A new food option debuted in downtown Dexter on May 13, bringing with it a unique culinary experience. Already known around the Ypsilanti and Ann Arbor areas, the Fonda Reyes Truck set up shop that day in the parking lot of the Marathon Gas Station in Dexter, at Main and Jeffords streets, and started dishing … Read more
During National Police Week, Officer Paul Rakovitis shares the challenges and rewards of keeping his community safe. Photo: Saline Police Officer Paul Rakovitis. Photo by Steven Sheldon Note: As part of our Police Week 2025 coverage, The Sun Times News is featuring profiles of local officers to recognize their service and help readers get acquainted … Read more
The Dexter baseball team kept its SEC Red title hopes alive with a doubleheader sweep of Ypsilanti Lincoln Monday. The Dreadnaughts are tied for second with AA Skyline at 13-4, one game behind league leading Saline at 14-3. All three have single games Wednesday, setting up a huge last week of the season when Saline … Read more
The Chelsea School District Board of Education has a vacancy and is looking to fill it with a qualified person. On May 13, the school district announced a “Notice of Board Vacancy.” “The Chelsea School District Board of Education is seeking candidates for a board position following the resignation of Board President, Kate Henson,” the … Read more
Approximately 3,000 degrees, certificates to be awarded this year Washtenaw Community College’s (WCC) 2025 Commencement Ceremony will be Saturday, May 17, at Eastern Michigan University’s George Gervin GameAbove Center (formerly the EMU Convocation Center), 799 N. Hewitt Road, Ypsilanti. The ceremony is open to the public and will begin at 9:20 a.m. It will also be livestreamed … Read more
The Saline softball team made it three straight SEC Red titles after a hard-fought doubleheader sweep of Monroe Monday. The Hornets got by the Trojans 5-0 and 3-2 to improve to 16-0 in the conference with three games remaining, while Lincoln and Bedford are both four games back in the standings. The first game on … Read more
The Chelsea baseball team staked claim to the SEC White title Monday with a dominating doubleheader sweep of Ypsilanti. With the pair of wins over the Grizzlies and a Pinckney doubleheader split with Adrian, the Bulldogs claimed the outright crown. Chelsea improved to 12-2 in the White with one league game remaing Wednesday against the … Read more
After more than 50 years, Dexter’s Spring Valley Trout Farm sees a new generation take over with big plans for hatchery growth and farm-to-table fish. Photo: Two generations of Spring Valley Trout Farm owners Patrick Kaercher and his father Jim. Photo by Pat Schutte Though there was no puff of white smoke signaling the new … Read more
Note: As part of our Police Week 2025 coverage, The Sun Times News is featuring profiles of local officers to recognize their service and help readers get acquainted with the people behind the badge School Resource Officer Gerrod Visel’s role in Dexter Community Schools is a unique one. You will see him in a variety … Read more
Lavish costumes, powerful vocals, and heartfelt performances open Croswell’s 2025 Broadway season with a dazzling rendition of Anastasia. Photo: (L-R) Jeffrey King (as Vlad), Aubrie Lauren, Maxwell Lam (as Dimitry). Photo by Ashlee Sayles The Croswell Opera House, located in downtown Adrian, kicked off their 2025 Broadway season with Anastasia, the 20th Century Fox animated … Read more
A rookie and a veteran on the Chelsea Police force offer two generations of insight into the evolving heart of small-town policing. Photo: Chelsea Police Officers Andrew Cerveny (L) and Shane Sumner. Photo by Doug Marrin. Note: As part of our Police Week 2025 coverage, The Sun Times News is featuring profiles of local officers … Read more
The Saline Police Department responded to several incidents during the week of May 5 through May 11, including multiple traffic accidents, a larceny investigation, and assistance with a malfunctioning traffic light. Traffic IncidentsOfficers handled three motor vehicle accidents (MVAs) at various intersections. On May 5 at 3:31 p.m., police were called to E. Michigan Avenue … Read more
Chris Timmis, Superintendent of Dexter Community Schools (DCS), shared with the community his big decision to retire in the next year. In a letter to the students, families and community on May 12, Timmis announced his next steps in his long educational career. “Thank you so much for your commitment to our students, our staff, … Read more
Elected last year, Sheriff Alysha Dyer finished her first 100 days in office on April 11 and has held to the plans she had proposed during her candidacy, including getting rid of ticket quotas, implementing mental health-focused programs in the Washtenaw County Jail and restructuring evaluation tactics for police officers. “When I started working in … Read more
The Sun Times News launches a weeklong series spotlighting law enforcement in our communities This week, May 11-17, communities across the country pause to honor the men and women who serve in law enforcement. National Police Week is a time to honor and remember law enforcement officers who gave their lives in the line of … Read more
The Sun Times News launches a weeklong series spotlighting law enforcement in our communities This week, May 11-17, communities across the country pause to honor the men and women who serve in law enforcement. National Police Week is a time to honor and remember law enforcement officers who gave their lives in the line of ...
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