By Steve Gwisdalla Hello my friends. Here in the Tribe of Up, we seek to advocate for more joy and spread kindness when and wherever we are. We seek first to fill our emotional bank accounts, then use the dividends to free give to others. No other saying or phrase best illustrates this than one …
Saline Fiddlers to Host Annual Hometown Show on March 14
The Saline Fiddlers will take the stage for their much-anticipated Annual Hometown Show on Saturday, March 14, at 6:30 p.m. at the Ellen A. Ewing Performing Arts Center at Saline High School. The popular local ensemble will perform at the high school auditorium, located at 1300 Campus Parkway in Saline, for an evening celebrating music ...
Dexter Senior Center Awarded $150,000 Grant from Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation to Enhance Community Space
Dexter Senior Center has been awarded a $150,000 transformational grant from the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation to enhance its new facility and expand its use by older adults, local nonprofits, service clubs, and community groups. Dexter Senior Center moved into its new 10,000-square-foot facility at 2740 Baker Rd in 2025 after years of operating ...
WCCD Opens Rain Barrel Sales
The Washtenaw County Conservation District’s (WCCD) Rain Barrels & Supplies sales have returned for 2026. The WCCD offers rain barrels, composters to the public to purchase for water catchment systems and composting systems. These supplies promote systems that encourage conserving rainwater, reducing home water use, and preventing runoff pollution, and composting practices to reduce food ...
Coolers for a Cause Awards First Scholarship to Henry Fredenburg
Coolers for a Cause, the student-led charity concessions business founded by Chelsea High School seniors, Bradley Dunn and Christian Gough, has awarded its first $100 scholarship to Chelsea Senior Henry Fredenburg. Dunn explained he and Gough began selling concessions their freshman year at local events and donated a portion of their earnings. “We then take ...
Three Dexter Companies Named to 2026 Michigan 50 Companies to Watch
Three Dexter businesses have been named to the 2026 Michigan 50 Companies to Watch list through the statewide Michigan Celebrates Small Business awards program. The companies are Comfort Keepers, Pearl Planning, and SwitchBox. The award recognizes second-stage companies that employ 6 to 99 people and generate between $750,000 and $50 million in annual revenue. Companies ...
Saline Announces $2.7 Million in Federal Funding for Recreation Center Rehabilitation
Earlier this month, President Trump signed into law portions of the federal budget, including a line item allocating $2.7 million for the Saline Recreation Center. “I’m elated we’ve achieved funding for our municipally owned Rec Center,” said Saline Mayor Brian Marl. “Interestingly enough, in this round of Congressional funding, we received one of the most ...
A Jump into the Cold Water of Dexter for a Good Cause
The Dexter High School (DHS) Polar Plunge is an important and fun event that aims to raise money for the Special Olympics. Set for 2 p.m. Thursday, March 5, DHS Polar Plunge organizers (Jenni Davis and Kellison Kohler) are getting the word out on their upcoming plunge to help raise money for a good cause. ...
The Milan Girls Bowling team is headed to the D3 State Finals
The Milan Girls Varsity Bowling team punched their ticket to qualify for D3 States at Lenawee Recreation on Thursday, February 19th, in a field of eleven Division 3 teams in Region 24. Teams fought for the top two spots in the eight Baker-two singles format. The Lady Big Reds started out with six Baker games, ...
Sheldon’s 2025 Croswell Sunny Award Selections
Croswell Opera House Marquee in Adrian. Photo by Steve Sheldon. On Wednesday, the People’s Choice spoke loud and clear, Parade was their favorite 2025 Croswell production. Thursday, it’s my turn. One thing you can say about theatre is that it’s personal. We bring our collective experiences, hopes and dreams and our heroes and villains with ...
Eastern Michigan University hosts annual Teacher Job Fair — March 12
Who: What: Eastern Michigan University will host its annual Teacher Job Fair When: Thursday, March 12, 2026, from 2–6 p.m. Where: Eastern Michigan University, Student Center Ballroom, 900 Oakwood St. in Ypsilanti. BACKGROUND: Eastern Michigan University will host its annual Teacher Job Fair from 2-6 p.m. on Thursday, March 12, 2026. in the EMU Student ...
New Board Member Appointed to the Dexter Community Schools Board of Education
In picking someone to fill the seat of outgoing board member Brian Arnold, the Dexter Community Schools (DCS) Board of Education found someone unique in that he is both a graduate of the school district and parent of students. DCS announced the new board member on Feb. 25, after the school board selected him at ...
Inside Chelsea Hospital’s Surgical Growth and Robotic Expansion
As surgical volumes climb and advanced technology becomes more common in the operating room, Chelsea Hospital is expanding both the scope and sophistication of care available close to home. Nabeel Obeid, M.D., is a board certified general and bariatric surgeon, and the chief of surgery at Chelsea Hospital. In this Q&A, he discusses some of ...
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