September 24, 2025

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Articles for tag: scio township

Lonnie Huhman

New Scio Township Business Features Award-Winning Subs

New Scio Township Business Features Award-Winning Subs

A local family has opened the new Penn Station East Coast Subs on Jackson Road, near Meijer. They said they’re excited to bring something unique and special to the community. “We’re thrilled to bring Penn Station to Ann Arbor (Scio Township),” said co-owner Jeff Van Overmeer. “Our son became hooked on the brand’s quality and flavor while attending Western ...

Lonnie Huhman

Tractor Trailer Crashes hit I-94

Tractor Trailer Crashes hit I-94

An area of I-94 in Washtenaw County, specifically a stretch in the city of Ann Arbor near Scio Township, has seen a spate of vehicles crashes over this past month. The most recent happened on the morning of September 22. According to the Ann Arbor Fire Department, a tractor-trailer crash occurred that morning on eastbound ...

STN Staff

Scio Township Completes Land Preservation Project

Scio Township Completes Land Preservation Project

The Scio Township Land Preservation Program recently closed on a conservation easement purchase from the Peter Heydon Trust.  The property is just over 10 acres in size with frontage on the south side of Stein Rd. west of Maple Rd.  Most of the property is wooded and features a restored historic house.  The conservation easement ...

Scio Township’s DDA is No More

Scio Township’s DDA is No More

The Scio Township Board approved an ordinance at its August 12 meeting to dissolve the Downtown Development Authority (DDA). The reason being is that it has fulfilled its purpose and is no longer needed. However, there are some in the township who believe the DDA is still needed. At the township board meeting, the board ...

STN Staff

WCRC Schedules Informational Meetings on Dexter Roundabout

WCRC Schedules Informational Meetings on Dexter Roundabout

Photo: Google Street View The Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) has announced two informational meetings to share details about upcoming corridor improvements at the Island Lake Road (Dexter Main Street) and the Dexter-Chelsea Road intersection, primarily a projected roundabout planned for 2026. The busy intersection is also a choke point for traffic during daily rush ...

Scio Township Is Looking To The DDA For Some Help

Scio Township Is Looking To The DDA For Some Help

The Scio Township Board of Trustees has a proposal for the township’s Downtown Development Authority (DDA). The hope and plan is to partnership with the DDA to better leverage funds to support township fire services, bus service, open space preservation, and parks and pathways. To get the ball rolling, the township board at its July ...

Scio Township Firefighters Help Save a Life

Scio Township Firefighters Help Save a Life

The actions of four Scio Township firefighters in early February made a huge difference in one person’s life. What they did that day went a long way in saving the life of a person who was in dire need after a crashing his vehicle. Because of this, these firefighters were recently recognized for their honorable ...

A New Residential Proposal Goes to Scio Township

A New Residential Proposal Goes to Scio Township

A developer is hoping Scio Township will rezone a vacant property south of Jackson Road so it can build residential townhome units on it. This new proposal went before the township’s planning commission on April 28. According to the township planner, the applicant, M/I Homes Inc, is requesting a conditional rezoning from the current PUD ...