The Scio Township Board has a resolution before it that states in part that township supervisor Jillian Kerry’s behavior violates a respectful, calm working environment for the staff of the Township. No action was taken at the last board meeting on January 13 when this resolution was presented, but the board might revisit the topic … Read more
As the Milan Public Library spends January commemorating Michigan inventions of the past—and celebrating the state’s 188th birthday—it is also relying on the community’s ingenuity to determine the best directions for the future. The library is working with a group of University of Michigan School of Information students to obtain feedback on how the library can … Read more
A standing-room-only crowd filled Saline Township Hall this week as residents delivered pointed, and at times heated, public comments centered on opposition to the proposed digital data center, voicing what many described as a lack of local control over the final outcome, despite the township board having previously voted to deny the rezoning request. Related … Read more
Both Edge All-Star teams from Dancer’s Edge returned to Dexter with strong results after competing at the UDA Southern Challenge in Grand Blanc, MI, continuing their momentum as the season moves toward national competition. The teams recorded multiple top finishes against high-level competition. The Senior Edge All-Star team earned first place in Senior Premier Jazz, … Read more
What started as a moment of teenage frustration has grown into a four-year lesson in entrepreneurship, generosity, and community pride. Chelsea High School seniors Bradley Dunn and Christian Gough launched Coolers for a Cause during their freshman year after noticing something simple. On Teacher Appreciation Day, teachers were treated to a food truck. Students, watching … Read more
By Steve Gwisdalla My wife. Her favorite band growing up was Motley Crue. She went to their concerts, had all their albums, and had their posters on her wall as a teenager. I did not know her back then, but any girl who liked “The Crue” in high school was just fine by me. One … Read more
Saline City Council approved a design contract for the replacement and improvement of sidewalk wheelchair ramps in the Northview Subdivision at their Jan. 12 meeting. The city has received the SEMCOG Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) funding for 2027 in the amount of $284,313. “The work includes the installation of ADA-compliant ramps at 22 crosswalks in … Read more
A small exhibit put together by Shannon Ross-Albers, circulation assistant at the Milan Public library, celebrates the ingenuity of the people of Michigan. When they think of Michigan, many people think of Dearborn native Henry Ford, who invented the Model T and made the automobile available to the public through assembly line mass production. When they think … Read more
By Steve Gwisdalla When I was young, I enjoyed being in school plays. Each traditional play is comprised of three acts. Act I is the introduction. Act II is the conflict and act III is the resolution. It was fun dressing up and pretending to be someone else for a little while and performing for … Read more
Saline Area Schools devoted nearly $7 million dollars at its January 13 school board meeting to address some important bond projects, including the Heritage School addition and a new building access control system for the entire district. With the Heritage decision, the school board approved a recommendation by consultant, Clark Construction, in conjunction with Saline … Read more
Stand on a Lake Michigan beach on a calm summer morning and it’s easy to believe the water has always looked this way — clear, blue, and endless. But it hasn’t. Much of what Michiganders now take for granted is the result of decades of cleanup, regulation, and persistence, a story reflected throughout the state’s … Read more
The Milan Varsity Bowlers split a pair with the boys’ team coming up a little short while the girls’ team clinched a solid win on January 12, at the Flat Rock Lanes. The Milan Big Reds Varsity Bowling team lost to New Boston Huron, 21-9 with the Milan Lady Big Reds Varsity Bowling team winning … Read more
In a game that saw the leading scorer injure his ankle and a sophomore make his first start on varsity, the Milan Big Reds boys basketball team lost 75-46 to Grosse Ile in an away game on January 13. The Sun Times News followed up with Milan Coach Bill Eaddy after the game. Milan was … Read more
Chelsea City Council passed several minor amendments to their council rules at the Jan. 12 meeting, including requiring following years’ regular council meetings to be scheduled at the last meeting of the calendar year and updates to the parameters for public hearings. “During a public hearing, members of the audience may address the Council on … Read more
Saline City Council passed a temporary moratorium on the construction of data centers within city limits at the Jan. 12 meeting. The moratorium will stand for one year from the date of its passing to allow council members and the community to consider the long-term impact data centers could have on the area. “Given what … Read more
Saline City Council passed a temporary moratorium on the construction of data centers within city limits at the Jan. 12 meeting. The moratorium will stand for one year from the date of its passing to allow council members and the community to consider the long-term impact data centers could have on the area. “Given what ...
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