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Murder in the Alley: A Saline Main Street Murder Mystery
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (194+ words) Murder in the Alley'is an immersive murder-mystery experience presented by'Saline Main Street'in partnership with'Mind the Gap Theatre. When a well-known downtown volunteer and building owner is murdered on the eve of a major community event, suspects are pulled into a…...
Saline Library's "Pizza Caf" Draws Students on Half Days
3+ week, 1+ day ago (624+ words) By midday on school half days, the line inside the Saline District Library begins to stretch. Students in sixth through 12th grades file in, one after another, as staff quickly plate slices of pizza and breadsticks. The program, known as "Pizza…...
Milan Fire Seeks State Funding to Replace Aging Tanker
4+ week, 22+ hour ago (429+ words) Leaders from the Milan Area Fire Department recently traveled to Lansing to seek $696, 000 in state funding to replace the department's aging tanker truck, a vehicle firefighters say is essential for protecting much of the rural area they serve. A new…...
Scio Twp: Regular Board of Trustees Meeting Synopsis 2/24/26
4+ week, 1+ day ago (473+ words) SCIO TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES FEBRARY 24, 2026, 6: 00 pm "Washtenaw Intermediate School District, 1819 S. Wagner Road Vogel A, Ann Arbor, MI. 48103 " Approved the minutes of February 10, 2026 Regular Meeting. Approved the Video Franchise Agreement with DIRECTV, LLC. Approved the agreement with S&P Global Ratings to…...
Dexter's Cat in The Hat Helps Horton Hear His Who
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (477+ words) Dexter teacher Erin Palmer-Lavoy, who also serves as the drama club advisor, directed Seussical. Vocal direction provided by David Moan. The show was choreographed by Amanda Webster, assisted by Alla Campbell. Costumes presented a huge splash of vibrant colors, creating…...
Vehicle Strikes Pedestrians in Chelsea
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (86+ words) From the Chelsea Police Department Incident # 26-619 Date: February 15, 2026 Time: 10: 58 am The Chelsea Police Department was dispatched to the 100 block of S. Main Street (S. Main Street & E. Middle Street) for the report of a vehicle vs. pedestrian(s) crash. Upon arrival, officers found that…...
Scio Twp: Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Synopsis 2/3/26
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (221+ words) SCIO TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR BOARD WORK SESSION MEETING FEBRARY 3, 2026, 6: 00 pm "827 N ZEEB RD, ANN ARBOR, MI 48103 Approved the minutes of January 27, 2026 Regular Meeting. Approved payment of the bills. Approved payment to Bristol Collision Services for repair work on…...
Students Across Washtenaw County Stage School Walkouts
2+ mon, 1+ day ago (498+ words) In Milan, student organizers staged a walkout from the school building, marching past the front portico chanting, "Justice, no peace, no ICE in our streets." In Dexter, the walkout unfolded in the school's amphitheater-style courtyard, where students gathered with signs…...
Three Hours That Matter: Volunteers Find Connection and Purpose at Chelsea Senior Center's "Ease the Day" Program
2+ mon, 1+ day ago (429+ words) On a cold, snowy morning at the Chelsea Senior Center, the coffee is already brewing. Name tags are neatly lined up on a table near the door. Soft chatter fills the room as staff and volunteers prepare for another day…...
Tracing the Underground Railroad Through Scio, Dexter, Saline
2+ mon, 6+ day ago (1714+ words) Author's Note: February is Black History Month, a time to recognize the achievements, resilience, and lasting contributions of Black Americans. This article is part of a series examining how national Black history intersected with local communities in western Washtenaw County....