A Wind Advisory with moderate severity is in effect for Southeast Michigan, including areas such as Shiawassee, Genesee, and metro Detroit, from 11 AM Sunday to midnight Sunday night, warning of south winds reaching 20 to 30 mph and gusts up to 50 mph, posing risks of property damage and power outages. * WHAT…South winds …
Milan Fire Seeks State Funding to Replace Aging Tanker
Leaders from the Milan Area Fire Department recently traveled to Lansing to seek $696,000 in state funding to replace the department’s aging tanker truck, a vehicle firefighters say is essential for protecting much of the rural area they serve. A new fire tanker can cost $1 million or more, according to Capt. Sean Meyer of ...
Annual BRAG Ann Arbor Home Show Has Arrived
The upcoming BRAG Ann Arbor Home Show has something for everyone, and has expanded to over 180 exhibitors, filling seven buildings at the sprawling Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds. Vendors offer their services and products at an expo and marketplace teeming with the latest technology in building materials, design trends and more. The BRAG Ann Arbor ...
Why One Road Gets Fixed Before Another In Washtenaw County
Why one road gets repaired before another in Washtenaw County often comes down to a combination of road condition, safety concerns and available funding. Officials with the Washtenaw County Road Commission explained how those decisions are made during a recent online “Road Chat,” where residents can ask questions about road projects and maintenance. How Roads ...
Milan Creates Senior Advisory Committee, Lease Proposal
Milan City approved the creation of a new senior advisory committee at its March 3 meeting, a group city leaders say will take a broader look at services and needs for older adults and could help oversee use of the city senior millage. The committee will not include a representative from Milan Seniors for Healthy ...
Scio Twp Issues Bonds to Pay for Second Fire Station
Scio Township announced it will post $13.2 million in bonds to pay for the cost of acquiring, constructing, furnishing and equipping a new fire station to be located on township-owned land on Wagner Road near Liberty. The township said it posted the bonds on March 12, as it moves forward on this important project that ...
Michigan Impressionist Opens Solo Exhibition at Geek Brush Studio
Geek Brush Studio announced a solo exhibition featuring the work of Sue Craig, one of Chelsea’s most prolific artists. The exhibition, on view now through the end of April, showcases a curated collection of Craig’s original oil paintings, watercolors, pastels, and watercolor-pastel combinations, a body of work that captures the spirit of Chelsea, the surrounding ...
What Do You Want to Want?
By Steve Gwisdalla Hello Tribe of Up! Here in this tribe, we advocate for more joy and help spread kindness and respect wherever and whenever we can. Today, I want to offer a brief think on wants. There are many things I want. There are even a few things I want to want. Let me ...
Special Weather Statement Issued 12:42PM for Washtenaw County
A Special Weather Statement has been issued for St. Clair, Livingston, Oakland, Macomb, Washtenaw, Wayne, Lenawee, and Monroe counties, effective from 12:42 PM EDT to 1:45 PM EDT on March 13, 2026, warning of wind gusts exceeding 55 mph that may down tree limbs and displace unsecured objects. At 1239 PM EDT, Doppler radar was ...
Chelsea Schools Look at Fieldhouse Construction Bids
The Chelsea School District (CSD) Board of Education got a preview of the potential plan to build a multi-use fieldhouse facility. At its March 9 meeting, the CSD Board of Education looked over and discussed a recommendation proposal made by district consultant, Clark Construction, about who they think should to take on the Design-Build contract ...
The Saline Teacher Who Completed Amelia Earhart’s Historic Route 30 Years Later
March is Women’s History Month, a time to celebrate the achievements of women who helped shape history. One such story is of Saline resident Ann Pellegreno, who in 1967 completed the around-the-world flight route attempted by famed aviator Amelia Earhart three decades earlier, finishing a journey that had ended in mystery in 1937. Pellegreno, who ...
Dexter Resident Hosts Walk Honoring Brother Lost to Suicide
A Dexter woman is inviting community members to walk alongside her next month as she prepares for a 16-mile overnight event honoring her younger brother. Julie Pierce, who moved to Dexter in 2019, will host a training walk April 18 beginning at Erratic Ale Co. in Dexter as she prepares for the Overnight Out of ...
Special Weather Statement Issued 7:50AM for Washtenaw County
A Special Weather Statement with moderate severity has been issued for areas including Midland, Bay, Huron, Saginaw, Tuscola, Sanilac, Shiawassee, Genesee, Lapeer, St. Clair, Livingston, Oakland, Macomb, Washtenaw, Wayne, Lenawee, and Monroe, effective from March 13, 7:50 AM EDT to 10:00 AM EDT, highlighting a burst of snow and frequent wind gusts up to 50 ...
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