This spring, Ballet Chelsea invites audiences to tumble down the rabbit hole with a brand-new production of Alice in Wonderland—a ballet designed to be as imaginative for the dancers as it is enchanting for the audience. Featuring entirely new choreography, along with freshly designed costumes and sets, Alice in Wonderland promises a playful, colorful journey …
Chelsea Council Addresses Immigration, Housing, Equipment Purchases
The Chelsea City Council tackled a wide range of topics during its Feb. 23 meeting, from immigration policy and housing issues to equipment purchases and community recognitions, during a session that also drew passionate public comment from residents and local students. Public Comment The meeting opened with several residents speaking during public comment, including students ...
Dexter Museum to Host Antique Appraisal Event
The Dexter Heritage Guild will host a day of antique appraisals at the Dexter Area Museum on Friday, May 2, giving community members the chance to learn the value of treasured items from professional appraisers. The event will take place from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Dexter Area Museum, 3443 Inverness St., located ...
Dexter Council Discusses Traffic Concerns, Transit Funding, Road Construction
Traffic safety, regional transit funding and upcoming road construction were among the key topics discussed during the Dexter City Council meeting on Feb. 23. The council also approved several infrastructure contracts and new spending related to the city’s fire station and Mill Creek Park. Residents Highlight Traffic Issues Traffic concerns surfaced early in the meeting ...
Saline Residents Divided on Removing or Repairing Dam
Saline residents packed a town hall meeting Monday night, Mar. 9, to debate the future of the city’s aging dam, with speakers split between preserving a historic landmark and removing a structure officials say could become increasingly costly to maintain. City officials and consultants presented findings comparing the cost of repairing the Saline River dam ...
Local Communities Host Easter Egg Hunts
Families across Washtenaw County will have several chances to celebrate the season with Easter egg hunts in Chelsea, Dexter, Milan and Saline in the coming weeks. ChelseaThe Kiwanis Club of Chelsea and Chelsea High School Key Club host their annual Easter egg hunt Saturday, April 4 at Chelsea Retirement Community. Children can meet the Easter ...
Special Weather Statement Issued 1:46AM for Washtenaw County
A Special Weather Statement has been issued for Washtenaw and Lenawee counties, from 1:46 AM to 2:30 AM EDT, with moderate severity, warning of strong thunderstorms capable of producing wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny-sized hail. Residents should seek shelter as gusty winds may knock down tree limbs and unsecured objects, causing minor ...
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued Until 3AM for Washtenaw County
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for Lenawee, Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, Washtenaw, and Wayne counties in Michigan from March 11 at 1:11 AM EDT until March 11 at 3:00 AM EDT, with the primary hazards including damaging winds and heavy rain. Residents in these areas should monitor weather updates and prepare for possible ...
Flood Watch Issued Until 2PM for Washtenaw County
A Severe Flood Watch has been issued for St. Clair, Livingston, Oakland, Macomb, Washtenaw, Wayne, Lenawee, and Monroe in southeast Michigan, effective from 2:00 AM to 2:00 PM on March 11, 2026, due to the potential for excessive rainfall leading to flooding in rivers, creeks, streams, and urban areas. Residents should stay alert for further ...
Milan Alliance Wins, Dexter Takes Second, Chelsea Earns Top Award at Robotics Competition
High School Robotics teams from across southeast Michigan gathered March 6-8 at Chelsea High School, which hosted a FIRST Robotics qualifier. It was Chelsea’s first time hosting a competition. Robots competed for top honors as 39 teams began the race toward the state championship. Top-ranked teams, Rush and Strike Zone, selected Milan’s team, Code Red ...
Dexter Student Artwork is Selected for the Michigan Art Show
Eight students in Dexter Community Schools (DCS) had their artwork selected to be part of the upcoming State Art Show. These students, after being selected as the best in their schools, had their artwork put on display this past month or so as part of the Region 3 Art Show at Washtenaw Community College (WCC). ...
CPD Weekly Report, March 1-8, 2026
Incident #: 26-880 Location: 1200 block of S. Main Street Date: March 5, 2026 Time: 10:45 am INFORMATION: While on routine patrol officers were dispatched to the 1200 block of S. Main Street for the report of an attempted retail fraud. Upon arrival the officer met with the complainant who stated that an employee had ...
Milan Former Ford Site Added to State PFAS Database, Drinking Water Unaffected
State regulators are investigating per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, known as PFAS, detected above Michigan cleanup criteria in a groundwater monitoring well at the former Ford plant site in Milan, but officials say there is no indication the contamination has affected municipal drinking water or nearby private wells. PFAS Detected in One Monitoring Well The Michigan ...
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