Multi-county drug bust yields nearly 700 grams of heroin, fentanyl and $274K in assets
WASTENAW COUNTY, MI – A months-long investigation into a drug trafficking operation across southeast Michigan culminated in coordinated raids that netted significant quantities of narcotics, weapons and cash. Detectives with the Livingston and Washtenaw Narcotics Enforcement Team executed five search warrants April 17 at residences in Washtenaw, Wayne, Oakland...
Large amount of drugs and cash seized following multi-county bust in Michigan
MICHIGAN — A multi-county drug bust in Metro Detroit resulted in the seizure of fentanyl, heroin, firearms, and more than $270,000 in cash and jewelry, according to authorities. Investigators said detectives executed five search warrants on Friday, April 17, including at a home on Stansbury Street on Detroit’s west side. Officials said the investigation targeted […] The post Large amount of drugs and cash seized...
Dexter DDA Approves Deal for Long-Stalled Broad Street Property
After more than a decade of false starts, the long-vacant 3045 Broad St. property in downtown Dexter is once again moving toward redevelopment, this time with a formally approved agreement in place. The Dexter Downtown Development Authority (DDA) has approved a purchase and sales agreement with the Ferlito Group, marking...
Chelsea affordable housing project runs into complications
An affordable housing project in Chelsea has encountered complications that will delay construction. Manchester Crossing was planned as a 92-unit affordable apartment complex across from the Chelsea Community Fairgrounds. Chelsea City Manager Elle Cole says the site is no longer viable for development because the ground there contains high levels...
City of Chelsea: Notice of Public Hearing for Variance Petition 5/20/26
Notice is hereby given that the Chelsea Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing to consider a variance request under the provisions of the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act (Public Act 110 of 2006, as amended) and the City of Chelsea Zoning Ordinance. Applicant: Sharon Osojnak. Property Address: 400...
Several days of rain have brought flood risk around Huron River Watershed
The Huron River has risen after several days of steady rain this week, increasing flood risk for homes and businesses near the river. Daniel Brown is the Climate Resilience Strategist for the Huron River Watershed Council. He says urban development plays a role in flood risk during heavy rainfall. He says more impervious surfaces near waterways means less water is absorbed into the ground...
Michigan hospice volunteers provided 37K hours of care in 2025
ANN ARBOR, MI — Arbor Hospice is recognizing volunteers who contributed more than 37,000 hours of service to patients and families across Michigan during 2025 as National Volunteer Week approaches April 19-25, according to an April 15 press release. The Ann Arbor-based organization, part of the NorthStar Care Community,...
Car Catches Fire in a Three-Car Crash in Scio Township
Scio Township firefighters responded to a vehicle crash on Dexter Ann Arbor Road that led to one driver suffering serious injuries. Scio Township Fire Chief Andrew Houde told the Sun Times News the township fire department responded to a crash on Dexter Ann Arbor Road just before 12:30 p.m. on April 16. He said Scio’s first crew found a three-car accident with...
Reported Shooting at Linden Square Assisted Living
Social media was abuzz with a reported shooting at Linden Square Assisted Living late Thursday night and early Friday morning. We've reviewed emergency audio and this is what we learned:. Saline Police were dispatched to Linden Square for a reported assault at 11:36 p.m. Someone called 911 and said there...
26-year-old woman injured, shots fired during confrontation in Saline
SALINE, MI - A 26-year-old woman was injured late Thursday evening during a confrontation in Saline that resulted in a gun being fired. Police were called around 11:40 p.m. April 16 for a report of shots fired in the 600 block of Woodland Drive in Saline after three people confronted a woman as she was leaving work, according to the Saline Police...

















