May 12, 2025

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Dexter Edge All Stars Shine with First Place Wins at UDA Southern Michigan Dance Challenge

Junior and Senior Teams Dominate Pom and Contemporary/Lyrical Categories, Preparing for Exciting Performances and Competitions Community News The Edge All Stars came home with more first-place hardware after The UDA Southern Michigan Dance Challenge in Grand Blanc this past weekend. Both junior and senior teams competed in 2 categories and brought home Division Winner, first ...

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Washtenaw County Office of Community and Economic Development Opens Mini-Grant RFP

$320,000 will be available for mini grants that will address the root causes of racism, poverty, and trauma. The Washtenaw County Office of Community and Economic Development’s (OCED) New Human Services Partnership (NHSP) will award eight grants of $40,000 each to eight local community organizations through the Mini-Grant Program. Organizations responding to the request for ...

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Trinity Health Ann Arbor, Livonia and Chelsea Hospital Acquire Next Generation Surgical Robots, Including New ‘da Vinci 5’ Systems

Trinity Health Michigan announced the acquisition of “da Vinci 5” robots at Trinity Health Ann Arbor and Chelsea Hospital, and a “da Vinci Xi” robot at Trinity Health Livonia, further strengthening its standing as home to one of the most comprehensive robotic surgery programs in southeast Michigan. The first surgery using the da Vinci 5 ...

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Webster Township Completes Land Preservation Project

The Webster Township Farmland and Open Space Preservation Program recently closed on a conservation easement purchase from the Heller family.  The property is just over 71 acres in size with frontage on the north side of Gregory Rd. east of Vaughn Rd.  It features prime and locally important agricultural soils along with 28 acres of ...

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Michigan Court of Appeals Hears Arguments Against Line 5 Tunnel Project

Michigan Court of Appeals Reviews Environmental and Tribal Challenges to Enbridge Line 5 Tunnel Permit By Kyle Davidson, The Michigan Advance Photo: Demonstrators gather on the steps on the Michigan Hall of Justice on Jan. 14, 2025, for a press conference following a hearing challenging a permit for Enbridge’s controversial Line 5 tunnel project. | ...

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Dexter Dance Team Shines at UDA Southern Challenge

The Dexter Dance Team traveled to Grand Blanc on Saturday to compete in the UDA Southern Challenge, their last stop before UDA Nationals in Orlando, FL. The Southern Challenge did not feature divisions or groups, pitting teams from all sizes and populations against each other.  Dexter competed against several Michigan teams, including Adams, perennial dance ...

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Save the Dates for Chelsea Senior Center 2025 Events

In 2025, Chelsea Senior Center celebrates 60 years serving the senior community of Chelsea. After six decades of gatherings, Chelsea Senior Center is known for signature community events, including Chelsea Expo. To celebrate its 60th year, CSC is unveiling a new event: a community Sock Hop. CSC shares confirmed event dates as well as others ...

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Saline Area Senior Center Opens Applications for Annual Souper Bowl Competition

Organizations and restaurants are encouraged to join our 4th Annual Souper Bowl Competition! Proceeds fund Saline Area Senior Center (SASC) programming. Cooking rules: Contestants must prepare their soup at their location and provide about a gallon of soup for the contest (the past Souper Bowl competitions had about 100 people in attendance). Please bring serving ...

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Chelsea District Library & CHS Interact Club Partner to Help Homeless Youth

Katie Hepler Chelsea District Library (CDL) and the Chelsea High School Interact Club recently teamed up to help homeless teens in the local community. The annual Teen Supply Drive aims to eliminate anxiety surrounding personal care by collecting a variety of health and hygiene supplies to directly benefit Ozone House in its ongoing mission to ...

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Paint Dexter Plein Air Festival Registration is Open

Calling all artists! Registration is now OPEN for the 2025 Paint Dexter Plein Air Festival. Artists utilizing a wide-variety of mediums are encouraged to register to participate. Space is limited for both professional and emerging artists. Register soon to ensure your spot. This year’s Festival will run from Monday, August 11th until Saturday, August 16th, 2025. Please note the following ...

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Western Washtenaw Housing Solutions Town Hall Speaker Lineup Announced

The Western Washtenaw Regional Advisory Group is excited to present the speaker lineup for the January 18th Housing Solutions Town Hall. Local leaders and housing experts will present detailed examples of creative, solutions-based Michigan projects that could provide possible answers to the housing challenges facing Western Washtenaw County. The program will kick off with a ...

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Half-Price Radon Test Kits Available for Radon Action Month

January is National Radon Action Month, and the Washtenaw County Health Department is encouraging residents to test their homes for this harmful gas. Radon test kits are $5 instead of $10 through the end of January at the Washtenaw County Health Department’s Environmental Health Division and other local municipal offices. “Radon is the leading cause ...