On the importance of open communication, strategic planning, and community engagement In a recent interview with STN, Saline City Manager Colleen O’Toole shared insights into her role, the city’s achievements, and future plans. Raised by a family dedicated to government service through roles from postal worker to Police Chief, O’Toole earned a Master’s in Public ...
Dexter Area Fire Department Fire Chief Doug Armstrong received a big honor during the Firefighter/Police Officer Appreciation Day at Comerica Park. He got to co-throw out the first pitch before the Detroit Tigers game on July 10. “It was an honor and an exhilarating experience to be on the field just before the game started,” ...
Built 80 years ago, the bridge on Guenther Road needs some work. The Lima Township Board re-introduced the improvement project idea at its July 8 meeting. The township wants a better idea of the potential costs, so it’s now looking to the Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) for an updated estimate on construction and engineering ...
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) sent out a “Lift Notice” on July 10 stating the water in Sylvan Township is safe to drink. Here is the notice: This is to provide you with follow-up notification that the water safety concern at Sylvan Township has been investigated and resolved. Residents can ...
The ABC Group Sales & Engineering Inc. location in Saline will be permanently closing this year, according to a letter sent to the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity. In a letter dated June 24 from Mark Decker, Chief Human Resources Officer for ABC Technologies, it began with: “Please be advised that, on or ...
Chelsea was well represented at a recent Detroit Tigers home baseball game when two of its own got to throw out the honorary first pitches. Representing Chelsea at the June 21 Detroit Tigers home baseball game were Chelsea High School student Joseph Brodeur and resident Jeff Hephner. They both were given the honor of throwing ...
Serendipity Books announced it is “thrilled to welcome Governor Gretchen Whitmer to Chelsea in support of her autobiography, ‘True Gretch’.” Serendipity Books said Whitmer will be joined in conversation by Jeff Daniels, actor, playwright, and founder of The Purple Rose Theatre. The ticketed event will take place at The Purple Rose Theatre Company at 7 ...
A man has been arrested in connection with the July 8 break in at the Sylvan Township Water Treatment Plant, according to Michigan State Police (MSP). In alerting the community on July 8, Sylvan Township Supervisor Kathleen Kennedy said, “For the time being, out of extreme caution, we are advising no municipal water use, other ...
The church that is now home to the Waterloo Village United Methodist Church was built 150 years ago as a place to serve the new settlers in the area. Over time, the building saw some changes, but throughout, it has remained an important place for the community. The church is now taking some time out ...
A celebration of the beginning of the harvest season, the 7th Annual Lavender Harvest Festival is taking place Saturday and Sunday, July 13 and 14, and it is a wonderful opportunity to explore beautiful, blooming lavender fields in full splendor. Joe Pusta, the owner/proprietor of Lavender Lane, a lavender farm in Milan, told the Sun ...
By: Natalie Davies Chelsea’s Sophia Demaagd is headed to the U.S. National Scottish Highland Dance Championship after winning the 10-12 age group in the Midwest Regional Competition. Sophia, an 11-year-old home school student who just finished sixth grade, started dance lessons when she was 3.5 years old. Sophia was inspired by her older sister who ...
Hundreds of participants from across the county are set to showcase their learning and hard work from the past year at the upcoming Washtenaw County 4-H Youth Show. Scheduled for July 21-26 at the Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds, the 2024 Washtenaw County 4-H Youth Show is a family-friendly, no-cost public event showcasing 4-H Youth Development ...
By Natalie Davies The world premiere of “What Springs Forth” by Carey Crim and directed by Kate Thomsen is a comedic, heartfelt and modern show about what it means to be a woman that’s written, directed, designed and acted entirely by women. The characters fill a girls trip with depth and comedic relief. The show ...
This month marks a big anniversary for Merkel Furniture and Carpet One. What began as a hardware/auto part supply store in 1924 would evolve over the next one-hundred years to become known as a helpful and dedicated family-owned business with its beginnings right in downtown Chelsea. Merkel Furniture and Carpet One is celebrating 100 years ...
Celebrating culture with music, dance, art, drink, and so much more, the Michigan Celtic Festival (formerly the Saline Celtic Festival) is set for July 12 and 13. To help preview this annual event, which is taking place just outside of Saline at the Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds, 5055 Ann Arbor-Saline Road, the Sun Times News ...
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