Heather Finch covers Milan schools along with general community news in Milan and Saline. Her reporting keeps readers informed about education, local events, and issues affecting families and neighborhoods across both communities.
State regulators are investigating per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, known as PFAS, detected above Michigan cleanup criteria in a groundwater monitoring well at the former Ford plant site in Milan, but officials say there is no indication the contamination has affected municipal drinking water or nearby private wells. PFAS Detected in One Monitoring Well The Michigan ...
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s call to expand preschool access and strengthen early literacy could bring new opportunities to school districts across the region. In her recent State of the State address, Whitmer emphasized expanding early childhood programs, including the Great Start Readiness Program, which provides free pre-K to eligible families. The proposal is part of a ...
State Sen. Jeff Irwin, who represents parts of Washtenaw County, is calling for the closure of Michigan’s only women’s prison after a recent legislative hearing detailed concerns about mold, medical care and living conditions. Irwin described problems at the Women’s Huron Valley Correctional Facility as ongoing and difficult to resolve. “The problems at WHV create ...
As a train roared past outside the historic Depot, about 50 people sat listening intently Monday evening to acclaimed Michigan novelist Loren D. Estleman during a program hosted by the Chelsea Area Historical Society. Organizers brought out extra chairs as the room filled beyond expectations for the March 2 First Mondays event. A graduate of ...
State Rep. Kathy Schmaltz, R, spoke with local residents Monday March 2 about workforce development, election policy and education during office hours in Chelsea. Schmaltz, who represents Michigan’s 46th House District, held the session in the Chelsea City Council chambers at the Chelsea Police Department. The informal meeting gave residents a chance to raise questions ...
On a cool February morning, buckets hung from maple trees along neighborhood streets in Milan, each one slowly filling with clear sap. Milan High School students in the Natural Resources class moved from tree to tree, checking taps and collecting what will eventually become maple syrup. For members of the Milan FFA chapter, part of ...
If something needs to be done at Milan’s soccer fields, chances are Mark Klein is already there. Klein was named Volunteer of the Year by the Michigan State Youth Soccer Association on Feb. 14 during a ceremony at The Henry Hotel in Dearborn. Thomas Faro, executive director of the association, said Klein’s willingness to step ...
About 60 Cub Scouts and parents filled the Saline Middle School media center Thursday, Feb. 26, as members of the Hornet Hackers robotics middle school team hosted an outreach event featuring a Bristlebot Derby, a robotics room tour and live robot demonstrations. Team members set up race lanes, demonstration areas and information tables before welcoming ...
The Milan Area Schools Board of Education approved the purchase of two new school buses, extended Superintendent Ryan McMahon’s contract and reviewed student test results during its Feb. 25 meeting. Treasurer Michelle Heikka was absent. All other board members were present. Two new buses approved In a 6-0 vote, the board approved buying two buses ...
Three Dexter businesses have been named to the 2026 Michigan 50 Companies to Watch list through the statewide Michigan Celebrates Small Business awards program. The companies are Comfort Keepers, Pearl Planning, and SwitchBox. The award recognizes second-stage companies that employ 6 to 99 people and generate between $750,000 and $50 million in annual revenue. Companies ...
Officer Jared Atkinson was sworn in this week at the Feb. 23 Chelsea City Council as Chelsea’s newest police officer following his graduation from the Washtenaw Community College Police Academy. Atkinson completed the academy’s 18-week training program as part of the Class of 2026. The program includes classroom instruction and practical training in areas such ...
Fire crews responded Monday morning, Feb. 23, to a structure fire involving a large barn on Cone Road. The Milan Area Fire Department led the response. Because the rural property does not have fire hydrants, firefighters coordinated a water shuttle operation with assistance from several neighboring departments. Dispatch records and official reports show that mutual ...
On Saturday, Feb. 21, State Sen. Jeff Irwin, D, met with residents at the Washtenaw County Learning Resource Center for a community conversation focused on early literacy funding, rising electric bills and a proposed data center near Saline. Irwin told attendees that improving reading instruction in early grades is a top priority in the state ...
More than 80 students from Chelsea High School left class Friday afternoon to take part in a walkout focused on federal immigration enforcement policies. Similar student demonstrations took place earlier this month in other Washtenaw County districts, including at Milan, Dexter and Saline high schools. Students exited the school building early afternoon and walked to ...
State Sen. Sue Shink, D, met with residents Thursday evening at the Dexter District Library for a town hall focused on energy policy, local infrastructure, mining, election security and the state budget. The event, described as a “community conversation,” allowed Shink, who represents Michigan’s 14th District, to provide legislative updates and respond to questions from ...
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