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Photo: Chelsea Finance Director Priya King introduces the city’s FY 2023-24 audit presentation to the City Council on November 25, 2024. Image: City video screenshot. The Chelsea City Council received the annual audit report from Plante Moran at its November 25, 2024, meeting, showcasing strong financial performance for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024. ...
At its November 18, 2024, meeting, the Saline City Council unanimously approved awarding the bid for a fire service assessment to the Center for Public Safety Management (CPSM) at a cost not to exceed $68,470. This decision follows a selection process and supports the city’s commitment to regularly reviewing its municipal services for operational efficiency ...
Chelsea Police Department Weekly Press Summary Incident #: 24-4037 Location: 500 block of Lane St. Date: November 25, 2024 Time: 8:33 am INFORMATION: While on routine patrol, an officer was dispatched to the lobby of the Chelsea Police Department to make contact with a complainant who stated that she wanted to file a stalking complaint. ...
Image: Anticipated new sidewalk is marked in red. Image: Council meeting packet. At its November 18, 2024, meeting, the Saline City Council unanimously approved a contract with Wade Trim Associates for design engineering services for the US-12 sidewalk project. The $92,165 contract is a step in the city’s pursuit of grant funding to close a ...
At the November 19, 2024, Milan City Council meeting, the discussion centered on a new initiative to address the town’s vacant buildings. With unanimous support, the council approved an agreement with Carlisle Wortman Associates to include vacant building inspections as part of their ongoing property certification work. Councilmember Dave Snyder, who had expressed concerns during ...
Saline City Council invests in modernizing its fleet with new vehicles, addressing efficiency and sustainability goals. Photo: Saline Deputy City Manager Elle Cole speaks on the city’s fleet upgrade at the council’s November 18, 2024 meeting. Image: City video screenshot At the November 18, 2024, meeting, the Saline City Council unanimously approved the purchase of ...
Saline City Council reviews consultant’s proposal for water and sewer rate hikes to fund infrastructure upgrades and address rising costs. At the November 18, 2024, Saline City Council meeting, a consultant presented findings from a comprehensive water and sewer rate study. The study recommends a 6.5% increase in water rates and a 7.5% increase in ...
Annual Event Brings Christmas Story to Life with Real People, Animals, and a Touch of Holiday Spirit “Come they told me, pa rum pum pum pum…” The festive holidays are upon us, and Huron River Methodist Church (HRMC) invites you to load up the car to drive through what has quickly become a popular annual ...
In October 2024, Deputies responded to 123 calls for police service in Dexter Township, down from 150 the previous year, an 18% decrease. Total calls for 2024 (Jan-Oct) are 1,525, down from 1,647 for the same period last year, a 7% decrease. Officers conducted 15 traffic stops, down from 56 last year. Two citations were ...
Chelsea Police Department Weekly Press Summary Incident #: 24-3962 Location: 900 block of S. Main Street Date: November 19, 2024 Time: 9:51 am INFORMATION: While on routine patrol an officer was dispatched to the 900 block of S. Main Street for the report of a fraud complaint. Upon arrival the officer met with the complainant ...
In October 2024, Deputies responded to 843 calls for police service in Scio Township, an 18% increase from 713 the previous year. Total calls for 2024 (Jan-Oct) are 8,103, down from 8,280 for the same period last year, a 2% decrease. Officers conducted 229 traffic stops, up from 214 last year. Twenty-two citations were issued. ...
Discover how Dexter Mill supports local farmers, artisans, and the community while offering thoughtful gifts and sustainable holiday essentials. As the holiday season draws near, Dexter Mill reminds us of the importance of supporting local businesses. A fixture in the Dexter community, the Mill highlights how local shopping helps sustain economic growth, nurture the environment, ...
In October 2024, Deputies responded to 269 calls for police service in the City of Dexter, up from 221 the previous year, a 22% increase. Total calls for 2024 (Jan-Oct) are 2,665, up from 2,408 for the same period last year, an 11% increase. Officers conducted 90 traffic stops, down from 93 last year. Eight ...
Saline Community Education has announced its Winter and Spring 2025 programming lineup, which includes a diverse array of courses and activities for individuals of all ages. Registration opens on December 4 at 7:00 a.m., with offerings designed to inspire learning, creativity, and community engagement. Superintendent Stephen Laatsch emphasized the inclusive and enriching nature of these ...
Calls for police service 6% from last year In October 2024, Deputies responded to 168 calls for police service in Webster Township, down from 178 the previous year, a 6% decrease. Total calls for 2024 (Jan-Oct) are 1,382, down from 1,518 for the same period last year, a 9% decrease. Officers conducted 50 traffic stops, ...
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