Typically taking place behind closed doors, the state of the negotiations between the teachers and school district was brought out before the community during the February 25 Saline Area Schools Board of Education meeting. During the meeting’s Extended Public Comment, Saline Education Association (SEA) president Bridget Corie spoke to the school board and gathered public, ...
It’s an individual award, but for Jim Barnes, a teacher at Wylie Elementary School, it’s really an honor to be shared. Barnes was honored as the MiSTEM STEM Integration Educator of the Year at the MiSTEM Region 2 Educator of the Year Recognition Banquet, which was held at Washtenaw Community College’s Morris Lawrence Building on ...
Students at Symons Elementary School had a unique educational experience recently after an alumnus of Milan Area Schools paid a visit along with some friends. This wasn’t the first time this former student did this, but it was the first time he brought a team from the Aerospace Engineering program from the University of Michigan. ...
Known for their high-energy performances, combining music and dance from folk, bluegrass and Celtic traditions, the Saline Fiddlers Philharmonic is coming back with a great Hometown Show. In an announcement to the community, the Saline Fiddlers Philharmonic said it’s excited for upcoming 31st Annual Hometown Show on Saturday, March 8 at Saline High School. The group ...
A puzzle, tasty drinks and hanging out with friends, the 4th annual jigsaw puzzle competition at the Erratic Ale Co. has become a fun event. Held on the afternoon of Sunday, Feb. 23, the jigsaw puzzle competition was hosted at the brewery in downtown Dexter on Grand Street. It was basically a full house with teams putting together a puzzle ...
Two student-athletes at Saline High School were named as finalists for a prestigious state-wide honor. Hunter Easton and Grace Roth were named as 2025 Scholar-Athlete Award Finalists in Michigan. Saline Superintendent Stephen Laatsch announced this as the last school board meeting. Both students were recognized at that time. “We’re very proud of both Grace and ...
Dexter Township held a budget hearing at the township board’s Febuary 18 meeting, introducing a new financial plan for the upcoming fiscal year. The budget is mostly complete, township supervisor Lonnie Scott said. The township board will vote on final approval at their March meeting. During this last meeting, Scott said they talked through several ...
After 30 years in education and the last 16 as Principal of Paddock Elementary School, Sean DeSarbo announced he will be retiring next month. DeSarbo addressed his decision in a letter to Paddock families that was dated Feb. 11. His letter opens with, “After 30 incredible years in the Michigan public school system (the last ...
Saline Area Schools have scheduled community input sessions for the superintendent search. The process to find a new superitendent for Saline was set in motion after Stephen Laatsch announced on December 11 that he will be retiring after nearly three decades as an educator in Saline Area Schools. His retirement is effective July 1. In an ...
It’s been quite the sight for some people around the Dexter, Dexter Township and Webster Township communities. Seeing the helicopter hovering not too far above the power lines while lowering workers down to fix them, it’s not something you see every day. One area resident who has seen this is George Lambrides, who recently watched this ...
By Lonnie Huhman The Scio Township Fire Department reported a fire engine stolen on February 14, by an unknown individual, who was later arrested by police. Scio Fire Chief Andrew Houde said at 1p.m. that day while firefighters were on a detail, “an individual unknown to the Scio Township Fire Department entered one of our ...
By Lonnie Huhman The Scio Township Sustainability Task Force is hosting an upcoming event called “The Sun is Shining in Scio.” The event is scheduled for 4 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 23,at Homeland Solar headquarters at 303 Metty Drive, off Jackson Road. It’s planned to be a fun informational meeting. Attendees will have an opportunity ...
By Lonnie Huhman Workers hit a gas line in the Dexter Business and Research Park, leading to an emergency response with traffic restrictions and area businesses being told to stay inside until all was clear. The industrial park is off of Dan Hoey Road. Emergency responders from the Dexter Area Fire Department responded to an ...
By Lonnie Huhman The Dexter Community Schools (DCS) Board of Education recently approved a set of purchases, including a new Scoreboard and Sound System for Al Ritt Stadium. At its Jan. 27 meeting, the school board was presented with a number of recommendations made by DCS Principal for Operations Craig McCalla. All were approved unanimously. ...
By Lonnie Huhman The Wing Classical Academy is hoping to make a new home in Lima Township. This private school in the Dexter/Chelsea area has applied for a conditional use permit with the plan of building a new school. The notice went out recently to the community that the Lima Township Planning Commission will conduct a ...
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