February 21, 2026

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Who’s in Your (remote) Tribe?

Steve Gwisdalla

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

Karen Lambert

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

Steven Sheldon

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 ...

Silver Maples Earns Regional and National Honors

STN Staff

Silver Maples of Chelsea has been named both a 2025 Metropolitan Detroit Best and Brightest Company to Work For® and a 2025 National Best and Brightest Company to Work For® by the National Association for Business Resources (NABR). As part of the selection process, organizations share information about their workplace practices while team members are ...

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Judge Owdzie Denies Civil Suit Brought By Township Resident Kathryn Haushalter

Steven Sheldon

Saline Township resident Kathryn Haushalter filed a civil suit against the township, pursuing a “Motion to Intervene” in the consent agreement that settled the lawsuit between Related Digital (RD)/property owners and Saline Township, which was heard Friday at 10 a.m. by Washtenaw County Judge Julia Owdzie. Haushalter’s motion to Intervene petition was required to be ...

Get Ready, Chelsea! The EXPO Is Back—and the KID Zone Is Bigger Than Ever

STN Staff

Mark your calendars and bring the whole family because the Chelsea EXPO is back, and it’s shaping up to be the biggest, most exciting one yet! The 18th annual Chelsea EXPO is a free, family-friendly community celebration that brings together everything we love about our town. With more than 1,000 visitors expected, this year’s event ...

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Sen. Shink Holds Town Hall in Dexter

Heather Finch

State Sen. Sue Shink, D, met with residents Thursday evening at the Dexter District Library for a town hall focused on energy policy, local infrastructure, mining, election security and the state budget. The event, described as a “community conversation,” allowed Shink, who represents Michigan’s 14th District, to provide legislative updates and respond to questions from ...

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Local Teen Aims to Break National Climbing Record

Matt Rosentreter

Saline native Anna Tukin is setting out to make history as the youngest American girl to summit Mount Elbrus, Europe’s highest mountain. The record is currently held by Lucy Westgate, who climbed Elbrus at 15 years, 7 months and 3 days old. Anna will be 15 years and 2 months when she plans to climb ...

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Ann Arbor Township Preserves 24 Acres of Prime Farmland with Moehrle Easement Purchase

Doug Marrin

By Barry Lonik The Ann Arbor Township Farmland and Open Space Preservation Program recently closed on a conservation easement purchase from Carolyn Moehrle.  The property is 24.123 acres in size with frontage on the north side of Pontiac Trail north of Warren Rd.  It is almost entirely prime agricultural soils with four acres of woods ...

Traffic Signal Project Resumes at Parker and Shield Roads in Dexter

STN Staff

Extended Lane Restrictions Continue Through Early Spring Work on the new traffic signal at the intersection of Parker Road and Shield Road has resumed, according to the Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC). Beginning Thursday, Feb. 20, a WCRC contractor returned to the intersection after allowing time for recently poured concrete foundations to cure. Crews will ...

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