With a little from their friends in Canton, the Dexter Area Fire Department (DAFD) was able to find a fill-in fire truck while theirs were being repaired. Over the past couple of weeks, some people have probably noticed a different name on the fire truck as it made its way around the Dexter community. The ...
A community within a community sounds about right as you drive into Woodview Commons. Life looks comfortable, convenient and nice while looking down the street where the ranch homes are located in the new residential option just outside of Ann Arbor. Over the past year or so, many in the Ann Arbor, Dexter and Chelsea areas ...
There’s a new business in downtown that will focus on women’s clothing, accessories and other fun stuff. The name is up on the front window, but some work is still happening inside. The plan is to open next month before the holidays. It’s called Downtown Chic Boutique and its owner/operator is Laurie Buys of Dexter Township. Located at 8118 ...
The new Principal of the Saline Alternative High School and Liberty School brings a philosophy of collaboration and doing what’s right for the students. Dr. Amina Allen was introduced in the Oct. 11 Superintendent’s Community Message. Allen joined the Liberty School team in September, serving as the Principal of the Saline Alternative High School and ...
Updating policies is a common practice for the Chelsea School District and Board of Education. A recent policy update dealt with Animals on District Property. At the Oct. 7 meeting, the school board approved an updated policy with definitions and explanations spelled out in the language. In explaining why the policy was updated, CSD Superintendent ...
Honoring the hard work some local schools and leaders have done to engage families and spread the word about an important program, My Future Fund announced its inaugural “Dream Big” and “Above and Beyond” awards. Locally, the award winners included Wylie Elementary (Dexter Community Schools) with the “Big Dream Award.” Other Dream Big Award nominees ...
Keeping in mind the goal of health and wellness, the Chelsea School District has brought on two new staff members to help with their approach in promoting the social, emotional and mental well-being of each student. At Oct. 7 CSD Board of Education meeting, the school district introduced Ellen Hicks as the new Psychologist at ...
Saline High School varsity football players went before the board of education again to urge the school district to appeal the decision to forfeit three games of their season. At the Oct. 8 Saline Area Schools (SAS) Board of Education meeting, a handful of players attended with some of them speaking during public comment. This ...
The WISD will be hosting information sessions to inform voters. The sessions are scheduled for October 10 and 21. In an effort to inform voters of an important vote on Nov. 5, the Washtenaw Intermediate School District (WISD) “is welcoming residents of its constituent districts to learn more about the special education millage renewal proposal ...
The AP School Honor Roll recognizes schools doing outstanding work to welcome more students into Advanced Placement courses. Chelsea High School is one of these schools. CHS was recently named to the 2024 AP School Honor Roll. This is a nice honor for the school, students, teachers and staff. The Sun Times News followed up ...
Milan Area Schools (MAS) new Athletic Director is a familiar face who has a lot of experience at the high school level. At a meeting last month, the MAS Board of Education appointed Herb Morelock as the new AD by a unanimous vote. Morelock has been a teacher in Milan for years. His experience with ...
Saline Area Schools are offering a variety of ways for school district families, students and community members to get involved and help with things like school safety and district goals. In getting word out in a recent Superintendent’s Community Message, SAS Superintendent Steve Laatsch touched on a few areas where people can get involved. The ...
Residency concerns lead to Saline Area Schools forfeiting the first three games of the 2024 varsity football season. A statement to varsity football families was shared on Oct. 1, explaining the situation. The SHS Varsity Football team had started the season 5-0 with a most recent win against Ann Arbor Huron of 48-0. In the ...
No cause for alarm at Dexter High School. It’s just law enforcement training happening. Dexter Community Schools sent a message out to the community on Sept. 30, giving a heads up as to why there will be some law enforcement vehicles at DHS on Oct. 2. The message said: “We are writing to let you ...
In working to earn the rank of Eagle Scout, Branden Broulette wants to help improve Scio’s Township Hall Park with the installation of a natural playground. Broulette, who is a junior at Skyline High School, went before the Scio Township Board on Sept. 24 to give a presentation on what he is hoping to accomplish ...
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