May 14, 2025

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Washtenaw County Beach Closure

Community News  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 public bathing beaches during the summer months. The closure is ...

Chelsea Resident Competes on Jeopardy!

By Natalie Davies Chelsea’s Connor Townsend competed on Jeopardy! on June 12. Townsend, an attorney, and head of legal for Duetto, graduated from Chelsea in 2011. “I was proud to have Jeopardy introduce me as being from Chelsea,” Townsend said. “I live in Detroit now, but wanted to make sure the show said Chelsea. I’m ...

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Tech Ecosystem Development Pilot Project Empowers Entrepreneurs

Community News   Washtenaw Community College (WCC) today announces the launch of the Tech Ecosystem Development Pilot Project aimed at fostering innovation and empowering local entrepreneurs.    This collaborative initiative, funded and supported by the Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti SmartZone Local Development Finance Authority (LDFA), Ann Arbor SPARK and WCC’s Entrepreneurship Center, marks a significant milestone in the commitment ...

Huron-Clinton Metroparks Continues Work on Accessibility Through Improvements and Programs

Community News  The Huron-Clinton Metroparks is committed to removing barriers, creating access, improving access, and increasing recreation opportunities for all. This summer the Metroparks are hosting adaptive recreation programs and working on updates to their ADA Transition Plan as they work to continue to work to have a barrier-free Metroparks system.  The Adaptive Recreation program ...

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Michigan Celtic Festival July 12, 13 to showcase dynamic band line-up

Community News  The Michigan Celtic Festival (formerly the Saline Celtic Festival) will showcase a dynamic line-up of Celtic bands, with new faces and returning favorites, July 12 and 13 at the Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds in Ann Arbor.  “This year’s musical line up is bigger than ever,” says Entertainment Director Paul Wikarski. “We’re bringing in ...

Non-Profit Love Washtenaw Kicks Off “40 Days” Drive to Reduce Crime

Community NewsThis Saturday, June 22, is the official county-wide kickoff for a new organization that plans to have a long-lasting impact on the quality of life in Washtenaw County. From June 22 through July 31, Love Washtenaw, a faith-based coalition, dedicated to improving the lives of others, by engaging the community-at-large through outreach events with ...

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Dexter Community Fund Launches Campaign at Cornman Farms Celebration

Community News  Thank you to everyone who celebrated DCF’s 10th anniversary on June 6th at Cornman Farms. It was a beautiful night and the perfect setting to announce DCF’s Bicentennial Campaign to raise $200,000 in honor of Dexter’s 200th birthday.  Thank you to Corman Farms for hosting the event and donating to DCF. The farm ...

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Chelsea Senior Center Open House to Celebrate Bill O’Reilly Retirement

Community News  After five years leading Chelsea Senior Center (CSC), Bill O’Reilly is heading to Nova  Scotia on his first post-retirement adventure with wife Becky. To celebrate Bill’s  retirement, CSC is hosting an Open House on June 28 at 12:30 p.m. All are welcome to  the open house. Please RSVP at (734) 475-9242 to let ...

“Outside the Lines” Emerging Michigan Artists Exhibition

Community News  Gallery 100 is delighted to announce the opening of “Outside the Lines,” a vibrant group show from June 26 to August 29. This exhibition will feature the works of emerging artists from across Michigan, offering a diverse and eclectic range of subjects and mediums.  “Outside the Lines” highlights each participant’s unique perspectives and ...

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(Gulp!) Baker Road in Dexter to Soon Close

By Natalie Davies As the Dexter Bicentennial celebration cools down, the city’s road construction projects will heat up, most notably the closure of Baker Road, with the work contract taking effect on the heels of the celebration. Baker Road will be closed for construction from Grand Street to Main Street. According to the city’s website, ...

Silent Auction Looking for Artists and Designers

Community News  The Artalicious Silent Auction Committee is looking for artists, designers, and creative people to create one-of-a-kind pieces of art for this year’s auction fundraiser held during Artalicious in downtown Adrian Saturday, September 21, 2024 through Sunday, September 22, 2024. Funds raised from this event will support Lenawee youth art programs.  This year’s theme ...