St. Paddy’s Day Events
This year’s St. Patrick’s Day events feature live music, delicious Irish food, and more to get you into the festive spirit! SALINE: MILAN: DEXTER: CHELSEA: EVENTS NEARBY:
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Milan High School Gets Heavenly Applause From Dr. Seuss
Milan High School will open the curtain on the whimsical Suessical – The Musical in the Dennis McComb Performing Arts Center, an 840-seat auditorium in Milan High School. Suessical – The Musical has three performances this weekend, 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday with a 2 p.m. matinee on Sunday. There is a 7 p.m. ...
Contract Negotiations between Saline Area Schools and its Teachers Headed to Mediation
Typically taking place behind closed doors, the state of the negotiations between the teachers and school district was brought out before the community during the February 25 Saline Area Schools Board of Education meeting. During the meeting’s Extended Public Comment, Saline Education Association (SEA) president Bridget Corie spoke to the school board and gathered public, ...
Dexter Community Players Will Present Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead
William Shakespeare’s Hamlet is one of the most popular and beloved plays of all time… and poor Rosencrantz and Guildenstern can’t make heads or tails (or heads again and again and again) of any of it! While supposedly being Hamlet’s best friends, they have always been relegated to the background of the Danish Prince’s story–failing ...
Where Are They Now: Dominic Dorset, Saline High School (‘18)
The Sun Times News presents a new feature titled Where Are They Now? These stories will capture the graduates of area high schools and provide readers with a glimpse into their lives following graduation. Introducing: Dominic Dorset – Saline High School Class of 2018 Dominic was a member of the Saline High School Drama Club ...
Water Resources Announces 2025 Saturday Household Hazardous Waste Collection Dates
Washtenaw County Water Resources Materials Management Division is pleased to announce the annual return of Saturday household hazardous waste (HHW) collection opportunities at the Home Toxics Center in Scio Township. County residents have access to these events, held on select Saturdays, to recycle- or dispose- of HHW in a responsible manner. HHW includes items like ...
Registration for WCC Summer Camps Begins March 7
Registration opens Friday, March 7, for Washtenaw Community College’s (WCC) week-long summer camps for area youth ages 9-18. WCC will host 20 camps designed to motivate and inspire future makers, engineers, explorers, technologists and professionals. Camps run for one week each during July and August. Registration opens at 12 a.m. Friday. An open house to ...
Four Trinity Health Hospitals Among Best in Michigan, According to Newsweek
Four Trinity Health Michigan hospitals — Chelsea Hospital, Trinity Health Ann Arbor, Trinity Health Grand Rapids, and Trinity Health Oakland — have all made the list for Newsweek’s “America’s Best In-state Hospitals” in the state of Michigan for 2025. Additionally, Michigan Medicine in Ann Arbor, Trinity Health Michigan’s joint venture partner with Chelsea Hospital, was also ranked. ...
Dexter Teacher Honored as MiSTEM STEM Integration Educator of the Year
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 ...
March Events: Outdoor Fun and Learning on the Michigan DNR Calendar
The DNR offers a variety of ways for everyone to learn about and enjoy Michigan’s outdoors. Following are a few March highlights; for all of the latest events, visit Michigan.gov/DNRCalendar. Learn turkey hunting, steelhead fishing skills If you’re interested in trying something new outdoors or brushing up on a pastime you already enjoy, check out the ...
Jim Hutton Selected Volunteer of the Year by Dexter Library
Of the 249 volunteers involved with the Friends of the Dexter District Library, one volunteer stood out in 2024. His name: Jim Hutton. Hutton was honored as the top volunteer at the Friends board meeting in January. Jim Hutton, a dedicated father of 3 daughters, 5 granddaughters and 1 great grandson, enjoys watching local kids ...
CPD Weekly Report 3-3-25
Incident #: 25-688 Location: 200 block of W North St. Date: February 28, 2025 Time: 3:17 pm INFORMATION: While on routine patrol an officer was dispatched to the 200 block of W.North Street for the report of a malicious destruction of property complaint. Upon arrivalthe officer made contact with the complainant who stated that he ...
Encore Actors Shine in Sense & Sensibility
There is a lot to like in The Encore Musical Theatre Company’s production of the musical adaptation of Jane Austen’s novel Sense & Sensibility, running now through Mar. 16th at the Encore Theatre in Dexter. It is the actors, tech crew and orchestra that shine in this production. The magic of this show is led ...
Croswell Rocks a Full House with 70s Concert
The Croswell Opera House, Michigan’s oldest theatre, presented a sold-out 70s Tribute concert on Saturday evening featuring the band Not Fast Enuff. The band, featuring Melissa Toth and Michael Barlow on vocals, Michael Toth on percussion, Chad Singleton on bass and Scott Williams on lead guitar, entertained the crowd for over two hours. The band ...
Brewed Awakenings Celebrates 14 Years of Business
Brewed Awakenings celebrated their 14th anniversary on Saturday, March 1. A customer favorite, in 2024 Brewed Awakenings received the Best Local Coffee Shop Award from Saline Area Chamber of Commerce (SACC). In addition, owner Kim Kaster received the SACC Visionary Award. But Brewed Awakenings is more than a coffee shop – it’s a favorite gathering ...
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