July 29, 2025

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Articles for author: Karen Lambert

Karen Lambert

Donut Shops, National Restaurants, and New Housing Planned for Dundee, Milan, Saline Corridor

Donut Shops, National Restaurants, and New Housing Planned for Dundee, Milan, Saline Corridor

A string of developments from Dundee to Saline may soon include three Dunkin’s — formerly Dunkin Donuts — alongside national eateries and new residential units. In Dundee, work is already underway to construct a combined Dunkin’ and Baskin Robbins, alongside a Verizon Wireless. In Milan, Dunkin’ and Jimmy Johns are slated to fill the space once occupied by JR’s Restaurant. Saline approved a new Dunkin’...

Milan City Council Considers $50,000 Grant to Explore Future of Vacant Ford Building

Milan City Council Considers $50,000 Grant to Explore Future of Vacant Ford Building

As Milan City Council explores what do with a pioneer building near city hall, a local foundation has offered a $50,000 grant with the hope to get the space called the Community House into use. In 1936, Henry Ford purchased the building—used by Milan pioneers in the 1800s as a flour mill—to store soybeans used to make paint for automobiles.  After Ford closed the Milan soybean operation and moved its coil operation to the Ypsilanti plant, the city bought the Ford properties in 1948.

Three Candidates Seek to Represent Voiceless Southeast Michigan District

Three Candidates Seek to Represent Voiceless Southeast Michigan District

After months without representation following former Monroe County Commissioner Mark Brant’s federal indictment, Monroe County Commission, District 2 has three candidates vying for the seat at the upcoming Primary. By the final election, residents of District 2—which includes the Monroe County side of Milan, the Village of Maybee, plus London, Exeter, Milan and Raisinville Townships—will have been without a commissioner to voice their concerns at meetings for more than a year.

Mass Transit Gaps Emerge in Milan’s Master Plan Process

Mass Transit Gaps Emerge in Milan’s Master Plan Process

Milan is the only city in Washtenaw County with no public transportation – and some think it’s time for that to change. There are many reasons, Councilman David Snyder said, why people can’t drive, ranging from eye problems or a medical condition to being too young or too old. Without a way to get around, he said, it can keep people from contributing.

Get Election Ready: Absentee Ballots Coming, Candidate Info Now Online

Get Election Ready: Absentee Ballots Coming, Candidate Info Now Online

Milan’s recently appointed library board member Kelsey Winter attended her first meeting as a board member on June 24, and approved the library budget. Winter was chosen by the library board from amongst six applicants to fill a vacancy through the end of 2025. It was the beginning of what is gearing up to be a busy season for election officials, candidates and local organizations as they prepare for the Primary Election on Aug. 5. This year voters in Milan, Dexter City, Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti Township will have a Primary, while those in Saline, Manchester and Chelsea will only vote in the final election on Nov. 4.

Milan Graduates Told The World Needs Their Unique Selves

Milan Graduates Told The World Needs Their Unique Selves

At Milan High School’s graduation on Sunday, June 1, Science teacher and keynote speaker Julie Mossburg told the class of 2025 they shared something in common. Both were closing a chapter—while students were graduating, Mossburg was retiring after 25 years as a science teacher. Two Speeches: Then Mossburg informed the graduating seniors she had prepared two ...