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 Chelsea baseball team took over the top spot in the SEC White after sweeping a three-game series from league leading Adrian last week. It is the second straight week the Bulldogs knocked off the White leader with a sweep. Chelsea has won ten straight SEC White games and has bolted to the top of … Read more
The Dexter Lions’ KidSight program will offer public walk-in vision screenings on May 17 from 10am – 1pm at 7444 Ann Arbor St Suite F (State Farm Office) for all ages, focusing on children aged six months and older. The Lions Club has already been to three locations this spring screening children for detection of … Read more
The Dexter District Library, Dexter Area Historical Society, and Forest Lawn Cemetery invite the public to step back in time during a guided walking tour of Forest Lawn Cemetery on Sunday, May 18, 2025. The free event offers a unique opportunity to learn about some of Dexter’s most prominent former residents—right at their final resting … Read more
Saline City Council approved a contract with Boone & Darr, Inc. for repair and installation work at the Saline Rec Center at their May 5 meeting. Work done will focus on replacement of the HVAC system at the center, which has required continual repairs in recent months and has been running for five years longer … Read more
Chelsea City Council voted and swore in local resident Kate Henson at their May 5 meeting to fill the vacant position left by Bill Ruddock’s resignation. After opening applications for the position through May 1, council members were given several days to review the submissions before the May 5 meeting, where each of the five applicants … Read more
A group of Milan High School Seniors got a helpful boost at the Community Foundation of Monroe County Scholarship Breakfast that will help with the next steps in their educations. Held on May 3 at Saint Therese IHM Senior Living, in a room full of families and students, this annual event was a celebration of … Read more
Planning for the 2025 Dexter Summer Festival is well underway, and organizers say this year’s event is shaping up to be the biggest yet. Held annually on the second weekend in August, the festival is a longtime Dexter tradition that brings thousands of visitors downtown for two days of arts, crafts, food, music, and family … Read more
Clerno, Dick, and Stevens bring personal style and emotional depth to Mitchell’s music Photo: (L-R) Sarah B. Stevens, Maddie Dick, Zuri Clerno (singing) & Jacob Kerzner (piano). Photo by Steven Sheldon Joni Mitchell can never be confused with The Beatles or Elton John, two earlier tribute concerts at The Encore Musical Theatre Company in 2025. … Read more
The Saline Police Department responded to a range of incidents during the week of April 27 through May 3, 2025. Below is a summary of notable cases handled by officers: Domestic Violence – Clark StreetOn April 28 at 2:04 p.m., officers responded to a domestic violence call in the 200 block of Clark Street. Both … Read more
The Saline Police Department responded to a range of incidents during the week of April 27 through May 3, 2025. Below is a summary of notable cases handled by officers: Domestic Violence – Clark StreetOn April 28 at 2:04 p.m., officers responded to a domestic violence call in the 200 block of Clark Street. Both ...
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