By Trevor Sullivan On Saturday, July 27th, the 76th Annual Au Sable River Canoe Race Marathon commenced. The 120-mile endurance race started in Grayling and ended in Oscoda, Michigan, on the east side of the state. Kicking off at 9pm, the race took paddlers between 14 and 19 hours, with the finale extending into Sunday ...
By Trevor Sullivan On August 1st, a new segment of the Border to Border Trail opened for the public, celebrated with a ribbon cutting ceremony. This completed segment connects Zeeb Road to the Delhi Metropark. This 2.1 mile section now means that three metroparks within Washtenaw County are connected, that being Delhi, Hudson Mills, and ...
By Trevor Sullivan Sarah and Bryan Gunter, residents of Ypsilanti, recently competed in the W4 Country Idol, a 20 year old tradition from the radio station. After a suggestion from a member of their church, the couple tried out last year on the final day of tryouts, where they ended up not qualifying. However, this ...
By Trevor Sullivan Saline is gearing up for its annual Summerfest, a two-day extravaganza that promises something for everyone. Taking place throughout downtown Saline, this year’s festival will kick off on August 9th to the 10th. Whether you’re a music lover, an art enthusiast, or just looking to enjoy some community spirit, Summerfest has you ...
By Trevor Sullivan M-52 Toward Stockbridge: In 2023, construction began on a new trail segment along the east side of M-52 in Lyndon Township. This 1.6-mile addition starts at North Territorial and M-52, going to Boyce Road. The project involves the grading and paving of the path, along with planting 106 native trees and landscape ...
By Trevor Sullivan On Friday, July 27th, Dexter’s local businesses will be hosting the Dog Days of Summer Event. Organized by Proven Kitchen and Bath Studio, this event will have the community working together to find loving homes for as many shelter dogs as possible. From 5 pm to 7 pm, participating businesses will be ...
By Trevor Sullivan Todd Bailey, a local from Ann Arbor and Dexter, has created a fantasy football experience like no other. After he started playing in the 80’s, he found himself bored with the standard structure, leading him to take matters into his own hands in 2018, where he crafted the Extreme Fantasy Football League, ...
Community News Where’s Waldo? Back in Chelsea, of course. The iconic children’s book character in the red-and-white-striped shirt and black-rimmed specs is once again visiting 15 different locations in our downtown this July, including the Farmer’s Market, Chelsea District Library, Serendipity Books, and Zou Zou’s. Find Waldo Local is a free, family-friendly summer activity and ...
Community News The Astor Academy proudly announces the graduation of its first preschool class since inception in Chelsea, Michigan this past September. The ceremony, held on The Astor Academy’s campus located at 128 Van Buren Street, marked a significant milestone for the institution in shaping young minds through a blend of arts-integrated and STEAM + ...
Community News Chelsea Senior Center (CSC) announces the promotion of Jon Van Hoek to Assistant Director and the addition of Angela Johnson as Senior Services Coordinator. Van Hoek has been a Senior Services Coordinator for CSC’s Senior Nutrition Program (SNP) since 2020. Van Hoek provided program oversight of 34,000 meals a year, consisting of ...
Community News The 71st annual Manchester Chicken Broil, the decades long, and entirely volunteered run event that takes place in the City of Manchester, Michigan, located 25-minutes outside Ann Arbor in Washtenaw County, is set for Saturday, July 20th, 2024, from 4pm to 7:30pm at the Alumni Memorial Field and with it comes some new ...
Community News We’re searching for enthusiastic volunteers to help us create an unforgettable community experience. Whether you’re a music aficionado, an art enthusiast, or love being part of something spectacular, this is your chance to shine! We have flexible two-hour volunteer slots across many exciting events throughout the Festival: Art Market, Chalk Art Contest, Classic ...
Please mark your calendar and join our colleagues in celebrating diversity, inclusion, and empowerment at the Disability Network’s “Tie Dye-namite” Annual ADA Celebration 2024. This vibrant event will be held on July 26th, 2024, from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Washtenaw Office. Event Details: Date: July 26th, 2024 Time: 3:00 PM – 7:00 ...
Community News The Saline Area Chamber of Commerce (SACC) hosted two major events to recognize and celebrate the achievements of its outstanding citizens and businesses and strengthen community camaraderie. The Circle of Excellence event in April and last week’s golf outing were both resounding successes, highlighting the community and business connections. The Circle of Excellence ...
By Trevor Sullivan The Encore Musical Theatre Company has unveiled its lineup for the 2024/25 season as tickets have gone on sale, featuring a blend of world premieres, Michigan premieres, and beloved classics. Season 16 promises to captivate audiences with a diverse array of productions, starting with the world premiere of “NEW WORLD COMIN’.” Conceived ...
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