grade narrators Savannah Fremuth and ...

Ballet Chelsea Brings a New Alice in Wonderland to the Stage

Ballet Chelsea Brings a New Alice in Wonderland to the Stage

This spring, Ballet Chelsea invites audiences to tumble down the rabbit hole with a brand-new production of Alice in Wonderland—a ballet designed to be as imaginative for the dancers as it is enchanting for the audience. Featuring entirely new choreography, along with freshly designed costumes and sets, Alice in Wonderland promises a playful, colorful journey ...

Chelsea Council Addresses Immigration, Housing, Equipment Purchases

Chelsea Council Addresses Immigration, Housing, Equipment Purchases

The Chelsea City Council tackled a wide range of topics during its Feb. 23 meeting, from immigration policy and housing issues to equipment purchases and community recognitions, during a session that also drew passionate public comment from residents and local students. Public Comment The meeting opened with several residents speaking during public comment, including students ...

STN Staff

Dexter Museum to Host Antique Appraisal Event

Dexter Museum to Host Antique Appraisal Event

The Dexter Heritage Guild will host a day of antique appraisals at the Dexter Area Museum on Saturday, May 2, giving community members the chance to learn the value of treasured items from professional appraisers. The event will take place from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Dexter Area Museum, 3443 Inverness St., located ...

Doug Marrin

Dexter Council Discusses Traffic Concerns, Transit Funding, Road Construction

Dexter Council Discusses Traffic Concerns, Transit Funding, Road Construction

Traffic safety, regional transit funding and upcoming road construction were among the key topics discussed during the Dexter City Council meeting on Feb. 23. The council also approved several infrastructure contracts and new spending related to the city’s fire station and Mill Creek Park. Residents Highlight Traffic Issues Traffic concerns surfaced early in the meeting ...

Doug Marrin

Saline Residents Divided on Removing or Repairing Dam

Saline Residents Divided on Removing or Repairing Dam

Saline residents packed a town hall meeting Monday night, Mar. 9, to debate the future of the city’s aging dam, with speakers split between preserving a historic landmark and removing a structure officials say could become increasingly costly to maintain. City officials and consultants presented findings comparing the cost of repairing the Saline River dam ...

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