Signaling that a change is coming, the official groundbreaking for “The Pelham” was held on May 28, in downtown Dexter. This project will see condominium buildings built at this location where the A&W and railroad tunnel will be its neighbors. Bringing together a group of people, including the planners of the project and representatives from ...
Discover the fascinating history and fun facts about Mackinac Island, the “Crown Jewel of the Great Lakes.” Learn why it’s spelled Mackinac and Mackinaw, its transformation into a national park, and why it’s the Fudge Capital of the World. If you are a Michigander you have likely visited Mackinac Island. Called the ‘Crown Jewel of ...
A community conversation about immigration is scheduled to be held on June 10, at Dexter Township Hall. The meeting, called, “Let’s Talk about Immigration – A Community Conversation,” is being hosted by Dexter Township Trustees Laura Sanders and Karen Nolte. The conversation will also have some speakers sharing insight, knowledge and experiences. They will include ...
At a Memorial Day service and parade, the American Legion Post 268 reminded Milan residents of the ultimate price that was paid by many for their freedoms — and to whom they owed their ability to enjoy watermelon and time with loved ones Monday.
Under sunny skies, the streets of downtown Dexter were lined with spectators enjoying the 2025 Memorial Day Parade.
Dexter’s annual Memorial Day Parade, a cherished community event since 1945, will once again bring neighbors together to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to the country. Sponsored and organized by the Rotary Club of Dexter since 2013, the 2025 parade steps off at 10 a.m. on Monday, May 26. “It’s a ...
Photo: CDL Youth & Teen Librarian Stacey Comfort presents Hudson Welling with CDL’s 2024 Youth Service Group Volunteer of the Year. Courtesy CDL Chelsea District Library (CDL) is proud to announce Chelsea School District student, Hudson Welling, has been named CDL’s 2024 Youth Service Group (YSG) Volunteer of the Year. This award celebrates teens who ...
From veteran advocacy to family-friendly events, local American Legion posts in Dexter, Chelsea, Saline, and Milan remain vital to community life. Photo: Milan Post 235. Source: Google Streetview In remembrance of Memorial Day, The Sun Times News presents a feature of the American Legion. American Legion posts—including those in Dexter, Chelsea, Saline, and Milan—are much ...
The Chelsea Area Historical Society & Museum (CAHS) is hosting a special Museum Open House on Thursday, June 19, in conjunction with Sounds & Sights on Thursday Nights—one of the city’s most vibrant weekly summer events. From 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., visitors are invited to stop by the museum at 128 Jackson Street, across from ...
Dexter will gather on May 26, 2025, for its annual Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony, featuring retired U.S. Marine Corps Colonel Jason K. Fettig as the keynote speaker. Photo: Fettig directing the Marine Band during annual memorial observances to John Philip Sousa at the Congressional Cemetery in 2007By Gunnery Sgt. Kristin Mergen, Flickr, Public Domain The community will gather ...
Community News For the third year in a row, IMI Industrial Automation has volunteered their time to help the Saline Recreation beautify Tefft Park. Saline Parks and Recreation (SPR) Staff, SPR volunteer Patty Seyfarth, Parks Commissioner Tim Dellot and IMI Staff Josh Jeffers, Mike Carlton and Brian Snyder coordinated over 30 dedicated IMI staff members ...
The earliest recorded Memorial Day Ceremony was held by freed African Americans Photo: A woman visits the grave of a fallen loved one in Upstate New York on Decoration Day. (Library of Congress) Immediately after the end of the Civil War, people recently freed from enslavement in Charleston, SC, honored fallen Union soldiers, marking the ...
Highlights from the Forest Lawn Cemetery Walking Tour Photos by Thomas Morris On Saturday, May 18, Forest Lawn Cemetery became a living stage of Dexter’s past as costumed interpreters brought the stories of the town’s most prominent former residents to life during a free walking tour. Presented by the Dexter District Library, Dexter Area Historical ...
Community artwork on display at Chelsea District Library showcases diversity while supporting expanded services for adults with disabilities. The Chelsea District Library’s Reading Garden was in full bloom on Saturday, May 17, as community members gathered for the “1,000 Flowers Could Bloom” art reception—a vibrant celebration of identity, creativity, and inclusion. The open house marked ...
From gourmet eats to classic cars and kids’ activities, this family-friendly event supports Saline Area Social Service. Mark your calendars and bring your appetite—on Saturday, June 28, 2025, the Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds will transform into a vibrant hub of flavors, fun, and community spirit at the Saline Area Social Service (SASS) Food Truck Festival. ...
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