Annie G’s Dairy in Saline blends innovative technology with traditional values, offering A2A2, vat-pasteurized milk through vending “milkbots”—and flavors like chai spice and chocolate. Photo: Annie G’s Dairy photo by Sue Kelch I found a humorous, if not eerie, futuristic cartoon from 1961 by Arthur Radebaugh that featured an “electronic driver” helping the milkman deliver ...
A $24.6 million federal award to protect 4,000 acres of farmland and forest in southern Michigan has been rescinded, threatening conservation efforts and rural livelihoods. Legacy Land Conservancy vows to appeal. Image by Albrecht Fietz from Pixabay A $24.6 million federal conservation award intended to protect 4,000 acres of farmland and forest in southeast Michigan has been rescinded, ...
Chelsea City Councilmember Kate Henson has officially entered the race for mayor, announcing her candidacy on July 8 through a Facebook post and the launch of a campaign website. Henson, who currently serves on the City Council, joins the contest for the mayoral seat that will be decided in the November 4, 2025, election. In ...
After years without a permanent home, the Dexter Senior Center officially opens today in a brand-new facility at 2740 Baker Road. The move marks a major milestone for the organization, which serves older adults across the Dexter area. The new center is part of a larger multigenerational complex that also includes the Dexter Wellness Center. ...
After two decades within the University of Michigan’s PCAP, the Linkage Community, a statewide creative network for formerly incarcerated artists, will officially become an independent initiative on August 1, 2025. After two decades of transformative work within the University of Michigan’s Prison Creative Arts Project (PCAP), the Linkage Community will officially launch as an independent ...
Incident #: 25-2437 Location: 400 block of Shiloh Dr. Date: July 2, 2025 Time: 6:31 pm INFORMATION: While on routine patrol, an officer was dispatched to a walk-in fraud complaint in the lobby of the police department. The complainant had come into the Chelsea Police Department to report that he had received a “fraud alert” ...
Authorities have identified the two men found dead at Isle Royale’s South Lake Desor Campground as from Northville. Photo: View from the Mt. Ojibway fire tower on the Greenstone Ridge Trail showing the rugged and dense terrain of Isle Royale. Photo by Doug Marrin. The two men found dead earlier this month at a remote ...
Dexter City Council reviewed early designs for the 2026 Main Street mill and overlay project. OHM Advisors presented ADA-compliant upgrades and aesthetic options. Photo: Main Street Dexter. Google Streetview At the June 24 Dexter City Council meeting, OHM Advisors’ Marcus McNamara presented preliminary design concepts for the planned 2026 Main Street mill and overlay project, ...
City Council supports project to replace invasive species with native prairie plants Photo: Mill Creek in Dexter. Photo by Doug Marrin. At the June 23 Dexter City Council meeting, Terry Sharik of the Parks and Recreation Commission presented a proposal seeking Council’s support for a restoration project along Mill Creek. The initiative, led by Ann ...
At a July 1 Chelsea City Council meeting, Michigan Community Capital detailed a $19.7M plan to convert the Rockwell building into workforce housing. Council showed early support. Photo: The Rockwell Building is located on the corner of Railroad and East streets and is part of Chelsea’s Clocktower complex. Image: Google Streetview The long-vacant Rockwell building ...
The University of Michigan’s Harper Academy offers a free summer program introducing high school students to nuclear engineering through hands-on labs, design projects, and research opportunities. Photo: Aisha Agne and Andy Pham (center), alongside the Harper Academy team, present their award-winning paper at the 2025 ASEE Conference in Montreal. Courtesy Harper Academy A summer program ...
Webster Township is one of over 50 communities receiving funding to preserve and share local stories for the 250th anniversary of the United States. The Webster Township Historical Society (WTHS) has been awarded a $4,965.86 grant to begin digitizing its extensive archival collection, marking the first phase of a multi-year preservation initiative. The project is ...
Chelsea Police Department Weekly Press Summary Incident #: 25-2311 Location: 100 block of Silver Maples Drive Date: June 25, 2025 Time: 2:36 pm INFORMATION: While on duty, the investigator received notification of a reported fraud that took place in the 100 block of Silver Maples Drive. The complainant stated that she had been contacted by ...
A chilling discovery at South Lake Desor Campground adds to Isle Royale’s long history of isolation and tragedy. Photo: Photo of South Lake Desor by daveynin, via Flickr, used under CC BY 2.0. By all accounts, it began with the slamming of a latrine door. Then came the screams. Not brief, not accidental, but drawn ...
Chelsea City Manager Marty Colburn was placed on administrative leave with no explanation. City Council to address next steps July 1. Chelsea City Manager Marty Colburn was abruptly placed on administrative leave early this week. The city has provided no explanation for the move, but released the following statement and job posting for an interim ...
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