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Heather Finch

Passing the Torch: Milan School Board’s New President

Passing the Torch: Milan School Board’s New President

On January 14, 2026, the Milan Area Schools Board of Education officially began a new chapter in its leadership by unanimously electing Tom Faro as Board President. Faro, who has served as a trustee since 2020, takes the helm from Andrew Cislo, who led the board for the past five years. A Strategic Leadership Transition ...

Milan Area Fire Department Honors Retiring Firefighters

Milan Area Fire Department Honors Retiring Firefighters

The Milan community is marking a significant transition as two long-standing members of the Milan Area Fire Department (MAFD), Firefighters Shannon Jenkins and Ryan Kovacs, officially conclude their service. Together, they represent 26 years of emergency response, dedication, and community protection. Shannon Jenkins: Sixteen Years of Resilience and Inspiration For Firefighter Shannon Jenkins, her 16-year ...

Michigan Lawmakers Target Classroom Cell Phones

Michigan Lawmakers Target Classroom Cell Phones

The proposed school cellphone legislation is not a ban. What’s next? Michigan lawmakers are moving forward with a pair of bills aimed at reducing classroom distractions, not confiscating student phones. While often described as a “cellphone ban,” the legislation does something far narrower by requiring schools to limit student cellphone use during instructional time. It’s ...

Heather Finch

Milan High Closed: Pipes Burst, Temps Plummet

Milan High Closed: Pipes Burst, Temps Plummet

Students and staff at Milan High School returned to the classroom on Wednesday, Jan. 21, expecting a normal day. Instead, they faced freezing temperatures and a “water flow incident” that eventually forced the cancellation of all afternoon and evening activities. The situation has resulted in a multi-day disruption. School is officially canceled for today, Thursday, ...

Karen Lambert

Milan Officials Sworn in by Judges from Two Counties

Milan Officials Sworn in by Judges from Two Counties

Milan’s mayor and councilmembers took their oaths of office twice Tuesday Jan. 20, in a tradition that reflects commitment to serve those in both counties that make up the city. Washtenaw County Probate Court Judge Carol Kuhnke and Monroe County 1st District Court Judge Christian J. Horkey administered the oaths of office to Mayor Ed ...

Lonnie Huhman

Milan Bowling Dominates Jefferson

Milan Bowling Dominates Jefferson

The Milan Girls and Boys Varsity Bowling Teams defeated the Jefferson bowlers in a matchup on January 19, at the Monroe Sport Center. The Lady Big Reds started out strong rolling a 145 in the first Baker game then a 158 in the second to take ten points to begin their run, 10-0. Milan kept ...

Lonnie Huhman

A Strong Showing by Milan Swim and Dive

A Strong Showing by Milan Swim and Dive

The Milan Boys Swim and Dive Team traveled northwest on January 17 for the Dexter Invite and what would be a good day overall. The Dexter Invite was a unique competition where no team scores were kept and it was a chance to showcase the 9th and 10th graders as they swam in a separate division and ...

Lonnie Huhman

Milan Girls Basketball takes on Flat Rock

Milan Girls Basketball takes on Flat Rock

Continuing to put in the hard work, the Milan Girls Basketball team lost to the Flat Rock Rams at home on January 15. The final score of 68-36 doesn’t tell the whole story for the Lady Big Reds as they continue to improve as the season goes on. The Sun Times News caught up with ...

Karen Lambert

Milan Public Library seeks public input as it strives to find ways to modernize:  Funding remains a challenge for library constrained between two counties

Milan Public Library seeks public input as it strives to find ways to modernize: Funding remains a challenge for library constrained between two counties

As the Milan Public Library spends January commemorating Michigan inventions of the past—and celebrating the state’s 188th birthday—it is also relying on the community’s ingenuity to determine the best directions for the future.  The library is working with a group of University of Michigan School of Information students to obtain feedback on how the library can ...

Lonnie Huhman

Milan Bowlers take on New Boston Huron

Milan Bowlers take on New Boston Huron

The Milan Varsity Bowlers split a pair with the boys’ team coming up a little short while the girls’ team clinched a solid win on January 12, at the Flat Rock Lanes. The Milan Big Reds Varsity Bowling team lost to New Boston Huron, 21-9 with the Milan Lady Big Reds Varsity Bowling team winning ...

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