April 28, 2025

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Courage In Happiness

Courage in Happiness It’s easy to be angry. Don’t agree with something or someone, get mad. Something doesn’t go your way, blow your top. Your lottery ticket did not win again, pound your steering wheel. Anger comes easy to us humans. In my past rant and rave moments, I realize now how easy it was ...

City of Dexter Police Report, March 2024

In March 2024, Deputies responded to 298 calls for police service in the City of Dexter, up from 227 the previous year, a 31% increase. Total calls for 2024 (Jan-Mar) are 819, up from 712 for the same period last year, a 15% increase. Officers conducted 183 traffic stops, up from 107 last year. Twenty-three ...

Economic Forecasters Project Job Growth for Washtenaw County Through 2026

Job growth in Washtenaw County is projected to outpace the state through 2026 in a “decidedly healthy” outlook, according to the 2024-2026 Economic Outlook for Washtenaw County delivered today. The 39th annual report was presented at the President’s Leadership Recognition Luncheon hosted by Washtenaw Community College President Dr. Rose B. Bellanca. The report was researched ...

Weekly Road Work, April 22-28

Township Where Impact to Traffic Timeline Ann Arbor, Northfield Joy Rd between Whitmore Lake Rd and Earhart Rd Daytime road closure April 15 – April 30 Ann Arbor, Pittsfield Clark Rd between WCC driveway and Golfside Rd Intermittent lane closures April 15 – June 1 Ann Arbor, Superior Dixboro Rd between Plymouth Rd and M-14 Intermittent lane restrictions ...

Scio Township Police Report, March 2024

In March 2024, Deputies responded to 746 calls for police service in Scio Township, down from 848 the previous year, a 12% decrease. Total calls for 2024 (Jan-Mar) are 2,277, down from 2,510 for the same period last year, a 9% decrease. Officers conducted 303 traffic stops, up from 289 last year. Forty-five citations were ...

Dexter Township is exploring allowing open air markets

Dexter Township is looking at a proposed amendment to its Zoning Ordinance that if approved would allow open air markets within the township. The amended zoning ordinance language said the purpose of this is: “Dexter Township will use Open Air Markets to enhance community dynamics. These markets will play a pivotal role in fostering a ...

Chelsea Senior Center Celebrates 16 Years of Chelsea Expo

Attendees visit with Curioser Clay. Photo courtesy of Chelsea Senior Center Community News The annual Chelsea Expo on April 13 offered a one-stop opportunity to interact with area businesses, nonprofit organizations and artisans. The Washington Street Education Center was bustling with community members visiting with booth exhibitors who were available to discuss their services, share ...

Adult Learners Institute’s Term Ends with Local History and Football

Community News For almost two decades, Grace Shackman’s classes have explored the history of Washtenaw County’s cities and small towns using the houses, libraries, schools, hospitals, banks and businesses, downtowns, even streets and roads. As the name of her class, Potpourri of Finds and Thoughts of 50 Years of Researching Local History suggests, on three Fridays, May 3, ...

Spring into Inclusion with Saline’s First “Best Life’ Festival”

Dementia Friendly Saline+ has the support of many businesses and groups. Pictured here are representatives from Old National Bank. On May 11, 2024, the Dementia Friendly Saline+ organization will host its inaugural “Best Life” Spring Festival, featuring an Old-Fashioned Carnival theme. This community event, sponsored by University Living, Ageways, and other local entities, will take ...

Chelsea Church Continues Drive to Aid a Critical Need

The First Congregational Church UCC in Chelsea, Michigan, is holding a month-long diaper drive in partnership with Culver’s of Chelsea. The event, set for the entire month of May, is designed to collect diapers for the FCC Diaper Bank, which provides these essential items at no cost to families in need. Individuals who donate a ...

The City of Dexter Celebrates Arbor Day

Image by Luaks Johnns from Pixabay Community News The City of Dexter City Council proclaimed April 26, 2024 Arbor Day within the City of Dexter. This year the City, with help from 3rd and 4th grade students at Wylie Elementary School, will help distribute 400 free tree seedlings to celebrate Arbor Day. The Arbor Day ...