Weekly News Recap for July 3-9 (60 seconds)
Here is your 60-second local news recap for July 3-9, 2025. https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1Awci2yZd4
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Annie G’s Dairy Brings High-Tech Farming and Nostalgic Charm to Saline
Annie G’s Dairy in Saline blends innovative technology with traditional values, offering A2A2, vat-pasteurized milk through vending “milkbots”—and flavors like chai spice and chocolate. Photo: Annie G’s Dairy photo by Sue Kelch I found a humorous, if not eerie, futuristic cartoon from 1961 by Arthur Radebaugh that featured an “electronic driver” helping the milkman deliver ...
Update: Maple (Foster) Road Bridge
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 ...
Dexter Senior Center Opens New Doors to Community
After years without a permanent home, the Dexter Senior Center officially opens today in a brand-new facility at 2740 Baker Road. The move marks a major milestone for the organization, which serves older adults across the Dexter area. The new center is part of a larger multigenerational complex that also includes the Dexter Wellness Center. ...
Linkage Community Launches as Independent Network for Formerly Incarcerated Artists
After two decades within the University of Michigan’s PCAP, the Linkage Community, a statewide creative network for formerly incarcerated artists, will officially become an independent initiative on August 1, 2025. After two decades of transformative work within the University of Michigan’s Prison Creative Arts Project (PCAP), the Linkage Community will officially launch as an independent ...
Video: 45-Second News Recap
Here is your 45-second local news recap for June 26 – July 2, 2025. https://www.facebook.com/reel/1912026589582157
Evening Primrose Garden Club Adds Raised Flower Beds at Historic Chelsea Depot
The Chelsea Depot grounds are now home to two new raised flower beds, thanks to a longtime partnership between the Evening Primrose Garden Club and the Chelsea Depot Association. The beds, constructed from durable wood, were recently installed on the depot’s grounds with funding from the Depot Association, design guidance from Bernice Ramsey, and craftsmanship ...
Webster Township Historical Society Awarded Grant to Digitize Archives for America’s 250th
Webster Township is one of over 50 communities receiving funding to preserve and share local stories for the 250th anniversary of the United States. The Webster Township Historical Society (WTHS) has been awarded a $4,965.86 grant to begin digitizing its extensive archival collection, marking the first phase of a multi-year preservation initiative. The project is ...
Local News Recap, June 22-26, 2025 (49 Seconds)
Here is your 49-seconds Sun Times News local news recap for June 22-26, 2025. https://www.facebook.com/share/r/168ByKGwaz
Explore Healing and Creativity at the Whispers of Art & Music Festival in Dexter
Angel Whispers Ministries invites the public to discover energy healing, sound therapy, and holistic wellness on July 19 Looking for a unique wellness event in Southeast Michigan? The Whispers of Art & Music Festival on Friday, July 19, offers an immersive open house experience into holistic healing, energy medicine, and the creative spirit of the ...
Farm to Table Dinners in Michigan by Washtenaw Meats Hosts Monthly Events at Jolly Pumpkin
Local farms, sustainable meat, and community dining converge in Southeast Michigan In the heart of Dexter, a monthly farm-to-table dinner series is redefining what it means to “eat local.” Hosted at the Jolly Pumpkin and organized by Washtenaw Meats, these gatherings spotlight sustainable meat from local farms in Michigan, while connecting consumers directly with the ...
Sweet Legacy of Murdick’s Fudge on Mackinac Island Endures for Over a Century
Discover the rich history of the Murdick family and their iconic fudge shop on Mackinac Island, from its 1887 beginnings to its lasting impact on Michigan tourism and confectionery traditions. Photo: Photo of the shop in the 1960s (photo from Facebook via Bentley Historical Library) In the latter half of the 19th-century, domestic tourism was ...
Lakehouse Bakery’s Pizza Weekend Returns June 27 & 28
Lakehouse Bakery in Chelsea is once again offering its once-a-month Pizza Weekend, set for Friday and Saturday, June 27 and 28, from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Guests can choose from the popular Margherita or create their own 12-inch stone hearth pizza with a variety of toppings, including fresh basil, mozzarella, sausage, mushrooms, and more. Gluten-free ...
Dexter Resident Honored with Eversight Shared Vision Award
Dexter resident Terry Walters was surprised, but also proud for the honor he received this past weekend in Ann Arbor. It’s something that means a lot to him. Walters received the Eversight Shared Vision Award for his support of Eversight’s mission to restore sight and prevent Blindness through donation, transplantation, and research. Eversight, which is ...
Music, Comics, Poetry & Planes: Milan City Celebrates Juneteenth at 3rd Thursday
Milan’s first 3rd Thursday of the summer celebrated Juneteenth, as depicted in this photo essay. The Detroit Social Club returned to play blues. Motown and Jazz. Comic book artist Kam Reynolds was back for a meet and greet at Adventure, Ink. Milan Flyers provided demonstrations at Wilson Park. The Milan Garden Club helped children start their ...
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