Saline Area Schools (SAS) are planning to make some personnel changes in regard to school safety, which includes the hiring of a Director of Safety and Security. In his Oct. 25 community message, Saline Superintendent Steve Laatsch said, “Starting December 1, Saline Area Schools is ending the contract with the Saline Police Department, and School ...
42 North Social House came through in a big way to help a local organization dedicated to advancing youth mental health and well-being through supporting evidence-informed programs and policies. On Oct. 25, 42 North ownership and representatives from the Miles Jeffrey Roberts Foundation met at the restaurant in downtown Dexter where the restaurant followed up ...
Saline Area Schools has completed their investigation into the hate speech incidents that took place in September. The school district was updated on the incidents in Saline Superintendent Stephen Laatsch’s Oct. 25 community message: “On September 14, Dr. Laatsch shared information about incidents involving hate speech at Saline High School. We have investigated the incidents, ...
Voting in the 2024 General Election has begun with early voting expected to add a new dynamic to the turnout. In an effort to get a local perspective on this important vote, the Sun Times News reached out to the Scio Township Clerk’s office and connected with Mary Gillis, the Clerk’s Assistant. Gillis said, “So ...
In lead up to Veterans Day on November 11, a group of Veterans paid a visit to Beach Middle School to share their stories with students. The visit, which was organized as a panel with the Veterans talking to the students, was held on Oct. 24 at Beach. The Sun Times News (STN) reached out ...
From creating ceramic tiles in the garage and selling them at the local farmers market to now having them sold in more than 300 locations in the U.S. and Canada, Motawi Tileworks is a local success story. This unique business has its headquarters right in Scio Township, where they create handcrafted tiles as art pieces ...
Established in 2001, Saline Automotive Services has been “your local neighborhood trusted auto repair shop” for over 20 years. Vehicle breakdowns and the repair process can be a stressful situation. From money to time without a vehicle, having a trusted repair shop is important. The Sun Times News connected with Saline Automotive to learn more ...
The Dexter Riverview Café has been serving the community great food in a family friendly atmosphere for 10 years. The restaurant in downtown Dexter marks this big anniversary by looking back at becoming part of the community and by thanking the reasons behind it all, their customers. It was back in 2014 that Albana and ...
A group of Saline High School students worked on a project their teacher described as a great way for them to see that government and politics isn’t just something that happens “over there” for adults in Lansing or Washington, but is something that can shape their lives even as students at SHS. The project took place ...
Dexter Community Schools has their pool back. After months of construction and closure, the updated community pool at Wylie Elementary School was recently re-opened, much to the excitement of those who use it. The Dexter Women’s varsity swim team held their first home meet of the season on Oct. 17 at the community pool. To ...
Dexter Township is offering annual passes to Hudson Mills Metropark to be paid for by township funds. In following up what was deemed a successful initiative last year, the township board recently approved to again provide this program. The township announced another year of this program in its October “in the loop” monthly email: “Dexter Township is ...
Saline Area Schools appeal to the MHSAA asking it to overturn the forfeited games has been denied. At the direction of the Saline Board of Education, SAS Superintendent Stephen Laatsch submitted an appeal to the Michigan High School Athletic Association on Oct. 9. The Sun Times News asked the school district on Oct. 17 if there was ...
The Chelsea School District’s reimagining of the Portrait of a Graduate logo going into this school year didn’t stop there. The effort and commitment in bringing about what that logo represents takes place in the classroom each day. This is evident in recent reports coming from school district’s building leadership. Casey Wescott, Principal at ...
With a little from their friends in Canton, the Dexter Area Fire Department (DAFD) was able to find a fill-in fire truck while theirs were being repaired. Over the past couple of weeks, some people have probably noticed a different name on the fire truck as it made its way around the Dexter community. The ...
A community within a community sounds about right as you drive into Woodview Commons. Life looks comfortable, convenient and nice while looking down the street where the ranch homes are located in the new residential option just outside of Ann Arbor. Over the past year or so, many in the Ann Arbor, Dexter and Chelsea areas ...
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