As housing costs soar, Chelsea Planning Commission considers new strategies and housing options to create a more affordable, livable community. Rising housing costs in Chelsea are a growing concern, with the median rent reaching $1,564 per month and the median home sale price at $441,980. For many residents, these costs are out of reach, particularly ...
In a closely contested decision, Dexter voters narrowly rejected a charter amendment that sought to block the construction of a new fire station at the site of the old one. The amendment, which proposed designating the land upon where the old fire station stands for recreation, forcing a relocation of the new station to city-owned ...
Despite Controversies and Political Drama, Voters in Chelsea, Dexter, Saline, and Surrounding Areas Show Consistent Support Across Elections Note: This is an opinion piece and reflects the author’s perspective on the 2024 election season. In a year marked by intense political drama, legal controversies, and a barrage of negative advertising, the communities of Chelsea, Dexter, ...
By Doug Marrin Below are the November 5, 2024, General Election local results for the Sun Times News coverage area. Unless otherwise indicated, all results are from the Washtenaw County Clerk’s Office. Write-in votes will be counted afterwards. For complete Washtenaw County election results, visit https://www.washtenaw.org/304/Elections For complete State of Michigan election results, visit https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/
From Chelsea PD Incident #: 24-3693 Location: 1500 block of S Main Street Date: November 4, 2024 Time: 12:38 am INFORMATION: While on routine patrol an officer performed a traffic stop on a vehicle for a traffic violation. The officer made contact with the driver and during the course of the traffic stop it was ...
Photo: For Veterans Day in 2023, members of Scout Troop 3456 assisted with the flag retirement. Photo courtesy of post 557. This Saturday, November 9, 2024, the Dexter American Legion Post 557 will hold a series of activities in honor of our nation’s veterans for Veterans Day. Beginning at 3:00 p.m., the Legion will host ...
Enhanced Data Dashboard and The Context Publication Provide Insights into Crime Trends, Youth Firearms Risks, and Effective Prevention Strategies The Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office recently expanded its Data and Information Public Dashboard and introduced a new publication called The Context. This initiative aims to provide the community with critical insights into crime trends, risk factors, ...
Mineral Discovery Near Marquette Highlights Potential for Sustainable Resource Development in Michigan Photo: Mineralized core from the first hole drilled at Boulderdash in Michigan (at 32 meters depth). Photo: Talon Metals. Talon Metals Corp. has unveiled a promising copper-nickel discovery in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, a region steeped in mining history and rich in mineral resources. ...
Washtenaw Co Road Commission projects Township Where Impact to Traffic Timeline Dexter Wylie Rd between Island Lake Rd and Dexter Pinckney Rd Intermittent lane restrictions Nov. 6 – Nov. 8 Lima Fletcher Rd between Trinkle Rd and Dexter Chelsea Rd Intermittent lane restrictions Nov. 4 – Nov. 6 Lodi Wagner Rd between Scio Church Rd and Waters Rd ...
With record-breaking $2.04 billion in research, U-M leads innovations in healthcare, engineering, and environmental sustainability The University of Michigan (U-M) achieved a historic milestone in fiscal year 2024, surpassing $2 billion in annual research expenditures for the first time, with a total of $2.04 billion. This 9.9% increase over the previous year cements U-M’s reputation ...
Calls for police service up 9% over last year By Doug Marrin In September 2024, Deputies responded to 793 calls for police service in Scio Township, up from 730 the previous year, a 9% increase. Total calls for 2024 (Jan-Sept) are 7,260, down from 7,567 for the same period last year, a 4% decrease. Officers ...
Concerns Raised Over Township Involvement as Chelsea Secures $1.1M Grant for Long-Term Development Plans At the Chelsea City Council meeting on October 21, 2024, council members discussed an agreement with the Mannik Smith Group to assess the city’s infrastructure capabilities in light of future development, with a strong emphasis on land use and environmental considerations. ...
Calls for police service down 20% from last year In September 2024, Officers responded to 344 calls for police service, down from 432 the previous year, a 20% decrease. Total calls for 2024 (Jan-Sept) are 2,873, down from 3,525 for the same period last year, a 19% decrease. Officers conducted 83 traffic stops, down from ...
City officials and DNR collaborate on education and prevention to address increased deer sightings and safety concerns in residential areas. The October 21, 2024, Saline City Council meeting tackled a hot topic for residents – the city’s rising deer population and its impact on daily life. With an uptick in deer sightings across residential neighborhoods, ...
Calls for police service up 17% from last year In September 2024, Deputies responded to 238 calls for police service in the City of Dexter, up from 203 the previous year, a 17% increase. Total calls for 2024 (Jan-Sept) are 2,396, up from 2,187 for the same period last year, a 10% increase. Officers conducted ...
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