April 29, 2025

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Sign that says “Welcome to the Memorial Golf Outing” in addition to “Celebrating 50 Years!”

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 ...

The 1903 Unsolved Murder in Lima Township (Conclusion)

The inquest verdict of murder did little to change public opinion of suicide. And then there was the matter of the pregnancy. Trigger Warning: This article discusses graphic violence and suicide, which some people might find disturbing. If you are experiencing a suicidal crisis or emotional distress, please call or text 988 for the Suicide ...

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Rebuild TimberTown: Volunteers Needed for August Community Project

Sign Up Today to Help Reimagine TimberTown from August 6-11, 2024 Community News After two years of planning, it’s crunch time. Go time. TimberTown will be rebuilt from Aug. 6 through 11, 2024. Over 400 volunteers are still needed to make this community project a reality. “We know a lot of people needed to wait ...

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Farm to Table 9th Annual Fabulous Feast

Community News   What came first … the chicken or the egg? To find out, please join us to celebrate our local farmers markets, and our great Michigan seasonal bounty, at this year’s Farm to Table Fabulous Feast event, on Sunday, August 18 at Gordon Hall in Dexter. Tickets are now on sale. This is a ...

Chelsea City Council Reviews Accessibility Issues in City Parks

Chelsea city parks are ready for accessibility updates.  According to reports discussed at the July 1 Chelsea City Council meeting, Midwestern Consulting recommended 30 fixes to Chelsea Parks and Recreation to make Pierce Park, Veterans Park, TimberTown, and Palmer Commons compliant with the American Disability Act. Adam Lalik, a professional engineer from Midwestern Consulting, said ...

Sweet Corn Season is Wonderfully Here

Here are a few of the many stops to find the ancient grain cultivated for its sweetness. Photo: The author’s grandson about to fill a bag at the stand on Luick Dr., one of the author’s many favorite spots for sweet corn. Photo by Doug Marrin. By Doug Marrin Aw, shucks! It’s sweet corn season! ...

Hand holding red and black case of Naloxone

EMU Aims to Help Opioid Crisis with Narcan Training Events for Students, Faculty, and Staff 

By Brittany Mobley  Recent studies have highlighted a concerning rise in opioid overdoses on college campuses across the nation. To minimize overdose rates and increase emergency medical preparedness, Eastern Michigan University is hosting monthly training events for EMU students, faculty, and staff on administering Narcan in response to the opioid overdose crisis. These trainings are ...

Doug Marrin

Chelsea Weekly Police Report, 7-16-24

From Chelsea PD Incident #: 24-2304 Location: 14000 block of E Old US 12Date: July 14, 2024 Time: 9:58 pmINFORMATION: While on routine patrol an officer observed a vehicle traveling towards them at what appeared to be faster than the posted speed limit. The officer turned his vehicle around and was able to confirm the ...

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Chelsea’s Taste of Cuba

By Melissa Marcum When was the last time you had authentic Cuban Food in our area? The Martinez family thought the same thing when they moved to Mid-Michigan from Miami 2.5 years ago. The family noticed a need for authentic Cuban food options in the area. They searched and researched for Cuban food within the ...

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Fr. Satheesh Takes the Helm at St. Louis Center with Faith and Vision

By Carleen Nelson-Nesvig Fr. Satheesh Caniton Alphonse, SdC, assumed the role of CEO of the St. Louis Center in Chelsea, Michigan, in December of 2023. Fr. Satheesh is from India. His journey began when he received a calling to serve while he was still in high school. This led him through seminary training, which included ...

Weekly Road Construction, July 15-21

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 16 (delayed start) Ann Arbor Dixboro Rd between Geddes Rd and Plymouth Rd Intermittent lane restrictions July 17 – 18 (delayed start) Ann Arbor Gleaner Hall Rd between Warren Rd and Joy ...