Dexter High School students planning a career in the skilled trades can now apply for the Gregory Briggs Scholarship Fund, which is accepting applications for the upcoming year. The scholarship is open to current Dexter High School students who intend to enroll in a post-secondary trade program, apprenticeship, or construction-related field beginning in Fall 2026. …
5 Healthy Towns New Volunteer Portal Now Live
Volunteering in the 5 Healthy Towns service area just became easier, as 5 Healthy Towns Foundation (5HF) and One Big Thing unveiled a new volunteer portal on onebigconnection.org. Inspired by an earlier Chelsea Wellness Coalition and 5HF supported project called Volunteer Chelsea, the One Big Connection Volunteer Portal will make it simpler for organizations and ...
Left Turn Lane at Dexter-Ann Arbor and Miller Road Intersection Planned for 2027
The Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) has announced a safety project on Dexter-Ann Arbor Road between the City of Dexter and Miller Road in Scio Township. WCRC is planning to install a center left-turn lane on Dexter-Ann Arbor Road at Miller Road, as well as centerline corrugations (rumble strips) on Dexter-Ann Arbor Road within the ...
Water Resources Announces 2026 County Cleanup Day Schedule
Washtenaw County Water Resources Materials Management Division has announced the 2026 County Cleanup Day schedule. This year, County residents have access to four County Cleanup Days to dispose of or recycle a variety of household items in a safe and responsible manner. Registration is required to attend any Materials Management service, including County Cleanup Days. “As we plan ...
STEAM Week at WCC to Highlight Career Options
High school and college students, as well as community members, are invited to explore careers and educational pathways in science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics during STEAM Week activities next week at Washtenaw Community College (WCC). Free activities February 24-26 include interactive workshops, career presentations and scientific documentaries led by WCC faculty and industry partners, offered ...
Sen. Irwin Discusses Power Rates, Saline Data Center at Town Hall
On Saturday, Feb. 21, State Sen. Jeff Irwin, D, met with residents at the Washtenaw County Learning Resource Center for a community conversation focused on early literacy funding, rising electric bills and a proposed data center near Saline. Irwin told attendees that improving reading instruction in early grades is a top priority in the state ...
Chelsea High School Students Hold Immigration Walkout
More than 80 students from Chelsea High School left class Friday afternoon to take part in a walkout focused on federal immigration enforcement policies. Similar student demonstrations took place earlier this month in other Washtenaw County districts, including at Milan, Dexter and Saline high schools. Students exited the school building early afternoon and walked to ...
Truck Crashes into Chelsea CVS
Chelsea Fire, Rescue, and Police responded Saturday afternoon to a reported building incident at the CVS pharmacy located at 935 South Main Street in Chelsea. Engine 61 and Rescue 161 were dispatched to the scene, though the rescue unit was later canceled. The area was secured and taped off as crews assessed the situation. No ...
Saline Township Joint Board/Planning Meeting Discusses Future
There was a joint meeting of the Saline Township Board and Planning Commission on Feb. 19 to begin discussions of how the township will consider future growth within its boundaries. The meeting included around two dozen citizens, with none speaking during the public comment portion of the meeting. Township consulting planner Mike Auerbach from Carlisle-Wortman, ...
Milan Boys Basketball Sticks to the Plan and has a Complete Game
The Milan Boys Varsity Basketball team got a win this past week after facing off against Jefferson and Allen Park Cabrini. On Feb. 17, Milan took on the Jefferson Bears in an away game that saw the Big Reds losing 67 to 46. Milan was led by Landon Talladay with 18 points and 11 rebounds ...
Who’s in Your (remote) Tribe?
By Steve Gwisdalla 30 months. It has been 30 months since this journey began, talking about tribes and moments, and advocating for more joy. We have shared stories of thankfulness, resolutions, my son (he says he doesn’t like those stories, but I kind of think he does). After over 100 articles and hundreds of messages ...
Milan City, Senior Center Resume Negotiations
Negotiations between Milan Seniors for Healthy Living (MSHL) and the City of Milan had already resumed before the nonprofit’s nearly three-hour board meeting on Feb. 18, during which leaders focused on rebuilding trust and addressing financial oversight concerns. Tensions have run strong between the two organizations after years of challenging contract negotiations for use of ...
Broadway Hits Encore Stage in Tribute Concert to Stephen Schwartz
Encore’s Tribute Concert honoring the words and music of Broadway composer and lyricist Stephen Schwartz, runs through Sunday, Feb. 22nd. Schwartz’s Broadway credits include the blockbuster production Wicked, which has run in Broadway’s Gershwin Theatre for twenty-two years, grossing over $1,800,000,000. Other Broadway shows of Schwartz’s include Pippin, Godspell, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Queen ...
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