The Scio Township Land Preservation Program recently closed on a conservation easement purchase from the Peter Heydon Trust. The property is just over 10 acres in size with frontage on the south side of Stein Rd. west of Maple Rd. Most of the property is wooded and features a restored historic house. The conservation easement … Read more
Raterman Bistro & Bread Haus recently received national attention when it was filmed for America’s Best Restaurants, a traveling food series dedicated to highlighting independently owned dining spots across the country. The episode showcases the bistro’s dedication to sourdough-based fare, its use of local farms, and its role as a community gathering space. For owner … Read more
Photo: Harlan Van Blaricum (C) at the Michigan Senior Olympics Hall of Fame induction ceremony with guest speaker retired Detoirt Lion Eric Hipple (L) and Caity Marsh of StoryPoint Senior Living. Photo courtesy of MSO The Michigan Senior Olympics has announced that Harlan W. Van Blaricum of Dexter has been inducted into the 2025 Michigan … Read more
Sam Wineburg, Stanford University Mike Evans knew something had to change. As the lead instructor for American Government 1101 at Georgia State University in 2021, Evans had watched his students over the years show up with fewer facts and more conspiracy theories. Gone were the days when students arrived on campus with dim memories of … Read more
The Chelsea volleyball team improved to 6-2 overall on the season by winning two of three matches at a Williamston quad last week. The Bulldogs took matches from Battle Creek Pennfield 25-23, 25-15 and New Lothrop 25-22, 25-14 and dropped a tough three set match to Williamston 25-11, 21-25, 20-25. Melayna Minyard had a big … Read more
A pass that provides you with access to hiking and biking trails, golf and disc golf, canoeing or kayaking on the river, and plenty of space to simply reconnect with nature. That’s what Dexter Township is offering its residents. Dexter Township announced on Sept. 2, the return of its Metroparks Pass Program, which has … Read more
Photo: The planned over-height flashing light system will be placed before the Main St bridge near the fire station. Photo by Doug Marrin One of the major points addressed during the Washtenaw County Road Commission’s (WCRC) recent public meeting on the planned Dexter roundabout was the fate of the narrow 1893 railroad viaduct on Main … Read more
Image: Schematic of the planned roundabout at Island Lake Rd and Dexter-Chelsea Rd in Dexter. Source: WCRC The Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) held a virtual public meeting on August 26 to outline a major road project at the intersection of Island Lake Road (Main Street) and Dexter-Chelsea Road. The proposal to build a roundabout … Read more
By Bob Garver “Caught Stealing” is one of those twisty crime thrillers where it seems like the filmmakers cast as many interesting names as they could and then wrote the movie around using them all. For example, at no point did I feel it was necessary for the film to feature Matt Smith as … Read more
Huron River Methodist Church is relaunching its Next Step Rec (NSR) sports and recreation ministry this fall, bringing a slate of new and returning programs designed to serve the community through faith, fitness, and fellowship. “My team and I are working hard to bring a variety of old and new programs to our church and … Read more
Author’s note: I met James Scazli, owner and operator of Oscar’s Sports & Grill, to talk about being featured on the national media outlet America’s Best Restaurants. Upon entering Oscar’s, I am welcomed warmly by the staff. Then James comes over and greets me with “Are you a hugger?” Meet Owner/Operator James Scalzi Originally from … Read more
The Ann Arbor VA Medical Center is inviting community members to learn more about its Medical Foster Home (MFH) program, a unique option that provides Veterans with non-institutional long-term care in a family setting. Melissa, the Medical Foster Home Coordinator at the Ann Arbor VA, said the program combines the warmth of a private residence … Read more
Incident #: 25-3197 Location: 1100 block of S. Main Street Date: August 28, 2025 Time: 5:11 pm INFORMATION: While on routine patrol, officers responded to the 1100 block of S. Main Street for the report of a felonious assault complaint. Upon arrival, the officer was met by the complainant, who stated that the suspect, driving … Read more
The Chelsea girls’ swim and dive team had a strong showing with a fourth-place finish at the Waverly Relays last week. The Bulldogs finished with 158 points in the meet won by East Lansing with 186. Chelsea opened the meet with the team of Brooke Paddock, Ruby Jackson, Elise Hugg, and Kajsa Kajander winning the … Read more
Cover- Photo by Dawn McCann The Saline soccer team had an up and down week by going 1-1-1 and improving to 5-1-1 on the season. The Hornets dropped a tough 2-1 decision to St. Edwards (OH) Saturday. Saline went on top in the first half when Augusto Lima de Castro knocked home a pass on … Read more
Cover- Photo by Dawn McCann The Saline soccer team had an up and down week by going 1-1-1 and improving to 5-1-1 on the season. The Hornets dropped a tough 2-1 decision to St. Edwards (OH) Saturday. Saline went on top in the first half when Augusto Lima de Castro knocked home a pass on ...
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