Long awaited and much needed, the official groundbreaking for the Dexter Senior Center was held on July 27, before a crowd of gathered community members, elected officials and local senior citizens and older adults. Construction of the senior center, which is located at 2810 Baker Road, has already begun, but this was the official groundbreaking ...
Aiming to meet customers’ needs, Matthew Findling recently opened his new business, Phoenix Custom Framing & Art Gallery, in downtown Saline to provide such things as high-quality picture framing and timeless designs. Bringing with him over 30 years of art and framing experience, it’s his hope to fill a need in the community. Phoenix Custom ...
With help from a federal grant, the Washtenaw Intermediate School District (WISD) will continue to offer educational opportunities to preschool-age kids. The WISD announced on July 22, the “Office of Head Start (OHS), a part of the federal Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families, awarded a $5.6 million grant to ...
Dexter Township will be making some improvements at Fire Station 2 that are expected to help firefighters and in turn the community. At its July 16 meeting, the Dexter Township Board authorized a payment of up to $125,000 to the Dexter Area Fire Department (DAFD) to support a well and hydrant at Fire Station ...
Simplified ballot explanations for Saline area primary voters Elections are the crux of democracy, guaranteeing every registered voter an equal voice. As good citizens and neighbors, we are all responsible for being engaged and informed voters. However, complicated ballot language, unfamiliar technical terms, and partisan rhetoric can make that seem almost impossible. Below is a ...
Who’s responsible for fixing the pothole on your drive to work? Who makes our highways safe for summer travel? Road responsibility is complex so here’s a breakdown of who takes care of our roads and where the money comes from. Editor’s note: The Sun Times News has a new column we are devoting to breaking ...
Built 80 years ago, the bridge on Guenther Road needs some work. The Lima Township Board re-introduced the improvement project idea at its July 8 meeting. The township wants a better idea of the potential costs, so it’s now looking to the Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) for an updated estimate on construction and engineering ...
The Saline Area Schools (SAS) Board of Education approved by a unanimous vote at its July 9 meeting the final reading of the revised wording of the Dress and Grooming policy. The updated policy begins with: “The Board of Education recognizes that each student’s mode of dress and grooming is a manifestation of personal style ...
A man has been arrested in connection with the July 8 break in at the Sylvan Township Water Treatment Plant, according to Michigan State Police (MSP). In alerting the community on July 8, Sylvan Township Supervisor Kathleen Kennedy said, “For the time being, out of extreme caution, we are advising no municipal water use, other ...
The church that is now home to the Waterloo Village United Methodist Church was built 150 years ago as a place to serve the new settlers in the area. Over time, the building saw some changes, but throughout, it has remained an important place for the community. The church is now taking some time out ...
A celebration of the beginning of the harvest season, the 7th Annual Lavender Harvest Festival is taking place Saturday and Sunday, July 13 and 14, and it is a wonderful opportunity to explore beautiful, blooming lavender fields in full splendor. Joe Pusta, the owner/proprietor of Lavender Lane, a lavender farm in Milan, told the Sun ...
Hundreds of participants from across the county are set to showcase their learning and hard work from the past year at the upcoming Washtenaw County 4-H Youth Show. Scheduled for July 21-26 at the Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds, the 2024 Washtenaw County 4-H Youth Show is a family-friendly, no-cost public event showcasing 4-H Youth Development ...
Wylie Elementary School is a wonderful place for education and learning in large part because of Principal Katie See. She is being honored for her leadership and commitment to students. See has been named the Michigan Elementary and Middle School Principals Association Region 2 Principal of the Year.This award is designed to recognize outstanding principals ...
By Natalie Davies The world premiere of “What Springs Forth” by Carey Crim and directed by Kate Thomsen is a comedic, heartfelt and modern show about what it means to be a woman that’s written, directed, designed and acted entirely by women. The characters fill a girls trip with depth and comedic relief. The show ...
This month marks a big anniversary for Merkel Furniture and Carpet One. What began as a hardware/auto part supply store in 1924 would evolve over the next one-hundred years to become known as a helpful and dedicated family-owned business with its beginnings right in downtown Chelsea. Merkel Furniture and Carpet One is celebrating 100 years ...
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