Aquastar (USA) Corp has issued an urgent recall for Kroger Mercado Frozen Cooked Shrimp due to potential cesium-137 contamination, posing a health risk to consumers. Cesium-137 is a radioactive isotope that can increase cancer risk with prolonged exposure. The recall affects approximately 18,000 bags of Kroger Mercado Cooked Medium Peeled Tail-Off Shrimp, sold in 2 … Read more
Dexter Community Schools (DCS) are taking the first steps in starting some big bond projects, which should see additions at some district buildings and new construction. To get these projects going one must first set the groundwork. To do this, the DCS Board of Education at their Aug. 25 meeting awarded the Geotechnical & Materials … Read more
Photo: Rosette Nebula. Courtesy of Craig Reynolds Do you love to gaze at the night sky and marvel at the stars? Would you love to learn more about astronomy or even hang out with like-minded astronomy geeks? If you said yes to any of those questions, check out the University Lowbrow Astronomers. Their home base … Read more
After some needed remediation work, because mold was discovered in the building, Saline Middle School is getting back in session. Saline Superintendent Rachel Kowalski gave a district update about Saline Middle School (SMS) on Aug. 26: “We are pleased to report that after receiving an analysis of test results and a verbal review with our … Read more
A family medicine doctor weighs in on what walking goals matter most Graphic by Angel Ren, Michigan Medicine By Paige Stallman | Michigan Medicine The 10,000 steps a day fitness craze isn’t anything new, but some question whether it’s truly the magic number for better health and fitness. These days, it’s not uncommon to see … Read more
Moving Forward, Public Meeting Scheduled Photo: Pictured is a post-tension system (broken steel cable) on the Maple Road (Foster) Bridge over the Huron River, located between Huron River Drive and Country Club Road in Ann Arbor Township. Courtesy WCRC The Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC), working with our bridge engineering consultants, have completed the design … Read more
The Croswell Opera House will present the Tony Award-winning musical “Parade” from Sept. 12-21. Based on a true story, “Parade”follows a young Jewish couple, Leo and Lucille Frank, as they navigate life in 1913 Georgia. When Leo is accused of murdering a young girl, the couple must face prejudice, scrutiny, and injustice head on. Set … Read more
Caroline Wurtzel, M.D., is an orthopedic surgeon at Chelsea Hospital. In a recent conversation with The Sun Times News, Dr. Wurtzel discusses carpal tunnel syndrome and chronic hand pain, why people experience it, and the available treatment options. STN: What is carpal tunnel syndrome, and how do people develop it? Dr. Wurtzel: Carpal tunnel syndrome … Read more
Chelsea Community Ride to Resume Weekends Thanks to Local Support Western-Washtenaw Area Value Express (WAVE) recently announced significant updates to its service schedule, prompted by rising costs and ongoing reductions in federal and state funding. Thanks to support from Chelsea Retirement Community, WAVE will temporarily reinstate the weekend Chelsea Community Ride starting Aug. 30. This … Read more
The question of short-term rentals (STRs) in Dexter Township remains up in the air as the township board looks to have more discussion and analysis before making a decision on this complex issue. Should they officially be allowed in the township and if so, how should they be regulated? They have been operating in the … Read more
Photo: Red fox trotting along the pathway in Rock Harbor on Isle Royale. Photo by Doug Marrin Author’s Note: At the end of a week-long backpacking trip on Isle Royale, we were resting at a picnic table outside a Rock Harbor shelter when a red fox suddenly leapt up, snatched a protein bar just inches … Read more
Photo: Dexter Senior Center Board members with political and civic leaders at the official groundbreaking of the new Dexter Senior Center. Dexter Senior Center Facebook. The Dexter Senior Center celebrated the open house of its new facility on Friday, August 22, 2025. The bright and welcoming building is the product of years of effort from … Read more
The Dexter High School Women’s Swim and Dive Team opened its 2025 season with a strong performance at the 21st Annual Huron Relays on Friday, August 22. Facing off against some of the top programs in the area, the Dreadnaughts demonstrated both speed and depth across a variety of relay events. The highlight of the … Read more
Incident #: 25-3084 Location: 1200 block of S. Main Street Date: August 20, 2025 Time: 10:05 pm INFORMATION: While on routine patrol, officers responded to the 1200 block of S. Main Street for the report of a retail fraud. Upon arrival, the officers were met by the complainant, who had stopped and questioned the suspect. … Read more
In considering a commercial solar ordinance, it appears Lima Township has some specifics in mind before anything becomes official. At their last meeting, the Lima Township Board had before them a recommendation from the planning commission to approve the language of the “Solar Energy Collection Systems, Large” Ordinance. However that didn’t happen. After reviewing the … Read more
In considering a commercial solar ordinance, it appears Lima Township has some specifics in mind before anything becomes official. At their last meeting, the Lima Township Board had before them a recommendation from the planning commission to approve the language of the “Solar Energy Collection Systems, Large” Ordinance. However that didn’t happen. After reviewing the ...
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