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 ...
Author’s note: February is Black History Month, a time to honor the achievements, resilience, and lasting contributions of Black Americans whose stories continue to shape our shared history and future. The railroad bridge over Dexter-Pinckney Road leading out of Dexter is a civil engineering marvel designed by a brilliant 25-year-old UM graduate, Frederick B. Pelham. ...
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 ...
Cover Photo provided by Pat Schutte Dexter turned in a strong all-around performance Saturday at the Grass Lake Invitational, placing fifth as a team behind a pair of champions and several deep runs through tough brackets. The Dreadnaughts were led by championship efforts from Jasper Dye at 165 pounds and Cal Schutte at 106, while ...
Dexter’s competitive cheer squad kept its momentum rolling Friday night, capturing the Varsity Division 2 title at the Panther Prowl hosted by Parma Western High School. The Dreadnaughts were steady from start to finish, opening with a strong Round 1 score of 209.5 before following with 191.86 in Round 2 to build a comfortable cushion ...
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 Scio Township Board of Trustees adopted a code of conduct at its January 27 meeting that will set standards for township officials and staff to follow. The code of conduct was presented by township treasurer Ryan Yaple, who told the Sun Times News (STN) he put forth the code of conduct to set a ...
Dexter City Council received a positive year-end financial report at its Jan. 26 meeting, as the City’s independent auditor reported a clean audit and steady financial performance for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. Rana Emmons, a certified public accountant with PSLZ LLC, presented the annual audit to council and said the City received ...
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, ...
Dexter Community Schools (DCS) Board of Education Trustee Brian Arnold is stepping down from his seat on the school board, leaving a vacancy that’s planned to be filled at the meeting on February 23. DCS sent out word on Jan. 26 that Arnold was resigning from his role. The Sun Times News asked Arnold why ...
The Dexter City Council met Monday, Jan. 12, for its regular meeting, addressing a telecommunications permit, infrastructure system failures, zoning updates, and several ongoing development issues before moving into closed session. Surf Internet Permit Approved After Public Hearing Council held a public hearing on a METRO Act permit application from Surf Internet, which plans to ...
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 ...
February at The Encore Musical Theatre Company is all about iconic music and unforgettable songwriting, with two tribute concerts celebrating legendary artists whose work continues to resonate across generations. Kicking off the month, A Tribute to Bob Segerruns February 5–8, honoring one of Michigan’s most beloved rock legends. Audiences can expect the raw heart and ...
SRSLY Dexter recently led Dexter High School freshmen in a lesson on toxic overachievement—a mental health topic that explores how tying self-worth to accomplishments can negatively impact well-being—as they prepared for final exams and began choosing classes for the next semester. SRSLY Dexter Director Chrissie Kremzier and Program Coordinator Ursula Anderson, along with SRSLY senior ...
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