January 15, 2026

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Matt Rosentreter

Chelsea Passes Minor Council Rule Amendments

Chelsea Passes Minor Council Rule Amendments

Chelsea City Council passed several minor amendments to their council rules at the Jan. 12 meeting, including requiring following years’ regular council meetings to be scheduled at the last meeting of the calendar year and updates to the parameters for public hearings. “During a public hearing, members of the audience may address the Council on ...

Matt Rosentreter

City of Saline Passes Temporary Data Center Moratorium

City of Saline Passes Temporary Data Center Moratorium

Saline City Council passed a temporary moratorium on the construction of data centers within city limits at the Jan. 12 meeting. The moratorium will stand for one year from the date of its passing to allow council members and the community to consider the long-term impact data centers could have on the area. “Given what ...

Weather Alerts

Special Weather Statement Issued 4:31PM for Washtenaw County

Special Weather Statement Issued 4:31PM for Washtenaw County

A Special Weather Statement with a moderate severity has been issued for St. Clair, Livingston, Oakland, Macomb, Washtenaw, Wayne, Lenawee, and Monroe areas, effective immediately until 6:45 PM on January 14, 2026. Light to moderate snow, combined with temperatures in the low 20s, has led to extremely slick road conditions, urging drivers to slow down ...

Heather Finch

Saline Area Schools Board Opens 2026 with Unanimous Leadership Votes

Saline Area Schools Board Opens 2026 with Unanimous Leadership Votes

The Saline Area Schools Board of Education began 2026 with a tightly organized and unanimous slate of leadership votes on Tuesday, Jan. 13, as board members moved quickly through the annual organizational portion of the meeting. Current Board President Michael McVey opened the process by nominating Darcy Berwick to serve as temporary chairperson while officer ...

Doug Marrin

Exhibitor Sign-Ups Open for Chelsea EXPO

Exhibitor Sign-Ups Open for Chelsea EXPO

The Exhibitor Application is now open for the annual Chelsea EXPO. Businesses, nonprofit organizations, crafters, and artisans interested in showcasing their work or services are invited to apply for exhibitor space. The event offers an opportunity to connect with the community, share information, and highlight local products and initiatives. Applications and additional details are available ...

Doug Marrin

Dexter Township Reminder: Sign Up for Curbside Trash Service by January 31 to Avoid Cart Delivery Fees

Dexter Township Reminder: Sign Up for Curbside Trash Service by January 31 to Avoid Cart Delivery Fees

Dexter Township is reminding residents that the deadline to sign up for curbside trash, recycling, and yard waste services through the Township’s new single hauler program with Waste Management (WM) is January 31, 2026. Residents who enroll by this date will receive free delivery of waste and recycling carts. After January 31, cart delivery fees ...

Weather Alerts

Special Weather Statement Issued 1:41PM for Washtenaw County

Special Weather Statement Issued 1:41PM for Washtenaw County

A Special Weather Statement with moderate severity has been issued for areas including Sanilac, Shiawassee, Genesee, Lapeer, St. Clair, Livingston, Oakland, Macomb, Washtenaw, Wayne, Lenawee, and Monroe, effective from January 14, 1:41 PM to 3:45 PM EST, warning of light snow leading to snow-covered and icy roads; exercise caution when traveling this afternoon. Light snow ...

Doug Marrin

Scio Twp’s Year-End Decisions on Legal Bills and Trash Service

Scio Twp’s Year-End Decisions on Legal Bills and Trash Service

By Doug Marrin In one midday meeting before the holidays, Scio Township trustees tackled the two issues of how much taxpayers should pay toward a supervisor’s criminal defense and whether to keep a trash hauler residents say isn’t delivering. At the Dec. 23, 2025, meeting, the board approved a final settlement framework for attorney fees ...

STN Staff

Serendipity, HRC Plan Silent Read Event to Honor MLK

Serendipity, HRC Plan Silent Read Event to Honor MLK

Serendipity Books and Chelsea’s Human Rights Commission (HRC) will host an afternoon of peaceful reflection and quiet community with a silent read event honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The silent read will take place at Serendipity Books at 119 S. Main Street Chelsea, on Monday, Jan. 19 at noon. Books on the ...

Lonnie Huhman

Chelsea Hunters Lend a Helping Hand to Faith In Action

Chelsea Hunters Lend a Helping Hand to Faith In Action

Hunters in the Chelsea area quietly made a meaningful impact this hunting season through donations made to local organizations such as Faith In Action. Through the organization, Michigan Sportsmen Against Hunger (MSAH), Chelsea hunters turned a local resource into direct support for area families by donating venison to provide nutritious meals to families in need. This season, ...

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