Dexter resident Roger Parker, a direct descendent of the Parker Mill’s founder, is getting to watch his family’s 200-year-old legacy continue to expand as the Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation Commission plans upcoming renovations. The Parker Mill was owned and operated in some capacity by the Parker family from 1863-1959, when it was sold to ...
Photo: DTE Energy Foundation Trail. Image: video screenshot By Doug Marrin The scenic DTE Energy Foundation Trail, located just seven miles north of Chelsea, has captured the spotlight in a Pure Michigan video, released a year ago. The video, part of Pure Michigan’s ongoing effort to highlight the state’s outdoor recreational offerings, features the trail ...
Fortune ranks Ann Arbor 4th best place to live in the U.S., highlighting its strong job market, cultural vibrancy, and community resources According to Fortune’s latest analysis, Ann Arbor, Michigan, has once again proven itself as a top-tier city, ranking as the 4th best place to live in the United States. This accolade comes as ...
In a move to boost local fishing opportunities, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) stocked thousands of fish in the Dexter area. In May, 4,150 brown trout were introduced into Mill Creek at Shields Road near Dexter. Following this, in June, the DNR stocked Big Portage Lake with 39,497 walleyes. These efforts are part ...
In memory of her son Matthew, Julie Swanson fundraised for swings that allow children and caregivers to share smiles and create lasting bonds. Photo: The new expression swings in Community Park are a hit with families of young children. Photo by Natalie Davies. By Natalie Davies Expression swings have two seats: one for a child ...
By Natalie Davies Chelsea Pickleball celebrated three years of work towards an outdoor facility on Monday when the courts at TimberTown opened. More than 100 community members showed up for a ribbon cutting followed by open play. Local pickleball players and groups, including Chelsea Pickleball and Chelsea Senior Center Pickleball, started planning for outdoor courts ...
By Natalie Davies The City of Milan received a $954,500 grant to update Wilson Park and fairground location. The Spark Grant is administered through Michigan’s Department of Natural Resources with money from the American Rescue Plan Act. Milan was one of 31 projects selected out of 400 statewide applicants, according to the city’s website. “Michigan ...
Editor’s note: In its May 15, 2024, edition, the Sun Times News included a special “Discover Tecumseh” section. It contains articles describing many of the businesses and community life in this charming town. We’re running the articles online and encourage you to add a trip to Tecumseh to your list of fun things to do ...
The Main Street Park Association (MSPA) has released its latest newsletter detailing significant progress and upcoming plans for the new park site. Here are the key highlights: Site Acquisition and Environmental Efforts MSPA has acquired the property at 511 Congdon Street, located adjacent to the former Federal Screw Works site. This acquisition is part of ...
Community News The newly constructed dedicated pickleball courts at TimberTown located on the north side of the city off Sibley Rd. will open for play on Monday June 10th after a 10am ribbon-cutting ceremony. Chelsea will now have the benefit of having one of the fastest growing sports in America right in their own backyard ...
The Potawatomi Trail (“Poto”), the iconic recreational natural surface pathway nestled in the northwest territory of Washtenaw County, is undergoing a significant transformation. Jason Aric Jones, a prominent figure in the Michigan mountain biking community and a board member of the Potawatomi Mountain Biking Association (PMBA), recently gave some insights into the revitalization efforts aimed ...
Community News The Union Base Ball Club of Dexter is looking to add members to our club for the upcoming 2024 season. We play historic base ball (yes, two words) using the rules and customs of the 1860’s when base ball was just becoming an organized sport. We are a community based club, playing for ...
Jason Aric Jones, a key figure in the Michigan mountain biking community and a Potawatomi Mountain Biking Association board member, recently shared insights into the development and future plans of the DTE Energy Foundation Trail system. Jones illuminates the complexities and challenges faced by recreational trail planning and execution. The DTE Energy Foundation Trail, situated ...
Work on the Zeeb Rd to Delhi Metropark segment of the Border-to-Border Trail (B2B) continues to steadily move forward with new developments. The Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) announced paving of the D3 section along the Huron River in Scio Township has begun. Over the past two weeks, the contractor has pounded steel pilings for ...
Sixty-eight-year-old Ralph Waldo Emerson traveled to Yosemite to meet thirty-three-year-old John Muir in 1871. Upon arrival, Emerson commented how nice it was to be out from under the scrutiny of his critics back home on the East Coast. Muir responded by sweeping his arm up the valley, saying, “Forget about them. Up there lies a ...
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