Saline Area Schools has announced some leadership changes coming up later this summer. On March 6, Saline Superintendent Dr. Rachel Kowalski notified families, students and staff at Heritage and Saline High School about leadership transitions that will take place at the conclusion of the school year. Beginning July 1, Megan DeGrand will serve as Principal …
Dexter’s Mikala Sposito is Welding Her Way to the Top
Since Mikala Sposito graduated from Dexter High School (DHS) a few years back she has gone on to do some things in the field of welding that haven’t been done before, such as becoming the first female representative from the United States to compete in the World Skills finals. It was announced this month that ...
Registration for WCC Summer, Fall Classes Opens Next Week
Registration for the Summer 2026 and Fall 2026 semesters at Washtenaw Community College opens next week. Returning students may register beginning Wed., March 11, followed by new students on Thurs., March 12. Class schedules are available at wccnet.edu/enroll. Summer 2026 classes begin Mon., May 11, and Fall 2026 classes begin Mon., Aug. 31. As WCC celebrates ...
CSB Hosts Free Evening for Teen Financial Literacy
In collaboration with Chelsea District Library, Chelsea State Bank (CSB) aims to promoting financial literacy within Chelsea and the surrounding communities through the upcoming Teen Money Mojo event, scheduled for Wed., March 25, 2026, at the library. “Financial literacy is a crucial element, tied to the success of one’s growth during and after high school,” ...
Saline Painters Guild Reception at Chelsea’s Gallery 100, March 15
Gallery 100 at Silver Maples will host an opening reception for the Saline Painters Guild Exhibition on Saturday, March 15, from 2:00–3:30 p.m. The public is invited to attend and meet several of the featured artists while exploring a diverse collection of original artwork. The Saline Painters Guild brings together accomplished artists working across a ...
Middle School Choirs Bring Home Top Ratings from District 12 Festival
Students from Saline and Milan Middle School choirs performed a diverse repertoire at the District 12 Michigan School Vocal Music Association Junior High and Middle School Choral Festival Thursday March 5, at Belleville High School. Selections ranged from A Patch of Light, a newer composition by Jacob Narverud; to a musical setting of the poem In Flanders ...
Dexter’s Parker Rd & Shield Rd Traffic Signal Installed, Being Tested
The busy corner adjacent to Dexter High School at Parker and Shield roads is in the final step of a new traffic light. On March 5, 2026, the contractor working on behalf of the Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) completed the overhead signal work and put the signal in flash. The signal will remain in ...
Scio Township Completes Land Preservation Project
The Scio Township Land Preservation Program recently made a significant purchase of more than 79 acres, which will be added to the already existing Sloan Preserve. Located on the west side of Baker Rd. north of Marshall Rd., the addition has road frontage on the north side of Marshall Rd. west of Baker Rd. and ...
Saline Council Approves Beach Court Construction
Saline City Council approved a contract regarding the resurfacing of Beach Ct. and Sauk Trail with Asphalt Specialists LLC. The roads’ quality, measured on a PASER scale, has been rated as the lowest possible score in the last two evaluation cycles. “Beach Court is in, I would say, abysmal shape,” Mayor Brian Marl said. “I ...
Saline and Chelsea have a Unique Connection and it’s all Downhill
Created in 2017, the Saline-Chelsea Co-operative Ski Team has been a great way for students in both communities to compete in skiing as a varsity sport. The team’s season, which is governed by the Michigan High School Athletic Association, takes place in January and February. With the season now wrapped up, the coach and some ...
Chelsea Education Foundation Launches Study Abroad Scholarship
The Chelsea Education Foundation (CEF) has launched a new Study Abroad Scholarship to support Chelsea High School graduates pursuing academic experiences abroad. The scholarship is available to CHS graduates currently enrolled in a college or post-secondary program who plan to study abroad for an academic term within the next year. Funds may be used to ...
Life Back Then | A Pocket Full of Charm: The Story of the Hanky
Chances are your grandmother, mother, or aunt all had a stash of handkerchiefs, or ‘hankies.’ And perhaps you are like me, with your own stash of hankies handed down from a relative. Once used for cozy tea parties or coy messaging to a sweetheart, hankies now spark our imagination. Soft to the touch and elegantly ...
Whitmer’s Early Education Plan Could Expand Pre-K Across Local Districts
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s call to expand preschool access and strengthen early literacy could bring new opportunities to school districts across the region. In her recent State of the State address, Whitmer emphasized expanding early childhood programs, including the Great Start Readiness Program, which provides free pre-K to eligible families. The proposal is part of a ...
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