May 13, 2025

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The Origin of Dexter’s Dreadnaught Mascot

How a World War I-era battleship inspired one of Michigan’s most distinctive high school mascots By Doug Marrin with Nancy Van Blaricum from the Dexter Area Museum Photo: Dexter High School Yearbook first displayed the Dreadnaught Mascot in 1968. Photo: Public Domain Dexter High School’s unique Dreadnaught mascot was born out of wartime patriotism, student ...

City of Saline Responds to Wastewater Treatment Plant Overflow Following Excess Rainfall

From the City of Saline: Following an extreme weather event, the City of Saline experienced a temporary overflow at its Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP). During the storm, Saline received over 1.5 inches of water in under 45 minutes. This high intensity storm produced volumes of water beyond the facility’s current treatment capacity. Despite the rapid ...

Hampton Manor of Dundee Celebrates Five-Year Anniversary

Local assisted living community Hampton Manor celebrates half a decade of serving its residents this year.  “It has been a pleasure serving many families of Dundee and surrounding communities such as Milan, Monroe, Petersburg and Saline over the last five years since our grand opening,” sales director Lisa Jordan said. “The community has had the ...

Delaney Krause

From Asylum to Attraction: Traverse City’s Historic Transformation

Discover how Traverse City’s former psychiatric hospital turned into a vibrant hub of dining, shopping, and history-filled adventure. Photo: Northern Michigan Asylum for the Insane (as it was called) c1907. Source: Flickr: Don the UpNorth Memories Guy. Some rights reserved Traverse City is largely known for its cherry production, breathtaking vineyards, and proximity to Sleeping ...

Washtenaw ISD Career Technical Education Summit Unites Education, Industry, and Community Leaders

An important question was being asked at the recent Washtenaw Intermediate School District (ISD)’s Education Summit. “What does the future of applied and experiential learning and workforce development look like in Washtenaw County?” Held on March 18 at Washtenaw Community College’s Morris Lawrence Building, the ISD said the summit “served as a call to action, ...

Doug Marrin

Local Author Chronicles Life in Scio Township in New Memoir

A new memoir by Lois Pratt-Mekas, Vignettes of Little Miss Pratt, captures a lifetime of stories from growing up in Scio Township to nearly 90 years of cherished memories. Photo: Lois’ father’s class at the country school Lois Pratt-Mekas, a lifelong resident of Scio Township, has released her memoir, Vignettes of Little Miss Pratt, a ...

American Revolutionary War Soldier Buried in Scio Township Cemetery to be Honored

A special service will be held later this spring at an old cemetery in Scio Township that will commemorate the service of a man who made the local area his home after the American Revolutionary War. The local chapters of the Daughters of the American Revolution and Sons of the American Revolution are planning to ...

Hidden Literary Gems Found in Ann Arbor Thrift Stores

Discover Affordable Books with History and Character Photo: Dawn Treader Books. Instagram: dawntreaderbooks Thrift stores are a goldmine for anyone who loves books. Beyond the racks of vintage clothing and eclectic decor, these shops often feature well-loved books that come with their own histories. Whether you’re an avid reader or simply looking for something new ...

Three Dexter Scouts Earn Prestigious Eagle Rank

Three Dexter Scouts—Dima Griffiths, Martino Pavesi, and Jack Sayler—earned the prestigious Eagle Scout rank, demonstrating leadership and service through impactful community projects. Photo: (L-R) Dima Griffiths, Martino Pavesi, and Jack Sayler. Photo by Scott Clipper, Troop 477. Three Dexter students—Dima Griffiths, Martino Pavesi, and Jack Sayler—have achieved Scouting America’s highest honor, the Eagle Scout rank. ...

CPD Weekly Report, 3-31-25

Chelsea Police Department Weekly Press Summary Incident #: 25-966 Location: 6000 block of Werkner Rd. Date: March 24, 2025 Time: 12:49 am INFORMATION: While on routine patrol officers were dispatched to the 6000 block of Werkner Road for the report of multiple 911 hang-ups where yelling could be heard in the background. Officers arrived on ...