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REAL ID Requirements Begin This May

REAL ID Requirements Begin This May

Federal law enforcing new requirements for American licenses and IDs will take effect May 7. The 2005 act, passed in response to the 9/11 attacks, set higher standards for forms of identification that are required by the TSA and DHS. Both of these agencies will only accept REAL ID-compliant forms of identification, which are required ...

A York Township Neighborhood is looking to improve their Roads

A York Township Neighborhood is looking to improve their Roads

The Timber Ridge subdivision is moving its way through the Special Assessment District process in hope of getting their roads improved. They took a big step forward at the December York Township Board meeting. The Sun Times News followed up with York Township Supervisor Chuck Tellas to ask about Timber Ridge. For SAD to happen ...

Dos Hermanos Express: Serving Up Fresh, Authentic, Quick and Delicious Mexican Cuisine in Scio Township

Dos Hermanos Express: Serving Up Fresh, Authentic, Quick and Delicious Mexican Cuisine in Scio Township

Really good food from really good ingredients is a motto at Dos Hermanos Express. Specializing in Mexican food, such as Tortas, Burritos, Quesadillas, Tacos, Nachos, Loaded Fries, Taco Salad and more, Dos Hermanos is coming up on a year in business at its location off of Jackson Road. They’re looking forward to welcoming in even ...

STN Staff

Join Emagine Entertainment For Specialty Screenings this January

Join Emagine Entertainment For Specialty Screenings this January

Providing Open Caption, Sensory Friendly, Dementia Friendly, Breakfast & a Movie, and More Community News Join Emagine Entertainment this January as they host a variety of specialty screenings for their guests. Each month guests can watch some of the newest film releases with an enhanced experience. Open Caption screenings provide subtitles for those who are ...

Mobile Side Bar is Serving up Tasty Drinks in Chelsea and Surrounding Areas

Mobile Side Bar is Serving up Tasty Drinks in Chelsea and Surrounding Areas

Inspired by a love for connecting with people, two locals have created a mobile beverage service that combines their love with delicious drinks. It’s called the Mobile Side Bar and it’s been sighted in places around Chelsea, Dexter, Grass Lake and Stockbridge. The creative minds behind this new venture are Shelley Kasper and Stephanie Dunham. ...

Doug Marrin

Sharon Township Triumphs Over Gravel Mine Battle

Sharon Township Triumphs Over Gravel Mine Battle

Sharon Township residents celebrate a hard-fought legal victory preserving farmland from a proposed gravel mine by a billion-dollar global goliath. Photo: Sharon Township Hall. Credit: David Burdette, Wikipedia It’s a happy new year for Sharon Township residents who celebrated a major legal victory in their fight to preserve 400 acres of farmland from being converted ...

Scio Township is looking at Capital Improvement Bonds for Fire Station Project

Scio Township is looking at Capital Improvement Bonds for Fire Station Project

In its next step to eventually see a second fire station built and have it staffed properly, the Scio Township Board recently approved a resolution to “Notice the Intent to Issue Capital Improvement Bonds.” This decision is issued with the township adopted Debt Policy in mind, which detailed, according to fire chief Andrew Houde and ...

Survey: Saline Area Schools is partnering with the Washtenaw Intermediate School District

Survey: Saline Area Schools is partnering with the Washtenaw Intermediate School District

The WISD wants to know what Saline students, parents, staff members and community members think of applied and experiential learning in their schools. In his Dec. 20 Community Message,  Saline Area Schools Stephen Laatsch said “Saline Area Schools is partnering with the Washtenaw Intermediate School District (WISD) to enhance the education experiences of students through ...

Doug Marrin

WCRC Prepares Roads for Winter with Salt, Sand, and Grit

WCRC Prepares Roads for Winter with Salt, Sand, and Grit

The Washtenaw County Road Commission is ready to tackle winter storms with a priority system and tools to keep roads safe and clear. As snow and icy conditions loom this winter, the Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) is gearing up to ensure safer roadways across its jurisdiction. Responsible for winter maintenance on 1,649 miles of ...

STN Staff

Advance Your Career, Learn a New Hobby in WCC’s Winter Non-credit Classes

Advance Your Career, Learn a New Hobby in WCC’s Winter Non-credit Classes

Washtenaw Community College’s (WCC) lineup of Winter non-credit offerings include classes to help individuals quickly advance in their careers or develop new hobbies. Dozens of professional development courses in the Winter session cover real estate, human resources, information technology, data analytics and other topics. Personal enrichment courses include gardening, sewing, music, dance, theater and creative ...

Milan Area Schools Superintendent Announces His Retirement

Milan Area Schools Superintendent Announces His Retirement

After serving over three decades in various roles within the school district, Superintendent Bryan Girbach said he will step down in June and retire from Milan Area Schools. The superintendent officially announced his decision during the Dec. 11 school board meeting. He will serve out the school year and retire effective June 30, 2025. Girbach ...

Dexter Lions Present Peace Poster Award

Dexter Lions Present Peace Poster Award

Inspiring great art from local sixth graders, the Dexter Lions Club recently announced the winners of this year’s Peace Poster contest. This contest is part of the Lions Clubs International Peace Poster Contest for 2024. There were 60 students who participated from the sixth grade Art Classes at Creekside School of teacher Jane Montero. The ...

Could a Public-Private Partnership Help Bring a Community Gathering Space to Saline?

Could a Public-Private Partnership Help Bring a Community Gathering Space to Saline?

The outcome of these discussions could shape the future of Saline’s downtown revitalization efforts. At its December 2nd meeting, the Saline City Council heard a presentation by Praxis Properties, owners and operators of Murphy’s Crossing in downtown Saline, regarding the possibility of a public-private partnership to create a downtown gathering space. Praxis Properties representative Tyler ...

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