Articles for author: STN Staff

August 23, 2024

Jewish Family Services of Washtenaw Receives Three-Year Accreditation for Mental Health Services

Community News Jewish Family Services of Washtenaw County (JFS) is proud to announce that it has been awarded a three-year accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) for its Outpatient Mental Health services. This accreditation is a significant milestone that recognizes JFS’s commitment to providing high-quality mental health services to adults, adolescents ...

August 22, 2024

STN Staff

Chelsea

SRSLY Chelsea 2024 Scholarship Recipients and a New Generation of Students

Photo: (L-R) 2024 CHS Graduates Cecilia Henriksen and Allison Schumann. Courtesy of SRSLY Community News As the new school year kicks off, SRSLY Chelsea is reflecting on their 2024 scholarship recipients and excited to see their 2025 seniors have the same opportunity to celebrate their volunteerism and what lies ahead after graduation. Joining SRSLY means ...

August 21, 2024

STN Staff

Saline

Soles4Souls Shoe Drive Aims for 10,000 Pairs

STN Staff Are you tidying up as the new school year approaches? Have you found an ever-growing collection of shoes around your house? We have the perfect solution to help you declutter while making a significant impact on the lives of others! The Saline community is rallying together for a massive shoe drive in partnership ...

August 21, 2024

STN Staff

Washtenaw County

Washtenaw County Millage Proposal Aims to Keep Seniors Safe, Secure, and Supported

Community News The Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners has taken a significant step to support the senior community by unanimously voting on July 10, 2024, to place an older person’s millage proposal on the ballot for the upcoming November 5, 2024, election. If approved by voters, this .5 millage will support, expand, and improve essential ...

August 21, 2024

STN Staff

Saline Saline Education

Woodland Meadows Back to School Family Night

STN Staff School’s back! Start marking your calendars! Woodland Meadows and Heritage School invite everyone in the community to join their Back to School Family Night on September 19th from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. This event is all about bringing families together, creating a sense of community, and welcoming new students to the school. ...

August 19, 2024

STN Staff

Saline

Foundation for Saline Area Schools to Induct Seven Distinguished Alumni and Educators into 11th Hall of Fame Class

Community News The Foundation for Saline Area Schools will be inducting the 11th Hall of Fame class on Friday, October 11th, 2024. This year, the Foundation will be honoring the following 7 individuals: Class of 2024 ● Mr. Greg DeGrand – Distinguished Alum – Saline High School Class of 1995 – Mr. DeGrand is in ...

August 19, 2024

STN Staff

Chelsea Dexter Milan Saline

New Musical “New World Comin’” Kicks Off The Encore Theatre’s 16th Season

Performances run September 12-22, 2024 Photo (L-R): Mariah Colby, Shaun White, Kira Whitehead, Charly Dannis, Gabriella Palminteri, and David Moan. Courtesy of The Encore Community News At a time when it seems like the whole world is changing once again, New World Comin’, a feminist take on a ‘60s jukebox musical, remembers another time when rights ...

August 19, 2024

STN Staff

Chelsea

September Adult Learners Institute Classes (More to Come)

Community News So full of interesting classes is ALI’s September schedule that a brief description of them has to be divided into two installments. Classes for the first half of the month are these: On Thursday, September 5, Catherine Ellis, Alma Muxlow, and Bob Elkins, who have been making music together for the last seven ...

August 17, 2024

STN Staff

Washtenaw County

Protestors Rally at Ann Arbor Airport Against Runway Expansion

STN Staff On Saturday, August 17, a group of determined protestors gathered at the Ann Arbor Municipal Airport to voice their opposition to the controversial runway expansion project. The demonstrators, consisting of residents and environmental advocates, rallied against the planned extension, citing concerns over increased noise, safety risks, and potential ecological damage. Holding signs and ...

August 16, 2024

STN Staff

Chelsea Dexter Milan Saline

Saline Community Fair Features Traditional and New Activities

Community News The 2024 Saline Community Fair will feature many traditional activities as well as several new ones throughout fair week, August 28 – September 1. There are also pre-fair activities on August 26 and 27 and rides only on September 2. The fair is held at the Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds, 5055 Ann Arbor-Saline ...

August 16, 2024

STN Staff

Chelsea Dexter Milan Saline

Arbor Hospice’s Barley, BBQ & Beats Returns on Sept. 5

Community event to feature local pit masters, distilleries and musical performances, all to support access to not-for-profit hospice Community News Arbor Hospice’s Barley, BBQ & Beats fundraising event is returning – this time at a new venue. The annual event will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 5 at Revel Run, located at 555 ...

August 15, 2024

STN Staff

Dexter

The Encore Theatre Welcomes Cheryl Willoughby as Director of Development

Community News The Encore Musical Theatre Company is delighted to announce the appointment of Cheryl Willoughby as Director of Development. Entering its 16th season, the successful nonprofit produces top-quality professional theatre in the Great Lakes region and has experienced rapid growth since relocating to Dexter’s historic Copeland building four years ago. Having joined The Encore’s ...

August 15, 2024

STN Staff

Chelsea

Caregivers: Need a Break? Learn about Chelsea Senior Center’s Adult Day Program

Community News Chelsea Senior Center’s Ease the Day caregiver respite initiative gives caregivers a much-needed break for their well-being. Learn more about this community offering at Ease the Day Pop-ups events in September. Both caregiver and their senior loved one who is dependent upon them for care should plan to attend. The Ease the Day ...

August 14, 2024

STN Staff

Chelsea

Chelsea State Bank – Donation Site for Wave’s Stuff-a-Bus Campaign

Community News Chelsea State Bank is accepting back-to-school donations for Western Washtenaw’s Value Express (WAVE) “Stuff-a-Bus” Campaign through August 22, 2024. Donations will be distributed to schools in Chelsea, Dexter, Manchester, Grass Lake, Pinkney and Stockbridge. “We are offering our branches as a drop-off location to help WAVE maximize their donations,” said Joanne Rau, President ...

August 14, 2024

STN Staff

Chelsea

Baha’i Center of Washtenaw County Celebrates Twenty Years

Community News Chelsea Baha’is will help celebrate a dream come true. The first Baha’i Center in Washtenaw County will turn 20 this year. A special program of musical entertainment, devotions, and memories is planned for Saturday, August 24th. David Douglas, treasurer of the Regional Baha’i Council of the Midwestern States, will give the keynote address: ...