Ballet Chelsea has unveiled their sixth annual Fundraising Campaign, Partner With Us (PWU), launching Sept. 29 through Oct. 11. “This vital campaign is essential for sustaining Ballet Chelsea as a cherished nonprofit arts organization dedicated to enhancing the community’s cultural fabric,” Ballet Chelsea said in a recent press release. Since their inaugural campaign in 2020, … Read more
Photo: Site of the former Cassidy Lake correctional facility on Waterloo Road. Google Street View. The future of Cassidy Lake in the Waterloo State Recreation Area has become the center of a growing debate, as community advocates push for a world-class disc golf course and multi-use trails while state officials lean toward modest improvements like … Read more
Hard work and dedication in the classroom have paid off for three Dexter High School seniors. They now have the chance to keep moving forward in the competition for nearly 7,000 National Merit Scholarships, worth a total of about $26 million, to be awarded next spring. Claire Beneteau, Arman Buyukbozkirli and Marissa Schnurstein have been … Read more
Superintendent Ryan J. McMahon wrote a letter on Sept. 12 to students and families of the Milan School District informing them of possible impacts state funding decisions could have on the schools. Currently, Michigan lawmakers have not passed the annual budget, which could possibly lead to a government shutdown on Sept. 30. Dear Families and Staff, … Read more
Photo: Jared Hoffert as Gov. John Slaton with cast in scene from Parade. Photo by Ashlee Sayles By Steven Sheldon & Sylvia Egerton Warning: This review contains a reference to sexual assault. The creative, artistic team of The Croswell Opera House, led by Jere Righter, deserves all the credit for adding the Alfred Uhry/Jason Robert … Read more
A Special Weather Statement with moderate severity has been issued for Washtenaw, Wayne, Lenawee, and Monroe counties, effective from September 14 at 4:22 AM until 8:30 AM EDT. Areas of dense fog, particularly south of I-94, will cause visibility to drop to a quarter mile or less; drivers should plan for extra travel time and … Read more
The showdown for the top spot in the SEC Red is set after Dexter rolled to a 48-16 win over Ann Arbor Huron Friday night. The win lifted the Dreads to 2-0 in the SEC Red and 3-0 overall and set up huge battle at Saline Friday night between the two state-ranked teams. The game … Read more
The Chelsea football team improved its record to 2-0 in the SEC White and 3-0 overall after a 29-12 win over Adrian in the Bulldogs home opener Friday night. The Bulldogs used some big play early to take a 13-6 halftime lead. After the teams traded punts, Gib Ichesco broke free for a 67-yard TD … Read more
The Dexter girls’ golf team added another trophy to its collection Wednesday when the Dreadnaughts won the East Jackson Invitational at Calderone Farms Golf Course. The Dreadnaughts shots a team score of 345 to easily beat second-place Lansing Catholic Central with 362. Avery Manning earned medalist honors with a six-over round of 78 to lead … Read more
Storm Breaker Stables hosted a community celebration on September 7, welcoming guests to its facility in Milan for an evening of activities, food, and fellowship. The event featured horseback riding, a petting zoo, scenic trail walks, and an on-site store. Guests also enjoyed pulled pork sandwiches, baked goods, Kona Ice refreshments, and time around a … Read more
By Steve Gwisdalla Hello Tribe of Up! Here in our happy little (but growing) tribe, we advocate for more joy every chance we get. We pay kindness forward and we seek to find those moments that allow us to pause and appreciate wonder around us. Those moments mentioned above have become crucial for me as … Read more
Transformative 7-acre public space connects riverfront trails and reimagines historic industrial land Image: Aerial rendering of Broadway Park West. Courtesy of Lower Riverfront Conservancy The Lower Town Riverfront Conservancy celebrated the official opening of Broadway Park West, a 7-acre public park along the Huron River at Broadway Street in Ann Arbor, on September 12, 2025. … Read more
The Milan Downtown Development Authority (DDA) will pay $65,000 to have Al’s Asphalt Paving, Inc. repave the parking lot on Wabash that serves as a back entrance to Main Street, along with access to other downtown storefronts including Roy’s BBQ, the Play Station, and Danette’s Thrift & Gifts. “I’m really proud of the DDA or … Read more
After 34 years as a firefighter for the Milan Area Fire Department, Greg Brierley served his last day on Aug. 30, 2025. His last two shifts he worked alongside his son, Lieutenant Cody Brierley, who has been a firefighter since 2018, a rare treat since their schedules rarely matched up. “They’re peas in a pod, … Read more
The Martin Charnin/Thomas Meehan musical Annie premiered on Broadway in 1977, featuring then 12-year-old actress Andrea McArdle in the title role. In late 2024, Dexter’s Encore Musical Theatre Company produced Annie, with Ellen Gruber, a 10-year-old fourth-grade student at Eberwhite Elementary School in Ann Arbor, in the lead role. In June 2025, The Croswell Opera … Read more
The Martin Charnin/Thomas Meehan musical Annie premiered on Broadway in 1977, featuring then 12-year-old actress Andrea McArdle in the title role. In late 2024, Dexter’s Encore Musical Theatre Company produced Annie, with Ellen Gruber, a 10-year-old fourth-grade student at Eberwhite Elementary School in Ann Arbor, in the lead role. In June 2025, The Croswell Opera ...
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