The Main Street Park Alliance (MSPA) has hit a major milestone in its journey to build a new public park on the site of the old Federal Screw Works building as it begins the demolition of structures on the property. The activity is preparation for the environmental remediation of the contamination, which is the next ...
By Cynthia Furlong Reynolds ““Our mother’s financial situation is a nightmare,” says Betsy Jones, one of Elizabeth’s four daughters. “Dad always took care of the finances, and Mom never worried about anything. But I have. I’ve spent too many sleepless nights worrying about the way my sister is misusing Mom’s funds and jeopardizing Mom’s future ...
A 2024 survey shows the wolves are holding steady, but the moose are declining on Isle Royale. Isle Royale is known for its moose and wolves. Michigan’s isolated National Park in northwest Lake Superior has been the location for the longest-running predator-prey study, which began in 1958. This research is one of the longest-running ecological ...
You could easily say the honors and awards say it all about Dave Mellor and the career he’s had as a teacher, but the students he’s positively impacted probably said it best. Mellor is an Agriscience, Food and Natural Resources Educator and FFA Advisor at the South & West Washtenaw Consortium at Saline High School. ...
Dexter residents have probably seen the work around town involving DTE and Corby Energy Services. Elise Rowin, spokesperson for DTE Energy, said “DTE Energy and its contractor, Corby Energy Services, are working in Dexter now on natural gas system upgrades to help ensure continued safe, reliable and more environmentally friendly natural gas delivery.” “The work ...
By Melissa Thrasher The Eastern Michigan University Forensics team has once again showcased its expertise, securing third place in the National Championship Tournament of the National Forensics Association. This achievement marks EMU’s 51st consecutive year of participation in the tournament, underscoring its enduring commitment to excellence in competitive forensics. EMU Forensics sent 18 students who participated in ...
Jason Aric Jones, a key figure in the Michigan mountain biking community and a Potawatomi Mountain Biking Association board member, recently shared insights into the development and future plans of the DTE Energy Foundation Trail system. Jones illuminates the complexities and challenges faced by recreational trail planning and execution. The DTE Energy Foundation Trail, situated ...
Boys volleyball is a new up and coming high school sport in Michigan. Yes, volleyball has been around a long time as a high school sport, but it’s primarily been for girls at that level. But that’s changing, especially in Dexter. The Sun Times News (STN) learned more about this. The Dexter team got started ...
It’s spring and there’s nothing like a good Little League baseball game. It can be very special for many, from the players to their parents. Being outdoors, hearing the crack of the bat and seeing the smiles as they run to first base, a lot of memories are made, especially in the Dexter Little League ...
Lyndon Township is transitioning to a new operator for the community-owned broadband network. To make sure this is a smooth change, it’s asking the community for some help. The new operator is ACD.net, which is based in Lansing. Township officials say the existing operator is not giving the township access to the needed customer contact ...
Updates on the future Dexter Community Center and Senior Center went out on April 26, with one big one being that Dexter Community Schools have officially purchased the Wellness Center. DCS Superintendent Chris Timmis sent out the updates to the community through his regular message, and said, “On Friday, April 26th Dexter Community Schools closed ...
In the mood for spring, the Chelsea Area Garden Club will be distributing free seedlings to celebrate the season. The club will be handing out free Eastern White pine seedlings, Serviceberry shrub seedlings, Hybrid Hazelnut tree seedlings and free wildflower seed packets at the Chelsea Farmers Market, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 4. ...
Another gas line strike led to the emergency closing, again, of N. Territorial Road. The alert from the Washtenaw County Road Commission went out just after 7 p.m. on April 25. “On Thursday, April 25, 2024, the Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) closed N. Territorial Rd between east of Scully Rd and Lori Ln in ...
The Dexter community has a lot to be proud of, including its high school, which ranks as one of the best in Michigan. The U.S. News and World Report ranked Dexter High School as the 21st best high school in the state. This ranking comes in the annual look at the Best High Schools, which ...
Hard work pays off as Saline High School has been recognized as the 20th best high school in Michigan, according to the U.S. News and World Report rankings released on April 23. U.S. News and World Report has released their annual look at the 2024 Best High Schools rankings, which ranked nearly 17,660 out of ...
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