Chelsea

Washtenaw County is chock-full of non-native, invasive, plant species. In many cases, they pose a threat to native species and the health of the habitat that supports our wildlife and pollinators. There are also human implications. WEMU's David Fair discussed the progress being made toward local habitat restoration and expanding efforts to reintroduce native plant species with Doug Reith from the Washtenaw County Conservation District.

Back in the 1990's, the Border-to-Border Trail in Washtenaw County was still a concept. Fast forward to today, and more than 30 miles of trail have been completed, and more is on the way. Peter Sanderson is principal planner for the Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation Department. He joined WEMU's David Fair to discuss how far we've come, what's going to be done this year, and where we're headed in the future.

It turned out to be a late night counting the results of Tuesday's elections in Washtenaw County. WEMU's Lisa Barry talked with Washtenaw County director…

On Tuesday, November 2nd, about half of Washtenaw County's population has something to vote on when casting a ballot in the election.WEMU's Lisa Barry…

Chelsea resident Gary Munce has held many volunteer gigs. One of his favorites is being the entertainment adviser for Chelsea Area Festivals and Events,…

For over 60 years, the St. Louis Center in Chelsea has housed those with developmental disabilities and helped them find employment and work toward…

This week, "Art and Soul" is about the local performance arts scene. Lisa Barry talks with a local freelance journalist who specializes in art and…

For residents of retirement communities, being vigilant about following COVID-19 protocols is critical. The United Methodist Retirement Community (UMRC)…

The pandemic has impacted all parts of our economy, including the local agricultural community. But, there are positives that have resulted and reasons…

The organization Faith in Action has provided food, shelter assistance, and other basic services to low income families in Chelsea and Dexter for decades.…