The Washtenaw County Road Commission is planning to remove the post-tensioning system from the Maple Road (Foster) Bridge in Ann Arbor Township. A new, lower weight limit will be set once the work is completed. 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 ...
The Adult Learners Institute of Chelsea (ALI) supports life-long learning through an array of classes for adults. ALI will host its Fall 2025 Kick-off on Tuesday, August 5, from 10:30 a.m. to noon at the Chelsea District Library’s McKune Room. Refreshments will be served, and some of the fall instructors will give “sneak peeks” of ...
Dexter Girl Scout troops took a step back in time during a field trip to Historic Webster Village, where they explored pioneer life through hands-on activities, role-playing, and historic demonstrations. By Joanne Westman July 12th was a hot and humid day, as Dexter Girl Scout Troops were greeted by their coordinator, Laura Preston to begin ...
The Saline Area Chamber of Commerce (SACC) is inviting the community to participate in the 2025 People’s Choice Awards by nominating their favorite local businesses and services. Nominations will be accepted online from July 3 through July 25, allowing residents to recognize standout local independent businesses for their contributions to the Saline area. Nominees must ...
Cortney Ophoff led successful revenue growth for Dexter District Library Friends. Photo by Bud Haynes Cortney Ophoff has been a part of the Friends of the Dexter District Library for the past 15 years. As Book Sale Chair, Ophoff supervised a raft of book sorters and sale-day volunteers that has allowed the Book Sales to ...
After holding a special council meeting interviewing three candidates on July 14, City Council voted to bring in Marc Thompson as the interim City Manager, pending background check and a formal hiring process. Mayor Jane Pacheco emphasized at the meeting that the intention for this position is to fill it in the interim until the ...
Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation has announced that the Title IX Plaza located in Dexter, Michigan, has been selected for two recent awards. The first award, given by the Michigan Recreation & Park Association, is the 2025 Landscape Design Award, which celebrates uses of land and interpretative projects. The second award, the 2025 Trails & ...
The FCC Diaper Bank, a community resource for families with young children, has received a significant financial boost thanks to support from local organizations. The Kiwanis Foundation of Ann Arbor has awarded the diaper bank a $7,500 grant, and the 5 Healthy Towns Wellness Coalitions of Chelsea, Dexter, Manchester, and Stockbridge have collectively contributed an ...
Community News The Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds will host the 2024 Washtenaw County 4-H Youth Show July 20 – July 26. This family-friendly, no-cost public event showcases 4-H Youth Development and the interesting opportunities available to Washtenaw County youth. The show kicks off on Sunday, July 20 at 10 a.m. Tuesday, all projects including “still” ...
Community News Looking for a unique summer experience that blends nature’s beauty and old-time traditions? You’ll find it on Saturday, August 2, from 2-7 pm, at the Historic Webster Village during the annual Bluegrass Jamboree! Nestled among this “mini Greenfield Village”, show-goers of all ages will enjoy what has become one of Southeast Michigan’s most ...
Chelsea State Bank will host a complimentary event where members of the community can gather to learn more about the Michigan Education Trust Plan and the Michigan Education Savings Plan, from subject matter experts. The purpose of this event is to help families decide if either is a good fit for their children, grandchildren, nieces ...
Digital rendering of the planned completed campus. Image courtesy of Garrett’s Place Garrett’s Space, an Ann Arbor-based suicide prevention non-profit, will host its annual fundraiser, Go4GarrettsSpace, on Saturday, August 23rd at the Morris Lawrence Building on the Washtenaw Community College Campus from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. This year’s event will welcome hundreds of attendees ...
Community News Chelsea District Library (CDL) announces the return of Music in the Air with internationally recognized classical pianists Jacopo and Maddalena Giacopuzzi. This annual event brings classical music out of the concert hall and improves accessibility to the community. New this year are an indoor venue and special early family concert. The performances will ...
The Encore Musical Theatre Company will celebrate Artistic Director Dan Cooney and the release of his debut album, Never Really Gone, this Friday, July 11 at 7p.m. This one-night-only event will bring a bit of Nashville to Dexter, with Cooney sharing original songs inspired by family, love, loss, and the personal moments that shape us. Dan ...
Post-Tensioning System Under Evaluation The Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC), in collaboration with its engineering consultant Great Lakes Engineering, is conducting a detailed evaluation of the Maple Road (Foster) Bridge over the Huron River. The bridge is located between Huron River Drive and Country Club Road in Ann Arbor Township. This review follows the discovery ...
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