April 29, 2025

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Weekly Road Construction, Jul 29-Aug 4

Washtenaw County Road Commission projects Township Where Impact to Traffic Timeline Ann Arbor Gleaner Hall Rd between Warren Rd and Joy Rd  Intermittent lane restrictions Aug. 5 – 9 Ann Arbor Stein Rd between End of Pavement and Maple Rd Intermittent lane restrictions Aug. 5 – 9 Ann Arbor Huron River Dr between Maple Rd and City of ...

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Unmasking the 1966 Dexter UFO Incident with a Deep Dive into Suppressed Sightings

Renowned UFO researcher Raymond Szymanski challenges decades of dismissal in an eye-opening presentation at Dexter District Library Image: Detroit Free Press, March 3, 1966, reported the Air Force determined the UFO sightings were marsh gas despite scores of credible witnesses giving their account to the contrary. Image: Newspaper Archives. On August 20, 2024, take a ...

Chelsea Schools Hire New Teachers

It’s around mid-summer now, but there’s still a lot of work being done in the Chelsea School District, especially when it comes to preparing for the new school year. One big part of the preparation is hiring new teachers to fill in for those who have retired, resigned, transferred or because there’s an increase in ...

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Guardians of North Lake: A Community’s Dedication to Preservation

How the North Lake Protection Association has been combating invasive species and maintaining water quality for decades Photo: NLPA member, Charlie Taylor, with data collecting gear at North Lake. Photo by Melissa Marcum By Melissa Marcum A group of North Lake residents have been working together for years to keep their lake beautiful and eliminate ...

Doug Marrin

Chelsea Weekly Police Report, 7-23-24

From Chelsea PD Incident #: 24-2319 Location: 100 block of Clardale Ct.Date: July 16, 2024 Time: 12:44 pmINFORMATION: While on routine patrol an officer was dispatched to the Chelsea Police Department for a walk-in fraud complaint. Upon arrival the officer made contact with the complainant who stated that he had recently discovered that he had ...

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Washtenaw ISD Awarded $5.6 million Grant to Provide Early Childhood Educational Opportunities

With help from a federal grant, the Washtenaw Intermediate School District (WISD) will continue to offer educational opportunities to preschool-age kids. The WISD announced on July 22, the “Office of Head Start (OHS), a part of the federal Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families, awarded a $5.6 million grant to ...

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In Plain English: August 6 Election Proposals for Washtenaw County

Every Washtenaw County primary voter will be asked to renew these three millages Elections are the crux of democracy, guaranteeing every registered voter an equal voice. As good citizens and neighbors, we are all responsible for being engaged and informed voters. However, complicated ballot language, unfamiliar technical terms, and partisan rhetoric can make that seem ...

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Local Revolutionizes Fantasy Football

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, ...

Doug Marrin

Chelsea City Council Questions Fatal Head-On Collision

Police Chief confirms no pursuit involved in tragic June incident Image: Eastbound Old US-12 in Chelsea. Image: Google Streetview At the July 15, 2024, Chelsea City Council meeting, Police Chief Kevin Kazyak was asked if police pursuit was involved in a head-on collision that killed a 39-year-old Burton, MI, man a month earlier. On June ...

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Chelsea Residents Push Back Against Extending Noise Ordinance Hours

At the July 15, 2024, City Council meeting, Chelsea’s Downtown Development Authority recommended extending the city’s noise ordinance from 10 p.m. to midnight, a move some businesses support but concerns some residents. “This is not just about downtown, this is about the community as a whole (and) providing opportunity,” Community Development Planner Paul Montagno said. ...

Doug Marrin

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Chelsea Police Report, June 2024

Calls for police service down 14% from last year In June 2024, Officers responded to 370 calls for police service in the City of Chelsea, down from 428 the previous year, a 14% decrease. Total calls for 2024 (Jan-Jun) are 2,086, down from 2,542 for the same period last year, an 18% decrease. Officers conducted ...

Weekly Road Construction, July 22-28

Washtenaw County Road Commission projects Township Where Impact to Traffic Timeline Ann Arbor Clark Rd between Hogback Rd and Huron River Dr Intermittent lane restrictions July 22 Ann Arbor Dixboro Rd between Geddes Rd and Plymouth Rd Intermittent lane restrictions July 22 – 23 Ann Arbor Gleaner Hall Rd between Warren Rd and Joy Rd  Intermittent lane restrictions ...

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St. Louis Center 2024 Memorial Golf Outing 

Community News  St. Louis Center is pleased to announce that this year’s Memorial Golf Outing will be honoring George Merkel for his proud support of our community. Among many other contributions, George helped provide produce for the residents especially during the days of St. Louis School.  George was tireless in giving his time to the ...

Doug Marrin

Dexter Township Police Report, June 2024

Calls for police service up 16% over last year In June 2024, Officers responded to 220 calls for police service in Dexter Township, up from 190 the previous year, a 16% increase. Total calls for 2024 (Jan-Jun) are 969, down from 1,002 for the same period last year, a 3% decrease. Officers conducted 133 traffic ...