If you think awkward goodbyes and social anxiety are modern inventions, an old column from The Dexter Leader, December 23, 1869, would like a word. Tucked into the paper under the earnest headline “An Appeal to Young Men,” this late-19th-century advice column offers a surprisingly funny and relatable glimpse into courtship etiquette “back then.” The ...
Dexter resident recalls his uncle’s release from a Russian prison camp and the unlikely chain of events that led him home Photos: Farm in Wroclaw, Poland, post 1945. Photo: Narodowe Archiwum Cyfrowe. Walther Schubert upon entering military service. Courtesy of Paul Schubert. By Paul Schubert Born in 1930, I was a first-generation German-speaking boy whose ...
My friends, we all have it. When we turn off the noise, the videos, the music, the politicians. When we quiet our lives down for a moment, we can hear it. It is always there, but it seems like the world wants us to ignore it, pretend it isn’t there, tell you that you don’t ...
Recently, I volunteered for the Holiday Hustle, a 1-mile walk/run and 5k race in Dexter. It was my first time and lucky for me, they assigned me to traffic detail. I had to stand out by the “Road Closed” sign and remind everyone why the road was closed and try to help them figure out ...
The name of Milan’s newest restaurant, Meraki (pronounced Mey-Rah-Kee) is Greek for “to do something with soul, creativity, or love; to put something of yourself into your work.” Kim Wagenknecht and Christos Kardis, the co-owners of Christos' Meraki Kitchen, have been doing just that as they seek to renovate the building lovingly referred to in Milan as the old Campfire building, in honor of the former Campfire Family Steakhouse, which once occupied the space.
By Steve Gwisdalla My friends, here in our little corner of the world, we advocate for more joy and focus on being, promoting, and living an ‘up’ life. Sometimes it is easy to do. Other times it is hard. This past Wednesday night, my family and I were at dinner when my phone rang. If ...
Left versus right. Capitalism versus socialism. Pro business or pro-environment. The world seems to want to have us choose sides. If you are on one side, you are right and those on the other side must be wrong, right? Let’s slow down for a second. Each side has beliefs. Each side feels strongly about those ...
By Steve Gwisdalla Remember when we were kids? I know it is getting harder and harder for some of us. But I distinctly remember the depository for all things wonderful I achieved as a child being the place I would walk by with my head held high and my little chest puffed out big. Of ...
Owner Ryan Wilman knew this year he wanted to help provide food for those in crisis and he wanted to do it with others instead of simply writing a check so everyone could feel the joy of lifting their community. “A lot of people might be tight on money,” Wilman said, “but going out for a couple of drinks isn’t too expensive and it’s fun. That person also got to feel like they were part of something so big. Hundreds of people who came...
From the Dexter Leader, December 23, 1869: What area readers were sold before medicine and safety were regulated Peruse an issue of newspapers in the late 1800s, and you quickly realize how different everyday life was, especially when it came to health and safety. The advertising columns read like a catalogue of hope, fear, and ...
Santa Claus gave the gift of song at St. Paul United Church of Christ in Saline, as did musicians from across several counties. At an ecumenical event Sunday Dec. 15, Mr. and Mrs. Claus made an entry after a rendition of Zat You Santa. They then sang Santa Claus is Coming to Town and Rudolph. ...
Quirky notes from August 25, 1881, when town pride and cemeteries sparked lively debate In the summer of 1881, the Saline Observer found itself locked in a playful back-and-forth with the Milan Sun over a surprisingly touchy subject: who got to call themselves a city. The Observer had casually referred to “this City,” prompting the ...
Photos by Stephen Cook Downtown Milan lit up for its annual holiday parade, embracing this year’s “Snow Place Like Milan” theme with glowing floats, decorated vehicles, and spirited entries from local businesses, schools, and community groups. Residents packed the streets to celebrate one of Milan’s most magical nights of the year, turning the downtown into ...
Three transportation providers now cover transportation for Milan residents 60+ -- or at least those who reside in Washtenaw County. However, rides from the primary provider of senior transportation in Milan are not free.
First there was Walter Matheau and Jack Lemon. Then Jack Klugman and Tony Randall portraying the roles of Oscar Madison and Felix Unger. Well boys, meet Rileigh Stone and Agnes Gibner, Florence and Olive, in Milan High School’s production of Neil Simon’s classic comedy – “The Odd Couple” – Female Version. The story line is ...
Submit a Veterans Day Tribute
Click Here
The Sun Times News is the hub of the most useful information in Chelsea, Dexter, Milan, and Saline.
8123 Main St Suite 200 Dexter, MI 48130Subscribe to our free daily newsletter to stay on top of all the local news.
Copyright © 2026 The Suntimes News
