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 ...
Chelsea District Library hosted 6th District U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell and a group of western Washtenaw County politicians for a town hall connecting community members to local politicians. The bi-partisan panel included Chelsea Mayor Jane Pacheco, Washtenaw County District 1 Commissioner Jason Maciejewski, 48th District Michigan House Rep. Jennifer Conlin, 46th District State Rep. Kathy ...
Seeing the artists at their easels around the community means one thing in Dexter. It’s the Paint Dexter Plein Air Festival. This is the 12th year for this annual event. The festival is held from August 12 to 17. The Paint Dexter Plein Air Festival is always held during the third week of August. The ...
Community News While the early blooms of Spring remind us to plant in the cool moist soils, Fall is a great opportunity to grow your native plant project. The soil and temperatures of September and October provide conditions for better root establishment ahead of the springtime weeds. Get a jump on your spring gardens by ...
It’s been four years since the Erratic Ale Co. opened in the midst of the COVID pandemic. This is a significant moment for this popular Dexter destination. Knowing the importance of this anniversary, the Sun Times News recently asked Brian and Deb Schroeder, Owners of Erratic Ale, about it. “We are, of course, very happy ...
Inspired by a visit to the Renaissance Festival, John Conklin of Webster Township took an Applewood tree and turned it into a work of art that will be on display next month during ArtPrize. Conklin created a life size sculpture of a female dancer called “Spill the Wine.” He entered his sculpture into the acclaimed ...
How schools get their money is confusing and misunderstandings often lead to unnecessary contention. Public school funding in Michigan is complex and draws from multiple sources. Reliable funding directly affects the quality of education, the availability of resources, and the equity of opportunities for all students so having a clear grasp of how it works ...
With a goal of trying to do better and improve while making the school district an even more welcoming, inclusive and equitable environment for everyone, Saline Area Schools (SAS) is taking in what they learned from the recent Listening Sessions and Perceptions of Equity surveys and are aiming to put the feedback into action. At ...
See who won the Democratic nomination for County Sheriff and more Voters across Michigan turned out to cast their ballots in yesterday’s primary election. Of the 324,138 registered voters in Washtenaw County, 83,375 weighed in on regional ballot initiatives and set the stage for partisan candidates in the November general election. Washtenaw County’s 26% turnout ...
After its surprising discovery in some overgrowth near the Hayes State Park, the headstone of Dea (Deacon) Ethel Walker is back in place at the Hudson Mills Cemetery. The journey began about 18 months ago when Cheryl Beuning and her husband bought a house and property near Hayes State Park in the Irish Hills. Beuning ...
Metroparks and its partners work to reduce drownings and promote water safety Community News With summer in full swing, the Huron-Clinton Metroparks remains committed to sharing the critical importance of water safety to prevent drownings, the leading cause of death for children ages 1-4. “Our hearts go out to the families impacted by the recent ...
After a selection process that included 24 applicants and 13 interviews, the Chelsea School District (CSD) Board of Education approved the recommendation to have Amanda Clor become the next Principal of Chelsea High School. With the start of the school year just weeks away, the school board approved this important hire at its Aug. 5 ...
With some help from a planning assistance grant, Scio Township is moving forward with a project for the Jackson Road corridor. The township board was awarded a grant from the organization, Southeast Michigan Council of Governments (SEMCOG). At its July 23 meeting, the Scio board accepted the SEMCOG planning assistance grant and authorized the Township ...
Dan and Sarah Kolander have a simple motto: That Every Town has that Original Bar or Tavern. It’s their hope to bring that feel and atmosphere back to the closed-down Chelsea Burger location, which had been home to Seitz’s Tavern for decades. The Kolanders are the owners of Dan’s Downtown Tavern in Saline. They took ...
“Our goal is to bring together–not just the regulars from the senior center, but any senior in the area–for a day filled with learning and community.” The Saline Area Senior Center (SASC) is preparing for its upcoming 11th Annual Mayor’s Senior Conference on Friday, August 16th. Hosted by Saline Mayor Brian Marl, the complimentary event ...
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