May 14, 2025

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Delaney Krause

Exploring Southeast Michigan’s Cider Mill Scene

Discover Unique Cider Mill Experiences Across Our part of the Great Lake State As the temperatures begin to cool and the leaves start to change, cider mill season is swiftly upon us. Thanks to Michigan’s ideal climate and soil, the state ranks third in the nation for apple production and boasts more than 775 apple ...

In Plain English: Ballot Proposals for the November 5th General Election in Washtenaw County

We hope this makes it easier for you to decide “Yes” or “No.” The complex legal and technical language required for ballot measures can make understanding the choices difficult.  As we did for the August primary, we aim to break down the wording of the upcoming Washtenaw County ballot proposals for the November 5th election. ...

Scio Township is Hearing about Indoor Hoops, a 212 Unit Residential Development and Townhome Development

A couple of important public hearings are coming up in Scio Township dealing with possible development, residential and commercial. The first hearing is at 7 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 23 the Scio Township Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the Conditional Use Application submitted by MGD Holdings LLC, as Blue Zone Hoops, requesting ...

Doug Marrin

Michigan’s Economic Outlook Remains Cautiously Optimistic Despite Challenges

U-M Economists Predict Slower Growth but Continued Resilience for Michigan’s Economy Image: DALL-E A recent economic forecast from the University of Michigan’s Research Seminar in Quantitative Economics (RSQE), authored by Jacob T. Burton, Gabriel M. Ehrlich, and Michael R. McWilliams, offers a cautiously optimistic view of Michigan’s economic future. Although signs of a slowdown are ...

A Dexter Grad takes on a Research Project in Hope of Strengthening Educational Accessibility

When Morgan Marsh, a 2022 graduate of Dexter High School, set out to do her Undergraduate research project, she was motivated in part by what she was learning in her Anthropology courses and a desire to do work that went into a new depth she hadn’t covered before. Now over a year later, this work ...

Doug Marrin

Life Expectancy in Michigan Declines Slightly in 2021

Analyzing Life Expectancy Trends in Michigan and Across the United States in 2021 Photo: Mackinac Bridge. STN file photo The life expectancy in Michigan has shown a slight decline from 2020 to 2021, following a broader national trend. According to newly released data from the National Vital Statistics Reports, Michigan’s life expectancy at birth dropped ...

Pure Michigan Spotlights DTE Energy Foundation Trail North of Chelsea

Photo: DTE Energy Foundation Trail. Image: video screenshot By Doug Marrin The scenic DTE Energy Foundation Trail, located just seven miles north of Chelsea, has captured the spotlight in a Pure Michigan video, released a year ago. The video, part of Pure Michigan’s ongoing effort to highlight the state’s outdoor recreational offerings, features the trail ...

Doug Marrin

Isle Royale Wolf and Moose Populations in a Delicate Balance

Photo: A moose calf during a previous season at Isle Royale National Park. Photo: Sarah Hoy The latest report on the Isle Royale wolf and moose populations reveals a story of delicate balance and shifting dynamics, highlighting the critical interplay between these two species on the remote island. The 2023-2024 ecological study, conducted by researchers ...

Doug Marrin

A Visit to Dinosaur Gardens in Northern Michigan

Nestled in the serene landscapes of Northern Michigan, ten miles south of Alpena, Dinosaur Gardens is a unique roadside attraction that blends history, paleontology, and religion. Photo: “Can you imagine meeting one of these things in the woods?” Photo by Doug Marrin “Is that Jesus?” Brendan asked. “I…guess…so?” I replied, also looking up, a little ...

Dexter, Saline and Chelsea Schools Set to Start Another Year of Free Meals

Students in Dexter, Chelsea and Saline will continue to receive free breakfast and lunches this upcoming school year. The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) announced in early August that Michigan’s 1.4 million public school children will continue to have access to nutritious free meals through the Michigan School Meals program in the 2024-2025 school year. The MDE ...