Ah, the dating game. From calling cards and love letters of long ago to today’s text messages and social media; tiptoeing through romance under the watchful eyes of grown-ups remains a familiar rite of passage. As each generation adapts to social and technological changes, the conversation about what’s appropriate continues – even in the advice ...
For newly elected city council members, the first 100 days can set the tone for an entire term, by listening, learning, and beginning the work voters sent them to do, often while balancing big-picture goals with the day-to-day realities of local government. In this special feature, the Sun Times News staff writers asked first-time council ...
By Sue Kelch and Matt Rosentreter In response to increased activity by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Saline High School students, along with students from several high schools across Michigan, organized a peaceful walkout on Jan. 30. “Americans everywhere are extremely upset by the unconstitutional acts of violence against innocent, American citizens,” one student said. ...
By Steve Gwisdalla My friends, in The Tribe of Up, we strive to advocate for more joy in both us and others. We seek to find beauty, love, and kindness in all things. Today is a tough one, but we are strong enough to handle it. Think of the worst thing that has happened to ...
Chelsea didn’t blink when challenged by the SEC White leaders. Instead, the Bulldogs answered every push from Jackson United with one of their own, pulling away late for an 8–6 statement win Saturday afternoon that tightened the conference standings. Jackson sits on top with a 5-3 record with Dexter and Chelsea both right behind at ...
Dexter and Chelsea did what Dexter–Chelsea always seems to do on the ice Wednesday night — turned it into a tight, emotional rivalry game that came down to the final moment. This time, it was Dexter skating away with the last cheer. Dexter edged Chelsea 4-3 in overtime, getting the game-winner at 7:27 of the ...
The Chelsea wrestling team used a fast start in the lower weight classes to take down Adrian 45-35 to clinch the SEC White title. The win gave the Bulldogs a 6-0 record in the SEC White with the individual finals being hosted by Chelsea Saturday, February 7. The Bulldogs jumped out to a 33-0 lead ...
The Chelsea Area Chamber of Commerce has announced the recipients of its 2025 Annual Community Awards, recognizing individuals and organizations for their outstanding contributions to the Chelsea area. The 2025 Citizen of the Year Award was presented to Matt McKernan. The 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award honored Anne and Tim Merkel for their long-standing commitment to ...
Photo: Sergeant Cassar’s badge is pinned to his uniform. Credit: Chelsea Michigan Police Facebook Sergeant Connor Cassar’s promotion was celebrated with a ceremonial badge pinning at Chelsea City Council’s Jan. 26 meeting. Cassar grew up in Canton, MI and graduated from the Washtenaw Community College Police Academy in 2020. According to Chelsea Police Chief Kazyak, ...
It’s that time of year for Girl Scout Cookies! Have you ever wondered about their history and how they became a national favorite? Well, kick back and relax with your favorite box of Girl Scout Cookies and read on. 1917 The First Girl Scout Cookie Sale It all began over 100 years ago in 1917, ...
Chelsea City Council’s first regular meeting of the year reflected a community balancing everyday concerns with long-term planning, as residents spoke out about power outages, road construction, housing development, and election trust, while council members approved contracts tied to environmental monitoring, public safety compliance, and park improvements. The Jan. 12 meeting also included approval of ...
Winter is a season of beauty, but for our local mail and delivery carriers, it can be a significant physical challenge. A local carrier recently reached out to the Sun Times News with a simple, heartfelt plea: “Can you do me a favor? If you can ask people to please help us out and clean ...
After twenty years of serving the community, The Garden Mill announces with profound sadness that it will be closing its doors permanently later this year. This decision follows much reflection, difficult conversations, and heartfelt consideration, and comes amid ongoing economic challenges that have made survival increasingly difficult for small, locally-owned retail businesses. Founded in 2005 ...
The Chelsea School District (CSD) is looking to take on some big projects this year at North Creek Elementary School and some of the athletic fields with help from the 2019 bond and the sinking fund. The school board approved a package of bids at its January 12 meeting, totaling $7.5 million. The Sun Times ...
The Washtenaw County Road Commission’s (WCRC) 2026 plans include over a dozen projects in the county aimed toward making the local infrastructure safer and easier to navigate. One of these projects includes the pulverizing and paving of two sections of Werkner Rd. Currently, WCRC has announced the following plans for the project: Section 1: Sibley ...
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