May 03, 2026

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Mike Williamson

Chelsea Wrestlers Win D2 District Title

Chelsea Wrestlers Win D2 District Title

Chelsea’s wrestling team punched its ticket to the regional round Thursday night, rolling to a pair of decisive wins to claim the Division 2 district championship. The Bulldogs opened the night with a dominant 81–0 shutout of Ann Arbor Father Gabriel Richard, then followed it up with a 51–29 victory over Ypsilanti Community to secure ...

Mike Williamson

Dexter Hockey Blanks Skyline for SEC White Title

Dexter Hockey Blanks Skyline for SEC White Title

The red-hot Dexter hockey team turned things around when it needed to, winning the Dreadnaughts last eight games, including five straight in conference play on its way to the SEC White title with a 7-0 win over Ann Arbor Skyline Thursday night. Just two weeks ago the Dreadnaughts sat 3-3 in the White, but turned ...

Lonnie Huhman

A Legacy in Education: Dexter’s Chris Timmis is Retiring after 30 Years

A Legacy in Education: Dexter’s Chris Timmis is Retiring after 30 Years

After thirteen years in Dexter Community Schools and three decades in education, Superintendent Dr. Chris Timmis will be retiring on February 28th. During his 30-year career in education, Timmis has served multiple communities in a variety of roles: paraeducator, teacher, coach, curriculum director, high school principal and superintendent. Before coming to Dexter, he led Adrian ...

Heather Finch

Teachers, Milan Schools Reach Tentative Wage Deal; Phelps Hired as Student Services Director

Teachers, Milan Schools Reach Tentative Wage Deal; Phelps Hired as Student Services Director

A breakthrough in teacher negotiations led the February 11 meeting of the Milan Area Schools Board of Education, where members announced a tentative wage agreement with the Milan Education Association and approved a new Director of Student Services. The district and teachers reached a tentative agreement on wages for the 2025–26 school year following mediation ...

Heather Finch

Lt Foley Brings New Energy to Milan Fire

Lt Foley Brings New Energy to Milan Fire

For Kelley Foley, the newly promoted lieutenant with the Milan Area Fire Department, the fire service is about more than flashing lights and sirens. It is about the people behind the doors firefighters kick down and the faces behind the gear. At just 24 years old, Foley has already devoted nearly a decade to the ...

Sue Kelch

Street Talk: What is Your Favorite Olympic Sport?

Street Talk: What is Your Favorite Olympic Sport?

Every week, we’ll take a simple question out into the community and ask it to the people we meet along the way. No scripts, no experts, just real neighbors sharing quick, honest answers about everyday life. Think of it as a snapshot of our communities, one voice at a time. This week, Sun Times News ...

Lonnie Huhman

Milan Swim and Dive Win Third Straight

Milan Swim and Dive Win Third Straight

The Milan Swim and Dive team earned another big win on February 12 as they beat Tecumseh on Senior Night by a score of 95 to 88, in their final home dual meet of the season.  This was the Big Reds third straight win. The Sun Times News caught up with Milan Coach Dan Heikka to ...

STN Staff

ALI Michigan Announces Spring 2026 Classes

ALI Michigan Announces Spring 2026 Classes

ALI Michigan (Adult Learners Institute of Chelsea, Michigan), an affiliate of the 5 Healthy Towns Foundation, supports life-long learning by offering online and in-person enrichment classes for adults in central southern Michigan.  Looking forward to digging out of your winter burrow? ALI Michigan is ready with an exciting array of Spring 2026 classes, which run ...

Mike Williamson

Dexter Wrestlers Claim Third Straight D1  District Title

Dexter Wrestlers Claim Third Straight D1 District Title

Dexter Wrestlers Claim Third Straight D1 Team District Title The Dexter wrestling team used a dominating performance on the Dreadnaughts way to their third straight D1 district championship in Dexter Wednesday night. The Dreads cruised past Ann Arbor Skyline 71-9 in the semifinals and got by Ann Arbor Pioneer 45-29 in the finals to claim ...

Doug Marrin

Dexter Study Finds No Ordinance Violation in Response to Noise Concerns

Dexter Study Finds No Ordinance Violation in Response to Noise Concerns

Concerns over noise and odors from the Dextech facility have resurfaced among residents of Preston Circle in the Dexter Crossing subdivision, prompting the City of Dexter to commission a formal noise impact assessment. In a July 31, 2025, letter to city officials, several Preston Circle homeowners expressed frustration over what they described as ongoing “noise ...

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