Randall Lee’s office in the Chelsea clocktower is covered floor to ceiling in photographs: black-and-white, vivid color, kids, alligators, a series of the same tree in his backyard during various sunsets. According to him, “You can never have enough pictures of sunsets.” “I really like this space. I like to come in here and pretend … Read more
Eastern Michigan University will host the region’s top high school and community college esports teams for the EMU Esports Scholastic Invitational Finals, an exciting showdown in competitive gaming. The tournament will occur on Saturday, November 9, at 10 a.m. in the EMU Student Center ballroom. The action-packed day starts with a tournament, where top players … Read more
Setting three world records and advancing to the State Championship. All in a weekend of work for the Cybugs, a robotics team from Saline Middle School. On Nov. 2, the Cybugs traveled to the Hartland Qualifier to compete against other robotics teams from Michigan. They won the event. To learn more about this, the Sun … Read more
In a closely contested decision, Dexter voters narrowly rejected a charter amendment that sought to block the construction of a new fire station at the site of the old one. The amendment, which proposed designating the land upon where the old fire station stands for recreation, forcing a relocation of the new station to city-owned … Read more
Despite Controversies and Political Drama, Voters in Chelsea, Dexter, Saline, and Surrounding Areas Show Consistent Support Across Elections Note: This is an opinion piece and reflects the author’s perspective on the 2024 election season. In a year marked by intense political drama, legal controversies, and a barrage of negative advertising, the communities of Chelsea, Dexter, … Read more
Krista Kangas captured the lively spirit of the “Holiday Market” hosted by Milan Seniors for Healthy Living on Saturday, November 2nd. The event transformed the Community Center into a festive hub from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., drawing a crowd that spanned all ages, from excited youngsters to community elders. With tables filled with handmade … Read more
The voter-approved Fire Protection Millage in Scio Township will give the department the opportunity to improve its services, including building a second fire station. Placed on the Nov. 5 ballot, the millage proposal was put forth after a previous one was defeated in 2023. This time around voters gave it the thumbs up. The Sun … Read more
Milan Area School’s (MAS) new Sinking Fund is expected to provide the district with dedicated funding to ensure a safe learning environment conducive to the educational process. That’s how MAS Superintendent Bryan Girbach describes the fund which school district voters approved in the Nov. 5 vote. In a message to the community, Girbach said, “Again, … Read more
DEPOSITS AND WITHDRAWALS Originally Published March 2, 2023. By Steve Gwisdalla, Founder, Tribe of Up For my money, (no pun intended) the secret to a happy life boils down to deposits and withdrawals. This is not as obvious as the title may appear. While I do not worship or bow to money (although I do … Read more
The votes are in and by a large number Washtenaw County voters put their support behind the Special Education Millage Renewal Proposal. By 73 percent of the vote, the proposal was approved by voters in the Nov. 5 election. The vote didn’t go unnoticed. “This millage renewal will positively impact every classroom in every school … Read more
Step into a world of enchantment as Ballet Chelsea unveils a mesmerizing production of The Nutcracker. This cherished holiday classic will transport you to magic and wonder. There will be four spectacular performances from December 13 to 15 at the Potter Center on the Jackson Community College campus. Under the guidance of Artistic Director Michelle … Read more
By Doug Marrin Below are the November 5, 2024, General Election local results for the Sun Times News coverage area. Unless otherwise indicated, all results are from the Washtenaw County Clerk’s Office. Write-in votes will be counted afterwards. For complete Washtenaw County election results, visit https://www.washtenaw.org/304/Elections For complete State of Michigan election results, visit https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/
By Doug Marrin Below are the November 5, 2024, General Election local results for the Sun Times News coverage area. Unless otherwise indicated, all results are from the Washtenaw County Clerk’s Office. Write-in votes will be counted afterwards. For complete Washtenaw County election results, visit https://www.washtenaw.org/304/Elections For complete State of Michigan election results, visit https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/
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