Inspired by a love for connecting with people, two locals have created a mobile beverage service that combines their love with delicious drinks. It’s called the Mobile Side Bar and it’s been sighted in places around Chelsea, Dexter, Grass Lake and Stockbridge. The creative minds behind this new venture are Shelley Kasper and Stephanie Dunham. ...
It’s the halfway point in the school year, so this is a good time to check in and recognize some of the success at the college level for a handful of local high school graduates from Chelsea, Dexter and Gregory. Chelsea Elmira College announced Gabrielle Dougherty of Chelsea was named to the college’s Dean’s List ...
The latest on the project that expects to provide critical benefits for firefighting efficiency and resident insurance rates. At the Dec. 17 township board meeting, Lonnie Scott, Township Supervisor, and Dexter Area Fire Department Chief Doug Armstrong updated the board on some fire department projects and reimbursement. A big part of this update was the ...
Saline’s Unified Basketball teams have an awesome opportunity coming up that the community can help support them through. In a Facebook post, Saline High School said, “The Saline Unified Sports team has been working hard to make unified sports a reality in our district. Along with games scheduled against Dexter and Milan during the season ...
Scio Township approved the rezoning of a piece of land on West Liberty Road so it can potentially become home to a new private indoor recreation facility. The township board looked at the proposal and request at its Dec. 17 meeting. The request was to rezone 2875 W. Liberty for a proposed project called Blue ...
Lima Township continues to look at its options for the future of township hall. Renovate, build new or relocate, what will it be? Over the past year it looked like the township would move forward on a renovation at the township hall located at 11452 Jackson Road. However, since the November election and over the ...
In its next step to eventually see a second fire station built and have it staffed properly, the Scio Township Board recently approved a resolution to “Notice the Intent to Issue Capital Improvement Bonds.” This decision is issued with the township adopted Debt Policy in mind, which detailed, according to fire chief Andrew Houde and ...
Sylvan Township has decided to obligate the remainder of its Federal Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (CLFRF). At its Dec. 3 meeting, the township board approved a decision to allocate the CLFRF funds toward wages. The township has $242,867 in these funds remaining. In explaining the agenda item for the board meeting, township supervisor Amanda Nimke ...
The WISD wants to know what Saline students, parents, staff members and community members think of applied and experiential learning in their schools. In his Dec. 20 Community Message, Saline Area Schools Stephen Laatsch said “Saline Area Schools is partnering with the Washtenaw Intermediate School District (WISD) to enhance the education experiences of students through ...
Noting that it needs work, Lima Township is taking a new look at its solar ordinance. At a board meeting in late November, the Lima Township Board of Trustees discussed its solar ordinance and compatible renewable energy ordinance. According to the township minutes on the meeting, board discussion was had on how the current solar ...
In an important mid-school year decision, the Milan Area Schools (MAS) Board of Education approved the recommendation made by the high school principal and hired Kristyn Pierfelice as an assistant principal at Milan High School. The decision was made at the Dec. 18 MAS Board of Education meeting. The school board thanked MHS Principal Aaron ...
Some tried-and-true topics to a bit more modern areas of study, Saline Area Schools (SAS) will be introducing a handful of new courses at the high school next fall. The Board of Education approved these new courses for the Saline High School Course Catalog for 2025-26. These were recommended and submitted by SAS Executive Director ...
After serving over three decades in various roles within the school district, Superintendent Bryan Girbach said he will step down in June and retire from Milan Area Schools. The superintendent officially announced his decision during the Dec. 11 school board meeting. He will serve out the school year and retire effective June 30, 2025. Girbach ...
The Dexter Community Schools (DCS) Board of Education approved taking the next step in potentially putting a ballot proposal before voters for the May 6, 2025 special election. The school board at its Dec. 16 meeting approved a resolution to authorize DCS Superintendent Chris Timmis to submit the Preliminary Application for a School Improvement Bond ...
Dexter Township has formed a committee in its effort to get a better handle on short-term rentals. Township Supervisor Lonnie Scott announced on Dec. 16, the appointment of members to the newly formed Short-Term Rental Committee. The announcement said “This committee will address the critical and evolving issue of short-term rentals in Dexter Township, working ...
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