May 06, 2025

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Jim Hutton Selected Volunteer of the Year by Dexter Library

Of the 249 volunteers involved with the Friends of the Dexter District Library, one volunteer stood out in 2024.  His name: Jim Hutton. Hutton was honored as the top volunteer at the Friends board meeting in January.  Jim Hutton, a dedicated father of 3 daughters, 5 granddaughters and 1 great grandson, enjoys watching local kids ...

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CPD Weekly Report 3-3-25

Incident #: 25-688 Location: 200 block of W North St. Date: February 28, 2025 Time: 3:17 pm INFORMATION: While on routine patrol an officer was dispatched to the 200 block of W.North Street for the report of a malicious destruction of property complaint. Upon arrivalthe officer made contact with the complainant who stated that he ...

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Saline Hosts Annual Craft Show

Saline’s Spring Craft Show will take place at the Saline Middle School in the cafeteria on Sat, March 8 this year. It lasts from 8am-3:30pm. Join the community for a fun, kid-friendly afternoon while supporting local artists. The craft show features over 150 craft booths, as well as concessions and numerous free activities for those ...

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Heydlauff’s Appliances Welcomes Back the Chef Series!

Heydlauff’s Appliances is thrilled to announce the return of the Chef Series. The first event will occur on Thursday, March 20, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in their Live Showroom at 113 N. Main Street, Chelsea. This special event will showcase Chef Kyle from the Grateful Crow Restaurant. Chef Kyle Bragg, a native of ...

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Bridge the B2B Fundraising Challenge: Help Complete the Border to Border Trail Connection into Downtown Dexter

The Huron Waterloo Pathways Initiative (HWPI) is excited to announce the official launch of the Bridge the B2B: Double your Donation for Dexter’s Trail Connection, a fundraising campaign aimed at raising $250,000 to complete the final trail segment connecting the Border to Border (B2B) Trail into downtown Dexter. The campaign will operate on a peer-to-peer ...

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Chelsea Expo: Businesses, Beats, Baked Goods & BBQ  

Chelsea Expo on March 8 offers a one-stop, fun-filled day for the whole family at Washington Street Education Center. Chat with a variety of businesses, listen to CHS perform a musical menagerie, enjoy kids’ activities and fill up on fresh-baked goods, BBQ brisket, meatloaf and mac and cheese. Exhibits widely vary from roofing, financial, automotive ...

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EMU Hosts Neurodiversity Conference

The E3 Conference 2025: Embrace, Educate, Empower – Bridging Neurodiversity for Professionals, Families, and Students. When: April 11th, 2025 @ 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM Where: Eastern Michigan University Student Center The E3 Conference aims to start conversations about the experiences of neurodiverse individuals in different community settings and to give people the tools to advocate ...

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Information Sessions and Open Swim Hosted by CERC This Week and Next

Chelsea Education and Recreation Collaboration (CERC) are holding two events this week to offer information about this summer’s Youth Recreation Pass. On March 1 CERC will hold an open gym and information session at the WSEC from 10am-12pm. On March 8 CERC will hold a free swim and information session at the Beach Middle School ...

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Saline’s Premier Dental Practice Earns Over 100 Five-Star Reviews in First Year

Pittsfield Dental Studio is proud to celebrate its one-year anniversary this February, marking a year of providing exceptional, anxiety-free dental care to the Saline, Ypsilanti, Ann Arbor, and Milan communities. Led by Dr. Rajpreet Kaur, the practice has earned over 100 five-star Google reviews in its first year, becoming a trusted destination for gentle, compassionate, ...

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Grant Funds Available for Native Plant Installations

Washtenaw County Conservation District now accepting applications for annual School & Community Habitat Grant The Washtenaw County Conservation District (WCCD) is pleased to announce they are accepting applications for the fifth year of the School & Community Habitat Grant, designed to assist schools and community organizations with accessing native plants and establishing wildlife habitat.  The ...

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Scio Twp Daytime Road Closure

WHEN: Monday, March 3, 2025 WHERE: Liberty Rd between Zeeb Rd and Wagner Rd in Scio Township WHY: Forestry  BACKGROUND: On Monday, March 3, 2025, the Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) will close Liberty Rd between Zeeb Rd and Wagner Rd in Scio Township during daytime hours for forestry work.  The road improvements are expected to take approximately one ...

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Scio Twp Road Work Advisory

ROAD WORK ADVISORY WHEN: Friday, February 28, 2025WHERE: Entrance at Park Rd & Green Mountain Cir in Scio TownshipWHY: Permit – entrance closureBACKGROUND: On Friday, February 28, 2025, the Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) will close the entrance to Trailwoods Subdivision at the intersection of Park Rd & Green Mountain Cir in Scio Township to preserve the integrity and ...

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“M” is for Moxie Brings Community Art to Downtown Chelsea

Community News Local artist and entrepreneur Eli Zemper of Curiouser Clay has brought more creative community inspiration with the installation of the new “M” is for Moxie: Free Little Art Gallery. Curiouser Clay has brought playful clay workshops to Chelsea and surrounding communities for the last 3 years, with emphasis on bringing joy and delight ...

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Controlled Burns Help Local Rain Gardens Thrive

Community News Controlled burns are scheduled to be performed during the spring months in rain gardens and stormwater features – as weather conditions permit. PlantWise, LLC, the contractor responsible for controlled burns for the Water Resources Commissioner’s Office, notes that “Before widespread European settlement, fire was the dominant natural process sculpting our natural areas. Most ...