The Board of Education for Saline Area Schools is set as new and returning members were sworn in at the January 14 meeting. The officer positions were also selected at the meeting. The ceremonial swearing-in had the Hon. Anna Frushour, a Judge at the 14-A District Court of Washtenaw County, giving the oath of office … Read more
Photo: Dexter Area Senior Center Executive Director Anna Pekrul speaks to a full house at the center’s January luncheon. Photo by Doug Marrin. On Wednesday, January 15, 2025, the Dexter Area Senior Center hosted its monthly birthday luncheon to honor members celebrating January birthdays. The event also marked an introduction to the center’s new Executive … Read more
The new Director of Safety and Security for Saline has a range of knowledge and previous work in jobs that should help him in his new role with the school district. This role is new for Saline. Bringing with him such past experiences as overseeing the multi-jurisdictional SWAT and Negotiations Team for Washtenaw County, implementing … Read more
Was Linus Right? By Steve Gwisdalla Originally Published on January 16, 2025 Hello Tribe of Up. Over the past several weeks, I have had the pleasure of speaking to several people from several local communities. People have had genuinely nice things to say about my little slice of The Sun Times News. The top two … Read more
Michigan Court of Appeals Reviews Environmental and Tribal Challenges to Enbridge Line 5 Tunnel Permit By Kyle Davidson, The Michigan Advance Photo: Demonstrators gather on the steps on the Michigan Hall of Justice on Jan. 14, 2025, for a press conference following a hearing challenging a permit for Enbridge’s controversial Line 5 tunnel project. | … Read more
City of Dexter Seeks Skilled Finance Professional to Oversee $14 Million Budget and Ensure Smooth Transition Amid Leadership Change The City of Dexter has announced its search for a new Finance Director/Treasurer as current director, Marie Sherry, prepares for retirement in July 2025 after more than 20 years in the position. The Finance Director/Treasurer serves … Read more
Applications Open for Qualified Residents to Serve Until 2026 At its January 13, 2025, meeting, the Dexter City Council addressed the resignation of Council Member Zach Michels, who submitted his resignation via email on January 7. Michels’ departure leaves a vacancy on the council, which the city must fill in accordance with its charter. Per … Read more
In an email dated January 7, 2025, Dexter City Councilmember Zach Michels notified the city of his immediate resignation from the city council. Michels’ terse statement read, “I can no longer serve as a member of this city council. I resign with immediate effect.” Michels also stated he would continue as a Dexter Area Fire … Read more
New amendment empowers Dexter residents to opt out of door-to-door solicitations while strengthening enforcement. At its January 13, 2025, meeting, the Dexter City Council passed an amendment to the city’s peddlers, solicitors, and transient merchants ordinance. The change allows residents to opt out of door-to-door solicitations through a new “Solicitation Opt-Out Registry.” The amendment stems … Read more
For the past four months the Chelsea School District has been going through its own Security Audit. The results of this were presented to the Board of Education at its Jan. 13 meeting. CSD Superintendent Mike Kapolka said the process for this has been going on for the past four months. He said the audit … Read more
Ann Johnston’s Fall Shows the Strength of a Caring Community On the chilly afternoon of January 2, 2025, a simple walk with a heartfelt purpose turned into an unexpected ordeal for Ann Johnston. Ann, who lives with her husband Bob on McKinley Street in Chelsea, had been on her way to deliver a small gift … Read more
Elle Cole will serve as Acting City Manager while the city works to identify a new permanent manager The City of Saline has announced a change in leadership as City Manager Colleen O’Toole prepares to leave her position at the end of January. While O’Toole remains in her role for the next few weeks, the … Read more
Elle Cole will serve as Acting City Manager while the city works to identify a new permanent manager The City of Saline has announced a change in leadership as City Manager Colleen O’Toole prepares to leave her position at the end of January. While O’Toole remains in her role for the next few weeks, the ...
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