Dexter is one of three communities taking part in a new Washtenaw County food scrap drop-off pilot aimed at making composting easier for residents and testing whether a larger countywide program could work. The free pilot is funded through a grant from the Biodegradable Products Institute and Closed Loop Partners’ Composting Consortium. Washtenaw County Water …
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From WCC to Space: Astronaut Aisha Bowe Returns to take Center Stage
Blue Origin astronaut, former NASA rocket scientist and STEM entrepreneur Aisha Bowe will return to her roots at Washtenaw Community College (WCC) next month as the featured speaker at TEDxWCC. A WCC alumna, Bowe will join five additional speakers for an evening centered on this year’s theme, “Beyond One Voice,” highlighting how different perspectives drive innovation, understanding ...
Dexter Company Recognized at Washtenaw Contractors Association Builders’ Bash
Photo: Jessica Singer and Rachel Brouwer (L-R). Photo courtesy of A.R. Brouwer Company A.R. Brouwer Company, a Dexter based Design/Build, Construction Management and General Contracting firm had several team members and two projects recognized at the annual Builders’ Bash hosted by the Washtenaw Contractors Association. Rachel Brouwer was named the 2026 Waters Woman in Construction, an ...
One Suspect in Custody, Second Sought in Hamburg Township Armed Robbery
One person is in custody and a second suspect is still being sought in connection with the 2025 armed robbery of the Dairy Queen at 6450 East M-36 in Hamburg Township, according to Hamburg Township Public Safety officials. Police said the robbery happened Sept. 17, 2025, at about 9:30 p.m. when one suspect entered the ...
Dexter Community Schools Hires a New Principal for Operations
Making it official, the Dexter Community Schools (DCS) Board of Education at its March 23 meeting hired Bill Harris for the position of Principal for Operations (PFO). Harris has been serving as interim PFO since November. DCS Superintendent Ryan Bruder made the recommendation to the school board to hire Harris. In his recommendation, Bruder said ...
Washtenaw County Confirms 7th Measles Case, Adds New Exposure Site
Washtenaw County Health Department officials on March 25 confirmed a seventh measles case tied to the local outbreak and added a new public exposure location at Trinity Health Ann Arbor. Health officials said the newest case involves an unvaccinated Washtenaw County child who was a close contact of the county’s first reported case, announced March ...
Dexter Community Schools Makes a Plan for Wylie Elementary School
The Dexter Community Schools (DCS) Board of Education approved a bid package with a list of contractors and companies who will work on the renovation of Wylie Elementary School. This project is part of the 2025 Bond Plan that will see a variety of improvements, additions and modernizations across the district. At its March 23 ...
Drones, Radar Help Discover the Dead, Provide Dignity in Washtenaw County’s Only Black Cemetery
Beneath the grass and forest of the Woodlawn Cemetery, Washtenaw County’s only documented black cemetery, are the remains of the families of surrounding residents, including former WWI, WWII, and Korean War Veterans. From a distance the cemetery looks more like a field, a wetland and a forest, but a few graves dot the grass, revealed ...
Chelsea Police Intercept Suspects After Attempted Pharmacy Break-In
Chelsea Police Chief Kevin Kazyak used his report to the Chelsea City Council on March 23, 2026, to highlight a recent early morning incident and commend his department’s response. “I’d like to take a minute to brag about the Chelsea Police Department,” Kazyak said. According to Kazyak, the incident occurred early Friday morning when suspects ...
Chelsea Police to Target Distracted Driving in April Enforcement Campaign
Chelsea Police Chief Kevin Kazyak announced at the March 23, 2026, Chelsea City Council meeting that his department will participate in a statewide effort to crack down on distracted driving throughout April. Kazyak said the initiative coincides with a statewide campaign led by the Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning. “April has been designated distracted ...
Chelsea Police Summary, Feb. 2026
The Chelsea Police Department reported 412 incidents in February 2026. Traffic Activity and Violations Officers conducted 198 traffic stops, issued 41 tickets and 157 warnings during the month. Common violations included impeding traffic (12), registration and plate violations (7), and speeding offenses. Traffic crashes totaled 17. Additional violations included stop sign violations, driving with a ...
Scio Twp Police Summary, Feb. 2026
The Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office reported 558 calls for service in Scio Township in February 2026. Total calls for 2026 (Jan-Feb) are 1,179, down from 1,191 for the same period last year, a 1% decrease. Traffic Activity Declines Deputies conducted 60 traffic stops in February. Twenty-seven citations were issued. Violations included speeding, disobeying traffic signals ...
Chelsea’s 2025 Citizen of the Year Helped Bring Fireworks Back
When Chelsea named Matt McKernan its 2025 Citizen of the Year, one effort stood out above the rest: helping bring fireworks back to the community. The honor recognizes a specific, tangible impact made during the past year rather than serving as a lifetime achievement award, according to Chelsea Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Terris ...
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