March 06, 2026

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Scio Township Completes Land Preservation Project

Scio Township Completes Land Preservation Project

The Scio Township Land Preservation Program recently made a significant purchase of more than 79 acres, which will be added to the already existing Sloan Preserve. Located on the west side of Baker Rd. north of Marshall Rd., the addition has road frontage on the north side of Marshall Rd. west of Baker Rd. and ...

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Chelsea Education Foundation Launches Study Abroad Scholarship

Chelsea Education Foundation Launches Study Abroad Scholarship

The Chelsea Education Foundation (CEF) has launched a new Study Abroad Scholarship to support Chelsea High School graduates pursuing academic experiences abroad. The scholarship is available to CHS graduates currently enrolled in a college or post-secondary program who plan to study abroad for an academic term within the next year. Funds may be used to ...

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Local Rotary Club Fights Child Hunger

Local Rotary Club Fights Child Hunger

The Rotary Club of Ann Arbor is partnering with Food Gatherers, Washtenaw County’s food bank and food rescue program, to launch Rotary Fights Child Hunger, their annual spring food and fund drive. From March 9-20, local businesses and organizations are invited to collect funds and non-perishable food items. This year, the Rotary Club of Ann ...

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This National Nutrition Month, Check WIC Eligibility

This National Nutrition Month, Check WIC Eligibility

In honor of National Nutrition Month, the Washtenaw County Health Department encourages parents and guardians to sign up for the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program if they are eligible. WIC provides free food, nutrition and health education, breastfeeding support, and other services to qualifying families. Anyone who meets the income guidelines and is pregnant or caring ...

From Country Roots to Global Icon: The Encore to Present Taylor Swift Tribute Concert March 12–15

From Country Roots to Global Icon: The Encore to Present Taylor Swift Tribute Concert March 12–15

The Encore Musical Theatre Company continues its popular tribute concert series with an electrifying celebration of global superstar Taylor Swift, running March 12–15. This high-energy concert event stars Broadway’s Chelsea Packard alongside Encore favorite Ash Moran and newcomer Kaylin Gines. Directed by Geoff Packard, with music direction by Jon Ophoff leading a live band, the ...

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Washtenaw Housing Alliance Expands Affordable Housing Options

Washtenaw Housing Alliance Expands Affordable Housing Options

The Washtenaw Housing Alliance (WHA) launched its Shared Housing Program in August 2025 to increase access to safe and affordable housing for residents of Washtenaw County and to help older adults age in place. According to the National Low Income Housing Coalition’s most recent Out of Reach report (nlihc.org/oor), Washtenaw County has the highest cost ...

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Saline Chamber Announces 2026 Circle of Excellence Award

Saline Chamber Announces 2026 Circle of Excellence Award

The Saline Area Chamber of Commerce (SACC) has announced that the nominations for the 2026 Circle of Excellence Awards are open. Each year, the Circle of Excellence Awards honor community members and businesses that exemplify exceptional service, leadership, innovation, and commitment. These awards highlight those who uphold the highest standards of professional excellence, maintain a ...

Update: Dexter’s Parker Rd & Shield Rd Traffic Signal Project

Update: Dexter’s Parker Rd & Shield Rd Traffic Signal Project

On February 20, 2026, a Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) contractor completed the setting of the strain poles (structural supports) for the three-way traffic signal at the intersection of Parker Rd at Shield Rd in Lima and Scio Townships. On February 25, 2026, the contractor started the overhead traffic signal work. During the week of ...

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Saline Students Earn Top Honors at State Conference

Saline Students Earn Top Honors at State Conference

Students from Saline and the South and West Washtenaw Consortium (SWWC) recently achieved notable success at the FCCLA State Conference, earning high marks in competition and recognition at the state level. A total of 21 students attended the conference, bringing home 22 gold medals, 11 silver medals and one bronze medal across a range of ...

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Authors in Chelsea is Back for Its 17th Year

Authors in Chelsea is Back for Its 17th Year

By Katie Hepler For the 17th year, Chelsea District Library is commemorating March is Reading Month by bringing a lineup of award-winning authors to Chelsea to celebrate the power of writing. Authors in Chelsea, designed to inspire students as readers and writers, will bring authors into Chelsea classrooms for two days on March 10 and ...

Sarah Caswell Angell Chapter Honors 2025–2026 DAR Good Citizen Award Recipients

Sarah Caswell Angell Chapter Honors 2025–2026 DAR Good Citizen Award Recipients

The Sarah Caswell Angell Chapter, (SCA), in Ann Arbor, proudly announces the recipients of the 2025-2026 DAR Good Citizen Award from local high schools. The award honors outstanding high school seniors who exemplify the qualities of good citizenship within their homes, schools and communities.  Selected by their high school faculty, the criteria for selection encompass ...

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WCC Spring Career Fair Connects Job Seekers, Local Employers

WCC Spring Career Fair Connects Job Seekers, Local Employers

Washtenaw Community College (WCC) will host the annual Spring Career & Internship Fair on Wednesday, March 25, from 4-6 p.m. in the Morris Lawrence Building. The career fair will feature more than 50 employers with active job openings in a variety of career fields. WCC students and members of the public looking for jobs and internships ...

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5 Healthy Towns Foundation Hosts Free Teen Skate

5 Healthy Towns Foundation Hosts Free Teen Skate

5 Healthy Towns Foundation (5HF) has teamed up with Chelsea State Bank and SRSLY to host a free teen skating event for local youth in the 5 healthy towns communities: Chelsea, Dexter, Manchester, Grass Lake and Stockbridge. The event takes place on Sunday March 8 from 1-3pm at Biggby Coffee Ice Cube – Chelsea (formerly ...

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