Photo: Google Street View The Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) has announced two informational meetings to share details about upcoming corridor improvements at the Island Lake Road (Dexter Main Street) and the Dexter-Chelsea Road intersection, primarily a projected roundabout planned for 2026. The busy intersection is also a choke point for traffic during daily rush ...
It’s all good at 8252 Dexter-Chelsea Road. This lot on the north side of road, between the A&W restaurant and Mark’s Auto Service, that’s being used as the home to landscaping /lawn care company and firewood processing operation, is now in full compliance with Scio Township. At its July 22 meeting, the Scio Township Board ...
Photo: View looking south from the corner of Wellington and Carrington drives in the Dexter Crossing neighborhood. The proposed development would occupy the open land beyond the pavement, adjacent to this residential area. Photo: Google Street View. The City of Dexter is updating its Master Plan with a key revision aimed at clarifying the annexation ...
The Scio Township Board of Trustees has a proposal for the township’s Downtown Development Authority (DDA). The hope and plan is to partnership with the DDA to better leverage funds to support township fire services, bus service, open space preservation, and parks and pathways. To get the ball rolling, the township board at its July ...
The sign reads, “Coming Soon White Lotus Farms Café.” Set to be located in the former Mancino’s location at 355 S. Zeeb Road, White Lotus Farms is taking what they do best, from freshly baked bread, locally-grown produce to handmade pizzas, and putting it inside a brick and mortar building. If you drive by the ...
A crash on I-94 caused a grass fire and the driver to be transported to the hospital after being extricated from the vehicle by Scio Township firefighters. The crash happened on Monday, June 23. To learn more, the Sun Times News connected with Scio Township Assistant Chief/ Fire Marshal Brandon Sears, who managed the incident ...
Scio Township has some concerns with the City of Dexter’s proposed amendments to its Master Plan, specifically areas that could impact the township. Both the Scio Township Planning Commission and Board of Trustees are in agreement that they have issues with some of the proposed changes Dexter wants to make it to its Master Plan. ...
Introduction: A Club Rooted in Model Aviation & Mentorship Since its founding in 1988, Scio Flyers has fostered a learning environment centered around model aviation. As a club built on mentorship and shared knowledge, it has always played a role in expanding STEM education opportunities for residents of Scio Township and the surrounding community. Rather ...
The actions of four Scio Township firefighters in early February made a huge difference in one person’s life. What they did that day went a long way in saving the life of a person who was in dire need after a crashing his vehicle. Because of this, these firefighters were recently recognized for their honorable ...
Scio Township wants to make sure one pathway doesn’t lead to nowhere. To do this, the Scio Township Board approved at its April 22 meeting a plan to devote $20,000 for the purpose of completing a pathway connection along Park Road. The path is part of the Trailwoods development. In a report to the township ...
A developer is hoping Scio Township will rezone a vacant property south of Jackson Road so it can build residential townhome units on it. This new proposal went before the township’s planning commission on April 28. According to the township planner, the applicant, M/I Homes Inc, is requesting a conditional rezoning from the current PUD ...
Looking ahead to improving some roads, Scio Township has inked an agreement with the Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) for a list of projects to do in the upcoming construction season. At its April 22 meeting, the Scio Township Board approved an agreement for its share of the costs at an estimated total amount of ...
The request, if approved, could change some things at the intersection of Park and Staebler. photo by Lonnie Huhman Is it a major or minor amendment when a plan that’s nine years old is asking to make some changes, such as the relocation of a section of road? Well, to cut to the chase and ...
The old movie theater is located at 3686 Jackson Road. photo by Lonnie Huhman The plan to bring new life and uses to the closed down Goodrich Quality 16 Movie Theater location is moving forward. At its March 19 meeting, the Scio Township Board held a public hearing on the request and plans to make some ...
The last line in the Scio Tax Sanity press release reads, “Scio voters should consider the actual costs when they vote this November 7th.” This press release was sent to the Sun Times News (STN) by email on October 6. In its wording it’s dated Sept. 29 and has a title of “Scio’s Community Report ...
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