As more pets test positive, veterinarians stress prevention, vigilance, and timely treatment. An outpouring of community comments from Grass Lake and surrounding areas has highlighted growing concern over the spread of Lyme disease in dogs. A recent Facebook post on Chelsea Residents in the Know about a local pet testing positive for the tick-borne illness ...
Dexter voters will decide this August whether to authorize the sale of city-owned property once considered for a new public safety complex. At its April 14 meeting, the Dexter City Council approved a resolution to submit a ballot proposal to voters on August 5, 2025, seeking approval to sell city-owned property at the corner of ...
Kentwood Place brings 16 new condos, live-work units, and a pocket park to a prime downtown Dexter location. Photo: The parcel at 3165 Baker Road, between Verapose Yoga and Boyce Chiropractic, is planned for two live-work units with street-level nonresidential space. Photo: Google Streetview. Dexter City Council unanimously approved the final site plan for Kentwood ...
The American Legion and Knights of Columbus are teaming up to bring Wade Shows’ rides, games, and food back for a summer carnival June 19–21. Dexter will enjoy not one but two festivals this summer. In addition to the annual Dexter Summer Festival in August, the American Legion and Knights of Columbus have collaborated for ...
Incident #: 25-1168 Location: 1000 block of S. Main Street Date: April 8, 2025 Time: 4:03 pm INFORMATION: While on routine patrol officers responded to the 1000 block of S. Main Street for the report of a retail fraud that had just occurred. The complainant stated that a male and a female suspect had entered ...
Lodi Township’s board wrestled with commas, clauses, and control in a painstaking push to approve its new Rules of Order. The Lodi Township Board of Trustees slogged through a detailed, and at times painstaking, review of its draft Rules of Order during a meeting that tested patience, precision, and parliamentary grit. The process, which included ...
Enrollment is now open for Saline Community Education’s Summer 2025 programs Saline Community Education has rolled out an exciting lineup of programs for Summer 2025, offering something for every age group—from early learners to older adults. With courses designed to enrich minds, foster creativity, and encourage movement, this season’s offerings reflect the district’s belief that ...
Saline City Council considers a 10-month plan to overhaul its digital communication and boost community engagement. At its April 7, 2025, meeting, the Saline City Council received a detailed presentation on a proposed communications partnership with Metric Marketing, aimed at transforming the city’s digital presence. Acting City Manager Elle Cole explained the background of the ...
From new gardens to park connections, the Saline Parks Commission had a busy and impactful 2024. Photo: Google Streetview At the April 7 City Council meeting, the Saline Parks Commission presented its 2024 Annual Report, showcasing a year marked by new volunteer initiatives, expanded regional collaboration, and renewed efforts to maintain and beautify city parks. ...
Black bears are expanding south into Michigan’s Lower Peninsula, prompting experts to share key tips for safe coexistence. Photo credit: MDNR Michigan’s black bear population is booming, and the effects are being seen far beyond the woods of the Upper Peninsula. Once rarely spotted below the Mackinac Bridge, black bears are now becoming more common ...
Former Dexter resident Lori Tucker-Sullivan returns to share the emotional journey behind her acclaimed book on the wives of rock legends. Photo: Author Lori Tucker-Sullivan with Ingrid Croce, widow of Jim Croce, holding the iconic photo of Jim taken during the photo shoot for his Life and Times album (photo by Jimmy Rock) On April ...
Incident #: 25-1064 Location: 900 block of S. Main St. Date: March 31, 2025 Time: 2:33 pm INFORMATION: While at the Chelsea Police Department the investigator received a telephone complaint reporting a larceny. The complainant stated he recently discovered that sometime between March 22nd and March 24th his prescriptions had been picked up by someone ...
How a World War I-era battleship inspired one of Michigan’s most distinctive high school mascots By Doug Marrin with Nancy Van Blaricum from the Dexter Area Museum Photo: Dexter High School Yearbook first displayed the Dreadnaught Mascot in 1968. Photo: Public Domain Dexter High School’s unique Dreadnaught mascot was born out of wartime patriotism, student ...
After drawing backlash for a provocative comment at a Chelsea City Council meeting, Bill Ruddock issued a formal statement defending the city’s inclusive policies and reaffirming his commitment to justice and unity. Chelsea Councilmember Bill Ruddock has responded to his remark at the March 17, 2025, council meeting, which has ignited a firestorm of public ...
A new memoir by Lois Pratt-Mekas, Vignettes of Little Miss Pratt, captures a lifetime of stories from growing up in Scio Township to nearly 90 years of cherished memories. Photo: Lois’ father’s class at the country school Lois Pratt-Mekas, a lifelong resident of Scio Township, has released her memoir, Vignettes of Little Miss Pratt, a ...
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