August 10, 2025

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Heydlauff’s Live Kitchen Returns Aug 21

Heydlauff’s Live Kitchen Returns Aug 21

Community News Heydlauff’s Appliances Chef Series will continue Thursday, Aug 21, from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m., as they welcome back Chef Emily. During this unique event, Chef Emily will demonstrate the art of cooking, preparing steamed salmon with chimichurri sauce and demonstrating how to steam small meals in parchment, perfect for single or double ...

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Saline City Manager Contract Approved

Saline City Manager Contract Approved

Saline City Council unanimously passed a motion approving a two-year contract with incoming city manager Dan Swallow at the Aug 4 meeting. “The contract is one piece of a three-piece puzzle,” said Mayor Pro-Tem Dillon, who was a part of the contract negotiations. “And so, I think our next step will be to be able ...

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Perfect Scenario Opens in Saline with Ribbon Cutting

Perfect Scenario Opens in Saline with Ribbon Cutting

New venue aims to create space for connection, creativity, and local support Perfect Scenario, a new community-focused venue in Saline, officially opened its doors with a ribbon cutting and open house hosted by the Saline Area Chamber of Commerce. The event drew more than 75 attendees and featured live music, a debut mocktail bar, and ...

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Trinity Health Michigan Names New Chief Clinical Officer

Trinity Health Michigan Names New Chief Clinical Officer

Caesar Gonzales II, M.D., M.H.C.M., has been appointed Chief Clinical Officer at Trinity Health Michigan, effective August 11. In this executive leadership role, Dr. Gonzales will fill the position previously held by Rosalie Tocco-Bradley, Ph.D., M.D., MHSA, who retired in June this year. Reporting to Shannon Striebich, president and CEO of Trinity Health Michigan, Dr. ...

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Epic Races’ “Swim to the Moon” Event Partners with North Star, Creating Experiences for Children with Serious Health Challenges

Epic Races’ “Swim to the Moon” Event Partners with North Star, Creating Experiences for Children with Serious Health Challenges

North Star Reach, the ninth U.S. residential camp in the SeriousFun Children’s Network founded by actor and philanthropist Paul Newman, has announced its continued partnership with Epic Races’ iconic fundraising event, Swim to the Moon, scheduled to take place on Sunday, Aug 17. Now in its 16th year, Swim to the Moon unites more than 1,000 ...

Washtenaw County Beach Closure

Washtenaw County Beach Closure

Independence Lake beach closed to swimming due to high levels of bacteria The Washtenaw County Health Department is closing Independence Lake beach due to high levels of E. coli bacteria. Independence Lake beach is located at Independence Lake County Park, 3200 Jennings Rd, Whitmore Lake. The high levels were detected through routine testing done at ...

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WCCD Opens Preorders for Annual Fall Native Plant Sale

WCCD Opens Preorders for Annual Fall Native Plant Sale

Photo credit: Courtesy Sally and Andy Wasowski, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Washtenaw County’s Conservation District’s annual fall Tree & Native Plant Sale has opened preorders through their store for local gardeners. According to the WCCD, the moist soil and cool temperatures of September and October provide conditions for better root establishment ahead of the ...

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WCRC Schedules Informational Meetings on Dexter Roundabout

WCRC Schedules Informational Meetings on Dexter Roundabout

Photo: Google Street View The Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) has announced two informational meetings to share details about upcoming corridor improvements at the Island Lake Road (Dexter Main Street) and the Dexter-Chelsea Road intersection, primarily a projected roundabout planned for 2026. The busy intersection is also a choke point for traffic during daily rush ...

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Felix Stump Announces Campaign for Chelsea City Council

Felix Stump Announces Campaign for Chelsea City Council

Felix Stump announced his candidacy for Chelsea City Council, outlining a campaign focused on affordability, safety, and community connection. “I’m running for Chelsea City Council to help continue our city’s progress toward becoming a safer, more welcoming place for everyone—while preserving the small-town charm that makes Chelsea so special,” Stump said. “We had our rehearsal ...