Saline Council Approves Police Chief Contract
Saline City Council passed a two-year contract renewal with Chief of Police Marlene Radzik at the May 4 meeting. Brought into the position in 2022, Radzik has renewed her contract through the city each year, and the consistency of her position led to City Manager Dan Swallow recommending the contract.
City of Chelsea: Notice of Public Hearing 5/18/26
A Public Hearing has been scheduled for Monday, May 18, 2026, during the Regular Council Meeting at 7:00 p.m. located in Council Chambers, 311 S. Main Street, Chelsea, MI 48118. The property tax millage rate proposed to be levied to support the proposed budget will be the subject of this hearing.
Westland man with ties to ISIS sentenced to 20 years in prison
WESTLAND, Mich. (WNEM) - A Michigan man has been sentenced for attempting to provide support to ISIS and possessing a destructive device. Aws Naser will spend the next 20 years in federal prison, the U.S. Department of Justice said. The 38-year-old Westland man was convicted on June 3, 2025. PREVIOUS...
Ypsilanti Fire Dept. recognized as one of the top departments in the state
The Ypsilanti Fire Department has received an evaluation from the Insurance Services Office (ISO), ranking it among the top 2% of departments in Michigan. Ypsilanti Fire Chief Ken Hobbs says the department has spent the last few years improving response times and training staff. He says those efforts helped them receive a higher rating from the ISO, which evaluates fire protection capabilities and emergency...
Washtenaw County agencies offer low-cost mental health resources for Ypsilanti residents, EMU students
Eastern Michigan University students tackling the challenges of college and residents of any age trying to make it through the day can find help with those struggles in their own community. Many local organizations offer free or low-cost mental health services for all, regardless of health insurance status. The Ypsilanti...
Ann Arbor sports highlights: Rivalry sweep is double the fun
CHELSEA – Bragging rights were up for grabs and Chelsea’s softball team made sure it came away with them in both games on Wednesday. The Bulldogs used timely hitting and solid pitching to complete the sweep against rival Dexter in a doubleheader showdown. Chelsea’s offensive power was on...
Cancer survivors to be honored at Ann Arbor celebration
ANN ARBOR, MI — The Cancer Support Community of Greater Ann Arbor will partner with the University of Michigan Health Rogel Cancer Center to host a free celebration honoring cancer survivors on Sunday, June 7, at Washtenaw Community College, according to a May 6 press release. The event will...
Scio Twp wants to Talk with the City of Dexter
Scio Township wants to talk with the city of Dexter about the annexation proposal of the Sloan-Kingsley Property. To do so, the township has put together a group of representatives to sit down with Dexter to talk about the 45 acres of land located in the township, but whose owners hope to develop it with a connection to the city.
Viral video shows nurse assisting man at Ann Arbor comedy show
ANN ARBOR, MI — A video of a nurse springing into action when a patron passes out at an Ann Arbor comedy show has gone viral over social media. The video, which shows comedian Emily Catalano’s March 6 set at the Bling Pig, 208 S. First St. posted on Instagram on Monday, May 4.
Man who threatened Ann Arbor elementary school found incompetent to stand trial
PITTSFIELD TWP., MI - A man accused of posting a threatening note on the window of an Ann Arbor school has been found incompetent to stand trial. Jules Khalfoun, 18, was found incompetent but restorable, according to a hearing held Thursday, May 7, before 14A-1 District Court Judge J. Cedric Simpson.

















