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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
Every Saturday morning, between 200 and 250 cars pull up to the loading dock to deliver items families no longer need. And every Friday and Saturday mornings, long lines of shoppers wait eagerly for the Kiwanis Thrift Sale doors to open, eager to find bargains. “Thrifting isn’t just for college kids of newlyweds needing to … Read more
By Doug Marrin A new report from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) says the current La Niña weather pattern is weakening and is expected to fade in the coming months. Right now, NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center lists a “La Niña Advisory” as still in effect. But forecasters say there is a 60% chance … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
The Dexter City Council has voted to move forward with further review of a proposed ADA lift concept, sending the information to OHM Advisors for engineering feasibility and cost analysis. During its Feb. 9 meeting, council members agreed to forward the concept details to the city’s engineering consultant, OHM Advisors, for a closer evaluation. The … Read more
The Dexter City Council has voted to move forward with further review of a proposed ADA lift concept, sending the information to OHM Advisors for engineering feasibility and cost analysis. During its Feb. 9 meeting, council members agreed to forward the concept details to the city’s engineering consultant, OHM Advisors, for a closer evaluation. The ...
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