June 07, 2025

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Dementia Friendly Saline Announces 2nd Annual Best Life Spring Fair

Dementia Friendly Saline will host its 2nd Annual Best Life Spring Fair on Saturday, May 17th from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Liberty School in Saline. This free event celebrates people with dementia living their best lives, while providing fun and education to the whole community. The event will feature educational presentations from dementia ...

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DNR, Michigan National Guard Work Together to Clear Vital Areas

Sawdust was flying at sites across northern Michigan as Department of Natural Resources and Michigan National Guard crews worked together to clear vital areas of trees downed by the massive weekend ice storm. Of the more than 600 service members currently activated, approximately 130 are teamed up with Michigan DNR staff across the 12-county area ...

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The City of Dexter Celebrates Arbor Day

Wylie Elementary School Students Volunteer to Distribute Free Seedlings The City of Dexter City Council proclaimed April 25, 2025, Arbor Day within the City of Dexter. This year the city, with help from students at Wylie Elementary School, will help distribute 600 free tree seedlings to celebrate Arbor Day. The Arbor Day Celebration is held ...

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EHM Senior Solutions Announces New President and CEO

EHM Senior Solutions has welcomed Ms. Kari Rennie to the role of President and CEO for EHM Senior Solutions. Kari brings a diverse skillset and strong focus on resident satisfaction, quality of service and employee engagement, and describes herself as an engaged and transparent servant-based leader committed to coaching and mentoring others. With over 15 ...

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City of Saline and Washtenaw County Treasurer to Host Town Hall

The City of Saline and the Washtenaw County Treasurer’s Office announced a tax and finance town hall scheduled for Thursday, April 17 at 8:30 a.m. The town hall will focus on tax billing, tax payments, property assessments, appeals, and other responsibilities/initiatives which fall within the purview of the City of Saline, or County Treasurer’s Office ...

Care2Cure Expands Services with Pediatric Physical Therapy in Dexter

Photo: Physical Therapist Morgan Jackson with a client. Photo courtesy of Radhika Bhagat Care2Cure Physical Therapy, a locally owned outpatient practice in Dexter, has expanded its offerings to include pediatric physical therapy. The clinic, known for its one-on-one, personalized care, has welcomed pediatric physical therapist Morgan Jackson to the team. Jackson, who earned her Doctorate ...

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Michigan Friends Center to Host Conversation on Food Sustainability

On Sunday, April 27, the Michigan Friends Center will be hosting a community conversation on food and sustainability. Resource people Jan Wright, Margot Finn, and Karen Chalmer will kick off the conversation, weaving together three distinctive perspectives on sustainable eating, then the community will be encouraged to join the conversation. Karen Chalmer has a long-term ...

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Is Your Child Starting Preschool or Kindergarten? It’s Time for a Hearing and Vision Screening

All children starting kindergarten or preschool must have their hearing and vision tested before starting school. The Washtenaw County Health Department offers free office appointments for hearing and vision screenings for children entering school in the fall. Appointments are available from May until August 2025. Call 734-544-6786 to schedule. “It isn’t always obvious if a child ...

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Empowering Parents: Preventing Youth Alcohol and Substance Use

The end of the year can bring unique pressures to students with an uptick in celebrations like prom and graduation parties. However, research shows that parental guidance can play a crucial role in the choices teens make. A few tips for parents of teenagers: 1. “You can always talk to me.” Create an open and ...

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Washtenaw County Health Department Releases 2024 Firearm Death Report

Overall local firearm deaths decreased from 2023 to 2024 The Washtenaw County Health Department is releasing a new 2024 Firearm Death Report on local firearm deaths. Firearm death rates in the county decreased from 2023 to 2024. “This report shows a promising decrease in local firearm deaths,” says Juan Luis Marquez, MD, MPH, Washtenaw County Health Department medical director. ...

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Public Invited to Student Art Show at Washtenaw Community College

The public is invited to the 2025 Student Art Show hosted by Washtenaw Community College (WCC) through Sunday, April 6. Nearly 80 student artists contributed 106 pieces in a wide variety of mediums, including drawing, painting, collage, ceramic, wire, wood, photography and animation. The free exhibit is on display in the second-floor open space of ...