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'90s Throwback Concert highlights 2024 Lenawee County Fair attractions
ADRIAN — Lenawee County's biggest summer attraction — the Lenawee County Fair — is back, and it includes something it hasn't offered in seven years. On Tuesday, July 22, the grandstand will be jumping with the fair's ’90s Throwback Concert, featuring hip-hop and R&B artists from Gen X's high school and college days: Tone Loc, Digital Underground, Tag Team, C+C Music Factory and Color Me Badd. ...
Beth and Don DeJonghe selected as 2024 Lenawee County Fair Parade grand marshals
ADRIAN — For the first time in many years, Beth and Don DeJonghe won’t be working at the Lenawee County Fair & Event Grounds during the annual Lenawee County Fair Parade. But that doesn’t mean they’ll necessarily be able to watch the parade in its entirety. That’s because the DeJonghes, who are invested volunteers...
David Aungst, Michael Leonard seek Lenawee County commissioner seat in District 3
Six of Lenawee County's nine county commissioner districts have contested races in this year's primary elections. The Daily Telegram sent questionnaires to the candidates in the contested races. Below are the responses from David Aungst of Addison and Michael Leonard of Manitou Beach who are seeking the Republican Party nomination for county commissioner in District 3. Their responses are printed as provided, though they may have been edited for clarity or truncated if the answers exceeded the given word limits.
MDOT Pushes Back Start Date for Resurfacing Project on Industrial Drive and Beecher
Adrian, MI – The Michigan Department of Transportation has announced that the resurfacing project in and west of Adrian on Beecher Street and Industrial Drive start date has been pushed out to Monday, July 22nd. MDOT will start work on Beecher Street and Industrial Drive. The project is anticipated...
Ann Arbor Art Fair, Manchester Chicken Broil among fun things happening this weekend
WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI -- Art, chicken dinners, air shows and lavender all make up the lineup of things going on this weekend in Washtenaw County. Here are more details about those fun things happening from Friday, July 19, to Sunday, July 21. If you purchase a product or register for...
Country Brouhaha: Must-See Acts & Preview of Michigan’s Faster Horses Festival 2024
Throngs of country music fans will flock to Jackson County for a weekend country music extravaganza starring Jelly Roll, Lainey Wilson and more. The Local Spins guide to Faster Horses. SCROLL DOWN FOR SCHEDULE, MUST-SEE PICKS. Hold your horses, because it’s Michigan’s biggest country music festival. The revelry...
Four superintendent candidates to be interviewed for Summerfield Schools
PETERSBURG — Summerfield Schools’ school board is interviewing four superintendent candidates Friday morning. The district hopes to have a new superintendent in place in August. Interviews will begin at 8 a.m. Friday in the high school media center, 17555 Ida West Road. The public is welcome to attend. The second round of interviews is planned for July 24. ...
Election preview: John Lapham challenges Dustin Krasny for Lenawee County board seat
Voters in six of Lenawee County's nine districts have contested races in this year's county commissioner primary elections. The Daily Telegram sent questionnaires to the candidates in the contested races. Below are the responses from incumbent commissioner Dustin Krasny and former commissioner John Lapham, both of Cambridge Township, who are seeking the Republican Party nomination for county commissioner in District 2. Their responses are printed as provided, though they may have been edited for clarity or truncated if the answers exceeded the given word limits.
Construction on Michigan Avenue West Of Saline Continues through July 20
MDOT construction west of the City of Saline continues through July 20. Expect intermittent single-lane closures on eastbound and westbound Michigan Avenue between Johnson and Dell roads. Work began July 15 and is expected to wrap up by 3 p.m., Saturday. The work, along with the work in Pittsfield Township,...
What to do in Saline this weekend: Jazz in the Park, Steak Out, Farmers Market, Read to a Dog and More
Here's what's going on in Saline this weekend. 7 things to do this weekend: Friday, Jul 19 - Sunday, Jul 21. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay up to date on local events and things to do. Family Fun Storytime - Fri Jul 19 10:30 am. Saline District Library. Fun...
Manchester District Library at risk of closure if millage does not pass
MANCHESTER, MI – A long-standing library is at potential risk of closure if Manchester voters do not pass a proposal on Aug. 6. The Manchester District Library is asking for a tax reduction, in order to contribute to reducing property taxes in the Manchester area. The 0.9999-mill tax for ten years, beginning in 2025, is on the primary election ballot. This tax proposal is a decrease from the previous millage of 1.045 mills.
Saline City Council Meets to Discuss Downtown Mixed-use and Residential Renderings
Proposed 3-D models show potential buildings in downtown Saline. On Monday, July 15th, Saline City Council held a regular session to discuss Downtown mixed-use and residential renderings. Mixed-use renderings are proposed ideas that incorporate multiple types of uses for buildings – commercial, retail, and residential. After first introducing the...
Downriver Dan Plays Thursday Night in Downtown Saline
Dan Kalicki, also known as Downriver Dan, performs blues and classic rock in downtown Saline Thursday night. He'll be playing Saline Main Street's Salty Summer Sounds Concert with his band in the parking lot across from Carrigan Cafe on South Ann Arbor Street. The free concert starts at 7 p.m.
Saline’s residency rules for elected officials could change under proposal
SALINE, MI – Election requirements for Saline officials could potentially change after the primary election on Aug. 6. The proposed amendment would require people running for City Council or mayor or who would like to be appointed to boards or commissions to have one year of residency in Saline. Now, such candidates must have lived in the city for two years.
Voters asked to renew tax to maintain roads in Saline Township
WASTHENAW COUNTY, MI – Saline Township is asking voters to renew a tax to maintain roads in the Aug. 6 primary election. The 1-mill tax, beginning in 2025 and lasting till 2028, would be dedicated to maintaining and reconstructing the township’s gravel roads. The tax would raise an...
Saline District Library: Part-Time Building Monitor
STATUS: Part-time (10-15 hours/week, Monday-Friday afternoons between 2:30 & 6:00 pm during the school year) This person will walk the building and grounds to assure a safe and secure environment for all patrons, to maintain an orderly atmosphere conducive to library study and enjoyment, and to discourage inappropriate behaviors. ESSENTIAL...
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