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Milan Takes Major Step in Safeguarding Drinking Water with First-Ever Wellhead Protection Plan

Milan Takes Major Step in Safeguarding Drinking Water with First-Ever Wellhead Protection Plan

City Council unveils comprehensive strategy to protect groundwater, enhance public safety, and secure future funding. Photo: Milan Watertower on Greentree Lane. Image: Google Streetview, June 2011 At the Milan City Council meeting on August 20, 2024, Jennifer Morris from OHM Advisors presented the city’s first-ever Wellhead Protection Plan (WHPP). “The Wellhead Protection Plan is essential ...

Milan Soccer Rolls Past Tecumseh

Milan Soccer Rolls Past Tecumseh

The Milan soccer team used a big day from Fred Brown to roll to an 8-0 win over Tecumseh last week. Brown recorded a hat trick of three goals as the Big Reds cruised past the Indians. Milan jumped on top 2-0 with a pair of goals by Brown and made it 3-0 just before ...

Pure Michigan Spotlights DTE Energy Foundation Trail North of Chelsea

Pure Michigan Spotlights DTE Energy Foundation Trail North of Chelsea

Photo: DTE Energy Foundation Trail. Image: video screenshot By Doug Marrin The scenic DTE Energy Foundation Trail, located just seven miles north of Chelsea, has captured the spotlight in a Pure Michigan video, released a year ago. The video, part of Pure Michigan’s ongoing effort to highlight the state’s outdoor recreational offerings, features the trail ...

Milan Volleyball Claims Chelsea Invite Title

Milan Volleyball Claims Chelsea Invite Title

Photos provided by Phil Lozen Coming off a record breaking 2023 season that saw the Milan volleyball team reach the state semifinals for the first time, the Big Reds recorded another first Saturday by claiming the Chelsea Invitational title. The tournament title was the first during the regular season in over a decade for the ...

Milan Cross Country Teams Open at Saline Invite

Milan Cross Country Teams Open at Saline Invite

The Milan cross country teams opened their season at the Saline Invitational Thursday and came home with some strong individual efforts. Dylan Penzien led the boys with an 16th-place finish, just eight seconds off of his PR. Cameron Garcia was 24th and Aiden McLean 25th, while Hank Bobicz was 30th. The girls had a strong ...

Milan Tennis Shares Lapeer Invite Title 

Milan Tennis Shares Lapeer Invite Title 

The Milan boys’ tennis team opened the 2024 season by earning a share of the Lapeer Invitational title Friday.  In a rain shortened tournament, the Big Reds defeated Lapeer and Davison, while battling to a tie with Clio in a match that was cut short due to rain.  The doubles teams each claimed flight championships ...

Arbor Hospice’s Barley, BBQ & Beats Returns on Sept. 5

Arbor Hospice’s Barley, BBQ & Beats Returns on Sept. 5

Community event to feature local pit masters, distilleries and musical performances, all to support access to not-for-profit hospice Community News Arbor Hospice’s Barley, BBQ & Beats fundraising event is returning – this time at a new venue. The annual event will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 5 at Revel Run, located at 555 ...

Weekly Road Construction, Aug. 19-25

Weekly Road Construction, Aug. 19-25

Washtenaw County Road Commission Projects Township Where Impact to Traffic Timeline Ann Arbor Local Soft Surface Rds Intermittent lane restrictions Aug. 12 – 22 Augusta Whittaker Rd between Bemis Rd and Willis Rd Intermittent lane restrictions Aug. 12 -20 (extended) Augusta Macey Rd between  Tuttle Hill Rd and Bunton Rd Intermittent lane restrictions Aug. 5 – 26 ...

What is “Wishcycling?”

What is “Wishcycling?”

Community News The Western Washtenaw Recycling Authority recently posted this instructional plea to sharpen up our recycling efforts. “Wishcycling” is when you recycle something when you are unsure if it can be recycled. Many participate in wishcycling because they believe it is better to attempt to recycle an item than just throw it in the ...

The ALICE Report in Washtenaw County: A Growing Crisis

The ALICE Report in Washtenaw County: A Growing Crisis

STN Staff David Fair of 89.1 FM, WEMU, recently interviewed Bridget Herrmann, the Senior Director of Collective Impact for United Way for Southeastern Michigan, to discuss the findings of the latest ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) report for Washtenaw County. The conversation delved into the challenges faced by nearly 40% of local households struggling ...

WCC Launches 2024 Fall Semester with New Programs

WCC Launches 2024 Fall Semester with New Programs

 First-session classes kick off August 26  Community News Washtenaw Community College (WCC) will kick off the Fall 2024 semester on Monday, August 26, with two new associate degree and three certificate programs to prepare students for in-demand jobs. Registration is ongoing until classes begin. Visit WCC’s website to apply for enrollment and register for classes. With WCC’s ...

Michigan’s Longest Garage Sale Passes Through Saline

Michigan’s Longest Garage Sale Passes Through Saline

By Carleen Nelson-Nesvig Michigan’s US-12 Heritage Trail recently hosted its annual event on August 9-11 that transforms this stretch of road into a treasure hunter’s paradise . Known as Michigan’s Longest Garage Sale, this event takes place each August, drawing visitors from across the state and beyond to explore over 200 miles of roadside vendors. ...

Discovering Michigan’s Depths: A Journey Through Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary

Discovering Michigan’s Depths: A Journey Through Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary

Photo: The tangled remains of a large steel crane at the shallow site of Haltiner Barge (aka Scanlon’s Barge), one of the stops on Alpena Shipwreck Tours. Photo: Thunderbay.noaa.gov Alpena, Michigan, gateway to the Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary, offers a fascinating window into the maritime history of the Great Lakes. With 160 identified shipwrecks and countless more ...