Photo: Owner Kelly Parkinson (front left) next to Kelly Cashen. Back (L-R) Sherry Cherry, Tammy Smith, and Lyne Losey, Allegra’s client support critical to its success, each with over 20 years of experience in the business. Photo courtesy of Allegra. Kelly Parkinson, owner of Allegra Marketing Print Mail Ann Arbor, recently earned national recognition for …
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Crash on I-94 in Scio Township Leads to Vehicle Trapped in Wires
Lonnie Huhman
A crash on I-94 caused a grass fire and the driver to be transported to the hospital after being extricated from the vehicle by Scio Township firefighters. The crash happened on Monday, June 23. To learn more, the Sun Times News connected with Scio Township Assistant Chief/ Fire Marshal Brandon Sears, who managed the incident …
Scio Township has Questions about the City of Dexter’s Master Plan
Lonnie Huhman
Scio Township has some concerns with the City of Dexter’s proposed amendments to its Master Plan, specifically areas that could impact the township. Both the Scio Township Planning Commission and Board of Trustees are in agreement that they have issues with some of the proposed changes Dexter wants to make it to its Master Plan. …
Heat Advisory Issued June 23rd 3:20 AM for Washtenaw County
Weather Alerts
A Heat Advisory is in effect for southeast Michigan, including areas such as Chelsea, Dexter, Milan, Saline, and Ann Arbor. The advisory, issued by the National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac, is effective from June 23 at 3:20 AM EDT until June 24 at 8:00 PM EDT. Residents can expect heat index values ranging from 98 to …
Third-party Review of Saline Area Schools Athletic Department is Completed
Lonnie Huhman
The third-party review of the Athletic Department is in for Saline Area Schools and there were some important recommendations suggested. The presentation of the review was given at the June 10 school board meeting by Athletic 5|3 Consulting. The review was initiated in part from the Saline Varsity Football Team having to forfeit three games …
Bridge Closure Update: Maple (Foster) Rd Bridge (Ann Arbor Twp)
STN Staff
On Monday, June 9, 2025, the Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) issued an emergency closure of the Maple Road (Foster) Bridge over the Huron River, located between Huron River Drive and Country Club Road in Ann Arbor Township. The closure is due to a failure in the bridge’s post-tensioning system, specifically a broken steel cable, …
Local 4th of July Events
STN Staff
This 4th of July, several local communities are hosting celebrations, including Chelsea, Dexter and Ann Arbor, which provide a diverse array of activities. Chelsea: On June 28th the Chelsea Rotary Club will be hosting a fireworks display at the fairgrounds. The event will be from 3 to 11 PM, with free admission. Parking will be …
Washtenaw County Cooling Sites and Delonis Center Weather Amnesty
STN Staff
With temperatures expected to be in the 90s in the coming weeks, it is important to review local resources and weather policies. Washtenaw County has a list of local organizations acting as summer cooling sites. These sites are available to the public to escape the heat and stay cool throughout the summer. In addition to …
Webster Township Daytime Road Advisory
STN Staff
WHEN: Monday, June 23, 2025 WHERE: N. Delhi Rd between Joy Rd and Township Line in Webster Township WHY: Limestone Resurfacing BACKGROUND: On Monday, June 23, 2025, the Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) will perform limestone resurfacing on N. Delhi Rd between Joy Rd and Township Line in Webster Township. The road improvements are expected to take approximately two …
Extreme Heat Watch issued for Washtenaw County June 21 until June 24 by NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI
Weather Alerts
A heat advisory has been issued for all of southeast Michigan, including Chelsea, Dexter, Milan, Saline, and Ann Arbor. Effective: Saturday morning June 21, 2025 through Tuesday evening June 24, 2025. The advisory warns of dangerously hot conditions, with heat index values possibly reaching up to 104 degrees. Residents can expect consecutive days of high …
Milan to raise water, garbage rates; City to revisit event costs later this year
Karen Lambert
The Milan City Council on Tuesday June 17 approved its new fee schedule, which includes a 60-cent per unit increase for water, while sewer rates remain unchanged. Garbage rates will increase by $5.26 a month to help stabilize the city’s rubbish fund. The fund currently has only a 14.6 percent fund balance, well below the …
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Music, Comics, Poetry & Planes: Milan City Celebrates Juneteenth at 3rd Thursday
Karen Lambert
Milan’s first 3rd Thursday of the summer celebrated Juneteenth, as depicted in this photo essay. The Detroit Social Club returned to play blues. Motown and Jazz. Comic book artist Kam Reynolds was back for a meet and greet at Adventure, Ink. Milan Flyers provided demonstrations at Wilson Park. The Milan Garden Club helped children start their …
Dexter Bus Drivers and Monitors have a New Contract
Lonnie Huhman
Dexter Community Schools (DCS) and its bus drivers and monitors have a new labor agreement that comes with wage increases. At their June 9 meeting, the DCS Board of Education ratified a successor agreement with the West Washtenaw Bus Drivers and Monitors Association (WWBDAMA) for the 2025-2028 collective bargaining agreement. This was a successor agreement …
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