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 …
Get Ready, Chelsea! The EXPO Is Back—and the KID Zone Is Bigger Than Ever
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 ...
Sen. Shink Holds Town Hall in Dexter
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 ...
Scio Township’s Data-Driven and Environmentally Conscious HVAC System
Scio Township is excited about its decision to install a new HVAC system. Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) is not something that pops to top of mind for governmental honors, but considering the money involved, its importance to the day to day operations in township hall and how it demonstrates Scio’s desire to be ...
Ann Arbor Township Preserves 24 Acres of Prime Farmland with Moehrle Easement Purchase
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
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 ...
Dexter’s Pearl Planning Receives Recognition for 2026
Pearl Planning is proud to announce two significant recognitions for 2026, highlighting both the firm’s continued growth and leadership as well as national recognition for its founder. Pearl Planning Named One of Michigan’s 50 Companies to Watch Pearl Planning has been recognized as a 2026 awardee for the Michigan 50 Companies to Watch Award, presented ...
Milan Has an In-House Treasurer Again
Milan City promoted longtime employee Karis Dyc to assistant treasurer this month, helping fill a key role left vacant since former treasurer Sarah Finch left a year ago to take the position as Saline City treasurer. In the interim, the city contracted with Plante Moran, a business management consultant in Ann Arbor, which will continue ...
Milan City, Fair Board Agree on Contract for 77-year Tradition
The Milan fair will return in 2026—fireworks included—after the city and fair board reached a contract agreement that clears the way for the 77-year tradition to continue at Wilson Park. The agreement follows concerns that roughly $1 million in Wilson Park improvements, mostly completed last summer, would push out the carnival. The fair will open with a parade ...
Dexter Township and the Complexity of Data Centers
The Dexter Township Board of Trustees is the latest governing board in the area to approve a moratorium on data centers. At its Feb. 17 meeting, the township board voted to put in place a moratorium on the development of data centers within the township. The resolution the board voted for said there’s a 180-day ...
Sign Up Now for Dexter’s 2026 Memorial Day Parade
Thousands Expected to Line New Route for 250th Anniversary Celebration Dexter’s Memorial Day Parade is one of the community’s pinnacle events and 2026 promises to be especially memorable. On Monday, May 25, 2026, the Rotary Club of Dexter will once again sponsor the annual parade, which this year will celebrate 250 years of the United ...
Journalism and Truth Forum Held in Chelsea
Community members gathered at Serendipity Books on Tuesday, Feb. 17, for a discussion on media literacy and the current state of journalism. Lynette Clemetson, director of the Wallace House Center for Journalists at the University of Michigan, said the definition of media literacy has shifted in an era shaped by artificial intelligence, rapid content production ...
U-M Professor Confronts Her Family’s Slaveholding Past in “Scarlett”
In her new book, Leslie Stainton documents kidnapping, abuse and racial violence embedded in her family’s plantation history. Editor’s Note: February is Black History Month, a time to reflect on the history of slavery, racial injustice and the ongoing struggle for equality in America. This article is part of a series exploring how national Black ...
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