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University of Michigan Surpasses $2 Billion in Annual Research Expenditures for FY 2024

University of Michigan Surpasses $2 Billion in Annual Research Expenditures for FY 2024

With record-breaking $2.04 billion in research, U-M leads innovations in healthcare, engineering, and environmental sustainability The University of Michigan (U-M) achieved a historic milestone in fiscal year 2024, surpassing $2 billion in annual research expenditures for the first time, with a total of $2.04 billion. This 9.9% increase over the previous year cements U-M’s reputation ...

Fatal Car Crash in Webster Township

Fatal Car Crash in Webster Township

A single vehicle crash in Webster Township led to the death of a driver on October 29. The Dexter Area Fire Department responded to a fatal crash in Webster Township on N. Territorial Road a little after midnight on that Tuesday. DAFD Fire Chief Doug Armstrong said it was a single car accident with a ...

ITC Upgrading Power Lines in Dexter Township with the help of Helicopters

ITC Upgrading Power Lines in Dexter Township with the help of Helicopters

If you live in Dexter Township and hear some helicopter activity overhead it might just be the power line project taking place to upgrade some older lines. As a heads up to the community, Dexter Township sent out word as to what’s happening: “ITC Michigan plans to “reconductor” 32 miles of transmission lines in Wayne ...

Saline Area Schools are looking to create a new role for Safety and Security

Saline Area Schools are looking to create a new role for Safety and Security

Saline Area Schools (SAS) are planning to make some personnel changes in regard to school safety, which includes the hiring of a Director of Safety and Security. In his Oct. 25 community message, Saline Superintendent Steve Laatsch said, “Starting December 1, Saline Area Schools is ending the contract with the Saline Police Department, and School ...

42 North Social House in Dexter Lends a Helping Hand

42 North Social House in Dexter Lends a Helping Hand

42 North Social House came through in a big way to help a local organization dedicated to advancing youth mental health and well-being through supporting evidence-informed programs and policies. On Oct. 25, 42 North ownership and representatives from the Miles Jeffrey Roberts Foundation met at the restaurant in downtown Dexter where the restaurant followed up ...

Saline Area Schools Update the Community on Hate Speech Incidents

Saline Area Schools Update the Community on Hate Speech Incidents

Saline Area Schools has completed their investigation into the hate speech incidents that took place in September. The school district was updated on the incidents in Saline Superintendent Stephen Laatsch’s Oct. 25 community message: “On September 14, Dr. Laatsch shared information about incidents involving hate speech at Saline High School. We have investigated the incidents, ...

Doug Marrin

Weekly Road Construction, Oct 28 – Nov 3

Weekly Road Construction, Oct 28 – Nov 3

Washtenaw County Road Commission projects Township Where Impact to Traffic Timeline Bridgewater Local and Primary Soft Surface Rds Intermittent lane restrictions Oct. 17 – Nov. 1 (extended) City of Ann Arbor W. Liberty Rd between Scio Ridge Rd and S. Maple Rd Road closure Oct. 14 – Nov. 1 County-wide Various Rds (paved and unpaved) Intermittent ...

A look at the Upcoming General Election Vote in Scio Township

A look at the Upcoming General Election Vote in Scio Township

Voting in the 2024 General Election has begun with early voting expected to add a new dynamic to the turnout. In an effort to get a local perspective on this important vote, the Sun Times News reached out to the Scio Township Clerk’s office and connected with Mary Gillis, the Clerk’s Assistant. Gillis said, “So ...

Saline Automotive Services: Making Vehicle Breakdowns Less Stressful

Saline Automotive Services: Making Vehicle Breakdowns Less Stressful

Established in 2001, Saline Automotive Services has been “your local neighborhood trusted auto repair shop” for over 20 years. Vehicle breakdowns and the repair process can be a stressful situation. From money to time without a vehicle, having a trusted repair shop is important. The Sun Times News connected with Saline Automotive to learn more ...

STN Staff

Eastern Michigan University Hosts the Annual Digital Divas Conference to Inspire High School Girls in STEM

Eastern Michigan University Hosts the Annual Digital Divas Conference to Inspire High School Girls in STEM

Eastern Michigan University GameAbove College of Engineering and Technology will welcome 240 high school girls to its annual Digital Divas Conference from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 25, 2024, at the Student Center Ballroom, 900 Oakwood St. in Ypsilanti. The conference aims to deliver crucial knowledge about science, technology, engineering, and mathematics ...

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