May 22, 2026

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Saline Middle School 6th Grade Ads

Since 2021, The Sun Times News has proudly showcased the artistic talents of Saline Middle School students in our annual Student Ads Edition. Each year, local businesses sign on to be part of this creative collaboration, and students design custom ads just for them. Business owners then choose their favorite design to appear in print. … Read more

Celebrating Young Talent in Chelsea!

Since 2021, The Sun Times News has proudly showcased the creativity of Beach Middle School students through our annual Student Ads Edition. Each year, local businesses sign up to be featured, and multiple students submit original ad designs for each participating company. The business owners then choose their favorite ad to appear in print. This … Read more

Dexter Schools Seeks Input for Next Superintendent

Dexter Community Schools invites input from parents, staff, students, and community members in its search for a new superintendent. Survey open until June 9. Photo: Bates Administrative Building. Google Streetview The Dexter Community Schools Board of Education has launched the search for the district’s next superintendent and is inviting the entire community to help shape … Read more

Be Pro, Not Anti

Be Pro, Not Anti By Steve Gwisdalla I am against Trump. I am against Kamela. I am against vaccines. I am against anyone against vaccines. I refuse to watch traditional news. I am against anyone who doesn’t watch the news and is therefore ignorant. I am a dog person. I am a cat person. I … Read more

Saline Community Education Kicks Off Summer Sports and Enrichment Camps in June

Saline Community Education is offering a wide variety of youth summer camps starting in June, including soccer, softball, basketball, cheer, yoga, and more. Find the perfect program for your child. Local students can look forward to an action-packed summer of learning, fitness, and fun as Saline Community Education launches a variety of youth sports camps … Read more

Beach Middle School Tackles Mental Health With Support

Community News As Mental Health Month is celebrated this May, Beach Middle School is taking the spotlight for its innovative approach to student wellness. Thanks to the collaborative efforts of Project SUCCESS (Schools Using Coordinated Community Efforts to Strengthen Students), a Chelsea Hospital program, the Bulldog Wellness Warriors program is helping students navigate stress, emotions, … Read more

Voicing Their Support for the Protection of Transgender Students in Dexter

In response to legal advice and two Executive Orders, Dexter Community Schools (DCS) rescinded a policy for transgender students earlier this year. In response to that, a group of people showed up to the May 19 school board meeting seeking to have the board reinstate the District’s transgender protection policy. The group that showed up to the … Read more

Saline Superintendent Stephen Laatsch Retires After 27 Years of Service

Saline Area Schools Superintendent Stephen Laatsch is retiring after 27 years in the district. From technology teacher to superintendent, Laatsch leaves a lasting legacy. Thirty-plus years as an educator, the last twenty-seven in Saline, Superintendent Stephen Laatsch is retiring. Mr. Laatsch first interviewed for a 5th-grade teaching position at Heritage School. He was hired instead … Read more

Dexter’s Dreadbots Power Through State and World Championships

Dexter High’s Dreadbots had their best robotics season yet, reaching the World Championships and placing in the top 10%. Read about their inspiring journey. By the Dreadbot Reporting Team Dexter’s 47 talented and hard-working robotics students had a blast at both their state and world competitions. 2025 was arguably the most successful season for Dexter … Read more

Dexter Rotary Club Backs Community Through Service and Events

Incoming Dexter Rotary President Steve Feinman outlines the club’s work, from funding the Memorial Day Parade to supporting youth programs, arts festivals, and local teams. Photo: Dexter Rotary Incoming President Steve Feinman on the Lucy Ann Lance Show on 1290 AM, WLBY. From organizing the Memorial Day Parade to supporting youth programs and arts festivals, … Read more

Lodi Township Police Report, April 2025

In April 2025, Deputies responded to 177 calls for police service in Lodi Township, down from 219 the previous year, a 19% decrease. Total calls for 2025 (Jan-Apr) are 630, down from 900 for the same period last year, a 30% decrease. Officers conducted 66 traffic stops, down from 108 last year. Fifteen citations were … Read more

Chelsea Soccer Advances to District Finals

Chelsea Soccer Advances to District Finals

One goal was enough for the Chelsea girls’ soccer team as the Bulldogs defeated Carleton-Airport 1-0 Tuesday night to advance to the D2 district finals. The Bulldog’s advance to Saturday’s district finals to face New Boston Huron at noon at New Boston Huron high school. Huron is ranked fourth in the state in D2 with ...

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