May 11, 2025

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Jigsaw Puzzle Competition in Dexter

A puzzle, tasty drinks and hanging out with friends, the 4th annual jigsaw puzzle competition at the Erratic Ale Co. has become a fun event. Held on the afternoon of Sunday, Feb. 23, the jigsaw puzzle competition was hosted at the brewery in downtown Dexter on Grand Street. It was basically a full house with teams putting together a puzzle ...

Scholar Athletes Represent Saline

Two student-athletes at Saline High School were named as finalists for a prestigious state-wide honor. Hunter Easton and Grace Roth were named as 2025 Scholar-Athlete Award Finalists in Michigan. Saline Superintendent Stephen Laatsch announced this as the last school board meeting. Both students were recognized at that time. “We’re very proud of both Grace and ...

Dexter Township Addresses Broadband in New Budget

Dexter Township held a budget hearing at the township board’s Febuary 18 meeting, introducing a new financial plan for the upcoming fiscal year. The budget is mostly complete, township supervisor Lonnie Scott said. The township board will vote on final approval at their March meeting. During this last meeting, Scott said they talked through several ...

Mr. DeSarbo Announces his Retirement from Milan Area Schools

After 30 years in education and the last 16 as Principal of Paddock Elementary School, Sean DeSarbo announced he will be retiring next month. DeSarbo addressed his decision in a letter to Paddock families that was dated Feb. 11. His letter opens with, “After 30 incredible years in the Michigan public school system (the last ...

Saline Area Schools says it’s “following the national messaging”

Saline Area Schools assures the district community its taking the appropriate steps to protect student privacy. In his Feb. 7 Community Message, Saline Superintendent Stephen Laatsch addressed some issues around immigration and gender identity. The community message is like an e-newsletter to the school district community. This part of his message came under the heading ...