December 19, 2025

Articles for author: STN Staff

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Chelsea District Library & CHS Interact Club Partner to Help Homeless Youth

Chelsea District Library & CHS Interact Club Partner to Help Homeless Youth

Katie Hepler Chelsea District Library (CDL) and the Chelsea High School Interact Club recently teamed up to help homeless teens in the local community. The annual Teen Supply Drive aims to eliminate anxiety surrounding personal care by collecting a variety of health and hygiene supplies to directly benefit Ozone House in its ongoing mission to ...

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Paint Dexter Plein Air Festival Registration is Open

Paint Dexter Plein Air Festival Registration is Open

Calling all artists! Registration is now OPEN for the 2025 Paint Dexter Plein Air Festival. Artists utilizing a wide-variety of mediums are encouraged to register to participate. Space is limited for both professional and emerging artists. Register soon to ensure your spot. This year’s Festival will run from Monday, August 11th until Saturday, August 16th, 2025. Please note the following ...

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Western Washtenaw Housing Solutions Town Hall Speaker Lineup Announced

Western Washtenaw Housing Solutions Town Hall Speaker Lineup Announced

The Western Washtenaw Regional Advisory Group is excited to present the speaker lineup for the January 18th Housing Solutions Town Hall. Local leaders and housing experts will present detailed examples of creative, solutions-based Michigan projects that could provide possible answers to the housing challenges facing Western Washtenaw County. The program will kick off with a ...

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Half-Price Radon Test Kits Available for Radon Action Month

Half-Price Radon Test Kits Available for Radon Action Month

January is National Radon Action Month, and the Washtenaw County Health Department is encouraging residents to test their homes for this harmful gas. Radon test kits are $5 instead of $10 through the end of January at the Washtenaw County Health Department’s Environmental Health Division and other local municipal offices. “Radon is the leading cause ...

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Washtenaw County Conservation District Opens Spring Plant Sales

Washtenaw County Conservation District Opens Spring Plant Sales

In an effort to improve local conservation, the Washtenaw County Conservation District is selling a variety of local native plants for this spring. Whether you are looking to reforest an area, naturalize the landscaping, create a wind barrier, protect the soil, reduce runoff, establish wildlife habitat, shade your property, or plant an orchard, the Washtenaw ...

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Washtenaw County Parks Acquires Grossman Property in Saline Township

Washtenaw County Parks Acquires Grossman Property in Saline Township

Since its inception in 2000, Washtenaw County Park and Recreation Commission’s (WCPARC) Natural Area Preservation Program (NAPP) has provided funding to protect over 12,500 acres of land which includes the purchase of 37 nature preserves across the county.  WCPARC is excited to add the Grossman property in Saline Township to the list of protected land.  ...

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The Purple Rose Theatre Company Puts the Fun in Funeral with Winter Comedy

The Purple Rose Theatre Company Puts the Fun in Funeral with Winter Comedy

The Purple Rose Theatre Company (PRTC) announces the second production of their 34th season, “Fourteen Funerals” a Michigan Premiere comedy written by Eric Pfeffinger. Tickets are on sale now. It’s weird when city girl Sienna gets a cryptic phone call about the untimely deaths of some distant family members in small-town Blissfield, Indiana. Weirder yet ...

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Congratulations Dancer’s Edge All Stars on UDA Chicagoland Victories!

Congratulations Dancer’s Edge All Stars on UDA Chicagoland Victories!

Community News Congratulations to Dancer’s Edge Junior and Senior Edge All Star teams.  Both teams attended The Universal Dance Association (UDA) Chicagoland Competition on January 4th & 5th. The Junior Edge All Stars earned 1st Place and were Division Winners for the Junior Pom and Junior Contemporary/Lyrical categories. The Junior team will compete in their ...

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Menards Partners with Local Food Pantries for Winter Food Drive

Menards Partners with Local Food Pantries for Winter Food Drive

Community News Photo: Menards at 6406 Jackson Rd., Ann Arbor, 48103. Google Streetview Menards home improvement stores across southeast Michigan are teaming up with local food pantries to support community members in need. From January through the end of March 2025, all Menards locations in the region will serve as collection sites for non-perishable food ...

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Dick Lundy Looks Back After 45+ Years on Dexter School Board

Dick Lundy Looks Back After 45+ Years on Dexter School Board

After more than 45 years of service, Dick Lundy reflects on the growth, challenges, and triumphs of Dexter Community Schools. Editor’s note: Dick Lundy’s retirement marks the end of an extraordinary 45.5-year tenure on the Dexter Community Schools Board of Education. His dedication to students, staff, and the greater Dexter community has shaped the district ...

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EMU Student Antonio Byrd Transforms Adversity Into Art and Advocacy

EMU Student Antonio Byrd Transforms Adversity Into Art and Advocacy

How Resilience, Music, and Support from EMU’s NEXT Scholars Program Shape an Aspiring Educator’s Journey By Melissa Thrasher Eastern Michigan University student Antonio Byrd has turned personal challenges into a story of resilience and hope, using music as a healing tool and a pathway to his dream of becoming a transformative educator. As a participant ...

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Wellness After Hours Event in Chelsea

Wellness After Hours Event in Chelsea

Kickstart your 2025 health journey at the “Wellness After Hours” event on January 15, 2025, from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM at the Chelsea Retirement Community, located at 805 West Middle Street, Chelsea, MI 48118. This event brings together local wellness businesses to provide resources and information to enhance your well-being. Attendees can look forward ...