Paddock Elementary School is being honored for helping to equip students with information to keep themselves safe from harm. In announcing its annual honors, the Washtenaw Area Council for Children (WACC) said Paddock Elementary is being recognized with the “Safe Kids Award.” The WACC said it’s proud to announce this year’s “Gathering for Good,” where ...
In an effort to enhance health and the quality of life, a unique partnership has come together to plant 30 trees around the Saline community. The two-day project began at Mill Pond Park on the morning of Sept. 20, with Saline Mayor Brian Marl as well as representatives from the city of Saline, DTE Energy, Saline ...
Four candidates are competing for two open spots on Milan Area School’s Board of Education. As the November election approaches, four candidates are vying for two available seats on Milan Area School’s Board of Education. To help voters understand their positions on key issues such as curriculum and budget priorities, Sun Times News sent five ...
Connecting the Legacy of Old Mission Point Lighthouse to the Revitalization of Towns Like Chelsea, Dexter, and Milan Photo: Mission Point Lighthouse. Photo by Cassidy Jenkins Historic preservation is more than just safeguarding the past—it’s driving tourism and commerce. By restoring landmarks and revitalizing historic districts, communities are creating unique destinations that attract visitors, spark ...
Scio Township has made a number of decisions regarding the job or better yet jobs of the township manager. With the role of township manager now vacant after Joyce Parker stepped down from the spot on Sept. 15 and no replacement on hand, the township board at its Sept. 10 meeting delegated some duties connected ...
Three candidates are competing for two open spots on DCS’s Board of Education. As the November election approaches, three candidates are vying for two available seats on the Dexter Community School District Board of Education. To help voters understand their positions on key issues such as curriculum and budget priorities, Sun Times News sent five ...
Three candidates are running for three open spots on Chelsea School District’s Board of Education. As the November election approaches, three candidates are running to fill the three available seats on Chelsea’s Board of Education. To help voters understand their positions on key issues such as curriculum and budget priorities, Sun Times News sent five ...
Coming under budget has leftover some funding that will help pay for some additional road work. The Dexter Township Board of Trustees approved its second road agreement this year with the Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC). At the Sept. 17 meeting, the township board approved to sign an agreement for $100,000 with the WCRC. The ...
Seven candidates are running for four open spots on Saline Area School’s Board of Education. As the November election approaches, a whopping seven candidates are running to fill the four available seats on Saline’s Board of Education. To help voters understand their positions on key issues such as curriculum and budget priorities, Sun Times News ...
The Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office is asking Dexter residents to be aware of a crime on the rise in the community, and they are also looking for any information connected to the incidents. The crime is larcenies from automobiles, specifically unlocked ones. Through the city of Dexter communication, the WCSO sent out a message to ...
The plan for a townhome development that was proposed to be located on the east side of Zeeb Road was denied by Scio Township. At its Sept. 10 meeting, the Scio Township Board denied the final site planned for the development called Arbres Grove. The plan wanted to construct a 35-unit townhome development on a ...
A message from the Saline Area Schools Superintendent went out on September 14 informing school district families of hate speech that occurred at Saline High School. Superintendent Stephen Laatsch began his message sent out on that Saturday with: “I am deeply saddened and outraged at the need to send this message to you all. Racism, ...
Saline Area Schools (SAS) has a new school resource officer who says he has a vested interest in making sure the buildings are safe. SAS Superintendent Steve Laatsch introduced the new officer in his Sept. 13 Superintendent’s Community Message. “Starting with the 2024-25 school year, Officer Ben Hohman from Pittsfield Township Police Department,” Laatsch said. “Officer ...
Abby Tamer achieved something this summer that no other Dexter graduate has ever done before, and for that Dexter Community Schools and her old team want to honor her. DCS announced on Sept. 13 that it’s inviting the entire Dexter Community to join them in honoring DHS alumna and Olympic athlete Abby Tamer during the ...
The political season is in full swing both nationally and locally, and sometimes things can get a little heated and at times, maybe even illegal. The Saline Police Department sent out a message on social media related to some local issues. Here’s the Sept. 8 post on SPD’s Facebook page: “The Saline Police Department is ...
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