Citing some changes made to the school code and in the courts, the Saline Area Schools Board of Education moved to adjust the superintendent’s salary. The school board voted at its Aug. 13 meeting to accept the recommendation of the Compensation Committee for an adjustment to the annual salary increase in Superintendent Steve Laatsch’s contract ...
With the goals of helping people to do things like lose weight, build muscle, boost endorphins and improving overall health, HIIT HAPPY is a unique boutique fitness studio now open in the Dexter Crossing Shopping Center. Featuring classes, open gym and personal training; HIIT Happy is an inclusive space that is there for anyone, regardless ...
Chelsea Welcomes The Hanson Brothers from the movie Slap Shot Chelsea Chiefs Day at the Arctic Coliseum expects to be a fun and entertaining one. From the special guests, the legendary Hanson Brothers from the movie “Slap Shot” to lending support to the Chelsea Hockey Association, the day will be filled with great food, friends ...
The people of Saline know it and soon enough, so will the people of Chelsea. Dan’s Downtown Tavern has great burgers. Dan’s Downtown Tavern was picked as Best Burger Winner in this year’s People’s Choice Awards, which was organized by the Saline Area Chamber of Commerce. Dan’s has been a mainstay in Saline for a ...
Aubree’s Pizzeria and Grill’s recent golf outing was able to raise $11,000 that organizers say will be donated to the Dexter Community Schools Athletic Department. This was the fourth outing for this annual event and each year it’s aimed to help support the Athletic Booster Club of Dexter. This now brings the total donated from ...
Support personnel, bus drivers and administrative staff in Dexter Community Schools (DCS) are all starting the new school year with new labor agreements in place. Each group is seeing an increase in wages. The Dexter Community Schools Board of Education approved new agreements the Dexter Educational Support Personnel Association (DESPA), West Washtenaw Bus Drivers and ...
Students in Dexter, Chelsea and Saline will continue to receive free breakfast and lunches this upcoming school year. The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) announced in early August that Michigan’s 1.4 million public school children will continue to have access to nutritious free meals through the Michigan School Meals program in the 2024-2025 school year. The MDE ...
Sylvan Township got another update on the July 8 incident that led to a temporary ban on drinking water last month and the arrest of a 33-year-old Belleville man. During the Aug. 13 township board meeting, Sylvan Township Supervisor Kathleen Kennedy gave her report on the incident that had a man breaking into the water ...
Sylvan Township and neighboring communities are updating the Remedial Action Plan (RAP) for the old landfill on Werkner Road. At their Aug. 13 meeting, the Sylvan Township Board approved devoting $7,661 for the township’s portion to update the RAP. Sylvan Township was told by letter from the city of Chelsea that they were informed by ...
The animals, rides, entertainment, parade, food, tractor pulls, rodeo, different programs and events, and so much more will be happening at this year’s Chelsea Community Fair. Set for Aug. 20-24, the Chelsea Fair has something for everyone. On Tuesday, the 20th, some of the highlights include Kids Day, the Children’s Parade in downtown Chelsea, the ...
When it comes to bond projects, this summer has been a full schedule for Saline Area Schools. $45 million worth of work has been going on over the past few months. Some projects are nearly completed and some will continue into the new school year. The work comes from the 2022 Saline Area Schools 10-year ...
It’s been four years since the Erratic Ale Co. opened in the midst of the COVID pandemic. This is a significant moment for this popular Dexter destination. Knowing the importance of this anniversary, the Sun Times News recently asked Brian and Deb Schroeder, Owners of Erratic Ale, about it. “We are, of course, very happy ...
Inspired by a visit to the Renaissance Festival, John Conklin of Webster Township took an Applewood tree and turned it into a work of art that will be on display next month during ArtPrize. Conklin created a life size sculpture of a female dancer called “Spill the Wine.” He entered his sculpture into the acclaimed ...
Recognized and honored for his exceptional leadership, mentoring and dedication to the Dexter Youth Lacrosse program, JT Bonilla is the epitome of everything Dexter Lacrosse stands for. He made such a positive impact on the program that they named an annual award after him, and rightly so, he was the first recipient. Bonilla spent six ...
With a goal of trying to do better and improve while making the school district an even more welcoming, inclusive and equitable environment for everyone, Saline Area Schools (SAS) is taking in what they learned from the recent Listening Sessions and Perceptions of Equity surveys and are aiming to put the feedback into action. At ...
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