News
Dexter Students Earn Top National Honors in Math Competition
1+ hour, 30+ min ago (241+ words) Several local students earned top national and state rankings in this year's Math Kangaroo mathematics competition, placing them among the highest-performing young problem solvers in the country. The students competed through the newly established Dexter Math Kangaroo center and achieved…...
Washtenaw County Solarize for Businesses and Nonprofits
2+ day, 7+ hour ago (106+ words) The Great Lakes Renewable Energy Association, Washtenaw County, the 2030 District, and Michigan Solar Solutions are partnering to organize a free, community-centric solar event for Washtenaw County on June 24th and 25th. Washtenaw Solarize is an informational and group-buy discount program aimed to…...
Chelsea's Veterans Park to Receive an Update
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (371+ words) Veterans Park has planned updates as a part of a series of park improvements across Chelsea according to Parks and Recreation's Sharon Castle, who presented at the June 8 city council meeting. While remaining a memorial site for community members who…...
For Baby Wildlife, Alone Doesn't Mean Abandoned
1+ week, 2+ day ago (337+ words) Support local reporting " Contribute today When a local reader's granddaughter spotted a fawn lying motionless in the tall grass along the edge of their yard, she worried it might be injured or abandoned. Wildlife experts say that scene is common…...
'The Barn' Opens Its Doors as AI Giants Make Their Case in Saline Twp
1+ week, 4+ day ago (845+ words) Support local reporting " Contribute today Guests passed through two security checkpoints, presenting QR codes before entering a large tent erected beside the sprawling construction site. Behind the speakers, excavators continued work on the project that developers say will reshape both…...
Dexter Park Restoration Project to Target Invasive Species
2+ week, 1+ day ago (308+ words) Support local reporting " Contribute today A restoration project planned for Mill Creek Park this summer will focus on reducing invasive plant species and establishing native prairie habitat along Mill Creek. The project is a collaboration involving students from the University…...
Saline STEAM Celebration Lets Student Work Take Center Stage
3+ week, 1+ day ago (667+ words) Support local reporting " Contribute today Robots rolled across the floor. A student-built hovercraft sat ready for inspection. Trophies filled a Science Olympiad table. Nearby, families stopped to look at 3 D-printed cars, coding displays and laser-cut creations. Saline High School's STEAM…...
Aging Dams Bring Costly Choices Across Huron River Watershed
3+ week, 6+ day ago (914+ words) Support local reporting " Contribute today A dam can fade into the background for generations, part of the scenery until it becomes a repair bill, a safety concern or a decision a community can no longer put off. Across the Huron…...
El Ni'o May Be Returning: What It Could Mean for Washtenaw County This Summer
4+ week, 2+ day ago (366+ words) Support local reporting " Contribute today NOAA says El Ni'o is likely to develop over the next several months, with forecasters now putting the odds at 82% that the climate pattern will emerge between May and July. The Climate Prediction Center issued…...
Scio Township Launches Free Food Waste Challenge to Help Residents Cut Carbon Footprints and Save Money
4+ week, 2+ day ago (165+ words) Support local reporting " Contribute today Five-day community challenge runs May 1822; participants eligible for prizes from local businesses Scio Township is inviting residents to take part in the Scio Food Waste Challenge, a free, five-day community event running May 1822 designed to…...