At its May 19 meeting, Saline City Council approved the upcoming fiscal year’s budget 4-3 after an amendment concerning funds for the Recreation Center failed to pass. The proposed and approved budget allotted $400,000 to the Saline Rec Center to assist with maintenance, upkeep and repairs to ongoing issues that have closed the building down … Read more
From veteran advocacy to family-friendly events, local American Legion posts in Dexter, Chelsea, Saline, and Milan remain vital to community life. Photo: Milan Post 235. Source: Google Streetview In remembrance of Memorial Day, The Sun Times News presents a feature of the American Legion. American Legion posts—including those in Dexter, Chelsea, Saline, and Milan—are much … Read more
Paddock Elementary School’s new Principal brings with her a range of skills and abilities. With the coming retirement of longtime principal Sean DeSarbo, the Milan Area Schools (MAS) Board of Education, after conducting an extensive hiring process, moved forward on May 20 and hired Brandi Ignagni as the new Principal. In introducing Ignagni to the … Read more
The Chelsea Area Historical Society & Museum (CAHS) is hosting a special Museum Open House on Thursday, June 19, in conjunction with Sounds & Sights on Thursday Nights—one of the city’s most vibrant weekly summer events. From 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., visitors are invited to stop by the museum at 128 Jackson Street, across from … Read more
Dexter will gather on May 26, 2025, for its annual Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony, featuring retired U.S. Marine Corps Colonel Jason K. Fettig as the keynote speaker. Photo: Fettig directing the Marine Band during annual memorial observances to John Philip Sousa at the Congressional Cemetery in 2007By Gunnery Sgt. Kristin Mergen, Flickr, Public Domain The community will gather … Read more
On May 18, 2025, the Chelsea Education Foundation (CEF) celebrated 35 years of support for students and educators in the Chelsea School District. Since its founding, CEF has awarded over 1,130 scholarships to Chelsea School District graduating seniors and funded over 815 grants for teachers and community programs that benefit students from preschool through high … Read more
The Dexter Community Schools Board of Education said its “committed to finding the right candidate for Dexter’s next chapter.” With the announcement of DCS Superintendent Chris Timmis retiring in February of 2026 and the school board officially accepting this decision at its May 19 meeting, the school district is now looking ahead to filling this … Read more
Three international students who have been accepted to Dexter High School for the 2025-26 school year are looking for host families through Educatius. All three will begin the 11th grade in the fall. Rafaela from Brazil Rafaela enjoys playing sports and staying active, especially bodybuilding and footvolley—a similar sport to volleyball, but played with the … Read more
Community News For the third year in a row, IMI Industrial Automation has volunteered their time to help the Saline Recreation beautify Tefft Park. Saline Parks and Recreation (SPR) Staff, SPR volunteer Patty Seyfarth, Parks Commissioner Tim Dellot and IMI Staff Josh Jeffers, Mike Carlton and Brian Snyder coordinated over 30 dedicated IMI staff members … Read more
The Purple Rose Theatre Company has announced the final production of their 34th season, “Bert & Trixie Visit the Vet” a World Premiere comedy written by Michigan native Matt Letscher. Tickets are on sale now. Four pets in a veterinarian’s waiting room plan an escape when they suspect one of them is in danger. This … Read more
Community News In partnership with Chelsea Hospital’s Project SUCCESS (Schools Using Coordinated Community Efforts to Strengthen Students), Chelsea High School hosted its first-ever Wellness Day — a schoolwide celebration of mental health, self-care, and community connection. Led by Project SUCCESS Coordinator Kristen Chandler and Mental Health Coordinator Marie Larson, the event brought together 26 community … Read more
Mitchell Funeral Home in Chelsea, Michigan, celebrates 45 years under the Mitchell family and welcomes a third generation. Discover how their legacy of compassion and community continues after 170 years. Photo: Three generations of Mitchell funeral directors: (L-R) Johnny Mitchell, AJ Mitchell, John Mitchell Sr., and Michael Mitchell. John Sr. holds his certificate recognizing 60 … Read more
With last year’s break-in at the water treatment plant and the damaged caused in mind, Sylvan Township has decided to move forward on a Security System Installation/Upgrade at the Water Treatment Plant and Township Hall. At its May 13 meeting, the township board moved ahead with approving a recommendation to work with the Guardian Alarm … Read more
Parades are no longer free in Milan City – and organizers are starting to feel the cost. As of Jan. 1, 2025, a new city policy imposes fees ranging from $0 to $800 for parade permits. The fees are part of a broader special event policy approved by the city council last year. In addition … Read more
The earliest recorded Memorial Day Ceremony was held by freed African Americans Photo: A woman visits the grave of a fallen loved one in Upstate New York on Decoration Day. (Library of Congress) Immediately after the end of the Civil War, people recently freed from enslavement in Charleston, SC, honored fallen Union soldiers, marking the … Read more
The earliest recorded Memorial Day Ceremony was held by freed African Americans Photo: A woman visits the grave of a fallen loved one in Upstate New York on Decoration Day. (Library of Congress) Immediately after the end of the Civil War, people recently freed from enslavement in Charleston, SC, honored fallen Union soldiers, marking the ...
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