Seeing Earth Day from a New Angle
Crowds came closer to the natural world – some experiencing it from the tree tops – at an Earth Day Celebration on April 27 at Wilson Park.
Milan
Milan Middle School Waltzed “Over the Rainbow” In Trip to Oz
Photo: (L-R) Lion, Dorothy, Tin Man & Scarecrow. Photo by Steve Sheldon Milan Middle School strolled along the yellow-brick road in the L. Frank Baum story The Wizard of Oz at Milan High School April 25-27. Under the direction of Julz A. Meray, with musical director CJ Brooks and stage director Sara Meray, they took ...
All Open Seats Contested in Upcoming Milan Elections; Library Board Seeks Appointee
Milan City has enough mayor and library board candidates to have an August Primary. The five council candidates will compete for three open spots at November’s election. In addition, the library board is accepting applications through May 13 to fill a vacancy created by the resignation ...
Three Milan Road Projects Expected This Summer, a Fourth Paused By Federal Budget Woes
Milan City has slated two road projects to start this summer and plans to schedule a third for the same time. However, a fourth project the city expected to move forward—Second Street, which some call the worst street in the city—is paused due to holds on federal funding.
Lost in the Lawn, Found by Fate
A 1965 Milan High School class ring lost for two decades finds its way home thanks to a chance discovery, Facebook sleuthing, and community persistence. In a remarkable series of events that spanned two decades, a long-lost class ring from 1965 has finally been returned to its rightful owner, Melvin “Mel” Pulsipher, thanks to the ...
Outside dining options to cost Milan businesses more this year
The dining area outside Milan’s coffee shop The Owl: Morning ‘til Night has become some of the most expensive rental property per square foot in the city, according to the owner.
May Message: Share the Road, Watch for Motorcycles
As the weather warms up and motorcycles become more common, Milan City Council recognized May 2025 as Motorcycle Awareness Month to encourage safety for everyone on the roads. Members of the Hot Rods Motorcycle Awareness and Suicide Prevention Foundation received the city proclamation from Mayor Ed Kolar at the April 15 City Council Meeting.
Milan Baseball Split Their Two Decisions Last Week
Written by Tonya Ronayne A sixth-inning surge helped the Milan baseball team edge out Riverview 3–2 in a tightly contested matchup Tuesday April 8. Trailing by a run entering the bottom of the sixth, Milan sparked a rally led by a key RBI single from Kameron Ackley, scoring Larry Shock III and knotting the game ...
Many Hands Lifesharing Community: A Helpful Hand for those in Need
There’s a big need in Washtenaw County that the planners of the Many Hands Lifesharing Community hope to help address with their development. They estimate around 7,000 people in the county have Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities (IDD) with at least 1,000 of them being of adult age with parents who are aging. These individuals, their ...
Milan’s FFA Chapter Is Taking To The Skies
The Milan FFA Chapter has a new learning tool that can fly and will be used in Botany classes. It’s a drone and Milan High School students in FFA recently got to demonstrate it at the Washtenaw Intermediate School District K-12 Career Technical Education summit, which was held last month at Washtenaw Community College. To learn ...
Milan City approves $85K county dispatch contract, citing successes
Milan City Council has approved a new contract with Washtenaw County to provide dispatch, continuing an agreement that includes 9 percent annual rate increases. The $85,467 contract, which extends through June 30, 2026, builds on the city’s decision to outsource emergency dispatch services four years ago. At the April 1 meeting, Mayor Ed Kolar acknowledged that the move has been controversial among some residents ...
From Officer to Sergeant: Cody Strait’s Milestone
Police Chief Don Tillery recognized Officer Cody Straits on his promotion at the Milan City Council meeting on April 1.
Middle schooler with Down Syndrome speaks out during Neurodiversity Month
With her red-hair thrown back in enthusiasm, a fifth grader made her way to the podium at the Milan City Council meeting. Winni Russeau can’t vocalize many words, but she’s constantly communicating. When she’s at home her mother says they know what she wants without sign language or her speech generating device, since they know her so well. She often throws her head back to say yes, like she did when her mom asked if she wanted to speak to the council.
Finding Grace in the Long Goodbye
A local family’s journey through Alzheimer’s reveals the emotional weight of caregiving, love, and the long road of saying goodbye. Photo: Melissa Anne Rogers, son Luke, Jim Rogers. Photo courtesy of Melissa Rogers. The Sun Times News presents The Long Goodbye, a series sharing the journeys of three families who cared for loved ones with ...
Washtenaw ISD Career Technical Education Summit Unites Education, Industry, and Community Leaders
An important question was being asked at the recent Washtenaw Intermediate School District (ISD)’s Education Summit. “What does the future of applied and experiential learning and workforce development look like in Washtenaw County?” Held on March 18 at Washtenaw Community College’s Morris Lawrence Building, the ISD said the summit “served as a call to action, ...
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