Photo: (L-R) Matagi Fa’Avle, Owner Jerred Welt and Patrick Crosby. Photo by Pat Schutte By Pat Schutte You’d be hard-pressed to find a better location for a fitness center than the building at 6564 South State Street in Saline, right across the street from Wal-Mart. Housed within the 32,000-square-foot mixed-use facility are a myriad of … Read more
Dexter Community Schools took a big step in building and improving its schools and facilities with the sale of the 2025 School Building and Site Bonds. The DCS Board of Education announced on Sept. 23, the “successful sale of its 2025 School Building and Site Bonds, representing the first series of bonds issued under the … Read more
A local family has opened the new Penn Station East Coast Subs on Jackson Road, near Meijer. They said they’re excited to bring something unique and special to the community. “We’re thrilled to bring Penn Station to Ann Arbor (Scio Township),” said co-owner Jeff Van Overmeer. “Our son became hooked on the brand’s quality and flavor while attending Western … Read more
A Minor Flood Advisory is in effect for Monroe and Washtenaw counties in southeast Michigan until 5:30 PM EDT today, with heavy rainfall from thunderstorms expected to cause minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Residents are urged to exercise caution as 2 to 4 inches of rain have already fallen, and additional flooding … Read more
Only 35% of families use college savings programs. In partnership with the State of Michigan and Chelsea State Bank, the Chelsea District Library (CDL) is offering a free informational session about education savings programs offered by the State of Michigan. The event is scheduled for Tuesday, October 14, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the … Read more
Each quilt includes a label that reads “Made Especially for You by the C.A.A.D.Y. Corner Quilters.” Every Tuesday afternoon at the Chelsea Senior Center, a small group of kindhearted quilters gather together to practice their craft—not for fun or for profit, but to provide a measure of comfort for people in need across Washtenaw County. … Read more
A severe Flash Flood Warning has been issued for southeastern Washtenaw County, MI, effective immediately until 9:00 AM EDT today, due to thunderstorms producing heavy rain with 1 to 4 inches already fallen, posing a risk of flash flooding in urban areas, highways, and low-lying regions. FFWDTX The National Weather Service in Detroit/Pontiac has issued … Read more
Lawrence Wholesale LLC has issued a nationwide recall for certain Kroger brand frozen shrimp products due to potential Cesium-137 contamination. This recall is a significant health concern as prolonged exposure to Cs-137, a radioactive isotope, can increase cancer risk through DNA damage. The recall involves specific lots of Kroger bagged frozen shrimp and shrimp cocktail … Read more
A Minor Flood Advisory is in effect for Washtenaw County, MI until 9:30 AM EDT this morning, as excessive rainfall from thunderstorms is likely to cause minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Residents in locations such as Ypsilanti, Saline, and Milan should be cautious of flooded roads and are advised to avoid driving … Read more
An area of I-94 in Washtenaw County, specifically a stretch in the city of Ann Arbor near Scio Township, has seen a spate of vehicles crashes over this past month. The most recent happened on the morning of September 22. According to the Ann Arbor Fire Department, a tractor-trailer crash occurred that morning on eastbound … Read more
The November election for Monroe County Commission District 2 will proceed, but unless an appeals court rules otherwise, the winner will not take office following the election. That is, unless the winner is former chair of the Monroe County Commission Mark Brant.
The police are investigating an incident that happened on the afternoon of September 22, when a Chelsea High School student was struck by a vehicle at the crosswalk on Freer Road. The student suffered minor injuries. Chelsea School District (CSD) Superintendent Michael Kapolka and Doug Whitsel, CSD’s Director of Safety & Security, updated the school … Read more
Photo: Caroline Fealy, Ava Grant Wall, Delia Smaby, Brooke Ganas. Photo credit Ellie Saah The Dexter Freshman/Sophomore Invitational brought together young swimmers from across the region on Saturday, September 20th, giving underclassmen the chance to shine. The Dreadnaughts put in a strong showing, highlighted by standout swims and promising depth across multiple events. Freshman Emmalyn … Read more
Incident #: 25-3472 Location: 1200 block of S. Main Street Date: September 19, 2025 Time: 6:53 pm INFORMATION: While on routine patrol, officers were dispatched to the 1200 block of S. Main Street for the report of a retail fraud in progress. Upon arrival, the officer met with the complainant, who stated that they had … Read more
As WAVE prepares for the start of Fiscal Year 2026 on October 1, 2025, several important service updates are coming to their communities. Stockbridge Riders The last day WAVE will provide rides in Stockbridge is Sept. 30, 2025. Beginning Oct.1, 2025, all rides will be provided by CATA Rural Service, funded through the Rural Transportation … Read more
As WAVE prepares for the start of Fiscal Year 2026 on October 1, 2025, several important service updates are coming to their communities. Stockbridge Riders The last day WAVE will provide rides in Stockbridge is Sept. 30, 2025. Beginning Oct.1, 2025, all rides will be provided by CATA Rural Service, funded through the Rural Transportation ...
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