In March 2025, Deputies responded to 91 calls for police service in Webster Township, down from 101 the previous year, a 10% decrease. Total calls for 20235 (Jan-Mar) are 276, down from 342 for the same period last year, a 19% decrease. Officers conducted six traffic stops, down from 25 last year. Two citations were … Read more
After competing in a national competition, Semmy Badenhop, a Saline High School senior, was crowned the first-ever National Machining League Champion. Badenhop earned both the prestigious title and a $10,000 grand prize. To learn more about this great news, the Sun Times News connected with Jackelyn Martin, Saline Area Schools’ Executive Director of Communications and … Read more
Milan City has slated two road projects to start this summer and plans to schedule a third for the same time. However, a fourth project the city expected to move forward—Second Street, which some call the worst street in the city—is paused due to holds on federal funding.
Photo: The recently constructed Palmer Commons Pavilion waiting for the shows to begin. Photo by Doug Marrin. Chelsea’s newest downtown venue, the Palmer Commons Pavilion, is set to host its inaugural event with a free night of live music on Friday, May 9, marking the start of the city’s outdoor entertainment season. The event, organized … Read more
A list of six candidates has been selected to be interviewed to be the next superintendent of Saline Area Schools. The school district put out its list of names on April 23. The Saline Area Schools Board of Education has identified the following six candidates for first round interviews: This process began when current SAS … Read more
Community News The Chelsea Area Garden Club will be handing out free tree and shrub seedlings: White Pine, Allegheny Serviceberry, Ninebark, and Hackberry. Also, Basswood, Shellbark Hickory, Silver Maple, and Tamarack. The garden club will also distribute wildflower seed packets. The wildflower seed packet contains a blend of 20 wildflowers that provide important habitat and food for pollinators … Read more
As Dexter voters prepare to weigh a historic school bond, questions emerge about long-term costs, debt, and the district’s financial future. Editor’s note: This article offers a counterpoint to the perspective presented by Dick Lundy in a recent piece published by the Sun Times News online on March 27, 2025 and in print April 2. … Read more
You Can Do It By Steve Gwisdalla Originally Published April 17, 2025 The title of this article is something you have said a thousand times if you are a parent. If you were ever a teammate on a sports team, a member of the band or orchestra, drama club, owned a puppy, or had self-doubt. … Read more
Middle schoolers in Chelsea are making a difference—and they’re inviting more kids to be part of their next big giving event. Photo: Founders Charley Cigan, along with her friends Norah and Ellie Hurst. Photo provided by Laurie Cigan A growing group of young changemakers in Chelsea is inviting new members to join them on May 4 … Read more
BB Gun Vandalism, Larceny, and Multiple Vehicle Accidents The Saline Police Department responded to several incidents during the week of April 15–18, 2025, ranging from property damage to vehicle accidents and a reported theft. Here are the highlights from the department’s press summary: BB Gun Damages Window Incident #25-1834 – Malicious Destruction of PropertyDate: April … Read more
At the February 25 school board meeting, Saline Education Association (SEA) president Bridget Corie spoke to the school board and gathered public, which included teachers, about the current contract negotiations between the teachers union and district. During one part of her talk, she said “we deserve to be compensated fairly for the incredible work we … Read more
In March 2025, Deputies responded to 188 calls for police service in the City of Dexter, down from 298 the previous year, a 37% decrease. Total calls for 2025 (Jan-Mar) are 547, down from 819 for the same period last year, a 33% decrease. Officers conducted 39 traffic stops, down from 183 last year. Thirteen … Read more
In March 2025, Deputies responded to 188 calls for police service in the City of Dexter, down from 298 the previous year, a 37% decrease. Total calls for 2025 (Jan-Mar) are 547, down from 819 for the same period last year, a 33% decrease. Officers conducted 39 traffic stops, down from 183 last year. Thirteen ...
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