The Main Street Park Alliance (MSPA) has hit a major milestone in its journey to build a new public park on the site of the old Federal Screw Works building as it begins the demolition of structures on the property. The activity is preparation for the environmental remediation of the contamination, which is the next ...
By Cynthia Furlong Reynolds ““Our mother’s financial situation is a nightmare,” says Betsy Jones, one of Elizabeth’s four daughters. “Dad always took care of the finances, and Mom never worried about anything. But I have. I’ve spent too many sleepless nights worrying about the way my sister is misusing Mom’s funds and jeopardizing Mom’s future ...
Saline Area Schools have seen a big increase in its English Learners. SAS’s EL Department has experienced a major student population growth over the past five years. There has been a 54 percent enrollment increase during that time, which includes a 150 percent increase in entering level ELs (limited to non-English speaking). To learn more, ...
You could easily say the honors and awards say it all about Dave Mellor and the career he’s had as a teacher, but the students he’s positively impacted probably said it best. Mellor is an Agriscience, Food and Natural Resources Educator and FFA Advisor at the South & West Washtenaw Consortium at Saline High School. ...
By Melissa Thrasher The Eastern Michigan University Forensics team has once again showcased its expertise, securing third place in the National Championship Tournament of the National Forensics Association. This achievement marks EMU’s 51st consecutive year of participation in the tournament, underscoring its enduring commitment to excellence in competitive forensics. EMU Forensics sent 18 students who participated in ...
Jason Aric Jones, a key figure in the Michigan mountain biking community and a Potawatomi Mountain Biking Association board member, recently shared insights into the development and future plans of the DTE Energy Foundation Trail system. Jones illuminates the complexities and challenges faced by recreational trail planning and execution. The DTE Energy Foundation Trail, situated ...
Community News The Washtenaw Health Department County has identified the first rabid bat in the county since 2022. The Health Department reminds community members to report all bat exposures and animal bites using our secure online form before letting the animal go. “We were enjoying a longer stretch with no rabies-positive animals, but it’s not unusual for ...
It’s spring and there’s nothing like a good Little League baseball game. It can be very special for many, from the players to their parents. Being outdoors, hearing the crack of the bat and seeing the smiles as they run to first base, a lot of memories are made, especially in the Dexter Little League ...
Work on the Zeeb Rd to Delhi Metropark segment of the Border-to-Border Trail (B2B) continues to steadily move forward with new developments. The Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) announced paving of the D3 section along the Huron River in Scio Township has begun. Over the past two weeks, the contractor has pounded steel pilings for ...
For exemplifying what is best in their profession, two Dexter teachers were recently named by the Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti Regional Chamber as the LaFontaine 2024 Teacher of the Year winners. Kalli Nowitzke, a Special Education Teacher at Dexter Community Schools and Jennifer Johnson, Third-Grade Teacher at DCS’s Wylie Elementary were named Teacher of the Year winners ...
Lyndon Township is transitioning to a new operator for the community-owned broadband network. To make sure this is a smooth change, it’s asking the community for some help. The new operator is ACD.net, which is based in Lansing. Township officials say the existing operator is not giving the township access to the needed customer contact ...
Chelsea’s Top Five academic performers were recently recognized and honored for their hard work. On April 24th, five students from Chelsea High School were recognized at the annual Southeastern Conference Banquet held at Weber’s Inn. The students were: Lillian Synder, Cypress Gabriel-Menegay, Ryan Fredrickson, Wynne Van Hoek and Gavin Taylor. They represent CHS’s top 5 ...
Updates on the future Dexter Community Center and Senior Center went out on April 26, with one big one being that Dexter Community Schools have officially purchased the Wellness Center. DCS Superintendent Chris Timmis sent out the updates to the community through his regular message, and said, “On Friday, April 26th Dexter Community Schools closed ...
Long-time community organizer and Ann Arbor resident Morgan Foreman has filed to run for State Representative in Michigan’s 33rd House District. Foreman hopes to replace her former boss and current HD-33 State Representative Felicia Brabec, who has opted not to run for re-election and will instead be running for a State Senate seat in 2026. ...
Another gas line strike led to the emergency closing, again, of N. Territorial Road. The alert from the Washtenaw County Road Commission went out just after 7 p.m. on April 25. “On Thursday, April 25, 2024, the Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) closed N. Territorial Rd between east of Scully Rd and Lori Ln in ...
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