It’s an individual award, but for Jim Barnes, a teacher at Wylie Elementary School, it’s really an honor to be shared. Barnes was honored as the MiSTEM STEM Integration Educator of the Year at the MiSTEM Region 2 Educator of the Year Recognition Banquet, which was held at Washtenaw Community College’s Morris Lawrence Building on ...
Milan City’s first recreational marijuana retailer, JARS Milan Cannabis, opened Feb. 20, after a lengthy process that led to the business obtaining a city permit. Four applicants contended for the two spots. Green Ink 420 obtained the other permit and is building by Love’s gas station, near the Plank Road Exit, possibly opening later this ...
Students at Symons Elementary School had a unique educational experience recently after an alumnus of Milan Area Schools paid a visit along with some friends. This wasn’t the first time this former student did this, but it was the first time he brought a team from the Aerospace Engineering program from the University of Michigan. ...
Known for their high-energy performances, combining music and dance from folk, bluegrass and Celtic traditions, the Saline Fiddlers Philharmonic is coming back with a great Hometown Show. In an announcement to the community, the Saline Fiddlers Philharmonic said it’s excited for upcoming 31st Annual Hometown Show on Saturday, March 8 at Saline High School. The group ...
“Monday night, the DCS Board of Education voted to pursue tenure charges against a DCS teacher. Filing tenure charges is part of the process of terminating a contract with a tenured teacher.” At the Dexter Community Schools Board of Education meeting on Monday, February 24, the board entered a closed session to discuss what was ...
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 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 ...
Milan City and the Milan Seniors for Healthy Living’s contract expired in July 2024. After years of annual negotiations, the city said during its Feb. 4 meeting it would like to agree on a five-year contract to clarify the roles of both the city and the senior center. However, both parties have struggled to come ...
It’s been quite the sight for some people around the Dexter, Dexter Township and Webster Township communities. Seeing the helicopter hovering not too far above the power lines while lowering workers down to fix them, it’s not something you see every day. One area resident who has seen this is George Lambrides, who recently watched this ...
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 ...
Dexter High School was well represented at the recent University of Michigan Model United Nations Conference called “MUNUM XXXVIII.” Twelve of Dexter High School’s (DHS) Model United Nations Delegates attended the four day conference from January 16-19th. The event is described as a “Model U.N. conference dedicated to providing high school students a space to engage with ...
The Greater Milan Area Community Fund will be serving up some jambalaya, bourbon chicken, and collard greens along with jazz at its Mardi Gras-themed Gala this year.
A unique local club calls the skies over Scio Township Hall Park home. With a maximum altitude of 400 feet above ground level, per FAA regulations, the Scio Flyers Model Airplane Club can be seen conducting their flight training at the park behind township hall. The club has members and participants from the township and ...
In a matter of sixteen months, Saline High School (SHS) has become one of the best in the state in esports. At the Michigan High School Esports League Fall 2024 Season Championships at Michigan State University in December, the Saline teams took in a state championship in Mario Kart, a runner-up and a top four ...
Lyndon Township and a handful of other local communities received a perfect score for some important work last year. For this, they were recognized by the Michigan Department of Treasury’s State Tax Commission. At the Lyndon Township Board meeting on Jan. 14, township officials said the township was acknowledged as a local unit who has ...
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